by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 03/28/2017 at 22:11
by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 03/28/2017 at 22:11
Tags: And now for something slightly different
STARS: 4
Had to use another vehicle in the fleet, because reasons. Anyway, for more of my thoughts on this pickup, click the link below for my column on oppositelock dot com SLASH a series of words, hyphens, and then numbers.
So, the short version: the 60/40 bench in the SR5 actually makes for very comfortable seats. It hugs my buns and thighs in a reassuring, yet non-sexual manner. Like when you hug one of your friends just a liiiiitle bit too long, but then you realize, meh, it’s okay.
The back seems no larger than an extended cab T100, 1) because it’s effectively the successor to the T100, and 2) because the seats in the back are so nice in plush they leave little room for an actual human.
Visibility is actually great. Much better than a 2nd gen Tundra 4x4, where you ride so high you can’t see any car lower than five feet tall.
Is it better than a loaded T100? Objectively yes, due to the quality of fit-and-finish all the way around (early thousands... right before things started to [does nosedive motion with arm] plastic everything) but most importantly what’s under the hood - the 4.7 liter V8. Now, I love the 3.4. But on the T100 mated to an auto, it really is a dog. But this Tundra? Tons of power when you need it. Just a small application of pressure on the GO pedal, and it doth goeth.
However, it is also the beginning of the trend of pickups being more than what they (once) needed to be. The backseat is downright luxurious compared to the T100. Overall, it has more of an SUV feel than a good old pickup. It just feels so much like a Sequoia with a bed, rather the Sequoia feeling like a derivative of the Tundra. A E S T H E T I C A L L Y, I like the exterior of the T100 more.
But considering what a decent T100 costs these days, and how much bang you can get for your buck on one of these earlier Tundras, yeah it’s definitely an option for me in the future. Hoping to test drive a supercharged 2003 Nissan Frontier sometime this year. Then perhaps I could make an informed decision of potential long term solutions, once I give up my pipe dream of a manual something something wagon.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
03/28/2017 at 22:16, STARS: 0
My dad liked his 2005 Tundra SR5 Double Cab with leather more then his current 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum. It is one of the most comfortable and amazing vehicles either of us have ever driven. We have a 2005 Sequoia SR5 with leather(its the same color and wheels and SR5 with leather as our old Tundra)as a loaner vehicle and customers literally ask if they can buy it once a week. You can also buy these trucks in the 5-8k range right now.
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
03/28/2017 at 22:16, STARS: 0
You gotta find a step side! I’m telling you full size trucks are great!
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
03/28/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 0
A lot of landscaping dudes have them in CA now, they know it’s a good deal.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
03/28/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0
They’re so great.
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
03/28/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 0
My dad has one of those in green with the 4.6 and a matching gem top. He had the front suspension recall done but it’s been bulletproof otherwise. I’ve tried to buy it from him a couple times...
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
03/28/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 0
These are what I look for when I look for Toyota trucks, generally. So much better value than a Tacoma. But then I see how cheap C/Ks are......I know, no comparison when it comes to build quality.
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
03/28/2017 at 22:53, STARS: 0
The second generation tundra has horrible seats. It’s like a church pew or wooden bench. First gen are far superior.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
03/28/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 2
Loved my ‘02. I’d still have it today if I wouldn’t have been laid off a couple of years after I bought it. First new vehicle I ever bought.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/29/2017 at 00:04, STARS: 0
Oh I’m fully aware. I drove a 2007 for two years for work.
"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
03/29/2017 at 09:32, STARS: 0
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This is a fantastic analogy.
"vicali" (vicali)
03/29/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 1
Our field crew had a handful of doublecab Tacomas and one first gen Tundra. Everyone fought over the single Tundra even though it was over 300,000km and all the body panels were bent. It just drove nicer and pulled quad trailers nicer with the 4.7L
plus Doug was an 04;
"Scribbles" (jsnhendrickson)
03/29/2017 at 12:13, STARS: 0
I appreciate your article. No one seems to vocally appreciate the Gen 1 Tundras ‘vocally’ anymore. You get 2 or 3 guys together and they all generally have “thumbs up” opinions, but not a small exposé worth of details. I thank you, my 2003 Tundra with 224k miles thanks you and my all original 2001 Lexus IS300 with 296k miles thanks you.. hint hint.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
03/30/2017 at 06:51, STARS: 0
Those first gen Frontiers are dogs and the 3.3 SCV6 is a giant POS. Don’t waste your time.
I’d already own an 05/06 Tundra DC, but I don’t even bother looking anymore because of rust. I’m either going with a GMT800...either an Avalance without the cladding, Silverado CCSB, or a Tahoe if I don’t find any pickups worth the money.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
03/30/2017 at 06:53, STARS: 0
By me the first gen DCs are $8-12k and come with free soon-to-be two piece frames.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
03/30/2017 at 07:05, STARS: 0
The 2005 Tundras didn’t have a problem like Tacomas did. I also live in Tennessee where the biggest rust problem we have is CarMax bringing in vehicles from the North and people not looking underneath. Also the only years the made a double cab in the first gen were 2004, 2005 and 2006. Most of the rust problems associated with Tundras was from 2000-2003.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
03/30/2017 at 16:46, STARS: 0
Doesn’t matter, something about the Yota frames just don’t do well here. I know people with 08-09 Tudnras that have frame rust issues.