I love this truck. My wife said it rides better than the 200 series.
I have spent quite a bit of time with the truck driving 12 hours from Idaho. Although I haven’t had time to sit in the truck with the manual and go over all the options.
I got the premium package and $3700 off MSRP from the dealer in Boise (Edmark). They have other trucks off MSRP and you can reach out to them about ones in transit as the discount doesn’t appear until it is in stock.
I drove a bit gingerly from Boise for most of the trip to break in the engine
Observations:
So far:
Upcoming:
I have spent quite a bit of time with the truck driving 12 hours from Idaho. Although I haven’t had time to sit in the truck with the manual and go over all the options.
I got the premium package and $3700 off MSRP from the dealer in Boise (Edmark). They have other trucks off MSRP and you can reach out to them about ones in transit as the discount doesn’t appear until it is in stock.
I drove a bit gingerly from Boise for most of the trip to break in the engine
Observations:
- I love the power. I have zero regrets in buying the non Hybrid version. None
- Near the end when I did the 80mph speed limit it was around 2000 rpm
- Engine, transmission are nice a smooth
- You feel and see on the dash when the turbo kicks in. Plenty of get up and go for quick acceleration
- The ride is nice and smooth. Although there were a couple of spots where it seemed to trammel on rutted roads. I checked the tires and they were at 56 psi. Door sticker says 30. I lowered them to 38 and it was fine after that.
- The premium comes with the multiple camera setup with a birds eye view. It has an algorithm that combines all the views into a 360 view from above. I wasn’t sure I was straight in a parking spot and turned it on and I moved over a bit. It also comes on when you get close to something
- I haven’t played with the Towing capabilities yet, Youtube shows a lot of capability there with the package I got
- Android auto is awesome and seamless. I can go hey google and get info at any time. The display of maps and Gaia can be full screen on the 14” display.
- I like the phone charging plate
- Seems like lots of cubbys and storage. One of the reasons I went non hybrid. I have my tools and offroad gear under the rear seat
- Like the 250, there are subscriptions for wifi, navigation etc. However, with Android Auto, who cares
I have all the connectivity I need. I swapped back and forth from the subscription Navigation to Android Autor and I couldn’t see any real difference. I haven’t played with all the apps. I get 1 year free on the subscriptions so there is plenty of time, but doubt I would continue them. I may do the less expensive service connect but need to research it more for the value. - It doesn’t seem like I can download my music library into the system. However, I can connect a Type c USB memory stick and it will use that as a source for music. It could also play from my phone as well.
- Swapping between audio sources, the sound doesn’t seem to be at the same volume level. Maybe something different about my USB files. I understand the system remembers the volume for various sources and switches with the source.
- They don’t give you a real spare. A smaller real tire on a steel rim. I am going to swap it for a real tire once I swap exhaust output. Can’t see wheeling with a smaller spare.
So far:
- Installed rubber floor mats (PT206-35242-20). The carpet ones are nice, just prefer the rubber ones for winter
- Put a bed liner in PT318-35240-02
- Installed a Trifold Hard Tonneau Cover PT954-35240 and about to install it. Good deal with 4th of July sales
- Bought an off road Toyota exhaust output. PT226-35241-AA. Think its what is on the Trailhunter. The stock exhaust will get beat to crap plus it comes to close to the spare tire
- Added extra small storage that was wasted space https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D56JDYZ9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Upcoming:
- Changing the 31” tires for Toyo AT3’ss 255 80 r17. 33” pizza cutters. They fit with existing setup. They are 10” wide and will make it easier to eventually replace spare tire without it sticking down too much
- Change the oil after breakin period
- Add sliders. Ordered the CBI Sliders
- Add a front skid plate, Ordered RCI's skid plate that has access for oil changes.
- Radios- Will hard install HAM and maybe GMRS. Need to figure out where to put the antennas
- Look at adding a built in air compressor. I have small low power one in a bag until then
