2019 Tundra
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nickw
Adventurer
The diesel wars, just like the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's...it's ridiculous. But judging by the amount of toy haulers and enormous 5th wheels I see, maybe folks need rigs like that....or maybe it's the other way around.
Clutch
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The new F150's aren't half bad, same with the new 1500 Rams...toned them down a bit. I still find the Tundras and 3rd Gen Tacomas hard to look at. Two of my neighbors have brand Tundras, they look ridiculous to me.
Ha ha! Wonder when it is going to stop?
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
nickw
Adventurer
I really like the new Rangers, which I why I bought one, even knowing it will apparently be redesigned in 3 years. I'm concerned it too will grow in size or become more US focused and lose some of it's global charm. It has all the bells and whistles inside, but still retains a somewhat utilitarian exterior.
I think in general Ford does this better than Chrysler or GM, a stripped down XL Ford is a pretty workhorse / utilitarian looking rig.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
The new F150's aren't half bad, same with the new 1500 Rams...toned them down a bit. I still find the Tundras and 3rd Gen Tacomas hard to look at. Two of my neighbors have brand Tundras, they look ridiculous to me./QUOTE]
i see Toyota released a teaser image of an updated 2020 Tacoma. I wonder what changes we'll see? I think it said something about new headlights. Maybe the grill and drive train might be updated?
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26078536/toyota-tacoma-pickup-confirmed-2020/
nickw
Adventurer
I wonder what other countries think when they see this? Funny side story, I worked with a guy that relocated from London. We went someplace together and I picked him up in my 01' Tacoma, 32's, 2" lift and he was blown away by how big it was and asked what the fascination was with Americans and their "Lorry's". This was 10+ years ago, things have only spiraled more out of control
Can get a used one cheaper than a current 1-ton though!:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/spokane-2014-kenworth-semi-trucks/6787169357.html
Nevermind maintenance of replacing 18 tires....
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
But those tires last a long time! Those Semis probably have less HP / Torque than new 3/4 / 1 ton trucks anyway, lol
Clutch
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Best friend in high school dad had one of those old Macks. Had something like 3 Million miles on it.
Those guys just need to break down and get a lil' big rig.
Was watching a Ranger vs Tacoma comparison yesterday. Ranger seems to be about the Goldie-Locks. 300ish ft/ lbs of tq is about right for that size of truck. Like the 1st gen Tundra, which was around 315, not under powered, not too much....just riiiiiight. Wondered why the Tacoma never got the 4.7/4.6 V8. Would solve all of the under powered complaints it gets. And still get about the same mpg.
Like that XL package. Prefer the under the radar looks of it over the Tacoma.
Sounds like new headlights, power seats, maybe new bigger informant screen.....and wait for it.
BOLD NEW GRAPHICS
...maybe they kill off the manual trans too.
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nickw
Adventurer
Best friend in high school dad had one of those old Macks. Had something like 3 Million miles on it.
Was watching a Ranger vs Tacoma comparison yesterday. Ranger seems to be about the Goldie-Locks. 300ish ft/ lbs of tq is about right for that size of truck. Like the 1st gen Tundra, which was around 315, not under powered, not too much....just riiiiiight. Wondered why the Tacoma never got the 4.7/4.6 V8. Would solve all of the under powered complaints it gets. And still get about the same mpg.
Like that XL package. Prefer the under the radar looks of it over the Tacoma.
Sounds like new headlights, power seats, maybe new bigger informant screen.....and wait for it.
BOLD NEW GRAPHICS
It's a sweet engine, lots of torque. It's a good package, it may not have the best specs in each an every category, but ticked a lot of boxes for me.
Yeah, looks like a Hilux. Throw some 235/85's on that and a 1" lift....your set. I'm actually really liking those steel wheels, I may need to get a set for winter.....
*Edit - not that I'm one to start tuning rigs, but the 2.3 Ecoboost has a lot of potential from simple tunes + intake tweaks vs adding superchargers and the like, here is a mustang.
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Clutch
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Really comes down to splitting hairs over the Tacoma, each has their pluses and minus. The toned down looks and more TQ of the Ranger would have me lean towards the Ford. But the available manual trans and Toyota known reliability would have me lean the other way. (my Tacoma is getting close to 400K)
Not much into tuning either, but a lot more potential than the Taco.
battleaxe
Captain Obvious
There's a bunch of dudes at work with one tons. I asked the question one day how big their 5th wheels were... I kid you not, THREE of them all admitted that they didn't have a trailer, or haul anything ever.
Buy a frickin diesel VW then...
bkg
Explorer
Ha ha!
Ya know...I tend to run hot, a/c seats don't sound half bad.
I have a buddy w/ an F150 with cooled seats... he always uses his remote starter and gets them cool before he jumps in... something about feeling great on a sweaty ****** after a workout...
bkg
Explorer
Not really any different than driving a 3/4 ton gasser. I could easily get away with one, but I absolutely prefer the diesel for the times when I am towing... peace of mind-n-stuff.