Tundras live: Dumb Dad Jokes, Incorrect Opinions, and Relationship Advice.

couldn't agree more. But the construction industry is a bit behind that sort of thinking - everything is still pretty "local" based usually.

This particular project is sharing resources with Israel though, so they should be farther along than they are...

 

I was going to suggest a Taco but I know a lot of folks hate the engine in the third gen and Adam doesn't buy used. I'm also not sure if they ever offered a DCLB with the manual. If they didn't, I'd be looking for an ACLB V6 5 or 6 speed manual (if I was in that particular situation; wouldn't work for me personally).

 

Was he confused as to why you were an hour early for handover? Lol

 

Appreciate it Sean.
One more thing, I see the Y is made in TX, Germany and China. I would hope we don't see and China built cars here and they are just for their domestic markets?
And no chance on the X, lol.

 

Nope, his phone did the auto switch so he didn't even notice.

 

I do like that but I have to be able to put car seats in the back if needed. Not in a position to have 3 cars yet unfortunately.

 

I was just taking a look at the Hyundai N line. God, those cars got ugly.

Can't go wrong with a Corolla or a Civic. Friend of mine just sold his XTerra and got a 2018 Civic. Way better fuel economy and still fits his family of 5 with 3 car seats across the back.

 

#nightshiftlife

 

Last Thursday...

 

Lunch

 

Seekins?
Beer?
Lewiston?
Sounds like a good time in the making.

 

I’ll let you know for sure when I head down that way! Their website says they are out of stock so I’m going to give them a call this week and see if I can get on a wait list.

 

Correct. I wish I had my brother's luck with used. I'd go that route, but I've never bought a used car and not regretted it. I pick the winners.

As for the Taco, the 6 speed stick would be a must to manage the lower power, and here in the states it is only available on the double cab short (5') bed. The major issue is that Toyotas are being price gouged. A TRD Pro Taco should be within a thousand bucks of the Frontier Pro 4X, but it's not. Its several thousand more, and I don't think I could get that good a trade value on my Tundra. If I am replacing the Tundra it has to be a straight trade, or one that reduces what I owe. My budget is whatever they'll give me for my Tundra.

Lunch? That's just a snack.

Sushi in a nutshell:

 

Similar to my thought process when I looked at a Taco. I'd have to go DCLB for practicality, which is automatic only here and it's the same price and gets pretty much the same fuel economy as a Tundra.

 

Yup. In 2019, when I was shopping for something that could handle the snow better than my little Renegade, I was aiming at midsize trucks or SUVs. The Taco, Colorado ZR2, and the Ranger were all within a couple thousand dollars of a full size truck, so I couldn't do it. Same for the 4Runner that was in the running. Didn't get much better MPG than the Tundra and wasn't any cheaper either.

The current market has shifted this a bit, but only for the Frontier, as far as I can see. It's the only one that I can get well equipped for my Tundra's trade value. Might be able to get into a Ranger, but why would I take a turbo 4 banger that isn't any better on HP, torque, or MPGS than the NA V6 from a more reliable brand? They'd have to cut me a hell of a deal.

 

@LarryDangerfield

https://youtu.be/0IywBOmxpk0

 

Her reviews are entertaining. I love the nerdy, dorky aspect and how it's intentionally awkward at times. Doesn't hurt that she's pretty and doesn't have a nasal whiny voice. First video of hers I saw was actually for the Frontier Pro 2WD model. Wouldn't watch it with any young boys children around though. She almost had a wardrobe malfunction in the backseat portion of the review. Comments were full of confused 12 year olds.


Edited after learning additional information.

 

And now I think I know what you meant.