Go with the T100. I looked at both when I bought mine, and I'm very happy with the T. A few people I know at work have Tundras, and though they are a good truck, they are not that good on gas. Also, you will get a better truck for the money if you buy the T. They were built in Japan, which adds to their quality. (I hate to admit that, but I work for a ***** company, and have been to Japan a few times. As a country/culture, they follow the rules.) I am 6'3", with most of my height in my legs, and I find the truck to be comfortable too. I have a 98 with buckets.
Good luck!!
Gary <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Hey Brian,
Since I own a T100 and a Tundra I can tell you that the T100 is a better vehicle.
Built by Hino in Japan, the build quality is superior, in the same way the
build quality of the Tundra is superior to other trucks built in the states.
If you are not interested in adding the supercharger you can expand your search
to include the mid '95 thru the '98 SR5, 4WD extra-cabs.
These will all have the 3.4L - a great engine!
I'm a big fan of automatics with cruise control.
Also,don't disscount a DX model, some will have the options you want.
Luckily you live in an area that has more T100's than any other,
so you should have no problem finding what you want/need.
Best of luck... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Note: I do like my Tundra, the preTundra is just put together better.

well, that's a lotta information on a T...it'd be educational to compare that information to what you'd get on a forum dominated by tundra owners. i know youve already settled on a T (good choice), but here's another perspective than "because all these guys here have one".

@#$!ing bethel? get a T...

i own and wheel a tundra (it is slowly being built up as $$$ and time allow), grew up in anchorage, recently road tripped a tundra from the lower 48 up to anchorage with my dad. the tun is a great truck, and it is *completely different* from a T except for some degree of looks--take any recommendation from someone unfamiliar with one of your choices with a grain of salt (ie people unfamiliar with tundras). drive them both, and talk to some tundra owners (who will also undoubtedly tell you to buy whatever it is they happen to drive, unless they own one of each--you might want to ask sunrise420 about that).

why do i still say go with a T? they are a well-established product, period. if you dont do all the work yourself, youre more likely to find someone in bethel who knows a T than a tundra. if you start with the mods, there's more available for a T, and a lot more people have modified Ts than tundras for adverse conditions. if you decide to sawzall the sheetmetal for larger tires and a solid axle, youll feel much better about doing so to a T than a tundra--the 00 model tuns are still holding up like new cars, tho you can find one (without a cap) for 10G on ebay in the 80k-100k range. as far as towing and hauling, a T is quite capable of getting its own ass up a steep hill with a couple snowmachines in tow, or a load of skiers and camping equipment and three dogs in the back. also, there are plenty of Ts here in ohio (dont ask me why im in ohio, i get all cynical and depressed about it), and they are nearly rust-free...surprising in a state where you can go outside in the winter and make salt angels. the v6 in the T is a non-interference engine, meaning while you need to change the timing belt, if it breaks, you dont lose the engine--not so in the tundra's v8, and in the mileage range you'll be looking at for tuns, most people will sell before their 90k maintenance and leave the next owner with a 500$+ maintenance bill for the timing belt/water pump R&R, not to mention any leftover TSBs they didnt know about, didnt care about, or didnt want to $pend for.

if the tun had been around for a decade, and we'd figured out all the problems, solutions, and mods, i'd say get one...it's the same size package, with twice the truck, but because of it's youth, twice the problems and cost. for the money (and the final destination), you'll be in much better shape with the T, not to mention the support of the guys on the board here--people who regularly tear in to their rigs, vs. a tundra and the eager support of a bunch of kids who will all ask you where to find clear taillights (well, it's not that bad over there, but...you get the idea). there are plenty of dealership techs unfamiliar with the tundra, but right at home working on a T (it shares an engine with...what...at least three or four other trucks now).

fyi, dont be running around on permafrost and marshland in a truck unless youre running oversize boggers and solid axles, youll wind up very, very stuck. like adam said, a quad or snowmachine (or both) will set you up real nice in addition to the T.

have fun in bethel <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />...&& dont be discouraged by the maligning attitude of a city boy like me (anchorage), alaska is alaska, it's always gonna be home to me. youre fortunate, AK is generally a BYO kinda place, and you are. good luck, and enjoy the scenery.

-sean

Hey SEAN, check out this thread @ TS.com

word <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />...short & sweet breakdown...

(if you can't view that thread, he said the tundra has a better cupholder, but the T has fewer issues <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)

Wierd you should be looking for exactly what i'm going to be selling. Dare i say it, but i'm going to be moving to a full size vehicle for the fam. Take a look at all this and if you're interested give me an email or pm.

1998 T
Forest Green, Damn near limo tint.
Arizona truck = No rust.
2nd owner, however i have total history. First owner was a girl my gal works with. Oil changed every 3k with toyota filters and valvoline 10w30. It has 265/75/16 bfg ats that are about 1 yr old. It has a new idler arm and i just changed the tranny fluid (FULL FLUSH) and brake fluid. New air filter every other oil change, oem type. It has firestone airlift air springs "t'ed" into one air fitting, no compressor. They work awesome. Used them when i loaded my quad in. It has a hitch but has never been used to tow at all. It has a new optima red top and a bed liner(not new) 4wd works fine and everything is mechanically tip top. I'd sell this to a friend or family memeber w/o hesitation. It has 75k on it. There is no rust, body damage of any kind nor has it been in any accidents. It is really in excellent condition. power windows, locks, cd, 60/40 tan interior, automatic, with ac. It is not badged sr5 but has all the options. All records/service info etc. Let me know if this is something you may be interested in? pm me and we can discuss it. It is in Arizona. I can take some pics of it if you like. Truly an awesome vehicle! Let me know if y'all have any questions!

Good luck.

PM Sent.... And Sean nailed with SunRise420 posted on the other forum (I registered to read just that post). It's settled, T is in the future it's just finding the right one. Does anyone know if there's a 'buyers guide' of sorts anywhere? I know of a couple issues through browsing the forums (like the manual clutch bracket breaking), but it'd be nice to see a complete/concise guide somewhere too. Maybe I'm just used to the Porsche where you have actual books that can be bought covering the subject.

Thanks again for all the info guys. I'd love to jump on one of those sets of Asin Hubs in the other post, but I'm going to wait till I actually own the dang truck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

pm'd you back.

Oh yeah...forgot, Rancho 9000's adjusables as well

My truck is still available for purchase, hopefully my new DC will be here in the next two weeks. I had it posted in the for sale but no takers, not even any offers. Mine is a 97 4wd AT with a supercharged engine, ARB rear locker, 265 75 16 MTRs bought in Sept. Bucket seats, SR5, 83K miles, camper shell, rhino lining, rockstomper skid plate, Rancho 9000s. I even have some of those AISIN hubs for it. If you are interested PM or email.

Scott