Dodge owners - now Tundra Owners

[DL]

Hey,

I'm new around here. I've ordered a new Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x2 and my other choice was a 08 Ford F-250 6.4L Diesel 4x4. I've been reading a lot of threads and it seems to me that a lot of Dodge people are trading /selling their trucks for the new Tundra. Is it because the new Tundra body looks a little like the Dodge up front and the reliability is much better on the Tundra?? Is this why they aren't buying another Dodge? How many are long time Dodge buyers stepping up to a Toyota?

I gave up on buying a First year Ford release model, I have owned several Toyota's in the past and feel like I can trust the reliability in a First year release Toyota.

[NJMikeC]

I would doubt your Tundra will be so much more reliable. I had 2 Tundras, (had). Transmissions, brakes, oxygen sensors and a host of other nits . Then go and get it fixed and find aftermarket parts. Twice as much!!

What about the time the correct oil dipstick shows up in the mail. Geez how many people ran their trucks a quart low with that little miff.

Only now does Toyota have a reasonably powered and equipped 1/2 ton and everybody wants to give them the world. No way!

[mln]

It may be a Toyota, but I still didn't give them the benefit of the doubt, I bought an extended warranty just in case. At this point the truck is still unproven.

[2004TundraDC]

Originally Posted by DL

Hey,

I'm new around here. I've ordered a new Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x2 and my other choice was a 08 Ford F-250 6.4L Diesel 4x4. I've been reading a lot of threads and it seems to me that a lot of Dodge people are trading /selling their trucks for the new Tundra. Is it because the new Tundra body looks a little like the Dodge up front and the reliability is much better on the Tundra?? Is this why they aren't buying another Dodge? How many are long time Dodge buyers stepping up to a Toyota?

I gave up on buying a First year Ford release model, I have owned several Toyota's in the past and feel like I can trust the reliability in a First year release Toyota.

Welcome new Tundra owner

IMO, I think it is a combination of things that are bringing domestic truck owners over to Toyota. With the new platform, Toyota has done an excellent job to compete with the domestics. And with Toyota's legendary reliability, it's not a hard decision to switch. The 5.7L V8 is a monster

I have no problems with buying a first year Toyota. I had the new platform 1998 Landcruiser for 7 1/2 years and it was the most reliable SUV I've ever owner. My 2004 DC that I just returned was a first year model and I never had a problem.

Your going to love the CrewMax. What color are you getting? Don't forget to post pictures when you get your CM.

Cheers

[StatCoder]

I was looking pretty hard at a Mega Cab last Summer with the good pricing and all but I couldn't get comfortable with the extra 18 inches of length and even poorer turning radius than my current Quad Cab. Plus, I was getting fed up with all of the little interior pieces falling apart like the ashtray(coin holder), sunglass holder, cup holder, etc.

I decided, then, that I wanted a Toyota. I looked into the Sequoia but the styling seems so dated at this point and I didn't want to go down to a smaller vehicle.

[DL]

Originally Posted by 2004TundraDC

Welcome new Tundra owner

IMO, I think it is a combination of things that are bringing domestic truck owners over to Toyota. With the new platform, Toyota has done an excellent job to compete with the domestics. And with Toyota's legendary reliability, it's not a hard decision to switch. The 5.7L V8 is a monster

I have no problems with buying a first year Toyota. I had the new platform 1998 Landcruiser for 7 1/2 years and it was the most reliable SUV I've ever owner. My 2004 DC that I just returned was a first year model and I never had a problem.

Your going to love the CrewMax. What color are you getting? Don't forget to post pictures when you get your CM.Cheers

I'm getting Super White with Graphite Int.


thanks, The 5.7 L helped sell me, 6 speed Auto, towing capacity, Diesel cost 20 - 30 cents more a gallon, Interior, etc. Very nice first attempt in the "Full Size" truck market. I currently and in the past have owned Toyota trucks. I got a 1981 Toyota truck in the stable. lol

[ckeck]

I am switching from a Dodge to the new Tundra. I always liked the Dodge styling and I guess it may have something to do with the way I feel about the new Tundra

Never actually had a single problem with my Dodge, just looking to change it up this time...always wanted a Toyota too.

[07Sport]

I also went from Dodge to Toyota. I have nothing bad to say about dodge, other than gas mileage. I wanted a sporty, fun to drive truck and felt the Tundra fitted that moreso than the Rams.

[Sequoia2003]

Originally Posted by DL

Hey,

I'm new around here. I've ordered a new Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x2 and my other choice was a 08 Ford F-250 6.4L Diesel 4x4. I've been reading a lot of threads and it seems to me that a lot of Dodge people are trading /selling their trucks for the new Tundra. Is it because the new Tundra body looks a little like the Dodge up front and the reliability is much better on the Tundra?? Is this why they aren't buying another Dodge? How many are long time Dodge buyers stepping up to a Toyota?

I gave up on buying a First year Ford release model, I have owned several Toyota's in the past and feel like I can trust the reliability in a First year release Toyota.

Not me! I went from a Tundra to a Dodge and never looked back. I like the new Tundra, but with my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 Laramie LWB I don't see myself buying another Tundra unless they make a 3/4 ton Crew Cab with the 8ft bed and a Catapillar inline 6. I enjoy the 2,500lb Payload and 13,000lb towing and the 21mpg I get on the freeway empty and 15mpg towing 6,000lbs.

[cc1999]

I am looking at the new Tundra from a capability standpoint, where GM, Dodge, lack a true heavy half or light 3/4, Toyota fits that bill, and offer the largest Regular cab, and the largest bed. The 6 speed auto with the 5.7 was a big plus, in getting me to look at the Toyota's this time.

[2004TundraDC]

Originally Posted by DL

I'm getting Super White with Graphite Int.


thanks, The 5.7 L helped sell me, 6 speed Auto, towing capacity, Diesel cost 20 - 30 cents more a gallon, Interior, etc. Very nice first attempt in the "Full Size" truck market. I currently and in the past have owned Toyota trucks. I got a 1981 Toyota truck in the stable. lol

Sweet...Super White always looks so clean. And with the Graphite Interior, it's going to be a good looking truck Can't wait to see those pictures

[Lookin4aTruck]

I am still un-decided but am awaiting the new 09 Ram to be unveiled. Also the Toyota is nice I drove one. I like the Ram styling better of course, Tundra has a nicer interior but not as nice as the GMs. Money wise I still think you better off with a domestic in the long run. The Tundras are priced so much higher you lose that trade in value or re-sale right when you buy it. My Dodge has had some problems including a blown motor from a valve spring breakage. You take the good and the bad in ALL Brands. I just wished Dodge would bring back the longer warranty like all the other brands have. In all honesty probably not enough difference in the long run to matter. More expensive versus less expensive but Higher resale. So its probably best to buy the truck you like the best simply put.

[LTrain]

Originally Posted by Lookin4aTruck

I am still un-decided but am awaiting the new 09 Ram to be unveiled. Also the Toyota is nice I drove one. I like the Ram styling better of course, Tundra has a nicer interior but not as nice as the GMs. Money wise I still think you better off with a domestic in the long run. The Tundras are priced so much higher you lose that trade in value or re-sale right when you buy it. My Dodge has had some problems including a blown motor from a valve spring breakage. You take the good and the bad in ALL Brands. I just wished Dodge would bring back the longer warranty like all the other brands have. In all honesty probably not enough difference in the long run to matter. More expensive versus less expensive but Higher resale. So its probably best to buy the truck you like the best simply put.

"Domestics" have higher resale? Wha??? Since when??

You're either in complete denial, or you live under a rock. There is absolutely ZERO data to support that statement.

And, isn't the new Tundra more "domestic" than the trucks made by Ford, Gm and Dodge? I mean, it's the only full size designed and built EXCLUSIVELY in the USA, and it contains more domestic sourced parts...hmmm.

[Lookin4aTruck]

Never said they had a higher re sale value. Read it more closely. Not here for a pissing match. I have no idea which truck is more domestic. I honestly don't. I never said I did. Best buy which you want.

[Cooper S]

I went from a fully loaded 04 Dodge QC Larame to the Tundra. 7 months ago my ram was worth 24k with 23k miles on it. 6 months later the truck is worth 17k with 25k miles on it. The truck was always squeaky clean and never had any mechanical issues. Resale value has always been with the foriegn auto makers and I don't mind paying a little more upfront to get that value at the end.

The facts speak for themselves loud and clear about which makes are more reliable overall.....so there no need to go over that again.

Why did I go away from Dodge and in to a Toyota......standard safety features, resale value, towing ability, and overall undisputed reliability. I shopped all of the dodge dealers in the DC metro area....they all wanted to sell inventory and not the truck I wanted.