Horsepower is horsepower?
If that theory is true (in real circumstances), then a 385hp 6.7L Cummins diesel shouldn't spank a 381hp Toyota Tundra when both are tested 0-60 towing a 5740# boat. But it did. Must be the adva...
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atvanish wrote:bmanning wrote:
PS- I did "google" the KBB values:
2007 Titan crew cab 4x4 loaded with tow & off-road packages, excellent condition, 87k miles = $18,488
2007 Tundra crew cab 4x4 loaded with tow & off-road packages, excellent condition, 87k miles = $25,707
I guess some folks prefer to spend over $7,200 more for the thrill of having a bad frame and transmission.
I'll play along...
My $0.02 is "Perception" drives the residuals, not reality... And with the false perception of quality that Toyota had (at one time) it still has left the market 'thinking' they are better.
My opinion is they ALL have their issues and I don't mind the imports either, just don't think they are any 'better'...
Perception is reality, and not sure I agree that the perception of quality is "false." At least in my case it's not, as I've had 3 Toyota SUVs that were flawless despite high mileage. In fact, my 2008 F250 needed more repairs & attention within about 2 months of ownership than my 2002 Land Cruiser did over 4 years of ownership.
And that's the last time I play defense attorney for Toyota; every brand is going to have haters, for various reasons, and that's perfectly OK. My mind (or perception, if you will) isn't going to change by reading other's opinions- my opinion is based upon personal experience, not what I read on the internet or what CR or some car magazine said- and I don't expect to change anyone else's opinion.
Your statement that I've bolded? I could not agree more.
BTW, I drool over your Power Wagon :C I see a lot of those in Arizona, with good reason...tons of great places to explore off-road out here...
