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Getting tired of hearing about "low tech" Tundras

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  1. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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    The problem is that it isn't priced accordingly. Other trucks that do have all the bells and whistles (and get better MPG) can be bought cheaper than the Tundra.
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    ...but do they run????
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    You didn't read my post did you? What tech are you talking about? Please elaborate.

    https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...Radius=300&makeCode1=TOYOTA&modelCode1=TUNDRA

    https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...1=GMC&modelCode1=15SIPU4WD&digitalRetail=true

    So there were a few softball trucks out there in the GMC department. You know, there is only one available....and it just sold...but we have this one over here.........
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Things must have changed in the last 5 years then. When I bought my pretty much no bells '13, the Tundra was the cheapest 1/2 ton you could find. By a lot. I wasn't really focused on the upper trim levels, but a similarly equipped 1/2 ton to what I got would have been $5-10K more with the big 3.
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    Ding Ding Ding....we have a winner. What did he win? Nothing

    He purchased a Tundra. Automatic winner.
     
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    Woo-hoo!!!

    :yes:
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    Even my wife hates that commercial. Every time it comes on she says "all he did was back straight up, that's the easy part".
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    I bought a truck because I wanted something good to tow with and go offroad to show the kids you don't need a screen to have fun. I don't need the tech and that's why I didn't buy a dinosaur...
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:32 AM
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    Dealers in my area were advertising loaded Silverado LTZs with the 6.2 for $38k a few months ago, and that's before negotiations. Loaded Sierra SLTs were being advertised for $40k. Heated/cooled seats, Bose sound system, Android Auto/Car Play, & remote start. That's a lot more than you get in a Tundra for $38k. I'm not saying you get a million more electronic gadgets, but that's more than my limited came with for a lot less. Reliability is why I bought a Tundra, but it'd be nice to at least get a decent sound system and head unit when spending $44k+ on a truck.
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    See bold in quote.
    Don't buy an SR5. You have a Steak appetite on a hot dog budget. Pony up. If it was the other way around, would you offer your top trim levels in the lower trim levels would you?
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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    Sheesh dude. Take your anger out somewhere else. I owned a limited. The chrome was bothersome. Maybe an SR5 premium like the 4Runner with those options? It’s not that far fetched bud
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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  13. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    Rock star wheels, off road tires, LED interior lights, LED fog lights, and .50 cal antenna.
    How do you enable auto start? Also agree with all of that.
     
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  14. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    WHHAAAAATTTTTTTTT?????
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  15. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    All I'd really like in my 18 SR5...
    1. A key fob with a retractable/flip out key.
    2. Auto Up/Down Windows
    3. Better Head Unit/Sound System.
    4. Factory Tailgate Locking from FOB.
     
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  16. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    What truck
    So I'm not sure if you know this or not, I'm a huge vehicle guy. I know vehicles....and especially GMs. This is why I don't recommend them in the 1500 platform.

    Links or it didn't happen...show me the money. I call BS on that pricing.
     
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  17. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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    The dealership can enable it.
     
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  18. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    So you want to compare a 80K+ vehicle to whatever it is you have in the Tundra? That sounds reasonable.
     
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  19. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    I'm not mad. If you don't like the SR5, buy a limited.
     
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  20. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    Just an SR5 2018. It's got more stuff than I could use but sure would like to start it in the driveway in the winter.
     
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    Thanks.
     
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    OMG i have to laugh at this, as it is sooooo true!! :rofl:
     
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    This gives you options, unlike other manufacturers that just charge you for something you might not want. If you wanted a better remote start (which I would advise), you don't have to pay for it twice.

    Do some research before you pay to have it enabled. The key in the ignition is rather annoying if you ask me (shuts down, and you have to restart it).
     
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    Nice, thanks for the advice, I'll check it out. Yea i'm perfectly happy with SR5 other than that.
     
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  25. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Like I said. An SR5 premium would be nice. The limited is too much chrome for me. You can’t assume everyone wants to start modifying their truck off the showroom floor. Give me a body color limited, I’m all for it.

    I’m after a TRD PRO. I’ve owned a limited. I’d love to see power folding mirrors, 360 degree camera, cooled seats, and any sort of steering wheel with a visual appearance at all. All great things for a trim like that to have and warrants the price point.
     
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    You purchase a great truck. I was perfectly happy with my SR5 as well.
     
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    Less is more.

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    More or less....

    :)
     
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  29. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    I dont need all the other crap that brings the bill to 80k. I would gladly pay a few thousand more for the multi terrain and lockers. You can keep the high tech stuff.
     
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  30. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    Yup. Lack of locker in the pro is very very silly
     
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