F150 vs Tundra
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03-22-2010, 11:29 PM
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03-23-2010, 08:29 AM
Just a point about the gearing. The Tundra gearing with 4.30:1 axle ratio is almost identical to the F-150 6-spd with 3.73. In fact, the F-150 is a bit shorter overall, but very close except for first gear. First is 8% shorter, second is 3% shorter, 3rd is 3% taller, 4th is 2% shorter and 5t h is 2% shorter.
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03-23-2010, 11:55 AM
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Here's my take on this issue. If you are buying a car, Toyota's are hard to beat, especially the Camry. Very good car in terms of ride quality, handling, and power. I still would go Toyota on a car despite the recent issues...Now if you are looking for a truck, then Ford is the BEST hands down. I have owned three F150s and three Rangers. Their dependability and quality are better than the competition. When I bought my 2010 F150, I looked real hard at Toyota (Tundra and Tacoma) and GM (Silverado and Sierra). The GM products to me were better than Toyota, but neither were close to Ford. I was very disappointed in the Toyota. I was expecting to feel the same way about their trucks as I do their cars. It didn't happen. Trust me, I really pay attention to detail when it comes to autos.
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03-23-2010, 02:16 PM
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When I was truck shopping I looked at both the Tundra and the F150. There were things I liked about each but the F150 won me over (and I don't tie myself down to the jap vs America crap). You guys may find it funny, so be it, I really liked the Honda Ridge-line, the way it handled and the ride but the rear seats were nowhere near that of the F150 and of course there is a lack of cargo capacity. But that built in cooler/storage area was pretty cool...
I too think Toyota is getting shafted by big news and big government (who happen to own a car manufacturer) but they should have payed more attention to their customers and this may not be happening to them.
But in the end it was a no brainer and the F150 won me over and I'm not looking back.
I too think Toyota is getting shafted by big news and big government (who happen to own a car manufacturer) but they should have payed more attention to their customers and this may not be happening to them.
But in the end it was a no brainer and the F150 won me over and I'm not looking back.
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03-23-2010, 04:27 PM
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Here's my take on this issue. If you are buying a car, Toyota's are hard to beat, especially the Camry. Very good car in terms of ride quality, handling, and power. I still would go Toyota on a car despite the recent issues...Now if you are looking for a truck, then Ford is the BEST hands down. I have owned three F150s and three Rangers. Their dependability and quality are better than the competition. When I bought my 2010 F150, I looked real hard at Toyota (Tundra and Tacoma) and GM (Silverado and Sierra). The GM products to me were better than Toyota, but neither were close to Ford. I was very disappointed in the Toyota. I was expecting to feel the same way about their trucks as I do their cars. It didn't happen. Trust me, I really pay attention to detail when it comes to autos.
