Toyota Trucks: tundra regular cab vs acess cab

On 17 Feb 2004 08:13:22 -0800, gov (Paul Gilna) wrote:
 

Access cab provides more lockable storage space... like a weatherproof
tool box.

Regular cab can be difficult to get optioned if you want something
more than a spartan truck. It used to be extremely difficult to get
4x4.

'Matter of fact, I just hopped into Toyota.com and plugged in my zip
code... regular cab and V6 are not even available in SoCal.




--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/

gov (Paul Gilna) wrote in message news:<google.com>... 


I have an extended cab. An '02 Tundra. Like you, I was concerned about
the bed length. But as it came to pass, my wife and our lifestyle said
that the extended cab may not be too bad.

We were right. In the extended cab I have thrown tools, hauled kids,
car parts and other periphernalia. I'm glad I got it.

The bed is 6.5 feet long with the tailgate up. 8 feet with it down. I
didn't see a problem there. and the bed size is suiting my needs just
fine.

You could haul drywall, plywood, OSB, or motorcycles with no problem
in the back.

Get the extended cab and your friends and you will be happier for the
extra roominess.

An easy decision. Get the Access Cab! It looks better.

so I guess this means the debate shifts to access vs double cab?

--p


net (L) wrote in message news:<bay.webtv.net>... 

>so I guess this means the debate 

An easier decision. Get the DC! It looks the best.

Ok, to me, a regular cab truck looks like a half of a 'car' (it is but
it looks weird). At least the Xtracab looks more... complete. Better
resale value too.

The double cab has the 4.7 engine. Many reviewers I've read say that
the The Tubdra DC is
"adequate in performance", but it needs a heftier V8. Rumors have it
that Toyota will come out with a 5.6 or 5.7 liter engine in 2005 or
'06. The roominess inside the Tundra double cab is an unquestionable
asset. The whole truck is bigger.

This comes on the heels of the introduction of the Nissan Titan, which
at first glance seems to have it all over the first-year Tundra. A
full sized truck with a monster v8. But... never buy a vehicle in its
first model year. Let 'em work out the bugs.

For my money, the Tundra is the best truck on the road. If you MUST
have a truck NOW, then get the extended cab, 4.7v8. If you can wait,
drive what ya got, and then get the double cab with a beefier engine
later.

Either way, YOU WILL NOT REGRET BUYING A TUNDRA!

>The double cab has the 4.7 engine. 

If you like the Tundra but want more power, how 'bout buy the truck and
then get the TRd 'charger? At least that'll close the power gap between
the Tundra & Titan.

As for the next Tundra, someone mentioned it will get the 5.5 V8 -
perhaps with an electric motor as well (FTX concept)

I seriously doubt that the new V8 Tundra doublecab will be a hybrid
anytime in the future. Chevy has announced that they are going go
hybrid in '05 with a few select trucks. From what I've heard, they
will still be as sturdy, have the same power and still be able to work
construction sites and still have the power. They project a whopping
20mpg.

Don't forget that Toyota and Nissan are just dipping into the American
market. They will see how their initial offerings are accepted. Toyota
got there first in '99. Nissan, this year.

For my money, trucks and gasoline-electric hybrid motors just don't
fit in somehow.