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Toyota Tundra,.........who has one?
Marc1301
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I'm considering getting a new truck, as my old Avalanche is about to hit 175K on the odometer, and I figure trouble will be coming before long.
Looking for opinions on this particular truck, not "Get a Ford,...Get a Chevy!!"[:D] I have already looked at both of those.[:)]
Looking for opinions on this particular truck, not "Get a Ford,...Get a Chevy!!"[:D] I have already looked at both of those.[:)]
"Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
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Toyotas cost less than a similar UAW product and their resale value speaks volumes. The Tundra will pull a lot of trailer has plenty of power. You need to test drive one.
Coming up on 50k Miles. Tows nicely. Nice acceleration.
Other than the oil chanegs, hasn?t needed any work. I could put a small cooler in the center console. Air conditioner cools it down very well on a hot day. Comfy ride.
If you have a use for that much power it?s ready and real handy, otherwise plan on visiting the gas station more than you?d like!
I've got a 2018 Tundra Crewmax 5.7 and love it. I know it sounds like a lot of work and all but it still requires inserting a key and turning it clockwise to start this beast, none of that push button junk. You're not gonna find cylinder deactivation or auto shut off when you come to a stop under the hood of this beast either. You are gonna find port injection spraying fuel and keeping those intake valves clean of carbon buildup under the hood of this beast instead of the direct injection like most manfacturers have went to. If you get the Crewmax with the huge gas tank and like to store lots of stuff in the back your gonna need an aftermarket storage system for under the seat because they don't come with that. They are very roomy, if you want to punch someone in the mouth that is sitting in the backseat you'll have to get out of the front and go back and open their door first. I'm sure you already know they like to drink fuel but who buys a truck for fuel mileage anyway, I sure don't care about it. If you change your own oil you gotta remove some skid plates to get to the oil filter, but they do serve a nice purpose. It don't have all the bells and whistles that a lot of vehicles have nowadays but they are reliable and more and more people are getting tired of the other manufacturers constantly changing things and are coming over to the Yota side.
Very informative post for me.
I'm already used to getting 13 to 15 mpg, so no shock there. Don't care about all the bells and whistles,...I'm one that only cares about AC, and power windows/locks, (you can keep the other stuff.) I don't change my own oil anymore, so no problem there. Also no more storing of large quantities of 'stuff' in the back, but I do want a full size seating area back there.
I'm gonna try and test drive one in the next couple of weeks. One concern I have is the seats, and comfort. I have seen some new model Toyota cars, and the seats are hard/stiff as a plank. Hope their trucks are not like this.
Shilo,....an old friend of mine that has been a life long Ford man, just traded in his two year old Ford, on a brand new Chevy last month. That tells me something.
nearly 140000 miles and no issues as of yet.
only draw back is with having cows now and hauling hay I need a 3/4 or 1 ton farm truck but if they ever came out with a one in a tundra that's what id buy.
I was a Ford and Chevy guy until I got this Toyota.
Use it as a everyday driver. Not any problems other than replacing tires every 40K.
This Tundra is built like a tank underneath and I feel safe from other drivers with lots of metal and air bags. Some of the vec's now days are just a casket with wheels attached.
But remember:
If it's got tires or tets on it , it's eventually going to cause a man some problems.[;)]
I'm considering getting a new truck, as my old Avalanche is about to hit 175K on the odometer, and I figure trouble will be coming before long.
Looking for opinions on this particular truck, not "Get a Ford,...Get a Chevy!!"[:D] I have already looked at both of those.[:)]
175K?
Come back when it hits 300K and then you might be getting close.
My Supervisor has a Toyota something or other(mid-size 4 door pickup). Riding in the back seat requires serious contortions getting in/out and about 15 minutes of knees against earlobes is all I can stand. He has approx 350K on it and the interior still looks pretty good. He's always bragging about the engine still being "original" but then openly states he puts a new timing belt(?), new water pump, belts, and hoses on it at least every 80-90K miles. He's an old race car mechanic and made the comment that it seems everything on a Toyota requires some sort of special wrench.
I tried to find a suitable Toyota during my previous vehicle search but anything with decent mileage was nearly 2X the price of a similar mileage Chevy.
Come back when it hits 300K and then you might be getting close."
I hear this sort of thing quite often. Someone gets lucky and comes up with the prize of the production week at XYZ car company and lasts seemingly FOREVER. Then fore ever after, the proclaim EVERY vehicle is going to run to some obscenely long life.
There are far too many variables in how a vehicle was used or maintained to make any sort of prediction about it's longevity. Sure, some vehicles have a bit of built-in toughness but even that is rendered useless because the previous owner tried to see if that reputation was correct.
A pristine, always washed and waxed vehicle can be a nightmare because the owner primped the outside and didn't bother changing oil or whatever. A shiny well kept pickup may be on it's last leg @ 80K because the original owner pulled a heavy trailer and ate up the drive train.
A couple years ago, I bought a 3/4 ton Chevy with 190K miles on it. It had been well cared for and I drove it 25K highway miles with minimal problems before replacing it with a 2004 Silverado 1500 with 74K. I sold the 2000 K2500 to my Son who drives it like he does his new company vehicle and (guess what?) he's having all sorts of mechanical problems with the old pickup.
If you drive for work or have a job that REQUIRES that you be where you're supposed to be, running an extremely high mileage vehicle is going to be a problem sooner or later.
Several people he works with have them and they all went on and on about how happy they were. So, when we were in the market for something he went with the Tundra.
My cousin has an older Tundra he bought used a number of years ago. He loves it, and every time I ride in it I find more reasons to like it!
Guys who have them, Love them and keep them.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I've got a 2018 Tundra Crewmax 5.7 and love it. I know it sounds like a lot of work and all but it still requires inserting a key and turning it clockwise to start this beast, none of that push button junk. You're not gonna find cylinder deactivation or auto shut off when you come to a stop under the hood of this beast either. You are gonna find port injection spraying fuel and keeping those intake valves clean of carbon buildup under the hood of this beast instead of the direct injection like most manfacturers have went to. If you get the Crewmax with the huge gas tank and like to store lots of stuff in the back your gonna need an aftermarket storage system for under the seat because they don't come with that. They are very roomy, if you want to punch someone in the mouth that is sitting in the backseat you'll have to get out of the front and go back and open their door first. I'm sure you already know they like to drink fuel but who buys a truck for fuel mileage anyway, I sure don't care about it. If you change your own oil you gotta remove some skid plates to get to the oil filter, but they do serve a nice purpose. It don't have all the bells and whistles that a lot of vehicles have nowadays but they are reliable and more and more people are getting tired of the other manufacturers constantly changing things and are coming over to the Yota side.
A practical review.
I have an '02 Tundra with the V8. I also have an '04 Dodge 2500 for towing. The Tundra gets run around a lot, the Dodge gets used for towing. If I ever get to where I can afford a new truck, I would probably get a 1 ton for the towing and keep this '02 Tundra for hunting and running around. There's no room in the backseat for anyone with legs, but it holds the gear I need. It has less than 150,000 miles on it.
The only important negative I have heard regarding this truck is severely rusted frames. It seems to be the number one item of concern and longevity of the vehicle .
I heard they had a recall for this reason and if your truck is part of it they replace the frame
Replaced a radiator, alternator, clutch, and had to repair the water jacket inlet on top of the manifold once.
Shilo,....an old friend of mine that has been a life long Ford man, just traded in his two year old Ford, on a brand new Chevy last month. That tells me something.
Well I only said that because you said "Looking for opinions on this particular truck, not "Get a Ford,...Get a Chevy!!"
If I've got to explain it...it wasn't funny...
Anyways I've been pretty disappointed with mine. It has several problems that a new pick up shouldn't have...I not experienced quality issues with the Chevrolets i've owned...so yeah I won't keep this one for a long time.
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
Shilo,....an old friend of mine that has been a life long Ford man, just traded in his two year old Ford, on a brand new Chevy last month. That tells me something.
Well I only said that because you said "Looking for opinions on this particular truck, not "Get a Ford,...Get a Chevy!!"
If I've got to explain it...it wasn't funny...
Anyways I've been pretty disappointed with mine. It has several problems that a new pick up shouldn't have...I not experienced quality issues with the Chevrolets i've owned...so yeah I won't keep this one for a long time.
I got it.[;)]
Only commented further cuz I had seen you saying something about your Ford on another thread concerning being disappointed.
Now that I'm interested in a Tundra,...I'm seeing the things all over the place on the roads around here. Never really paid any attention before.
Main thing is I hope the seats don't suck![:D]
One of the worse things I ever did was sell my 2006 Tundra.Hated myself ever since. Big mistake.
I feel the same way. Had a 2006 TRD Sport with a stepside bed and wish I would have kept it.
I have had 5 Toyota Tundras, all with the 5.7 motor and double cab. Just insert the key and drive 50,000 miles with just oil changes and tire rotations. Plenty of power to drag around a 14,000 lb trailer. The cab is roomy, with everything a man could need. The most recent is a 2018 Tundra limited with all the options available.I am impressed with the lack of wind noise and rattles, and the attention to detail when assembled. Don't buy this truck if you are a do it your selfer, There is nothing to do except drive and enjoy it!
Ford tools like for example, channel locks and cresent type monkey wrenches won't be needed and no bailing wire for tailpipe hangers required when you have a Tundra.
AND
How do I know this: I have both Fords and a Toyota Tundra.[;)]
"Plenty of power to drag around a 14,000 lb trailer. "
I must be missing something. I've had 14,000# behind a 5.7(or 350 for non-metric folks) MANY times and never felt I had "plenty of power". A 454 or the newer 8.1, yes. But a small block is struggling with that much load. Carburetor, fuel injected, or FI chipped the small block can only make more power by spinning faster.
"Get a Dodge Ram 1/2"
"Great power, decent fuel mileage and pull like super work horses."
Not that I noticed when we drove my friend's 2012 Ram 1500 to New Mexico last fall. Constant downshifting even at interstate speed on mostly level roads. A couple of times I saw 4000 rpms as it struggled to maintain the set speed. The owner crowed like a hen popping an egg if we hit 18 mpg on a easy stretch of road.
My current 2004 Silverado 1500 disappoints me if it gets below 18 mpg running hilly 2 lane and rough gravel roads and has the torque to chug along in OD going uphill @ 1500 rpm.
In 2017, I had convinced myself to lease a Ram 2500 for a work vehicle UNTIL I talked to some owners about the MPG. No way could I afford to feed a 6.4 on the standard mileage allowance.
Normally only drive Ford F-150 or F-250
We got a deal on a Toyota Tundra Crew Cab 4x4
comfortable
Fast, with good handling
responsive steering with good braking.
I did not like all the plastic in the cab interior
the body just seemed cheap, they dent very easily, more so by far than the Fords
The rear bumper was a joke, I actually backed into a GMC on a project and it did zero damage to the GMC while it folded my Toyota bumper.
I only travel in this vehicle did not tow or carry any loads.
Major Failures:
Rear Axle bearing at about 35K miles
Major engine failure at 94K miles
Throttle Recall - after they installed this - hated the throttle response - Took it back and told them to put it back like it was, they told me it was illegal for them to do so.
Gas mileage was terrible.
got rid of it, when back to Ford F-150 and never looked back
Only issue with any of my Fords was I got an EcoBoost the 2nd year it was offered - big mistake, went back to V8 and living happily ever after.