2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Review is up on RightFootDown!

"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern) 01/17/2019 at 10:41 • Filed to: None

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It’s been a while i s here is some Thursday morning goodness. If anyone has a pun-ier article title let me know($kaycog - work your magic).

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:09

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Nice work.

If the first one’s a hood scoop, is the second one a hood scoop scoop?

Nibby > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:09

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honestly i don’t know why anyone would buy a new tundra right now... the ford, chevy, nissan, and ram are all much newer and offer more for similar pricing and they also get newer + more efficient engines and transmissions

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 11:09

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(psshhh its not an actual hood scoop)

IT does have some presence though. And no freakin heated seats.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Nibby 01/17/2019 at 11:10

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Yeah, my dads tundra was awesome in 2014 but that was 6 years ago that he bought it . Definitely need a new one asap.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:12

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New title: Click Here For My Review of a Giant TRD

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 01/17/2019 at 11:13

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Danget. If I thought it was terrible that would be a solid one. I loved it though .

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:14

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Yeah, gotta have that with leather. I didn’t pay the extra for them in my Tacoma, but I got cloth seats, too. My truck has a ton of technology built in, but because of the way I spec-ed it, it doesn’t have auto-climate control (part of a package that would’ve cost a couple grand more) , a smart key (doesn’t come with the manual ) , etc.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 11:14

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What’s crazy is none of the Tundras or Sequoias have a remote key.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:17

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The no heated seats thing gets to me.  Even at my age, after a rough day, heated seats are cherished.  The lack of other tech is also mystifying.  I might have to go Murkan if I was looking for a big truck.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail 01/17/2019 at 11:18

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If you get the Platinum you get all the goods, it’s just because the TRD Pro is SR5 based that they wont give you anything.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:23

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Great review. The tundra is the only “modern” full size I’ve driven, as my FIL let’s me borrow his. What I don’t like is the steering - it feels way too light for a truck and takes a lot of getting used to. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:25

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They’re sooo ooold...

Production started in 2006! 

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 11:28

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Still, kind of weird.  Are others as limited by a trim line?  I mean, it has leather.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/17/2019 at 11:29

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Thanks! I think I’ m finally getting decent at this. Hopefully my personal bias doesn’t show through too much

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail 01/17/2019 at 11:30

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Not sure what you mean by that. 

Nibby > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:01

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I’m sure it’s a solid truck, just dated now

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Nibby 01/17/2019 at 12:05

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Definitely agree. It will be very reliable though.

4kc > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:29

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Can you order heated seats in lower trims of other trucks? You should be able to get a cold weather package without having to buy allllllllllllllll l the trimmings.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > 4kc 01/17/2019 at 12:35

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The SR5 doesn’t have leather seats available which is why I am assuming it doesn’t have it in the TRD Pro. You can get heated seats starting with the limited/middle trim I believe which does have leather .

Gerry197 > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/17/2019 at 12:46

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It feels old compared to Ford, GM, RAM and Nissan, which is because it is. It feels more “American” actually, since it uses the same recipe from about 8 years ago.

Gerry197 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:47

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Honestly so are pretty much all modern trucks in terms of reliability. 

Gerry197 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 12:49

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Not enough people buy them to warrant more often redesigns .  Also helps with resale when you have lower production and a trusted simple design.  

Nibby > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:51

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not as reliable as GM!!!

Nothing > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:53

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I like them. Durable and reliable. My father in law’s 2007 has needed a starter during its lifetime. My 2012 felt solid, although it did have pretty pronounced bed bounce on concrete highways over the expansion joints. It was not isolated well.

In fact, I’m hoping to buy my father in law’s as they’ve been debating getting a new truck..

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Gerry197 01/17/2019 at 12:57

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I get the strategy. Wonder when the next generation will come.

camarov6rs > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:58

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This is just Toyota calling to their base buyers. The buyers who don’t care that any product may be better or may offer a better ROI. All they care about is that the Toyota symbol is on the front and that it will likely last them as long as they want to keep it.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Gerry197 01/17/2019 at 12:59

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Nisssan dodge cough cough 

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 12:59

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Cough Ford turbos cough 

Gerry197 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/17/2019 at 13:07

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I haven’t seen that, we handle a large fleet of vehicles and seen plenty of Ecoboost, especially the 2.7L and 3.5L with well over 150 - 200K mileage without any major issues. Some carbon deposits after 100K, but not anywhere near as bad as VW direct injection systems.

There doesn’t seem to be any major trends of Ecoboost reliability issues, but if you can quote something (other than some guys on forum) that shows lower than average reliability I would be interested in seeing it.

Gerry197 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/17/2019 at 13:10

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Probably something like the Tacoma redesign , I suspect it will evolutionary instead of revolutionary, but still really good.  

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Gerry197 01/17/2019 at 13:58

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Maybe its poor maintenance but early ‘10 Taurus SHOs seem to be having some issues. Maybe the F150 is built completely  different .