Posted on 01/20/2005 6:18:48 AM PST by redcountyrepublican
To celebrate George W. Bush's presidential inauguration, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America and Gulf States Toyota have developed a one-of-a-kind Presidential Edition Tundra.
The vehicle will have a salsa red pearl exterior, sandstone brown leather with ostrich leather accents and custom embossed seats with a "W" emblem in honor of the president.
The truck will be given away as a door prize at the Texas State Society's Black Tie & Boots gala as part of its Texas Salute to President Bush Honoring Texas Governor Rick Perry. The Texas State Society is a volunteer group for Texans living and working in Washington, D.C.
The truck will come equipped with 20-inch chrome wheels, brushed stainless steel running boards, custom floor mats and a stainless steel exhaust tip.
Toyota is supporting the Kentucky, Indiana and Texas state societies' balls because it manufactures vehicles in those three states. The Indiana plant assembles the Tundra, Sequoia and Sienna.
I feel sure they don't. The Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky does not and has let it be known that if the UAW comes in, Toyota will pack up and move out. And, you know what? Some of the dumbass workers there are trying to organize!
The Tundra is made in Texas.
The Toyota is probably more "American-made" than the equivalant GM or Ford.
My bad that is the new tacoma plant in San Antonio.
But, if you ever drive past it be sure to note a couple of miles south of it the VFW post here in my hometown. There is a World War II tank on display that points directly at the plant. This was the stipulation of the hauler that brought it in free.
The Best Made American Truck
Here's an idea: Catch up on the modern way vehicles are made. What do you drive?
I got a Suburban, a VW and a Toyota.
Patriotism is not measured by the vehicle you drive...at least not to me.
Maybe you forgot the smiley face icon or the sarcasm tag?
Of course not... You just want to funnel money to UAW.
Actually, most of the larger vehicles with Japanese brand names are made in the USA, something to the tune of 75% or more American-sourced parts! 
If you look at the better-built minivans such as the Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna, they're all made in the USA.
Read the article. This is an American made truck. Or are the thousands who build these things unworthy of being American?
Actually they will be building the Tundras or something bigger than the Tundra in San Antonio from what I understand.
Darn. Bought mine a year early....
Tundras are the Lexus of trucks. Not enough power for hauling a trailer, but they are quieter and have a nicer ride than my Camry did. And with that ground clearance (~11 inches), if any vehicle has gone down those rutted paths, I can be sure I'll make it.
Nice truck.
I like my jeeps they are made in Ohio. But my wife's Honda Element was made in ohio as well. I do not give a flip about the company, I care were it was made.
Uhhh, just how big of a trailer are you wanting to haul?
Properly equipped, a Tundra can pull a 6000 lb GVW trailer, if I recall the specs. I believe my son told me his can pull anything the GMC Sierra can pull.
My Tacoma can pull a 4500 GVW and has pulled much more, when I have to take my tractor in for work, although I don't routinely subject it to that.
Even my wife's Sienna, at Class I, can pull 3500, although I limit it to an ATV trailer with one ATV on it, or the M/C, neither of which goes over 1000 lbs.
Toyota has upped the capabilities of the trucks and even put a 230 HP V-6 in the Sienna. Of course, engine HP does not mean anything unless the frame can take it, but Toyota makes a damn tough vehicle.
I think that the Tundra became a very capable Class III hauler in '99 and has been improved every year since that.
I don't know if they are fifth-wheel capable, though.
Seems like I saw one, once, doing a fifth-wheel haul, but not sure if Toyota recommends it.
good point, I don't like the idea of supporting the unions that are large part responsible for much of US industries competitive disadvantage.
that's one helluva wrong assumption.
Like a Ford made in Canada or Mexico?
Mini Vans are party cars. I got a mini van years before I ever had a child. They are great for bar hopping, golf trips, tailgating, and a host of other party activities.
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