Any regrets on the Tundra purchase due to gas prices?

[Smed]

I see that Chevy is trying to cash in on the fact that the Silverado has higher rated mpg. They even use an out of gas Tundra and "get in" from the tundra commercials... they're definitely targetting the Tundra customers. As much money as they have been losing maybe they ought to target something else... like quality.

[OU812]

All you have to do is drive the tundra. I test drove a GMC 1500 CCSB, I thought it was awesome and really pumped that it got pretty good mileage for a truck. That was until I drove the tundra.

I've lived and died for GM trucks my whole life. One day when we went to the Toyota dealer to drive a PRIUS for my wife I decided to drive a tundra to see if all the commercials were true. It blew my fricking mind that a truck could be that awesome factory stock. I couldn't believe how fast the truck was, so on the way home I drove another 1500 CCSB to make sure I wasn't dreaming. It felt like I was driving a wet rag compared to the tundra. Plus the damn thing gets just as good economy as the GMC/Chevy.

I've spent the last two weeks trying to justify buying a tundra. The truck I have is perfectly fine but I can't stop thinking about how awesome that truck is.

Relief from oil will come soon, we are going to get a kick in the ass for a while but it can't last. If it did our economy would flop on it's face before this fall. Plus you can't tell me that every tom, dick and harry isn't trying to pump crude as fast as they can at $120 + per barrel oil. They're own greed will deflate prices.

Lastly to have a truck that can do everything that the tundra does and be able to average 15mpg + in town is a gift. My 6.0L GMC is 11.5 in town, I'm spending $1,200 more in fuel per year than you.

Great posts with the economy, keep them coming.

[TUNDRACATS]

the only regret i have is not having enough time driving my baby thats all......

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by TUNDRACATS

the only regret i have is not having enough time driving my baby thats all......

How long have ya had her and how many miles TC?

[Mickey]

Originally Posted by TUNDRACATS

the only regret i have is not having enough time driving my baby thats all......

Don't worry I'm constantly in mine. I feel good.

[TUNDRACATS]

Originally Posted by Deznutjob

How long have ya had her and how many miles TC?

i've had my truck dec 07 and have 8500 miles in it.......drove to vegas 3 weeks ago and drove to reno a couple of times already.....next rip is tacoma Wa to see my brother......or the next tundra meet.....

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by TUNDRACATS

i've had my truck dec 07 and have 8500 miles in it.......drove to vegas 3 weeks ago and drove to reno a couple of times already.....next rip is tacoma Wa to see my brother......or the next tundra meet.....

I got mine in May of 07 dropped it of at the fab shop for 54 days and I still only have 7800 miles on her! Need to do some Vegas runs for sure!

[bamafan]

Anyone in this discussion consider the Taco? I've been holding out trying to decide what truck I'm going to get. I love the Tundra and can certainly use the size with a family of 5. I just keep thinking I might be better off with the Taco for now with gas prices so high.

[philcheck]

Dont regret my Tundra at all. I came from an Envoy with a 5.3 and GM's displacement on demand that goes from a V8 to a 4 when not needed. Having that and being a midsized SUV it managed 11 city and 18 highway. The 5.7 CM I have now with only 1800 miles is already getting better city and matches the highway despite being a much bigger truck. Im sure it will get better when its broken in and if I can my foot out of it. Time for a roadtrip for some more miles on it.

[RunItHard]

Originally Posted by TundraTough

I'm seriously thinking of getting one of those locking gas caps.

First purchase I made after buying my truck. Got to secure the liguid gold.

[TexBiker]

Originally Posted by RunItHard

First purchase I made after buying my truck. Got to secure the liguid gold.

The Tundra (like most vehicles sold in the past 10yrs) has an anti-siphon fill tube. Not much chance of anyone stealing your gas that way. Around here, they just drill or punch a hole in the bottom of the tank and drain it into their gas can. Much quicker and easier...especially with our plastic tanks.

I bought a locking gas cap to keep idiots from dumping something in my tank, though.

[dale124]

Originally Posted by OU812

All you have to do is drive the tundra. I test drove a GMC 1500 CCSB, I thought it was awesome and really pumped that it got pretty good mileage for a truck. That was until I drove the tundra.

I've lived and died for GM trucks my whole life. One day when we went to the Toyota dealer to drive a PRIUS for my wife I decided to drive a tundra to see if all the commercials were true. It blew my fricking mind that a truck could be that awesome factory stock. I couldn't believe how fast the truck was, so on the way home I drove another 1500 CCSB to make sure I wasn't dreaming. It felt like I was driving a wet rag compared to the tundra. Plus the damn thing gets just as good economy as the GMC/Chevy.

I've spent the last two weeks trying to justify buying a tundra. The truck I have is perfectly fine but I can't stop thinking about how awesome that truck is.

Relief from oil will come soon, we are going to get a kick in the ass for a while but it can't last. If it did our economy would flop on it's face before this fall. Plus you can't tell me that every tom, dick and harry isn't trying to pump crude as fast as they can at $120 + per barrel oil. They're own greed will deflate prices.

Lastly to have a truck that can do everything that the tundra does and be able to average 15mpg + in town is a gift. My 6.0L GMC is 11.5 in town, I'm spending $1,200 more in fuel per year than you.

Great posts with the economy, keep them coming.

No post in any thread has made me want to jump into a new Tundra purchase more than this post, OU812, Great testimonial!!-- Did you get one, or are you still deciding?
I'm still on the fence, but I feel like I'm starting to tip towards a Tundra.

[OU812]

dale124:

If I absolutely had to buy a truck today it would be the tundra, without a doubt. Chevy, Ford, and GM are all great trucks, but the tundra is just that much better. What sells me on the tundra is how well the power train works together (motor, tranny, axle gearing, brakes). It's a 3/4 ton truck that drives and gets the economy of a 1/2 ton. And it runs like a beast off the showroom floor.

I haven't bought one because it's an "I want it" and not an "I need it." I am super cheap, but I'm trying to find a way to make it work. My two choices are buy a DC tundra or supercharge my existing truck. I'm leaning towards the tundra right now. The tundra will cost a little more to get into, have better economy, be as fast as I need it to be, doesn't require 91 octane gas all the time, and should bever blow trannies or rear axles.

Work is busy now for me so I'll decide this fall. Typically the best sales are then and people are the most motivated to sell. Good luck with your decision.

P.S.
Sorry to hijack the thread

[usouthnurse]

The gas has risen 50 cents per gallon since I bought my dbl cab tundra about 2 1/2 months ago, but I still love my truck. No regrets at all.