R U thinking of a new tundra

This is from an email received from a GM dealer:

Thought you might want to know this. Pass it along to your sales staff. It might help them to sell more vehicles.

BTW.....attended the Minneapolis Auto Show kick off breakfast on March 8. Two of our Sandy trainers did a nice job explaining the Tundra ads. I would guess all of you have seen the stupid ad where the Tundra pulls a trailer up a steep grade (a 'see-saw'), and then barrels down hill and locks the brakes up just before the end of the ramp. Seen it? Yeah you have.

Couple things to keep in mind. The V.O. at the beginning of the spot says...."It's tough pushing 10,000 lbs up a steep grade". Myth: Toyota would like the audience to believe the trailer is 10,000 lbs. Fact: It's a 5,000 lb truck pulling a 5,000 lb trailer. A little slight of hand? You bet.

Then, on the way down the grade, the camera zooms in on the brakes as the vehicles comes to a screeching halt just prior to the end of ramp. Next time you see the ad....look for the 'mice type'. It indicates the trailer is equipped with electric brake s. Fact....the electric brakes stop the trailer -- not the truck. A little slight of hand? You bet.

And why does Toyota have bigger brake pads? They need them....their truck is heavier. Stopping distance between our truck and theirs is virtually identical. And why does Toyota have a 6 speed transmission? To improve their fuel economy....which is still 2 mpg less than ours.

And don't forget....their big V8 has one axle ratio -- a 4.3. Suck fuel much? Our trucks offer several axle options to optimize towing and fuel economy. Bottom line: OUR TRUCK IS BETTER! Spread the word.......we can all make a difference.

I would think again. Make sure when buying a new truck you compare apples to apples and not apples to oranges. Check all specs.

It wasn't so much about the US import deal Ryan, just wanted to make sure anyone here that shops for their trucks and is not brand loyal doesn't get hosed.

AS much as I and many others here would like to see people buy fords and gms. I was just passing on info that I was suspect of when I saw there commercials. Thought others might like to know. Resepect others rights to buy cars and trucks of their choice.

rough on a truck, try 96,000 in less than two years, Tires replaced @84k, oil, filters, wipers that's all

a lot of haulling loads over that time as well and still on the orginal brakes too. Cheap Chevy I guess gas and go where ever you want.

I buy american brands for my trucks. However, the Tundra is made in Texas.

Toyota is expected to outsell GM this year. I don't like the back door window on the new Tundra, it kills the look of the truck to me.

did you notice on the one ford commercial where they are loading it with crap to compare payload and one of the bags doesn't make it into the bed? is it over loaded with it?

I liked the Ford commercial when the new style came out, with Jack Palance pulling the Grand Canyon together.

Notice my disclaimer that I was referring to 1/2 ton trucks only (Tundra, Dodge/Chevy 1500's, Ford F-150). I've never seen a 1/2 ton hauling anything of any consequence and looking happy about it, no matter what brand it is.

3/4 and full ton trucks are meant for hauling machinery, 1/2 tons haul mulch, lawn mowers and kids to baseball practice. Put a 19' ski boat behind it sure, put a 33ft Center Console with triple outboards and I don't care the brand, if it's a 1/2 ton, it ain't gonna be happy if it can move/stop the load at all.

I really thought that the Edge was a Chevy. I guess ford isn't doing a good job getting the brand name across.

Sorry Ryan... I didn't mean to take a shot at your vehicle. I like Dodge, I think they have some great styling in there vehicles, but DaimlerChrysler does build a lot of their cars in Mexico with foreign parts.

When I buy a vehicle I do a lot of research and look for the best quality, price, reliability, and re-sale value I can get within my budget. That being said I have owned a lot more Fords and GM's than Toyota or Honda and would definetly consider buying a truck from Ford, GM or Dodge. I just wouldn't decide not to buy a vehicle because it's not "American" anymore than I would decide not to buy a toaster because it's not made in the USA. When it comes down to it I will buy the best product I can afford and I don't care if it gives me a warm patriotic feeling. I feel patriotic in other ways such as taking part in the political process and blowing up fireworks (Made in China)...

Look at it from this angle,I look at things long term, its not about what is a better truck, Toyota will probably surpass GM, and someday my children will be answering to well.....not an American.
As the middle east controls oil prices, if gas shot up to $10.00 a gallon, youd be right there in line fillin her up...pissed off
Now...someday you have no choice other than to buy a car made in Japan because we are no longer capable of producing reasonabally priced cars, at this point we are completely relying on Japan to supply cars to the US. When you have the upper hand in any situation you will eventually take advantage of the situation and that word is called control. I refuse to buy anything but an American car because if i make it to 90 years old and my grand kid asks me, What happened? I can say it wasnt me

you guys might think im a whack job, but it wasnt long ago that we dropped a couple of firecrackers there way, i really dont think they got over that yet..lol eric

The toyota add that get's to me is the Daddy working 4 weekends to finnish the play house and the two boy's playing go fish in the mini van. You know the one.BLATENT DISRESPECT! That would never happen in the house I grew up in.

Ever notice we have the same conversations over and over around here

Those darn rich people.

My dad broke down and bought AAA for my sister and mom for that very reason...didn't want to hear about "he" didn't tell her that if you leave your lights on the battery will die, etc ANYmore.