I've joined the "dark side"

Hi All,

I just got my first Toyota vehicle this past Saturday. I've had numerous trucks in my life by the big three, but have mostly been an F-150 guy over the past 10 years. I would probably still be an F-150 guy if Toyota didn't have Solar Octane, Ford's pricing wasn't severely out of whack, and Ford using customers as guinea pigs. I'm not R&D, pay me to do it, or fix your stuff Ford.

Been lurking around these forums for a few months now waiting on my Tundra to arrive. I got a 2024 Limited TRD Off Road in Solar Octane with IForce Max engine. Wasn't really looking for the hybrid or the Limited trim, but I had to have Solar Octane, TRD Off Road, and the big gas tank. This was the least expensive of what my dealer had coming in that had all three must haves.

Loving the truck and happy to be here!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome aboard. Now let’s see some pics of the new truck.

 

I'm looking at both Tundras and F150s. Depends which day of the week it is on which way I am leaning these days.

 

So I just looked up Solar Octane.
Badass color very nice

 

Congrats and welcome to the Darkside from MA.

Just for the record this is my first Toyo and very happy with it!

 

Welcome from East TN! Now post them pics!

 

Dark side? Sounds like you've been enlightened to me. Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Welcome! Solar Octane is a cool color.

 

Welcome from NW FL

 

Welcome from sc and I’ve been a Ford guy since I was 18, I’m 53, and this is my first Toyota tundra (2023) as well. I’m loving it so far..way better forum too

 

Welcome to the fam

 

Sorry folks, been a busy week, I'll post some pics soon. I can say, I looked at my payload sticker today, I know, should've done it prior to purchase, but I was very disappointed to see 1,345 lbs. That's extremely low for a 1/2 ton truck. My son's Taco has 1,100 lbs capacity. My 2019 F150 had 1,750 lbs. Where's the extra capability for $20k more with gobs more power? Anyway, loving the power and comfort thus far, just wish I could wring it out to see the full potential, but darn break in period has me waiting.

 

Those are rookie numbers you got to pump those up.


…He says will 1185lbs of payload

 

The extra capacity is eaten by the features, but Tundras don't have a bunch to start with. Power has litte if not nothing to do with payload. That's more dependent on brakes, cooling, and safety functions, and suspension.

 

Alright, got some pics. It rained overnight, so she's a little dirty today.

 

Welcome! Beautiful truck and I’m 99% confident you are in AZ like me, probably easy valley too

 

You definitely picked the best color. That looks so much better than it did on the Pro because it doesn't have the over done tailgate. Very pretty truck.

 

Memario, yes shutter roll, headlights are working fine. Singletrack, Northwest Valley actually, 303 and Happy Valley Rd area. Godzilla, I agree love the color and the truck is very comfortable so far. I also am not a big fan of Pro tailgate. Reminds me of what Chevy did on their trucks 10-12 years ago, not a good look IMO. I'm still just surprised how much attention this truck is getting. Had an old guy in one of our retirement communities follow me into the grocery store parking lot in his golf cart to ask me a bunch of questions about it. Funniest damn thing I've ever seen.

 

Welcome from So Cal