[gahunter]

Just read on MSN this morning the review of the 07 TUNDRA. It states the Tundra's mileage in the 4.0 V6 is 17 in city and 20 highway. This truck weighs way more than my 4 door Taco and doesn't look as aerodynamic so I say no way. Also it states that the engine is the same (236 HP) engine as used in the Highlander and the FJ but doesn't mention the Taco. Is it the same engine? Is this more Toyota smoke I feel creeping up my pants leg? :lol:

 

[GTCOMA]

tAcoma

 

[jedi]

Why anyone would buy an 07 Tundra with a 4.0L V6, is beyond me....

Yeah yeah, I know... "Dude what if I want the size and space but not the huge engine... blah blah blah."

Flame on!

 

[downseven]

Why anyone would buy an 07 Tundra with a 4.0L V6, is beyond me....

Yeah yeah, I know... "Dude what if I want the size and space but not the huge engine... blah blah blah."

Flame on!

+1

If you want a full size truck, don't settle for a (relatively) half-size engine. :hammer:

 

[gahunter]

poor power

That's another thing. As most know the 236 HP in the Tocoma is marginal. Can you imagine it in the new MONSTER 4 door TUNDRA? I think I've got to drive it just to see if it has enough power to pull out of the dealership lot.:lol:

 

[Sony]

Weird enough...the 5.7L V8 has pretty much the same MPG Rating as the 4.0L V6.

I don't know how much I believe that but it's interesting none the less. The 4x2 Regular Cab with the V6 gets 17/20 MPG and the same 4x2 Regular Cab with the 5.7L V8 gets 16/20 while the 4.7L V8 gets 15/18. Something is fishy about those numbers if you ask me...

Of course it could be because the 5.7L V8 gets the new 6-Speed Automatic Transmission! Which could be a huge plus.

 

[GTCOMA]

That's another thing. As most know the 236 HP in the Tocoma is marginal. Can you imagine it in the new MONSTER 4 door TUNDRA? I think I've got to drive it just to see if it has enough power to pull out of the dealership lot.:lol:

TACOMA

 

[tim.powerbook]

only get the tundra if you're getting the big engine with it.....

 

[blackdubs]

Here is something to knaw on if thinking about buying a 07 Tundra. If you want to say lift it and put wheels on it good luck. We measures a 07 Tundra today and it has 5x150 Bolt pattern with a postive 60mm offset. It has the same bolt pattern as a toyota landcrusier 4dr not the new fj but with a way higher offset. And currently there is little to no support for that bolt pattern on the off road market maybe on the high end three piece or custom drilled 20s

 

[Adventure North]

Boy I remember the days when trucks barely made 200 hp now 236 hp is considered insufficient. I would think that for someone looking for a nice 2wd worktruck the V6 would be plenty of power. Now if you intend on hauling heavy loads or towing then the 5.7 would be a better option but honestly if I had a heavy load to pull I'd most likely go with a GM Duramax. Gas engines under heavy loads gulp gas. JMHO.

 

[kevgray]

TACOMA

You're one to talk TCOMA.




kev

 

[lotust]

That's another thing. As most know the 236 HP in the Tocoma is marginal. Can you imagine it in the new MONSTER 4 door TUNDRA? I think I've got to drive it just to see if it has enough power to pull out of the dealership lot.:lol:

thats like a 05+ tacoma with the I4 motor in it.

 

[rydr1]

tAcoma

i think you corrected someone else the other day too.

if you cant find the correct spelling for tacoma around here you need to do something:hammer:

 

[PIGxDESTROYER]

thats like a 05+ tacoma with the I4 motor in it.

Oh come on...that was uncalled for..the I4 is a great engine.

 

[TRDtoy79]

Doesn't the new Tundra have a 6 speed auto? Could that account for the seemingly "improved" gas mileage? Or does the 6 speed auto only come w/ the V8? Even w/ V6/5 speed, gearing could be different, right? Think our Tacos have 4:10 ratio? Just a thought. But a full size should have a V8 anyway & so should our Tacos!!:naughty:

 

[cddallara]

thats like a 05+ tacoma with the I4 motor in it.

Hey! I resemble that remark!:lol:

 

[timtsb]

You're one to talk TCOMA.

damn, you beat me to it

 

[boydestruction]

The 4.0L engine in the Tacoma is marginal? By whose standards?

 

[01rk]

Since we talk about motors and transmisions, is 5 speed auto tranny used in 4-runners same as tacoma's, if so, do they use different one for V8's or is it the same as V-6's ?

 

[GTCOMA]

You're one to talk TCOMA.




kev

First off GTACOMA was already taken when i registered in 05' and i liked the way GTCOMA sounded better. GT (My initials) +COMA (an attempt for a witty play on words).

Secondly 90% of the screen names on forums are abbreviations and i that is typically accepted as appropriate.

It's not like it is a hard name to spell. T-a-c-o-m-a
And it is especially not hard to find a spelling reference on a forum dedicated to that one name.