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New Tundra owner and I’m very pleased

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Cement Truck, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. Feb 19, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    Cement Truck

    Cement Truck [OP] New Member

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    All,
    After owning several Jeeps, all lifted, locked and wheeled hard, and driving a few different trucks, both owned and company vehicles, I am very impressed with my ‘18 CM TRD Off-road. Be put 3000 miles on it and it is without question the best truck I have driven. I was on the fence between a Ram and the Tundra and I’m quite happy with my choice. The on road ride and comfort are well above the Ram’s.
    I know the off-road heritage of Toyota’s and had hopes the Tundra would perform. While it is not a Jeep off-road, it is very capable. I had it out on some muddy logging roads and I was very impressed with the handling and traction even with just the stock tires. The turning radius and handling were very similar to my four door JK. I won’t be hitting rocks like I did with my Jeeps, and I’ll get two door TJ as a dedicated toy in the future, but I’m fully confident hitting trails and the beach in the Tundra.

    C
     
  2. Feb 19, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    Navi

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    Welcome. What was the appx price diff in the Tundra vs Ram you were looking at? Did price play a big part of your decision?
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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    NjPro

    NjPro New Member

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    Welcome from Nj.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Cement Truck

    Cement Truck [OP] New Member

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    The stickers were close but the Tundra was higher. I had a good deal on the Ram on paper and took that into the Toyota dealer and said if they could match it I would take the truck that day. So there was no difference in cost. The Ram would have been a ‘19 and not an ‘18 like my Tundra.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Padj

    Padj Life is what happens when you're making plans

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    Welcome. You made a wise choice.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    Cement Truck

    Cement Truck [OP] New Member

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    You’re in my neck of Pines.
     
  9. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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    rustynail11

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    Welcome, I made the same jump. Loved my Jeeps but love my Tundra more.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    NCTundra18

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    Welcome from NC.
     
  11. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO
     
  12. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Brownsfanhere

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    Congratulations on your purchase. Enjoy it. Welcome from Indiana.
     
  13. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    johnvan

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    Welcome from NY! Those tj's are getting hard to find,better start looking now!
     
  14. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Welcome from eastern CO!
     
  15. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Welcome. IMO you made a great choice. You probably gave up some amenities the Ram had but most likely gained much more reliability.
    I drive a 2016 Ram at work. It’s OK but it has ALOT of electrical gremlins. For example, I can pull the key out and it will still think the key is in. The Radio does strange things. Numerous little lights illuminated. It’s been back to the dealer 5 times and I have 42,147 miles all put on by me.
     
  16. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Dontra

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    welcome from AR
     
  17. Feb 19, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  18. Feb 19, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Buildn

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    Welcome!

    From Cleveland, Ohio
     
  19. Feb 19, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    NjPro

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    Piney Power !!!

    I’m in Cedarbrook which is in Winslow twp. Grew up within a stones throw from Wharton State forest. Gotta love the Cement Tundra.
     
  20. Feb 19, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  21. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    Hammy68

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  22. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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  23. Feb 19, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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  24. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    Trooper2

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  25. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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  26. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:31 PM
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  27. Feb 19, 2019 at 9:33 PM
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    WAtundra4x4

    WAtundra4x4 Retired from active retirement.

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    Congratulations. Welcome from WA. I've had my cement for over a year and very satisfied with it.
     
  28. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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    Cement Truck

    Cement Truck [OP] New Member

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    Mantua now, so not far at all. I grew around here and we were always ‘wheeling and camping. I spent a lot of years away but moved back to NJ and lived in Whiting. Right out of my driveway in my Jeep or on my quad and I was on a trail in less than 100 feeet. I’ve been to a lot of places but I still love the Pines.
     
  29. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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    Cement Truck

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    There were too many creature comforts, mostly gimmicky stuff I didn’t want, in the Ram. I am a pretty no frills guy and thats how I like things. Simply, clean and functional.
     
  30. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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    Cement Truck

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    Thanks everyone!
     

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