As the year of Donald Trump and Ben Carson draws to a close (and hopefully their campaigns as well), we at Gaywheels look back fondly on some of the cars that grabbed our hearts if not necessarily our practical automotive minds. One such car (truck) that comes to mind is the 2015 Toyota Tundra, a truck that really is great off-road but, well, ya know, like…. There are better trucks out there.
In terms of styling – and on the overall Gay-O-Meter – the 2015 Toyota Tundra has flair where it isn’t necessary and style where you wouldn’t expect to find any. How gay is that? It’s not over-the-top, to be sure, and some reviewers have considered it downright ugly and ‘utilitarian’. You might ask how that can possibly be gay, but trust me, when you are at a bear orgy in an abandoned warehouse where all you want is to have fun and make sure that the bolts don’t break free from the ceiling, you come to appreciate the basics of a strong set design while your friends and thespians provide the entertainment and joy. Such is the case with the Toyota Tundra. It’s not snazzy A-List Gay; this is a working truck that plays as hard and fast as you do. And personally, I find the interior to be stylish and comfortable. (For what it’s worth, oily stains just wipe right up.)
The 2015 Tundra is indeed a tough truck, just as the Nissan Titan is, and both are Gay Pride Parade favourites (English spelling intentional). Hauling is impressive, and to make that happen, the engine has to be strong – and it is. A 4.6 liter or 5.7 liter V8 engine is standard, and this allows for up to 2,080 pounds of hauling and 10,500 of towing. Not that any of you city girls are into that, but you never know when it may come up in conversation around the urinal….
And if you want to take a Tundra off-road, you’ll need to get the TRD off-road package, which is essential the TRD Pro trim. That gets pricey, but for those of you who like to four-wheel while have a four-course meal with four king-sized friends, this really is a 4×4 you should explore. And for those of you who like to Trick Your Truck, here’s a sample of how the Tundra can be designed to your liking, even if you don’t care to handle a spray gun.
Indeed, the 2015 Toyota Tundra is a big truck that can deliver big fun, but alas, there are some notable drawbacks, especially for you hipsters who are working two or more jobs and just getting two or more hours of sleep a night.
15 / 17. Those numbers can be great when it comes to seats at an Alabama Shakes concert, but for gas mileage, those numbers mean that filling up a big tank like this will take a large amount of money. That’s understandable, though. When you are this big, you drink a lot and it generally doesn’t faze you. As always, caution is advised.
The good news is that if you shop around, you can now get a 2015 Tundra for around $30K, which in some case is 25% less than you would have paid if you bought the truck last winter. The 2015s that remain on dealer lots are being priced to go, so if you have the time and the patience, take your time and be patient.
As more and more heteros move into our sacred gay urban areas, the streets are more crowded and even breathing room is at a premium. Consider the Tundra only if you live far, far away from it all, where a two-lane highway means that you can take up as much room as you want. This truck is a good agribusiness truck, so if you are into sheep shearing and bull semen, this may be what you need on the cheap.
For the rest of us, it may be politics as usual for a while, which means no marijuana in Ohio, no LGBT rights in Houston (Seth Meyer’s take on this topic is great, please watch) and the long slow death of Jeb Bush’s political career.
Ugh.
