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Islander · 12-23-2007, 12:31 PM

Hi,

Does anyone happen to know if you can only get a Double Cab, 4x2 w/ a 5.7 in certain regions? None of the local dealers (long island) have anything available with the 5.7 unless its 4wd. Also, I noticed the Toyota web site doesnt let me "build my own" that way with my zip code - but if I change it to a southern state (where I imagine 4wd is less in demand due to climate) then it does allow it.

4-wheel-drive is nice to have, but I've had 4wd trucks for the last 10 years or so and used it about 3 times a year. With traction control and snow tires, and being careful, I think I can get around the increase expense of 4wd.

My other question is I was wondering if anyone knows if you can put in a sales order with toyota, like you can for domestics.

Thank you in advance for the asssitance.

-Rich

4REF1FAN · 12-23-2007, 05:51 PM

Went to a lot yesterday to test drive one. They had lots of those DC 5.7 4X2's there.

btw, I am in South Carolina, but the dealership was in NC.

alreadydead · 12-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Rich,

Down here in the south it's not about the snow but the mud! Looking in traffic it is often that you see a 2wd, but 4wd is the rule. Plus it helps solidify our redneck image!

Islander · 12-23-2007, 07:00 PM

Hi,
What did you end up test driving?

I really like powerful trucks - stock though - although I have respect for those who can make the HP numbers jump, I dont have the patience or the wallet to go down that path. I had a durango last with the hemi and I was impressed with that SUV. But getting back to the tundra, I am looking for something I can do weekend warrior work with, but also have some fun driving too. I am between the RAM and the Tundra. But leaning towards the tundra because of the higher stock HP.

Thanks,
Rich

4REF1FAN · 12-24-2007, 07:40 AM

I test drove a 07 Limited Crewmax, and an 08 SR5 DC, I really liked the Limited but can't justify paying that much. I want a 07 SR5 Crewmax but the dealer is having a hard time finding one configured the way I want.

12-23-2007, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 42	Regional Trucks Hi, Does anyone happen to know if you can only get a Double Cab, 4x2 w/ a 5.7 in certain regions? None of the local dealers (long island) have anything available with the 5.7 unless its 4wd. Also, I noticed the Toyota web site doesnt let me "build my own" that way with my zip code - but if I change it to a southern state (where I imagine 4wd is less in demand due to climate) then it does allow it. 4-wheel-drive is nice to have, but I've had 4wd trucks for the last 10 years or so and used it about 3 times a year. With traction control and snow tires, and being careful, I think I can get around the increase expense of 4wd. My other question is I was wondering if anyone knows if you can put in a sales order with toyota, like you can for domestics. Thank you in advance for the asssitance. -Rich

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12-23-2007, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
4REF1FAN Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 65	Went to a lot yesterday to test drive one. They had lots of those DC 5.7 4X2's there. btw, I am in South Carolina, but the dealership was in NC.

12-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
alreadydead Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 28	Rich, Down here in the south it's not about the snow but the mud! Looking in traffic it is often that you see a 2wd, but 4wd is the rule. Plus it helps solidify our redneck image!

12-23-2007, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 42	Hi, What did you end up test driving? I really like powerful trucks - stock though - although I have respect for those who can make the HP numbers jump, I dont have the patience or the wallet to go down that path. I had a durango last with the hemi and I was impressed with that SUV. But getting back to the tundra, I am looking for something I can do weekend warrior work with, but also have some fun driving too. I am between the RAM and the Tundra. But leaning towards the tundra because of the higher stock HP. Thanks, Rich

12-24-2007, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
4REF1FAN Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 65	I test drove a 07 Limited Crewmax, and an 08 SR5 DC, I really liked the Limited but can't justify paying that much. I want a 07 SR5 Crewmax but the dealer is having a hard time finding one configured the way I want.

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