2008 Toyota Tundra Limited from North America - Comments

I would like to commend 20:50 for doing the exact same as our large family has finally realized. We are doing that. And more finally as well.

We switched from Hondas, had many drivetrain issues, and were astounded how nice our new domestics are. It was Honda after Honda; the ads worked, but the cars did not. Perfect timing with the bad economy. We could care less as long as they held up.. It made switching even easier from disgust.

"What's more sad, is that the American car companies became so greedy that they didn't care if they built crap vehicles."

If this was true (and you give not a shred of evidence that it is) then why are Ford and GM at the top of long-term reliability rankings of both J. D. Powers and Consumer Reports?

20:50 I gladly paid more for my newest domestics and got a standard 100,000 mile warranty.

I have domestic V8 engines and they are great for us. Even the mileage is pretty amazing with overdrive etc. I have gotten 30 MPG on trips.

If there is any greed, is it not offering the best warranty on the market; if the cars and trucks are clearly so superior, what's the loss? Saying it's not needed is not keeping me with imports.

I also found after 100,000 miles even long ago I still had expensive issues with Honda, Nissan as well. If I have a car or truck that keeps me out of the repair department up to 100,000 miles and then sell I am happy.

I have seen individuals with major import issues with as little as 12000 miles. It's great that the warranty is in effect then, but so is the Car Fax reports when you sell or trade. I learned CarFax helps the buyer... I am expecting no serious issues down the road on my newest domestics and retain a clear CarFax. I like CarFax as it does show maintenance performed. I had a small scratch on my truck repaired and it is on the CarFax even.

I look at everything; if Honda or Nissan had a far superior warranty, and perfect service, I would buy if I really like the vehicle. But service is what keeps me. I have owned over a dozen new ones and service is what keeps me in the fold. I think 150,000 mile warranty would be would impress me. If it's the best, offer the best.

"If this was true (and you give not a shred of evidence that it is) then why are Ford and GM at the top of long-term reliability rankings of both J. D. Powers and Consumer Reports?"

They are now. And that's because they realize people won't be buying from then if they don't clean up there act. The domestic's of the 80's and 90's are a perfect example of greed and low customer satisfaction. It took the Big 3 this long to actually build vehicles that keep up with the competition? That really is unfortunate.