Comments on: Edmunds.com Offers A Solid Truck Comparison Test http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:06:00 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7592 admin (Jason) Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:11:25 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7592 mk - Price wasn't an issue in the Edmunds.com review we referenced in this article, but our own Tundra vs Silverado comparison found the Toyota to be substantially less expensive (just as you say). When you combine the Tundra's higher resale value with the fact that the Tundra meets or exceeds the Silverado in most categories, it's a pretty easy decision (at least in my mind). mk – Price wasn’t an issue in the Edmunds.com review we referenced in this article, but our own Tundra vs Silverado comparison found the Toyota to be substantially less expensive (just as you say). When you combine the Tundra’s higher resale value with the fact that the Tundra meets or exceeds the Silverado in most categories, it’s a pretty easy decision (at least in my mind).

]]> By: mk http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7581 mk Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:11:09 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7581 Did pricing come into play as well? I recently priced a 2009 6.0L V8 chevy silverado with the 6 speed tranny and 3.73 axle ratio in a crew cab in an LT1 design and the pricing was msrp of 39500 - OUCH! A similar 2010 5.7L V8 (still outguns the bigger 6.0L chevy) tundra grade pretty decked out double cab (not crew max-overkill in the backseat legroom and double cab tundra is closer to the legroom in the crew cab chevy) similarly equipped msrp was 35,500. 4 grand is a lot of difference chevy vs. toyota. I haven't priced out chevy's in awhile, but if they want their newer design 6.0 or 6.2L V8's to sell, they better start lowering the price to sell them and get out of bankruptcy. I have never paid over 30K for a truck and hopefully will not for a few more years anyways. That is almost 1/2 my house built new 16 years ago. Did pricing come into play as well? I recently priced a 2009 6.0L V8 chevy silverado with the 6 speed tranny and 3.73 axle ratio in a crew cab in an LT1 design and the pricing was msrp of 39500 – OUCH! A similar 2010 5.7L V8 (still outguns the bigger 6.0L chevy) tundra grade pretty decked out double cab (not crew max-overkill in the backseat legroom and double cab tundra is closer to the legroom in the crew cab chevy) similarly equipped msrp was 35,500. 4 grand is a lot of difference chevy vs. toyota. I haven’t priced out chevy’s in awhile, but if they want their newer design 6.0 or 6.2L V8’s to sell, they better start lowering the price to sell them and get out of bankruptcy. I have never paid over 30K for a truck and hopefully will not for a few more years anyways. That is almost 1/2 my house built new 16 years ago.

]]> By: admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7098 admin (Jason) Fri, 08 May 2009 18:21:37 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7098 Justin - I like the PickupTrucks.com site reviews as well. The scoring system they used in their recent pickup truck shootout wasn't very well weighted, but I have to agree they "get" it. ### My point about Edmunds was that they're starting to get it. Your assertion that I only like reviews that agree with my position is dissapointing, especially considering that you know me to be fair and balanced and have said as much in the past. Justin – I like the PickupTrucks.com site reviews as well. The scoring system they used in their recent pickup truck shootout wasn’t very well weighted, but I have to agree they “get” it.
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My point about Edmunds was that they’re starting to get it. Your assertion that I only like reviews that agree with my position is dissapointing, especially considering that you know me to be fair and balanced and have said as much in the past.

]]> By: Justin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7093 Justin Fri, 08 May 2009 14:56:59 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7093 Admin (Jason): Kind of curious why everytime the Tundra doesn't come in 1st, these reviewers don't know what their talking about and how could they pick XYZ truck? Keep in mind, even though they try to be as unbiased as possible, you have to take into account they are going to recommend what they like best, not what a true truck owner that uses and abuses his/her truk would pick. ***** Oh and not disagreeing with your point, but if you've ever read an Edmunds review before, these guys are clueless, just like Car & Driver and Motor Trend for just a few. Most rags these days don't know what their talking about, especially when it comes to full-size trucks, and have no connection with the consumer. Had they, why did the Silverado & F150 come in 3rd & 4th respectively, but still outsell the other two by leaps and bounds? Also, a site that does conduct some good unbiased and thorough research is pickuptrucks.com. They actually test in an appropriate fashion and take into account all factors about hauling, towing and understand what a true truck is. Admin (Jason): Kind of curious why everytime the Tundra doesn’t come in 1st, these reviewers don’t know what their talking about and how could they pick XYZ truck? Keep in mind, even though they try to be as unbiased as possible, you have to take into account they are going to recommend what they like best, not what a true truck owner that uses and abuses his/her truk would pick.
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Oh and not disagreeing with your point, but if you’ve ever read an Edmunds review before, these guys are clueless, just like Car & Driver and Motor Trend for just a few. Most rags these days don’t know what their talking about, especially when it comes to full-size trucks, and have no connection with the consumer. Had they, why did the Silverado & F150 come in 3rd & 4th respectively, but still outsell the other two by leaps and bounds? Also, a site that does conduct some good unbiased and thorough research is pickuptrucks.com. They actually test in an appropriate fashion and take into account all factors about hauling, towing and understand what a true truck is.

]]> By: Ingle http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7081 Ingle Fri, 08 May 2009 02:17:56 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7081 I wonder what/who comes out the ashes of Chrysler.... I wonder what/who comes out the ashes of Chrysler….

]]> By: Bac http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7071 Bac Thu, 07 May 2009 13:03:18 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7071 Here's the video if you guys want to see it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepq2wN-kE8 Here’s the video if you guys want to see it…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepq2wN-kE8

]]> By: Jeremy The Truck Guy http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/05/06/edmunds-com-truck-comparison-test/#comment-7064 Jeremy The Truck Guy Wed, 06 May 2009 22:22:53 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-7064 Always remember, Stupid ALWAYS wins in the long run. Nothing is quite as stupid as Chrysler. Always remember, Stupid ALWAYS wins in the long run. Nothing is quite as stupid as Chrysler.

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