Tundra TRD Pro vs. AT4 vs. Raptor

SILVER SLED · May 7, 2019

My brother had a 14 slightly lifted Tundra with slightly bigger tires. That thing sucked gas. Loaded up on a trip some friends went on, his truck barely made it 300 miles a tank. However he bought a 17 that has a 6" lift with bigger tires and a 35 gallon gas tank. He loves those Tundras. So if gas mileage is a convenience issue, not a money issue, the Tundra has a 35 gal tank available, so does the Ford (std on Raptor).

mstgkillrws6 · May 17, 2019

I found a brand new (3 miles), white 2019 Tundra TRD Pro for $52,600 out the door. From reading through the forums, it appears this a a pretty sweet deal.

I still can't decide if I want to give up my 2018 Calvary Blue 4Runner TRD Pro for a 2019 Tundra TRD Pro, a 2019 Sierra AT4, or wait for the 2020 Tundra TRD Pro. However, at 6'8" and 350 lbs, I'm leaning towards a full size truck for the interior room and bed, but maybe I should just stick with the 4Runner.

Any recommendations?

econometrics · May 17, 2019

Get the AT4. IMO this is the best T1 (new model) truck that GM makes.

FDHog · May 17, 2019

Raptor, expensive, EcoBoost has issues.

Heard Tundra gets terrible gas mileage. Engine has been the same for years.(could be a good thing)

I've driven Fords for the past 20 yrs. Their quality has gone downhill.

Schmoe · May 18, 2019

Am I the only one scratching my head at who approved a “TRD” model? Maybe it’s cause I’ve got 11 and 12 year old boys, and the poop jokes are endless... but, really? You gonna name your truck a TuRD???

f8l vnm · May 18, 2019

19 hours ago, mstgkillrws6 said:

I found a brand new (3 miles), white 2019 Tundra TRD Pro for $52,600 out the door. From reading through the forums, it appears this a a pretty sweet deal.

I still can't decide if I want to give up my 2018 Calvary Blue 4Runner TRD Pro for a 2019 Tundra TRD Pro, a 2019 Sierra AT4, or wait for the 2020 Tundra TRD Pro. However, at 6'8" and 350 lbs, I'm leaning towards a full size truck for the interior room and bed, but maybe I should just stick with the 4Runner.

Any recommendations?

Get the truck , which ever one. I find the Turd Pro 4 runner face fugly. Tundra and taco look much better

mstgkillrws6 · May 18, 2019

On 5/7/2019 at 12:43 PM, f8l vnm said:

This man right here is correct . Do you own research on all the boards.

Useless post... and that's exactly what I am doing by posting here.

econometrics · May 18, 2019

Have you driven both yet? I cannot possibly see how someone would choose the Tundra over the AT4 if an honest test drive was taken in both trucks. Saving $4-$8K is the only reason I could see buying the TRD. But the buyer’s remorse would be massive, if it were me. And I’m not a die hard GM guy. The Tundra is just SO in need a refresh and is outdated in every way.

f8l vnm · May 18, 2019

People buy tundras because they are cheap and are rocks when it comes to reliability. Simple. Yes they are old but people don’t care.

FDHog · May 18, 2019

I had a Tundra TRD when they first went full size and it sucked. Never again.

magnum74 · May 18, 2019

I drove Tundra's from 2007-2010 with the company I worked with during that time. They were very reliable and stout but they were expensive to service. I didn't enjoy driving them although the 5.7/6-speed was top notch at the time, well, still is good but the power race is leaving it behind. Efficiency, a bit better than my 2016 2500 6.0. In Canada they've started discounting them and I'd call it the best bang for the buck by a long shot. If you can live with a prehistoric truck with a respectable and proven drive line, go for it. I personally wouldn't because I hate driving the Tundra but I certainly can't call it a bad truck. It's probably the most truck-like truck on the market and it will stay reliable with pretty much any type of lift and tire combo.

Joe98 · May 18, 2019

On 2019-05-07 at 2:18 PM, fuelsrock said:

Here is my new one..

Joe98 · May 18, 2019

On 2019-05-07 at 2:18 PM, fuelsrock said:

Here is my new one..

Nice replacement ?

NWI Denali · May 19, 2019

On 5/17/2019 at 2:06 PM, mstgkillrws6 said:

I found a brand new (3 miles), white 2019 Tundra TRD Pro for $52,600 out the door. From reading through the forums, it appears this a a pretty sweet deal.

I still can't decide if I want to give up my 2018 Calvary Blue 4Runner TRD Pro for a 2019 Tundra TRD Pro, a 2019 Sierra AT4, or wait for the 2020 Tundra TRD Pro. However, at 6'8" and 350 lbs, I'm leaning towards a full size truck for the interior room and bed, but maybe I should just stick with the 4Runner.

Any recommendations?

Ok, I’ll ask.. how did you fit in a 4th gen f-body at 6’8” 350lbs? Lol