Tundras live: Agree to disagree (a lesson in civility)

So, since you moved away from the Tundra, what wheels you rollin' in now?

 

Nice! Pro reviews hate the infotainment control mouse thing. What are your thoughts on it? Also, can't tell from the pic, what model is it? Not that it matter much to me, lol. I'm eyeing a much older used lexus as a potential road trip/DD car.

 

Sounds like it's a ball to drive. I'm leaning to the bigger plusher ones. I'm fat, so tiny cars are not for me. Been checking out the ES and GS lines. There's actually a member on here that is selling a solid looking GS350, and I have family a few hours from where he lives. If I can figure out a way to make it a responsible adult decision I might have to fly down for it and visit them.

I also have to get over my aversion to buying used... I've just had such horrendous luck with used vehicles over the last 20 years (read my entire lifetime of driving). 160k on it, but I also know that well cared for Toyota vehicles can go for a couple rounds of the odometer without issues.

 

That thing looks pretty beastly. I'll keep my Tundra for the off road stuff, but I like the idea of a road trip car. I visit friends that live 100-300 miles away pretty regularly, and might make the road trip to texas for family a more frequent thing. I think a Lexus or even a V6 Camry would make the trips more enjoyable, and a little cheaper on fuel.

 

I don't have too many complaints about my wife's Corolla when I'm not in a hurry but I suppose most might consider it too small.

 

Oh, I believe it. I drove from Wyoming, down into SLC to pick up friends, then through Vegas, to CA, and then back the same way in my WRX. I dearly loved the sport and fun in that car, but it is NOT a road trip car. I'm trying to find a nice blend of both worlds, and the GS or ES seem to hit that pretty well. They are a bit roomier than the IS, and the GS is "sporty" while the ES goes more plush. At least that's how I understand it.

 

Yeah, the corolla is a fine DD, but not much of a sporty feel to it at all. And, like you said, it's smaller. Fat or tall people, or fat AND tall people, aren't going to have a good time on a long drive in the back seat.

 

Actually, I would hate to DD the Corolla because, between the 4 speed auto (my wife refuses to learn to drive standard) and all the heavy features, it's not nearly nimble enough in traffic. My dad's 2003 Matrix was better for that because he had the 5 speed and manual locks and windows but the clutch was strange, which made it hard to drive.

 

Ok, to put it in perspective for my daily drive... I drive 3 miles each way and I might see a dozen vehicles going both directions. Nimble not quite a priority for that, but for fun driving I want some oomph on the pedal.

 

Chilling on a beautiful sunny 78* Sunday.

 

Chilling on a beautiful day is always a win.

 

Man.... The can of worms I opened by just thinking about getting a second vehicle again. I love car shopping, or rather window shopping, and so I've been on autotrader a bunch. Found one way closer than texas, with 15k fewer miles, and a model up from the GS300 that is the same price. Then I look at a 4 wheeler or a side by side or a camp trailer.....

At the same time that I'm doing all this, I can't help but think that I should be holding onto all the cash I have and putting it toward building a house.

 

Good morning, Everybody. Yes it is Monday, but if that's the worst thing that happens today we are gonna be alright.

 

Hope everybody had a safe, productive Monday and that nobody ran out of coffee!

 

Crappy picture but beautiful sky tonight.

 

Wow. Lol

 

Morning Tundra Faithful Got an early start, but no fish. Bitches got lock jaw. Word on the street is they've been having some luck at night. Sounds like a plan.

 

Good morning, Ron. Hope your fishing luck improves, but a bad day fishing beats a good day at work. Those are some pretty pics you get out fishing, and I'm not an ocean lover. Makes me realize how stir crazy I'm going. Thank you for sharing them.

 

Good morning, Everybody.

Tuesday for all of you, but today is my FRIDAY! Gonna see if I can get some badging done on the truck, try to fix the internet at home, and get my fat self out there to rake the yard. Fun times.

 

Beautiful sunrise.

 

Good morning everyone. Woke up at 2am for no good reason and didn't get back to sleep until about 3:30. Rough morning already.

Make it a good one...

 

Man, that sucks. Keep the coffee flowing.

 

Morning TÜNDRA CRÜE