Comments on: Tundra vs Sierra-Silverado Part One: Mechanicals http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:10:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: TripleCrownNC http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4525 TripleCrownNC Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:58:34 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4525 Guys, I pull a 7,500# boat. My GM dropped its rear end twice in 54K miles. The dealer blamed it on me pulling a too heavy a load. Not to mention a long laundry list of things always going wrong with it. Just bought an 08 Tundra and will pull the boat as soon as I get past the break in period. If its like other Toyotas I have had I expect many years will pass before I will be thinking I need to move on Guys, I pull a 7,500# boat. My GM dropped its rear end twice in 54K miles. The dealer blamed it on me pulling a too heavy a load. Not to mention a long laundry list of things always going wrong with it. Just bought an 08 Tundra and will pull the boat as soon as I get past the break in period. If its like other Toyotas I have had I expect many years will pass before I will be thinking I need to move on

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4384 Mickey Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:49:56 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4384 David I did what you said. Had an 03 ford with problems went with an 06 Chevy. Chevy had way too masny problems moved on to an 07 Tundra. The problems stop....Imagine that. David I did what you said. Had an 03 ford with problems went with an 06 Chevy. Chevy had way too masny problems moved on to an 07 Tundra. The problems stop….Imagine that.

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4381 admin (Jason) Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:57:20 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4381 David - Good advice. Thanks for visiting! David - Good advice. Thanks for visiting!

]]> By: David http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4380 David Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:39:44 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4380 Boy, you guys take this truck thing way too serious. I've owned Dodge, Ford, Chevy and now a Tundra. They all had their share of problems but I must say that the 2002 Tundra had the least, BUT, it is the most advanced and the newest. Things should improve with technology advancements. I will buy an 08 Double Cab Limited nexgt week. Already got it culled from the herd. But the best thing about being a Tundra driver is my Die Hard Chevy Lover Father-in-Law. We have great fun teasing each other about our trucks. I bragged about the big rebate the 07 Tundra was offering, he said " Its a wonder they don't pay you to take it off the lot". I just laughed. Then Chevy came out with these HUGE discounts and employee pricing and I turned the tables on him saying Chevy must be desparate to get theirs off the lot too. He said, "they just felt sorry for Toyota:. He's a blast. And boy does he brag on his 2500 HD Duramax. He even called me from his cell phone to brag about it while he was taking it in to shop for the 3rd repair on the same item. I just laughed, and gave the front bumper of my Tundra a little buffing. Lighten up guys. Have fun with it. That way, when XYZ company comes out with the BEST thing since sliced bread, you won't have to eat crow just to buy something different. Boy, you guys take this truck thing way too serious. I’ve owned Dodge, Ford, Chevy and now a Tundra. They all had their share of problems but I must say that the 2002 Tundra had the least, BUT, it is the most advanced and the newest. Things should improve with technology advancements.
I will buy an 08 Double Cab Limited nexgt week. Already got it culled from the herd. But the best thing about being a Tundra driver is my Die Hard Chevy Lover Father-in-Law. We have great fun teasing each other about our trucks. I bragged about the big rebate the 07 Tundra was offering, he said ” Its a wonder they don’t pay you to take it off the lot”. I just laughed. Then Chevy came out with these HUGE discounts and employee pricing and I turned the tables on him saying Chevy must be desparate to get theirs off the lot too. He said, “they just felt sorry for Toyota:. He’s a blast. And boy does he brag on his 2500 HD Duramax. He even called me from his cell phone to brag about it while he was taking it in to shop for the 3rd repair on the same item. I just laughed, and gave the front bumper of my Tundra a little buffing.
Lighten up guys. Have fun with it. That way, when XYZ company comes out with the BEST thing since sliced bread, you won’t have to eat crow just to buy something different.

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4093 Mickey Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:08:53 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4093 Andrew what did you expect for domestic trucks? Problems of course. Andrew what did you expect for domestic trucks? Problems of course.

]]> By: bob http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4086 bob Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:50:43 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-4086 Here are some points on recient 4000 kilometer round trip [north westren Canada] with a [1 month] newly purchased 2007 trundra reg, cab 2WD 5.7. Light load. A+ - highway passing and acceleration - comfort 1400 KM 1 way, 1 day - tailgate silky operation - in cab storage, pockets, duel glove box, behind the seat, ect. everwhere B- - sterio I would concider a OEM backed supercharger but power is not an issue The truck seems great, looking foward to see how it will work as a 8000 lbs trailer hauler Here are some points on recient 4000 kilometer round trip [north westren Canada] with a [1 month] newly purchased 2007 trundra reg, cab 2WD 5.7. Light load.
A+ - highway passing and acceleration
- comfort 1400 KM 1 way, 1 day
- tailgate silky operation
- in cab storage, pockets, duel glove box, behind the seat, ect. everwhere
B- - sterio

I would concider a OEM backed supercharger but power is not an issue
The truck seems great, looking foward to see how it will work as a 8000 lbs trailer hauler

]]> By: Andrew http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3932 Andrew Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:57:39 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3932 Mickey, It appears you seem to have a lot of problems with several of your trucks. You make me laugh! Mickey, It appears you seem to have a lot of problems with several of your trucks. You make me laugh!

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3929 Mickey Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:37:16 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3929 Sorry don't work for Toyota, don't own stock for Toyota or it's parts. I did work for a Chevy dealership and did go through GM school. Like you I did regret the same for an 03 F-150 11x to fix the computer and the 06 which you know the major problems it had. All manufacturer's have their problems hence recalls on all manufacturers. Intimidated you are. Read your first sentence to shon Mr. Salesman. I had my bad adventure since July 03. As of July 07 I haven't had that and it has been great. The Tundra isn't the best truck I had but is very close to the 98 Silverado I had. Only twice in the shop but I had to fix 5 items and one I fixed myself Andrew which was an alternator replacement. The brushes in an alternator don't last 300,000 miles just like the tensioner for the serpetine belt. If you get 75,000 to 125,000 you're doing great for both parts. They don't last 300,000 miles Andrew. Those are minor things. I didn't say anything aboput the minor things that had to be fixed on each vehicle. When you take your truck to the shop over 22x in less than 16 months for 30 things to be fixed is a bit much to swallow for a $33,000 truck. Just like you Fatman being told there's no fix or they don't believe you in your claims. Or how about Steve Malloy factory rep telling me there is a defect that the new headliners were cut too short thus the falling of the headliner to John Bartnick factory rep accusing me 3x for pulling down my headliner. Just to see his face after he fixed it for it to fall on the fourth time opening the door. Or how about Customer assistance wanting to know if you own another GM vehicle. Ford didn't do that. So from this I will talk about what happened to me like the both of you will talk about what happened to you. That's where the matter of opinions come in. We are on a site where both views good and bad are seen. That's where both of your comments that I'm a Toyota salesman or work for Toyota and loose my job it shows the same I'm putting out I'm giving a positive comment which both of you don't like and the same for your negative comment. For the mileage I put on my Tundra it's doing what needs to be done staying on the road. Also Fatman before you call someone an idiot look in the mirror Mr. Salesman. Sorry don’t work for Toyota, don’t own stock for Toyota or it’s parts. I did work for a Chevy dealership and did go through GM school. Like you I did regret the same for an 03 F-150 11x to fix the computer and the 06 which you know the major problems it had. All manufacturer’s have their problems hence recalls on all manufacturers. Intimidated you are. Read your first sentence to shon Mr. Salesman. I had my bad adventure since July 03. As of July 07 I haven’t had that and it has been great. The Tundra isn’t the best truck I had but is very close to the 98 Silverado I had. Only twice in the shop but I had to fix 5 items and one I fixed myself Andrew which was an alternator replacement. The brushes in an alternator don’t last 300,000 miles just like the tensioner for the serpetine belt. If you get 75,000 to 125,000 you’re doing great for both parts. They don’t last 300,000 miles Andrew. Those are minor things. I didn’t say anything aboput the minor things that had to be fixed on each vehicle. When you take your truck to the shop over 22x in less than 16 months for 30 things to be fixed is a bit much to swallow for a $33,000 truck. Just like you Fatman being told there’s no fix or they don’t believe you in your claims. Or how about Steve Malloy factory rep telling me there is a defect that the new headliners were cut too short thus the falling of the headliner to John Bartnick factory rep accusing me 3x for pulling down my headliner. Just to see his face after he fixed it for it to fall on the fourth time opening the door. Or how about Customer assistance wanting to know if you own another GM vehicle. Ford didn’t do that. So from this I will talk about what happened to me like the both of you will talk about what happened to you. That’s where the matter of opinions come in. We are on a site where both views good and bad are seen. That’s where both of your comments that I’m a Toyota salesman or work for Toyota and loose my job it shows the same I’m putting out I’m giving a positive comment which both of you don’t like and the same for your negative comment. For the mileage I put on my Tundra it’s doing what needs to be done staying on the road. Also Fatman before you call someone an idiot look in the mirror Mr. Salesman.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3927 Andrew Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:07:11 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3927 I never had any of these issues Mickey wants to claim he had either. My Chevy's have been rock solid and he tried to claim I do not get the miles I say I did. I think from what I have read from this guy, he sounds like someone pushing a agenda not really worth much since most likely works for Toyota and will loose his job if they don't sell. TYPICAL! Fatman, I am sorry you have to deal with this, I wish I would have talked to you before you bought one. I am sure you will loose money trading it in, Hell, maybe Mickey will buy it from you? Lets see him put his money where his mouths is? At least look at your value and see what you can get out of it? You will just keep loosing money every year anyway, but then you can get what you want. Just wondering which Chevy Model did you have? I still like mine after 8 years later. Too bad you can't say the same thing in less then a year? I never had any of these issues Mickey wants to claim he had either. My Chevy’s have been rock solid and he tried to claim I do not get the miles I say I did. I think from what I have read from this guy, he sounds like someone pushing a agenda not really worth much since most likely works for Toyota and will loose his job if they don’t sell. TYPICAL!
Fatman, I am sorry you have to deal with this, I wish I would have talked to you before you bought one. I am sure you will loose money trading it in, Hell, maybe Mickey will buy it from you? Lets see him put his money where his mouths is?
At least look at your value and see what you can get out of it? You will just keep loosing money every year anyway, but then you can get what you want.
Just wondering which Chevy Model did you have? I still like mine after 8 years later. Too bad you can’t say the same thing in less then a year?

]]> By: Fatman http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3926 Fatman Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:51:40 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/17/tundra-vs-sierra-silverado-part-one-mechanicals/#comment-3926 Mickey, Your an Idiot! Read your past posts and you tell me who comes across as sounding "Intimidated"? YOU! I won't even start to get into this with you. I bought a Tundra, I regret the purchase. So that's it! I won't make this mistake twice! And unless you work for Toyota and want to give me another truck to prove it is just not this one that rides like this, then you can put your own opinion in the place you would like me to put it! Your opinion means nothing as to what I like and what I don't and your issue you say about GM I never had, so I guess according to your own response, you are acting the very same way. Grow Up! Mickey, Your an Idiot! Read your past posts and you tell me who comes across as sounding “Intimidated”? YOU! I won’t even start to get into this with you. I bought a Tundra, I regret the purchase. So that’s it! I won’t make this mistake twice!
And unless you work for Toyota and want to give me another truck to prove it is just not this one that rides like this, then you can put your own opinion in the place you would like me to put it!
Your opinion means nothing as to what I like and what I don’t and your issue you say about GM I never had, so I guess according to your own response, you are acting the very same way. Grow Up!

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