On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:28:22 -0500, John H.
wrote:


You mean the 'comparably equipped' didn't run you $8-10K more for the
Toyota?

What part about rebates and dropping price because they had too many
trucks on the lot didn't you understand?

Didn't we go through that little discussion here a week or so ago?

Yes we did and based on sticker on comparable 1/2 ton pickups, my
statement stands on it's own.

I'm glad you found something you like. I hope it serves you well.

The one thing I liked about the Tundra was the tow/haul package - very
nice 4:10s with 10 inch ring gear - plus the 381 hp with higher torque
at 3500 rpm. I also like the differential lock out - that's a nice
feature and goes well with the LSD. The rear cab entry is nice and
wide and almost like a full rear seat.

The interior is nice and the seating very comfortable compared to the
others. I'm a big guy - I don't make any apologies for that and most
of the American truck seating is uncomforable after a few miles. This
was very comfortable - the cab has plenty of room. Has power for the
important stuff and heated side mirrors which I like.

On the negative side, I didn't care for the column shift - it looks
stupid and they way they placed the shifter, in Drive it is right in
front of the on-the-fly switch for 4WD - you have to reach around the
shifter to get to it. The driving and lighting controls are placed on
the steering column and I don't care for that. The radio controls are
at full extension of your arm and that sucks. I will be changing the
radio over to a Pioneer anyway so I can use my remote control on that
- at 6'3" I have extremely short arms - I'm a mutant - sue me. :)
I'm not a big fan of orange dash lights either which leads me to
another annoyance - when the lights are on, the radio lights dim to
unreadable levels. I've noticed that on the other trucks too, so it's
not just Toyota that does that. I have no idea why they do that.

I can get used to the interior stuff though - that's not an issue. And
it tows like a 3/4 ton which is important to me anyway.