Have RX330 considering Tundra. Am I crazy?

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KJB - 16 Jun 2006 00:51 GMT

I own a 2005 RX330 w/DVD navigation, Mark Levenson stereo etc. It currently
has 25k miles on it. I really like it. Love the ride and can even get past
the jerky tranny. But find that I miss the utility of a pick up truck. My
wife is forever wanting me to haul crap that no "sane" person would consider
carrying in a luxury car. So far I have been able to keep it undamaged and
have a WeatherTech mat for the rear cargo area. I know that sometime in the
near future that I'll probably gouge the interior, spill something that
cannot be removed or who knows what else.

I'm thinking about either a Toyota Tundra double cab or a Nissan Titan
double cab. I like the looks of the Titan but believe the Tundra would
probably be the better choice. Sure, would loose the great quiet ride, GPS
(although I do have a Garmin 2610 that I use on my motorcycle), rear seat
DVD player (which has only been used twice when traveling with my grandson)
and all the other luxury touches that a Lexus offers but for my current
lifestyle it's just not practical.

AM I CRAZY or?????

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NYLexSC - 16 Jun 2006 01:24 GMT

You are not crazy. These cars are not for everyone. For what you are
trying it seems a pickup or SUT would be more practical. I have heard
nothing but great things about the new Tundra. Go for it if it makes
your life easier is what I say. Nothing wrong with not owning a
particular brand of car if they don't make something that suits your
lifestyle, nor is there any sense in owning a model that doesn't cater
to your needs as well as something else might.

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Ray O - 16 Jun 2006 06:02 GMT

>I own a 2005 RX330 w/DVD navigation, Mark Levenson stereo etc. It currently
> has 25k miles on it. I really like it. Love the ride and can even get
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> AM I CRAZY or?????

I wouldn't say you're crazy if a pickup suits your needs more than an SUV.

I thought I read somewhere that the Nissan Titan had some quality issues;
they may or may not be resolved by now.

We have a 2003 Sequoia, which is based on the Tundra chassis, and it has
been trouble free. A friend has a Tundra and it has been trouble free for
him as well.

You may also want to consider the Tacoma double cab if it is large enough
for your needs.

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Cary Scheck - 17 Jun 2006 00:57 GMT

Why not make your wife drive the truck?

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KJB - 17 Jun 2006 02:17 GMT

> Why not make your wife drive the truck?

I am assuming that you're replying to me??? Anyway I don't want to "make"
her do anything. Although I have suggested on a few occasions that she take
over the RX330. I don't know why but she seems quite happy with her Infiniti
G35.
Damn her! :-)

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