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Wife wanted a new truck.. So I got me 'er her one.

retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
edited March 2015 in General Discussion
She needs a step stool though... [:0]

Kind'a like playing handball at the curb. [:D]

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2013 Toyota TUNDRA 4.0 V6-5S Auto - Basic Work Truck Trim
Pyrite Mica Exterior - Graphite Vinyl Interior - Rubber Mats


Okay... Maybe I'LL drive it some. It's pretty peppy. [^][^][^]
Got some side tube steps ordered to install this next week.

We needed an alternate vehicle with an open bed.
The four door cab provides seating for four(4) adults plus.
While I know it's engineered by the Japanese,
at least 51% of its value is USA due to the VIN Code.
It was assembled in the San Antonio, Texas plant.

And to think she jus'wanted an old rust bucket of a compact truck to go the dump in. [B)]

Comments

  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by retroxler58

    It was assembled in the San Antonio, Texas plant.

    God looking truck.

    The engine, transmission and transfer case were built here in WV.

    The only thing I do not like about the Toyota V6 and V8 engines is the starter location. It is mounted to the top of the engine block under the intake manifold.
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    couple of the guys at the club have them and they are sweeeeeeet. I wouldn't mind have one someday. The side tubes will really set her off. Find one of the side retracting steps for the wife. They tuck underneath when driving. I love the color too. Smart decision in my opinion. Oakie
  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That will be taking stuff to the dump for a looooong time. Congrats from a Ford guy.[:D]
  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    That truck looks 20' tall.
  • OzmaOzma Member Posts: 202 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think it is mostly Robert's! It's a little tall for me. [:0]

    Ozma
  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,491 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice looking truck, you may have to teach her how to pole vault !!!
  • OzmaOzma Member Posts: 202 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    [/quote]

    ,,,,,,,,,,,leave the window down and let her 'pole vault' in,,,,,,,,[:D][:o)]

    Sorry, Ozma, couldn't resist,,,,,,,,[:)]
    [/quote]

    Bill,

    I could have done that in my younger days. I might could do it one more time, but it would probably be the last! [:D]

    Ozma
  • beneteaubeneteau Member Posts: 8,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of my worst decisions was selling my 2006 Tundra. Great truck and it will last for several years.
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  • OzmaOzma Member Posts: 202 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
    quote:Originally posted by Ozma
    I think it is mostly Robert's! It's a little tall for me. [:0]

    Ozma


    ,,,,,,,,What, wait,,,,,,,,you didn't get rid of 'all' your platform shoes, did ya ??????[:D][:o)]



    That is a great idea!! I know I have a pair left somewhere. [:)]
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ozma
    I think it is mostly Robert's! It's a little tall for me. [:0]

    Ozma


    You ought to go buy him a really nice piece of jewelry...
    [;)]
  • retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    quote:Originally posted by Ozma
    I think it is mostly Robert's! It's a little tall for me. [:0]

    Ozma


    You ought to go buy him a really nice piece of jewelry...
    [;)]
    [:0] Oh NOOOOO!
  • OzmaOzma Member Posts: 202 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    quote:Originally posted by Ozma
    I think it is mostly Robert's! It's a little tall for me. [:0]

    Ozma


    You ought to go buy him a really nice piece of jewelry...
    [;)]



    Yes, I should! [:)] [:)]

    Ozma
  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Forget the running boards as you lose ground clearance and really do not help that much on getting in.

    Look at these instead she will really like you with these.

    http://www.pickupspecialties.com/power_step/powerstep_automatic_retracting_running_board.htm
  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I ordered my Tacoma I was torn between Pyrite Mica and Spruce Mica...it was a tough decision but I went with the Spruce Mica. that Pyrite is a nifty color.
  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,695 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Congrats! Good looking truck.
    I have made several deliveries to that giant plant at San Antonio. Every Tundra in the world is manufactured there.
  • retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
    Congrats! Good looking truck.
    I have made several deliveries to that giant plant at San Antonio. Every Tundra in the world is manufactured there.
    I wonder if it could pull a Big Ol'DODGE out off the river bank... [:D]
  • jltrentjltrent Member Posts: 9,344 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice, you bought the best.
  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    Very nice! Excellent color choice too! [^]
  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    [;)]quote:Originally posted by jltrent
    Nice, you bought the best.
  • chiefrchiefr Member Posts: 14,115 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smart move. A far superior product.
  • MaxOHMSMaxOHMS Member Posts: 14,715
    edited November -1
    Do what I (jokingly) say to my Mom (4'-10") as I am helping her get into a vehicle.

    "Ya want me to goose ya?"

    [:D]
  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    Bought a 2011 Tundra 4x4 Crew Max back in July. Love it. Super comfortable. Gobs of power and it has the smaller V8. I put Magnaflow exhaust and side steps on it. The back seat has as much or more room for the kids than any sedan. And the rear window even rolls down. Plan on keeping it a long time. It only had 17K miles on it and was perfect inside & out.
  • kannoneerkannoneer Member Posts: 3,402 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am a Ford guy but I have heard nothing but good things about the Tundras from a few people around here who own them.
  • retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MaxOHMS
    Do what I (jokingly) say to my Mom (4'-10") as I am helping her get into a vehicle.

    "Ya want me to goose ya?"

    [:D]
    It's funny you say that... Ozma's 4'10" too. [:D]
    And knows the wrath of the Anser atavus.
  • retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kannoneer
    I am a Ford guy but I have heard nothing but good things about the Tundras from a few people around here who own them.
    Same here... A DODGE guy through and through...
    But not heard a bad word 'bout the TUNDRA.
    The fact that it was TEXAS born is a big plus.
  • MaxOHMSMaxOHMS Member Posts: 14,715
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by retroxler58
    quote:Originally posted by MaxOHMS
    Do what I (jokingly) say to my Mom (4'-10") as I am helping her get into a vehicle.

    "Ya want me to goose ya?"

    [:D]
    It's funny you say that... Ozma's 4'10" too. [:D]
    And knows the wrath of the Anser atavus.


    I had to look that up! [:D]
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