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Tiresidedown
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hmmm...
Just got back from the dealer, took the Limited out for another spin. Dang-it, that truck feels underpowered. I'm sure some of it has to do with the 5.7 V8 im currently used to but is anyone with me on this?
I feel like the pedal has to go to the floor to get that thing to move.
with that said though...it drives even better than I remember from my first test drive a couple months ago. Leather feels nicer, smells better, fit and finish is commensurate with the price tag . Guess im back on the Toyo Train.
Gawd I just hope that a TRD Supercharger kit is available soon.
Just got back from the dealer, took the Limited out for another spin. Dang-it, that truck feels underpowered. I'm sure some of it has to do with the 5.7 V8 im currently used to but is anyone with me on this?
I feel like the pedal has to go to the floor to get that thing to move.
with that said though...it drives even better than I remember from my first test drive a couple months ago. Leather feels nicer, smells better, fit and finish is commensurate with the price tag . Guess im back on the Toyo Train.
Gawd I just hope that a TRD Supercharger kit is available soon.
harper7
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These dual VVT-i roller rockered engines in the 5th Gens. take awhile to break-in. For the first 1000 miles, I babied mine and when I first started getting on it after that I was kinda disappointed. But the power has kept getting better and better as the engine broke in more. At 5000+ miles now ,I can honestly feel the 270 HP/278 ft/lbs of torque and have no problems passing or merging on the highway. It is there!
Now my GF's 3.4L in her 3rd Gen Limited that I drove today,that's a different story.Those need a Supercharger.
Tiresidedown
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That's great feedback man, much appreciated. Definitely makes me feel better about it. Now...if I can just get the loaded 4x4 w/ 3rd row in BP / Tan.
westwind77
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Personally I think this has more 'get up and go' than my last 5.9L V8. Sure I can not tow and much, but she does jump. I hate when people sit in the left lane and will not move over so I usually pass on the right and 'merge' back in
. The 1st time I did that with the new 4R I was impressed but still taking it easy as minimal miles were on it. Done it a few more times recently and I am very happy, just as good, if not better than my last, IMO.Tiresidedown
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Couldn't have been a Tundra....my current truck would smoke the new 4R....towing a small boat.
westwind77
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Couldn't have been a Tundra....my current truck would smoke the new 4R....towing a small boat.
Nope, was a Dodge Durango
It is sad that back in 99' even the 'Shelby' version had 360 BHP and 412 lb-ft of torque and only could do 0-60 in 7.1 sec. Goes to show how much technology and products have advanced.From what I can find your Tundra (with the 5.7) does 0-60 in 6.3-6.5, depends on who you believe. The new 4R is 7.8 sec 0-60 so yours is definatly quicker, would LOVE to see a 4R with a 5.7L *drool*.
offshorebear
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My 2004 4th gen has been just as reliable as my 2002 LR. Every 10k miles something breaks. With the Toyota, it gets fixed in 2 - 3 days. With LR it could take a week or two to get parts in stock, but they gave you a loaner car.
Tiresidedown
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yup
Or even the 4.6 V8 in the 2010 GX. I think the 4R is lighter than the GX but that is honestly just a guess.
Or even the 4.6 V8 in the 2010 GX. I think the 4R is lighter than the GX but that is honestly just a guess.
