Neighborhood community dislikes Tundra

[cwr_us]

I bought a 2004 Tundra last week 4-door 4x4 and received a letter from my neighborhood community that I must keep it in the garage (it barely fits) because it is a truck. Of course, my neighbor has this funky old car but since he's on the committee it's OK for him to bring down the neighborhood. Many people have big SUVs and they are not forced to park these in their garages. I've only been here for just over a year now and I had a tacoma for 4 months last year when I first moved in and nobody complained. The neighborhood laws state the usual things and has the word truck in it ( I assumed they were talking about big trucks). They left out the word commercial on another line and they sent a revision out along with the letter. It seems they are able to make the rules as they go. Any lawyers out there with a suggestion? I think as far as the department of motor vehicles is concerned, they consider an SUV and a truck the same thing. If this is so, I could probably argue that. Yes, these neighbors have got their noses way too far up in the air or more likely up their butts. I'm not in a position to move now but maybe next year. What a hassle this is

[Tex97]

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard of.

It's a friggin Tundra not a dump truck

If I were you I would ignore the letter and see what they do. They may just leave it alone b/c they know they are wrong. If not, a lawyer is most likely your best bet in this situation.

Hope you get it all worked out.

[alltrac165]

That's amazing. I can't stand neighborhood community organizations for that reason.
I'm not sure, but I believe that SUVs are classified as trucks because the GVW is pretty high. I know they only have to meet light truck emissions requirements. Worth a shot.

[Nick]

i'd tell them to mind their own business, its a nice new truck, not a muddy rock climber with a 2 ft lift, or a broken down rusty hick truck that smokes like crazy

i'd go talk to the other people on the comitee that have full size suv's

[Tercel GTS]

I'd buy a POS pinto to park in the driveway and make sure every panel is a different color. See how they like that. I'd also lower the blades on the mower to spell F@CK YOU in the front lawn. But that's just me...

[lovehatelove]

i'd say you're screwed since you live in what sounds like a crappy yuppy neighborhood. (Sigh)... makes ya wanna go turfing through their nicely landscaped lawns, ppl like that make me sick.

[robinhood150]

In Ca SUVs are considered passenger vehicles, not trucks.

[JeremyH]

I'd light bags of dog poo on fire on each of their porches and ring the doorbell.......but dont run away.....

[CU@DCrest]

Originally posted by robinhood150
In Ca SUVs are considered passenger vehicles, not trucks.

Under the DMV smog guideline an SUV is a Truck and they don't have to meet the emission requirements that are specified for cars.

[BobBitchin]

According to USDOT even FWD minivans and Xovers are considered "Trucks". When you go to the next meeting remind them that SUVs are ususally based on a pickup. SUVs are like pickup station wagons. I agree with you that a pickup is not the same as heavy duty truck, i.e. dump or semi.

Good luck.

[4rockrunner88]

I take a dump on porch of the ass that gave you the letter.

It's a 2004 new pickup - nothing to complain about other than they don't have one.

PS. ride with you middle finger raise out your window in the neighborhood at all times.

[redfox435cat]

Anything over 3800lbs is a truck. Weather it’s a mini van, compact pick up, SUV or what. Next town meeting u need to submit a formal complaint against every person with a truck outside and when denied file for discrimination and sue the board for the remainder of your mortgage with the assistance of a lawyer of course. But ignoring it and writing f@#k y’all with round up in the lawn is always fun.

[MIC0417]

I know this an old thread but I totally agree with lovehatelove. But what's the problem with a lifted truck, it's merely higher?

[nikita]

"New Jersey, no wonder!" But seriously, your CC&R's may have some wording that prohibits "commercial" vehicles parked outside overnight. 6000lb GVWR and an open cargo area may be the definition. I know this became a big issue in some fancy suburb of Chicago several years ago, but that was a city ordinance and not a community association deal. Ive seen many cities that prohibit commercial parking on the street. They never ticket pickups, but legally they could. One problem is that "half-ton" trucks were under 6000, usually 5600, for decades. Recently they have all "bloated" and now fit the legal definition of a "medium duty" truck.

I would not buy in a "planned" development with CC&R's, but that is a personal choice. If you want to buy new and not custom build you are usually stuck.

[TUNDRADC]

What Does Your Cc&r's Say On This Or Are They Trying To Start Some Trouble.