New model year release

bnz433 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 10:19 AM

Folks - this may sound like a rookie question, but when's the '09 Tundras hit the lots? I ask because my '05 D-cab lease is up 28Feb and I've got equity to trade-in and up to a CrewMax SR5. I'm avoiding '07 on a lease for resale reasons, and leaning towards '08 'cause they are here. But if '09 hits in Feb/Mar, I might just delay matters. Any adivce is much appreciated. Happy New Years!

RONE · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 10:56 AM

The '08s were released around September/October (I think), so don't hold your breath for the '09s.

bnz433 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 10:59 AM

RONE - thanks. I thought it was later in the year, but couldn't remember. Anyone know if Toyota's close to their 200k units for '07??

ridgwel · #4 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 11:48 AM

Toyota appears to be on a 5 year body plan. So don't expect a new body until around 2012. I haven't kept up with the all the Toyota lines, but I have kept up with the Lexus line and they have been changing about every 5 years since conception in 1990.

bnz433 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 11:55 AM

Yeah, but with each model year, they roll out new option packages, trim levels, improve upon "design flaws" (hopefully), etc. I gotta make a move in Jan/Feb, though, so I'm going '08 anyway. Thanks for the feedback guys.

Trucker1967 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 12:37 PM

Yeah 08's were first made Oct. 1 ... didnt hear of any hitting the lots until about the 15th of Oct. this year

tundradg · #7 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 01:27 PM

The only 09 that will be in Toyota showrooms anywhere near that early will be the new Corolla and Corolla Matrix. But if I remember correctly, they won't arrive until more like April/May. The 2009 Tundra will arrive in showrooms far later than your lease is up, at the normal time of about Aug/Sep/Oct...