Test drove an 07 DC 5.7 4x2
Rather than writing paragraph after paragraph comparing the 06 to the 07, I'll post some pics and do positive/negative on the 07. Here's the pics:
Positives:
* Huge elbow room compared to the 06 DC
* Drives more like an American truck, "looser" if you will
* Comfortable, high driving position
* Looks a little better in person than in pics
* Awesome center console to store things
* Nice tranny, especially at low speeds through town
* Very nice seats
* Great front view, huge windshield
Negatives:
* I'm 6' tall, and in my driving position, there is absolutely NO leg room in the back. Check out the picture. There is NO comparison between this and the 06 DC as far as rear room goes. I was HIGHLY disappointed. I'd say two 6' passengers would get nautious after 20 minutes. Fine for kids.
* The plastic on the center console, the interior of the center console, and a lot of the dash is as cheap looking as the Nissan plastics. The center console felt and looked like junk.
* This truck is in big need of overfenders. It looks lost without them. The buldging fenders help, but not as attractive as the 06 with overfenders
* The interior doors and handles are very cheap looking
* The Tundra logo is too far back on the door
* The hook reminds me of a "swine's nose", short, high, and fat
* Drives more like an American truck, "looser". You feel more foreign stiffness in the 06 for some reason. Not as well "buttoned up"
* Wheels aren't as nice as the upgraded wheels on the 06
* Impressive gas mileage if it's real world for a 5.7
* Massive chrome bumper is too big and low. It needs something along the sides and rear to even it out. Seems front heavy.
* Goofy shifter. I prefer a column shifter.
* Did I mention the back seat? Absolutely a deal breaker to say the least. Call it an Access Cab and I'll retract my statement.
Rather than writing paragraph after paragraph comparing the 06 to the 07, I'll post some pics and do positive/negative on the 07. Here's the pics:
Positives:
* Huge elbow room compared to the 06 DC
* Drives more like an American truck, "looser" if you will
* Comfortable, high driving position
* Looks a little better in person than in pics
* Awesome center console to store things
* Nice tranny, especially at low speeds through town
* Very nice seats
* Great front view, huge windshield
Negatives:
* I'm 6' tall, and in my driving position, there is absolutely NO leg room in the back. Check out the picture. There is NO comparison between this and the 06 DC as far as rear room goes. I was HIGHLY disappointed. I'd say two 6' passengers would get nautious after 20 minutes. Fine for kids.
* The plastic on the center console, the interior of the center console, and a lot of the dash is as cheap looking as the Nissan plastics. The center console felt and looked like junk.
* This truck is in big need of overfenders. It looks lost without them. The buldging fenders help, but not as attractive as the 06 with overfenders
* The interior doors and handles are very cheap looking
* The Tundra logo is too far back on the door
* The hook reminds me of a "swine's nose", short, high, and fat
* Drives more like an American truck, "looser". You feel more foreign stiffness in the 06 for some reason. Not as well "buttoned up"
* Wheels aren't as nice as the upgraded wheels on the 06
* Impressive gas mileage if it's real world for a 5.7
* Massive chrome bumper is too big and low. It needs something along the sides and rear to even it out. Seems front heavy.
* Goofy shifter. I prefer a column shifter.
* Did I mention the back seat? Absolutely a deal breaker to say the least. Call it an Access Cab and I'll retract my statement.