I might have a dilemma... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NESW20 · 12-06-2009, 12:00 AM

so after playing around a little bit on Toyota's website, NADA, and KBB, it seems that i could trade my truck off and get into a new Tundra Rock Warrior edition for roughly the same out-of-pocket as if i were to keep my truck and just purchase an FT86 outright.

i do quite like my current truck, but that 5.7L V8 in the new tundra makes me wet, and the interior is HUGE (CrewMax body). even without getting the rock warrior edition, i'd still probably spring for the TRD Off Road package. the main thing i would dislike is the "auto LSD" BS they put on there. i'd rather have a locker, but since they don't put lockers on the tundras, a mechanical LSD would be my choice. that truck would not go very far off road if i were paying that much for it, lol.

i think there's actually roughly a 3-5% chance i would actually trade my truck and get the tundra instead of the FT86, but it's still an interesting idea because those tundras are AMAZING.

-Mike

OldSkoolToys · 12-06-2009, 12:04 AM

I can't sympathize with you nor give you words of wisdom because I could never even fathom myself debating buying a truck over a sports car.

Trucks are work-horses. Does your truck get the job done? If the answer is yes, then why buy another one?

Shadowsong6 · 12-06-2009, 12:14 AM

I'm in the same situation.... except instead of a tundra it would be an Evo X, or an '11 5.0 Mustang GT

NESW20 · 12-06-2009, 12:14 AM

the reason for this is largely the interior room of the tundra over my current tacoma and the fact that i already have a sports car. the tundra also has a few key features that i would love on my truck such as heated outside mirrors, and 400ft.lbs of torque, lol.

seriously though, it's just something i'm very lightly kicking around in my head. i think i would really rather have the FT as a DD, my Tacoma as the bad weather and utility vehicle, and my MR2 to play with.

-Mike

Ricepuddin · 12-06-2009, 11:11 PM

I drove the Rock Warrior for a couple days and i have to say it was kinda unpleasant compared to 05 Tundra TSS i was driving prior.

THats the best i can do.

NESW20 · 12-07-2009, 02:27 AM

tundra TSS? can you elaborate on why the rock warrior was unpleasant? suspension too stiff? i appreciate the input!

and like i said, there's very nearly zero percent chance of me actually doing this, but it's still a fun idea, haha.

-Mike

Ricepuddin · 12-08-2009, 09:38 PM

Not to stiff, seemed there was a fare amount of travel in the rear shocks. Made the ride really bumpy (if you have ever been in a car with bad shocks, thats what it felt like to me). I couldn't imagine traveling daily in that.

The TSS is just a pretty package.

(sorry about the late response I am TDY)

12-06-2009, 12:00 AM	#1
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I might have a dilemma... so after playing around a little bit on Toyota's website, NADA, and KBB, it seems that i could trade my truck off and get into a new Tundra Rock Warrior edition for roughly the same out-of-pocket as if i were to keep my truck and just purchase an FT86 outright. i do quite like my current truck, but that 5.7L V8 in the new tundra makes me wet, and the interior is HUGE (CrewMax body). even without getting the rock warrior edition, i'd still probably spring for the TRD Off Road package. the main thing i would dislike is the "auto LSD" BS they put on there. i'd rather have a locker, but since they don't put lockers on the tundras, a mechanical LSD would be my choice. that truck would not go very far off road if i were paying that much for it, lol. i think there's actually roughly a 3-5% chance i would actually trade my truck and get the tundra instead of the FT86, but it's still an interesting idea because those tundras are AMAZING. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-06-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the reason for this is largely the interior room of the tundra over my current tacoma and the fact that i already have a sports car. the tundra also has a few key features that i would love on my truck such as heated outside mirrors, and 400ft.lbs of torque, lol. seriously though, it's just something i'm very lightly kicking around in my head. i think i would really rather have the FT as a DD, my Tacoma as the bad weather and utility vehicle, and my MR2 to play with. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-07-2009, 02:27 AM	#6
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	tundra TSS? can you elaborate on why the rock warrior was unpleasant? suspension too stiff? i appreciate the input! and like i said, there's very nearly zero percent chance of me actually doing this, but it's still a fun idea, haha. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-06-2009, 12:14 AM	#3
Shadowsong6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2014 Ford Mustang Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 134 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in the same situation.... except instead of a tundra it would be an Evo X, or an '11 5.0 Mustang GT

12-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#5
Ricepuddin Get a Bowl Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP Location: Honolulu HI Posts: 939 Thanks: 108 Thanked 383 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I drove the Rock Warrior for a couple days and i have to say it was kinda unpleasant compared to 05 Tundra TSS i was driving prior. THats the best i can do.

12-08-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
Ricepuddin Get a Bowl Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP Location: Honolulu HI Posts: 939 Thanks: 108 Thanked 383 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not to stiff, seemed there was a fare amount of travel in the rear shocks. Made the ride really bumpy (if you have ever been in a car with bad shocks, thats what it felt like to me). I couldn't imagine traveling daily in that. The TSS is just a pretty package. (sorry about the late response I am TDY)

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