Message from GM rep about the Toyota "see-saw" ad
Mar 17, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Message from GM rep about the Toyota "see-saw" ad
This was forwarded to me from a GM rep:
The Voice Over at the beginning of the spot says...."It's tough pushing 10,000 lbs up a steep grade". Myth: Toyota would like the audience to believe the trailer is 10,000 lbs. Fact: It's a 5,000 lb truck pulling a 5,000 lb trailer. A little slight of hand? You bet.
Then, on the way down the grade, the camera zooms in on the brakes as the vehicles comes to a screeching halt just prior to the end of ramp. Next time you see the ad....look for the 'mice type'. It indicates the trailer is equipped with electric brakes. Fact....the electric brakes stop the trailer -- not the truck. A little slight of hand? You bet.
And why does Toyota have bigger brake pads? They need them....their truck is heavier. Stopping distance between our truck and theirs is virtually identical. And why does Toyota have a 6 speed transmission? To improve their fuel economy....which is still 2 mpg less than ours.
And don't forget....their big V8 has one axle ratio -- a 4.3. xSuck fuel much? Our trucks offer several axle options to optimize towing and fuel economy. Bottom line: OUR TRUCK IS BETTER! Spread the word.......we can all make a difference.
The Voice Over at the beginning of the spot says...."It's tough pushing 10,000 lbs up a steep grade". Myth: Toyota would like the audience to believe the trailer is 10,000 lbs. Fact: It's a 5,000 lb truck pulling a 5,000 lb trailer. A little slight of hand? You bet.
Then, on the way down the grade, the camera zooms in on the brakes as the vehicles comes to a screeching halt just prior to the end of ramp. Next time you see the ad....look for the 'mice type'. It indicates the trailer is equipped with electric brakes. Fact....the electric brakes stop the trailer -- not the truck. A little slight of hand? You bet.
And why does Toyota have bigger brake pads? They need them....their truck is heavier. Stopping distance between our truck and theirs is virtually identical. And why does Toyota have a 6 speed transmission? To improve their fuel economy....which is still 2 mpg less than ours.
And don't forget....their big V8 has one axle ratio -- a 4.3. xSuck fuel much? Our trucks offer several axle options to optimize towing and fuel economy. Bottom line: OUR TRUCK IS BETTER! Spread the word.......we can all make a difference.
Mar 17, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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I absolutly hate commercials!!!!
Anybody know about the new 5.7s in teh tundras? will they hold the rpms and abuse our GenIIIs will? yea power is good... but for how long and all that crap..
Anybody know about the new 5.7s in teh tundras? will they hold the rpms and abuse our GenIIIs will? yea power is good... but for how long and all that crap..
BY THE GENERAL... BOW DOWN 
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Mar 17, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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anyone seen the ford commercial with mike rowe from dirty jobs talking about the fully boxed frame?
has the 07 rado in the background shot from the rear
what they dont tell you is the frame isnt boxed UNDER THE BED so it can flex with the road and not bind giveing a better ride and control
has the 07 rado in the background shot from the rear
what they dont tell you is the frame isnt boxed UNDER THE BED so it can flex with the road and not bind giveing a better ride and control
