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  • gride300
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Apr 2008
    • 1356

    • mobile, al

    #31
    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

    i like gmc's better even though mechanically they are the same. there are subtle differences on the trim, lights, etc. i think you meant to ask nch20 about the difference though.

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    • SkiTower
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Nov 2007
      • 2172

      • Clayton, NC

      #32
      Anybody know if the 1/2 ton diesels are still coming in 2010? Diesel is now cheaper than gas again...
      2007 SV211 SE
      Tow Vehicle 2019 Tundra
      Dealer: www.Whitelake.com

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      • Randy_in_Ohio
        • Feb 2007
        • 5

        • Jackson Twp. Ohio

        #33
        RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

        I have a 2007 Tundra with the 5.7L V8. I've had the truck for two years and this is without a doubt the best truck I have ever owned. It pulls my Sport like it isn't even there. The power and control of this truck is amazing. The 6 speed transmission is amazing. I can't say enough good things about this truck. And... it's built right here in the USA! (Texas, Indiana) with more American parts than it's GM or Dodge counterpart! Heck the Dodge hemi engine is , scratch that, WAS built in Mexico!

        Before I bought the Tundra I owned a '98 Tacoma with a 3.8LV6 5 speed auto. The Taco would pull the Sport, it had a 5,000 pound towing capacity, but it wasn't something you would want to do for a long distance on the highway. The Taco was a great truck I never had any problems with it and never had to put anything but the usual maintenance items in it. I bought the truck used for 15K with 45,000 miles on it and sold it five years with 130,000 miles for 10K. The Toyota trucks hold their value.

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        • gride300
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Apr 2008
          • 1356

          • mobile, al

          #34
          RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

          yota's are good. just get a v8

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          • rugdog65
            • Aug 2008
            • 49

            • Alabama

            #35
            RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

            beautiful rig rugdr......congrats NCH2OSKI

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            • wakecrashin
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • May 2007
              • 376


              #36
              RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

              I know having had GMC, the dash looks better, different head lights, trim/ grill look btter.. that about all I remember.

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              • NCH2oSki
                1,000 Post Club Member
                • Jul 2003
                • 1159

                • Maryville, TN

                • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE
                #37
                RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                Chevy/GMC Its just cosmetic differences, the latest generation has better ride and handling. Coil over springs on the front instead of torsion bars, 6 speed tranny, and active fuel managent. Hopefully this will help on the fuel economy. I was never disapointed with the towing performance of my Chevy, it was the maintenance issues that were getting to me. Hopefully this one will be more dependable.
                2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
                2011 strada with strada bindings

                Prior Boats:
                1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
                1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
                1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
                1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



                www.skiersofknoxville.org

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                • TravisFling
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 889

                  • London, Ohio

                  • 1989 Ski Nautique 2001
                  #38
                  RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                  I had almost the exact same situation going. I traded a 2006 Z71 Chevy 5.3 extend cab for a Tundra 5.7 litre.
                  Here's what's crazy, the Yota gets better mileage than the Chevy (slightly, but it's there) but makes 382 HP and 400 ft/lbs versus 285 for the Chevy. Less maintenance, cost, and gas for 100 more horsepower? That was a no brainer, and the thing tows like a tank. It's amazing!!! I love that truck. I went down in trim level to cloth, but I put a DVD/NAV in there and a screen for the back for the kiddo's and I LOVE that truck. Plus it's built more in the USA than my Chevrolette ever was...
                  Travis Fling
                  Choctaw Lake
                  Current - 1989 Ski Nautique 2001

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                  • harddock
                    • Apr 2008
                    • 292

                    • toontown E-9

                    #39
                    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                    You want advise on a truck. Buy a Ford!

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                    • kinger
                      • Jul 2007
                      • 73


                      #40
                      RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                      Silverado

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                      • pj
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 323

                        • Rochester, MN

                        • 1991 SN 1996 SN
                        #41
                        RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                        IRS Mileage Rates 2009
                        I think you are getting screwed at .15/mile
                        Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For it is there you have been and there you will long to return. - Leonardo De Vinci

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                        • Chris4x4Gill2
                          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 406

                          • Smith Lake, AL

                          • '89 Ski Nautique 2001
                          #42
                          RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                          Not true, he is getting .15/mile IN ADDITION TO a monthly vehicle allowance......if I read that correctly.

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                          • NCH2oSki
                            1,000 Post Club Member
                            • Jul 2003
                            • 1159

                            • Maryville, TN

                            • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE
                            #43
                            Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                            Originally posted by Chris4x4Gill2
                            Not true, he is getting .15/mile IN ADDITION TO a monthly vehicle allowance......if I read that correctly.

                            Correct we get a monthly allowance, so the payment is made even if we are not traveling much.
                            2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
                            2011 strada with strada bindings

                            Prior Boats:
                            1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
                            1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
                            1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
                            1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



                            www.skiersofknoxville.org

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                            • NCH2oSki
                              1,000 Post Club Member
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 1159

                              • Maryville, TN

                              • 2005 ski nautique 206 SE
                              #44
                              RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                              Here is a quick picture of the tow rig and sport. Both need a bath, but I'd rather be on the lake today. Also overlook the unfinished landscape project.
                              Attached Files
                              2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
                              2011 strada with strada bindings

                              Prior Boats:
                              1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
                              1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
                              1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
                              1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,



                              www.skiersofknoxville.org

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                              • TravisFling
                                Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                                • Mar 2008
                                • 889

                                • London, Ohio

                                • 1989 Ski Nautique 2001
                                #45
                                RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: New truck advice

                                Great lookin' setup!!!
                                Travis Fling
                                Choctaw Lake
                                Current - 1989 Ski Nautique 2001

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