Any regrets on the Tundra purchase due to gas prices? - TundraTalk.net

dale124 · 05-11-2008, 12:20 PM

Just wondering if any of you new Tundra owners are regretting your purchase with what is going on with gas these days. This is something I have to consider before I make my next vehicle purchase. I wish I knew when this price gouging would stop.

RideRed · 05-11-2008, 12:23 PM

I am actually very happy with my purchase i was gonna buy a diesel because i need a big work truck, but now i pay 3.55 a gallon vs. 4.15

jpnca · 05-11-2008, 12:28 PM

I would buy it again in a second! I guess if it gets too bad I'll buy a little car to drive to work

Kingkrs · 05-11-2008, 03:41 PM

Yeah I love the truck but no love for the high gas prices. I was thinking of a scooter to get me the short commute to work.

It is definitely making me think before I drive.

Deznutjob · 05-11-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingkrs

Yeah I love the truck but no love for the high gas prices. I was thinking of a scooter to get me the short commute to work.

It is definitely making me think before I drive.

Dude your avitar is the funniest thing I've ever seen!!!!!Hahahahahah!!!!!! That is one happy weatherman!!! The new company I'm about to start work with doesn't have vehicles yet so I'm thinkin about getting a Scion mini van! Those things are sweeeeet!

ProCharger · 05-11-2008, 04:51 PM

I am very pleased....I went from a 2005 f-350 diesel that had a BEST mpg of 16.5 to my Tundra. I just filled up today and the 3.65 gallon gas sure beats the 4.14 diesel! BTW my last tank I had 201.2 miles and put in 9.96 gallons. You do the math

Also the lie-o-meter on the dash read 18.1 mpg......don't trust the guages!!

07TundraTrd · 05-11-2008, 05:02 PM

When I Bought My Tundra Gas Over Here Was As Low As 2.50 So I Didn't Really Give 2 Sh**'s About It But Now I'm Thinking About Maybe Ride A Bike To Work And Drive A Little Less But Its Not Working My Truck Is Amazing and Beautiful And I Wanna Show It Off.

So When Gas Goes To Like 5.00 Thats When I'll Think Some More

euphoria · 05-11-2008, 05:53 PM

I would do it all over again. I was driving an 87 wrangler getting 10mpg. I'm getting 14 mpg city with my Tundra and I just turned 4600 miles. The wrangler wasn't any fun driving on the highway.

Codiac · 05-11-2008, 09:38 PM

No problems here. My truck is finally getting decent MPG. 14.8 city and 19.4 hwy.

NewToToys · 05-11-2008, 09:55 PM

I would do it again. I am still on my first tank, though. The Durango I got rid of was getting 13 in town and 18 on the highway. This 5.7 is worth at least two miles to the gallon in fun. If I only ever get 11 in town and 16 on the highway with this smile on my face, I will be happy.

OU812 · 05-12-2008, 12:12 AM

Does anyone on here have a RCSB??? That truck is like 400-500 lbs lighter and I wanted to know it it was 1-2 mpg better than the DC or CM.

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Originally Posted by ProCharger

BTW my last tank I had 201.2 miles and put in 9.96 gallons. You do the math

Were the 201.2 miles all highway or was there any city driving? That's some awesome economy!

Russ

ProCharger · 05-12-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OU812

Does anyone on here have a RCSB??? That truck is like 400-500 lbs lighter and I wanted to know it it was 1-2 mpg better than the DC or CM.

Were the 201.2 miles all highway or was there any city driving? That's some awesome economy!

Russ

I can't really say it was highway but it definitely wasn't city. If I were to say it was 85/15. It was mostly back country roads with a lot of hills and turns. About 60mph is all I did for the most part. I'll take 20.2 mpg any day though!

jpnca · 05-12-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OU812

Does anyone on here have a RCSB??? That truck is like 400-500 lbs lighter and I wanted to know it it was 1-2 mpg better than the DC or CM.

Were the 201.2 miles all highway or was there any city driving? That's some awesome economy!

Russ

You a Van Halen fan or did you just 812

Possum · 05-12-2008, 12:48 AM

re: lighter wt...the steering got 'light' during a WOT sprint down a short ramp to a packed/fast freeway

If I keep my foot out of it ~14 mpg/mixed. I got ~22mpg on a gentle (60-75mph,tailwind)) to Sacramento. It's the acceleration that sucks fuel, but sometimes rompin' on it is just so right. I put a Leer shell on it: haven't done the math yet, but the same wt/drag parameters apply...If I had to replace it today, I'd want the same thing... I might settle for a longer wheelbase or an FJ, but I really like the handling of the one-piece-driveshaft version.

OU812 · 05-12-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnca

You a Van Halen fan or did you just 812

A fan yes, mostly because that's what my older brother listened to. It brings back some funny memories from the mid 80's. Parachute pants with lots of zippers and spandex in gym class.

I can never come up with something original. On other sights I'd put my last name and football number. Then after a post I'd type my first name out. Essentially I was posting everything but my SS#. At the time I joined I had just listened to some Van Halen stuff on youtube so it stuck out. I was just re-living the junior high years. Mulletts are coming back you know, lol!

05-11-2008, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
dale124 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 79	Any regrets on the Tundra purchase due to gas prices? Just wondering if any of you new Tundra owners are regretting your purchase with what is going on with gas these days. This is something I have to consider before I make my next vehicle purchase. I wish I knew when this price gouging would stop.

05-11-2008, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
RideRed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 209	I am actually very happy with my purchase i was gonna buy a diesel because i need a big work truck, but now i pay 3.55 a gallon vs. 4.15 __________________ 2007 CrewMax 5.7 stock as of right now and a brand new transmission!

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,119	I would buy it again in a second! I guess if it gets too bad I'll buy a little car to drive to work __________________

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05-11-2008, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
ProCharger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 42	I am very pleased....I went from a 2005 f-350 diesel that had a BEST mpg of 16.5 to my Tundra. I just filled up today and the 3.65 gallon gas sure beats the 4.14 diesel! BTW my last tank I had 201.2 miles and put in 9.96 gallons. You do the math Also the lie-o-meter on the dash read 18.1 mpg......don't trust the guages!! __________________ 07 DC Limited 4x4 TRD Tundra 00 S-10 Xtreme Race Truck

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07TundraTrd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,262	When I Bought My Tundra Gas Over Here Was As Low As 2.50 So I Didn't Really Give 2 Sh's About It But Now I'm Thinking About Maybe Ride A Bike To Work And Drive A Little Less But Its Not Working My Truck Is Amazing and Beautiful And I Wanna Show It Off. So When Gas Goes To Like 5.00 Thats When I'll Think Some More __________________ IBTO** Blue Turn Lights Red Sox, Tundra Talk, and Firefighter Stickers K&N Air Filter Painted Calipers Chrome Door Edge Protector L.E.D Line Of Fire Light Bar [FLOWMASTERS DUALS Soon To Come Gtek Sills Westin Step Bars Wheels and Tires

05-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
euphoria Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Emporia, Ks Posts: 143	I would do it all over again. I was driving an 87 wrangler getting 10mpg. I'm getting 14 mpg city with my Tundra and I just turned 4600 miles. The wrangler wasn't any fun driving on the highway. __________________ 2008 DC, SR5, Black TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI

05-11-2008, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 1,048	No problems here. My truck is finally getting decent MPG. 14.8 city and 19.4 hwy. __________________ 08 Double Cab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD Pyrite Mica IBTO Mods: Tinted Windows Hurst Shifter Kobalt Narrow Over Rail Tool Box Under Seat Storage Box Toyota Bed Mat Trailer Brake Conroller

05-11-2008, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewToToys Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 79	I would do it again. I am still on my first tank, though. The Durango I got rid of was getting 13 in town and 18 on the highway. This 5.7 is worth at least two miles to the gallon in fun. If I only ever get 11 in town and 16 on the highway with this smile on my face, I will be happy.

05-12-2008, 12:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Possum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 237	NO REGRETS over my RCSB4x4SR5 re: lighter wt...the steering got 'light' during a WOT sprint down a short ramp to a packed/fast freeway If I keep my foot out of it ~14 mpg/mixed. I got ~22mpg on a gentle (60-75mph,tailwind)) to Sacramento. It's the acceleration that sucks fuel, but sometimes rompin' on it is just so right. I put a Leer shell on it: haven't done the math yet, but the same wt/drag parameters apply...If I had to replace it today, I'd want the same thing... I might settle for a longer wheelbase or an FJ, but I really like the handling of the one-piece-driveshaft version.

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