The 2008 Toyota Ram?
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02-13-2006, 04:35 AM
The 2008 Toyota Ram?
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto...289.A9999.html
Ok this thing is a TOTAL rip off of the Ram... First of all, they say they want to connect to American buyers. Yeah by stealing the Dodge design. Even the engine is now 5.7L, lol, with another engine option of 4.7L. THat first shaped body is the Ram's body. They even added 20 inch wheels. Look at the grill, put a cross haire there and boom! Look on the side, the badge is shaped like the HEMI badge. This is ridiculous.
2008 Toyota Tundra connects with demanding American full-size pickup buyers.
The 5.7-liter V-8
with its "fist-shaped" body, the new Tundra was designed to send the message it's a serious work truck
The Double Cab shown rides on 20-inch wheels.
The 5.7-liter V-8
with its "fist-shaped" body, the new Tundra was designed to send the message it's a serious work truck
The Double Cab shown rides on 20-inch wheels.
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02-13-2006, 10:15 AM
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02-13-2006, 12:27 PM
RE: The 2008 Toyota Ram?
I spoke with Chase about this last night, but I'll elaborate here too.
This isnt as big a rip as you might think. Look at any current Toyota Tacoma...and you'll find some very striking resemblances to that new Tundra. Instead of adding flares, they built it into the truck. Otherwise, it does look a lot like the current Tacoma. I know the Tundra is the fullsize truck, but go look at a current 2005-06 Tacoma.....you'll find some very similar looking items.
Does it borrow some of the Ram's styling? Sure it does. Every new car borrows something from a popular model from the year before. Whether it be lights or a certain hood scoop etc.
The whole fist shaped front end is not exclusive to Dodge. Ford has used it. So to sit here and compare it exclusively to Dodge is a load. Also, the whole 5.7L engine part is also again, not exclusive to Dodge. Nissan has a 5.6L, which is basically the same thing. Chevy has a 5.3L and a 6.0L engine and Ford has the 5.4L V8. I mean, if borrowing the same engine size were a crime, well, you better arrest every car manufacturer on the planet.
Is this a Ram wannabe? Probably, and with good reason. The Ram is easily the best looking truck out there right now. That said, if I wasnt buying a Dodge, I'd be buying a Toyota. Outside of a diesel anyways [8D]
This isnt as big a rip as you might think. Look at any current Toyota Tacoma...and you'll find some very striking resemblances to that new Tundra. Instead of adding flares, they built it into the truck. Otherwise, it does look a lot like the current Tacoma. I know the Tundra is the fullsize truck, but go look at a current 2005-06 Tacoma.....you'll find some very similar looking items.
Does it borrow some of the Ram's styling? Sure it does. Every new car borrows something from a popular model from the year before. Whether it be lights or a certain hood scoop etc.
The whole fist shaped front end is not exclusive to Dodge. Ford has used it. So to sit here and compare it exclusively to Dodge is a load. Also, the whole 5.7L engine part is also again, not exclusive to Dodge. Nissan has a 5.6L, which is basically the same thing. Chevy has a 5.3L and a 6.0L engine and Ford has the 5.4L V8. I mean, if borrowing the same engine size were a crime, well, you better arrest every car manufacturer on the planet.
Is this a Ram wannabe? Probably, and with good reason. The Ram is easily the best looking truck out there right now. That said, if I wasnt buying a Dodge, I'd be buying a Toyota. Outside of a diesel anyways [8D]
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#9
02-14-2006, 04:57 AM
RE: The 2008 Toyota Ram?
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Hahahaha!! They most definately did get most of their designs from the Ram. I'm just glad that they idolize the Ram, America's best selling full sized pickup. Go Toyota!!
-Matt-
Hahahaha!! They most definately did get most of their designs from the Ram. I'm just glad that they idolize the Ram, America's best selling full sized pickup. Go Toyota!!
-Matt-