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VictoryGunner.
Hello Everybody,
It’s been a while since I posted anything on this board, I own a 2006 P4 and pleased to have it, I work way to much and fishing time is limited.
I’m in South La., we’re recovering after being hit hard by Hurricane Ida, thankfully my fishing areas survived.
I’m writing today for advice and information, don’t need any foolish comments, just honest info.
My tow vehicle is a 2012 Toyota Tundra, it’s been a good one, but it’s time to replace.
I’d like to go with another Tundra, and the 2022 will be a “new generation” model.
My concern is the engine choices, as of now the 2022 Tundra will not have a V8 option.
I can choose between the V6 Twin Turbo, or an all-electric.
I know very little about either one.
My question is, “ would you pull your Basscat with an all-electric truck?”
Thanks, and stay safe.
I too have been researching the “electric” vehicle market. I have not yet looked at a Toyota but here are some of the items that I found out when I looked at a Rivian truck. The first item was the range of the vehicle. According to their site the range was cut in half when you towed, so if you had a 300 mile range it went to about 150 miles. Then of course you have to factor in charging times, availability of charging stations, and so on. I also viewed the lifespan of the batteries and the unit as well. For me, personally, it does not make sense to go with an all electric vehicle. I think that you have to factor everything into the equation, what you do with the vehicle the majority of the time, lifespan, initial start up costs, etc. You probably should research quite a bit the dual turbo 6 cylinder option that is there. Ford has had the eco boost motor out there for a while and maybe someone with one of those power plants can give you some insight as well. Finally it is of course which way has the most bang for your buck. I currently own a GMC with a bunch of miles on it, LS based power plant, and I do plan on driving it for some time. Age does play into it as well, and at 65 I can not see going backwards financially 80 k or more in a new vehicle. Good luck with your search.
Personally no I would not purchase an electric vehicle at all. If you have an electric truck with a 150 mile round trip range, you are seriously limiting yourself to only local use. One day you might want to go to lake Bruin or Caney or Concordia, but your truck wont make it. One day you might want to go to the BCB owners tournament but you can’t……..and on and on and on.
If you are uber wealthy and want an investment like that for local use then I guess it would be an option. I just wouldn’t want to own a limited use vehicle that’s all. On the other hand, the Tundra with the gasoline engine gives you unlimited options for as long as you own it. Jump in it on a whim, and drive cross country without giving it a second thought. Just my two cents.
The 2022 Tundra engine options do not include a full electric version. There is a hybrid option though. My wife’s car is a 2011 Lexus hybrid and it has been flawless for 10 years. It does not require charging…ever. The hybrid battery replacement is supposed to be every 7-9 years. Ours is still going strong. An aftermarket replacement is $3500 and an OEM is $6500. It gets 30mpg no matter whether it is city or highway driving. The V6 gasser version gets 19/24mpg.
I would get a Tundra hybrid in a second if one was available soon.
And the hybrid won’t be available until Feb/March timeframe. Supposed to be a beast, though, horsepower & torque-wise, at least by the numbers. Much more powerful than the current V8. But even the V6 turbo non-hybrid has good numbers compared to the V8. I would say it’s probably a pretty good truck for pulling – 12000 pound tow rating. I pull my Caracal with a Tacoma (m/t with normally aspirated V6), and have no problems. The only unknown is how bulletproof the new Tundra motor is compared to the current V8. Don’t know that yet. But if it’s a Toyota, it’s probably a safer bet than most other brands – my opinion. Your next problem will be trying to find one without a ridiculous markup – I hear most dealers are jacking up the “fair market value” BS since there is a lot of excitement about the new model. Not all are, but most are I think, and some aren’t even entertaining selling to non-locals or out of state. Just may take some searching, or good luck.
Daughter just bought her first vehicle on her own 2 days ago, a 2017 Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid. She did her research, decided what options she wanted and searched for 3 months over a lot of vehicles. Her hybrid has an 8 year/100,000 mile battery warranty. Beginning in 2021 the Toyota hybrids come with a 10 year/150,000 mile warranty on the hybrid power batteries. Oil changes are every 10,000 miles on her vehicle.
She was sad when she handed over the keys to her 2001 Ford Ranger, but she had been driving “Walker”(as she named it) since 2012.
So now I’m down to 3 trucks, a motorcycle, travel trailer, Polaris 570 ACE, another SUV. But after my last truck that I had bought in new 2005, Nissan Titan LE 4×4 Crew Cab, at 245,000 miles and a lot of research I went with a RAM 2500 6.4 Hemi in 2019. I was a little sad when I turned the keys in on the Titan as there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, just long in the tooth…
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