[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Talk Me Out of New Tundra (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 3/20/2015 10:43:45 AM EDT
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I've been wanting a truck for a long time. Started looking online. The one I like is the Tundra 4X4 Limited with the 5.7L, which is like $41K plus taxes and title. Jeez, are they worth it? The reviews online aren't that great. MPG sux too. What do you think?
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I have a 2008 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax Limited with about 102000 miles on it and I have never had a problem with it. Besides regular oil changes and new tires I have had to replace the battery, put on new brakes and replace the serpentine belt. I do use the 4x4 when hunting and we go to Colorado every Christmas and I use it there in the snow. |
| If I was going to get a full size pickup, it would likely be a Ford. I think tacomas are the best little trucks out there but in the full size lineup I don't personally think there's any good reason to go with a tundra over a ford. I suppose they are pretty luxurious inside though, having driven a tundra only once. |
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I've been wanting a truck for a long time. Started looking online. The one I like is the Tundra 4X4 Limited with the 5.7L, which is like $41K plus taxes and title. Jeez, are they worth it? The reviews online aren't that great. MPG sux too. What do you think? Not worth it. Use it up, Wear it out, Make do.. or do without. |
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Go drive all of the big name trucks.
Make your decision based on reliability, your preference in looks, and how it fits your needs. Profit. PS (I did that and bought a new TRD Tundra Pro. I had a 2012 Ram 2500 Cummins, I LOVE my truck and it was confirmed it is the most American truck (More american parts and made in USA) and it has best reliability) |
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Plan B: Daughter had baby, and her FJ is not working out with the car seat, etc. She is talking about a new set of wheels. I have first dibs on the FJ if she gets a new car.
Prolly somewhere around $20K, I'll just pay whatever the book is on it. Manual tranny too. |
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Plan B: Daughter had baby, and her FJ is not working out with the car seat, etc. She is talking about a new set of wheels. I have first dibs on the FJ if she gets a new car. Prolly somewhere around $20K, I'll just pay whatever the book is on it. Manual tranny too. I LOVE FJ. |
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Quoted: Yes The only thing I don't like is that it is governed to 109 MPH. It will get there easily. http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/wvned/beach2011P/DPP_0828.jpg  Haven't tried that.Okay I like my 2011 tundra (purchased last summer with 50k miles, has 70k now)-but-so far the air pump on the emissions has crapped out and a heat shield fell off. Here's the weird thing, in two wheel drive with traction control on the damn thing just flat out goes nowhere on the slightest snow or ice. It's the oddest damn thing in the world. It has some kind of generic light off road tires that the dealership put on, probably not top of the line but I can't believe it's the tires. Throw it into four and it motors right along. I've passed lines of cars in blizzards Also the back end seems to step our pretty easily on snow and ice in two wheel drive. I don't know maybe it is the tires. Once pulling out of a grocery store parking lot it got sidewasy on me just travelling at regular speeds on a cold days. Did the same thing on the highway switching out of 4wd. I had a 2005 generation one tundra that I liked but could not fit both kids in there when we had another. the 2011 is the smaller cab with four regular doors. This one is the strippo model and it's still a nice interior, rides nice reasonably quiet. |
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I had 3 Rangers, 2 F 150s and 3 Explorers. Fords turned into shit before my very eyes. My Dodge Hemi was before they added all the complicated stuff to try and get better milage. I decided to avoid it. It was my favorite. I have had 2 GM cars and both lost their transmissions just out of warranty. That left the Tundra and Titan. I have had 2 Tundras and have been happy with both. I have never driven a Titan. |
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holy shit it'll go 109? Haven't tried that.
Okay I like my 2011 tundra (purchased last summer with 50k miles, has 70k now)-but-so far the air pump on the emissions has crapped out and a heat shield fell off. Here's the weird thing, in two wheel drive with traction control on the damn thing just flat out goes nowhere on the slightest snow or ice. It's the oddest damn thing in the world. It has some kind of generic light off road tires that the dealership put on, probably not top of the line but I can't believe it's the tires. Throw it into four and it motors right along. I've passed lines of cars in blizzards Also the back end seems to step our pretty easily on snow and ice in two wheel drive. I don't know maybe it is the tires. Once pulling out of a grocery store parking lot it got sidewasy on me just travelling at regular speeds on a cold days. Did the same thing on the highway switching out of 4wd. I had a 2005 generation one tundra that I liked but could not fit both kids in there when we had another. the 2011 is the smaller cab with four regular doors. This one is the strippo model and it's still a nice interior, rides nice reasonably quiet. Quoted:
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Yes The only thing I don't like is that it is governed to 109 MPH. It will get there easily. http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/wvned/beach2011P/DPP_0828.jpg Haven't tried that.
Okay I like my 2011 tundra (purchased last summer with 50k miles, has 70k now)-but-so far the air pump on the emissions has crapped out and a heat shield fell off. Here's the weird thing, in two wheel drive with traction control on the damn thing just flat out goes nowhere on the slightest snow or ice. It's the oddest damn thing in the world. It has some kind of generic light off road tires that the dealership put on, probably not top of the line but I can't believe it's the tires. Throw it into four and it motors right along. I've passed lines of cars in blizzards Also the back end seems to step our pretty easily on snow and ice in two wheel drive. I don't know maybe it is the tires. Once pulling out of a grocery store parking lot it got sidewasy on me just travelling at regular speeds on a cold days. Did the same thing on the highway switching out of 4wd. I had a 2005 generation one tundra that I liked but could not fit both kids in there when we had another. the 2011 is the smaller cab with four regular doors. This one is the strippo model and it's still a nice interior, rides nice reasonably quiet. Please don't ban me. 2011-2013's tundra's developed camshaft housing/cradle oil leaks and front timing cover leak a/c compressor side and/or power steering pump side. Check your exhaust manifolds to see if there's any oil on them. I've done a bunch on warranty time for 15hrs so expect 15hrs+ for straight customer pay. My 2008 tundra had a front timing cover leak by the a/c compressor. Luckily I bought an extended warranty when I bought her and they covered it. I'm also a toyota tech and did the work myself AND was paid customer pay instead of warranty pay, 12hrs instead of 9hrs warranty. |
| I have a '14 TRD Crewmax I picked up in July. I love it! Prior to that I had a Ford SuperCrew. Save a few bucks and stay out of the Limited. Check Truecar for a good starting price and go from there. I have zero complaints and would do it again in a heartbeat. |
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In my family we have Dodges, Fords and one Tundra.
The Toy cost more and has worse mpg than the others. My Dodge is a lot stronger pulling wise than the Toy. Haven't even tried against the Fords cause they have the weak ass Eco boost. My buddy got the Dodge crew cab 1500 4x4 with the diesel and it's a beast. He gets 24-26 mpg. |
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Quoted: Please don't ban me. 2011-2013's tundra's developed camshaft housing/cradle oil leaks and front timing cover leak a/c compressor side and/or power steering pump side. Check your exhaust manifolds to see if there's any oil on them. I've done a bunch on warranty time for 15hrs so expect 15hrs+ for straight customer pay. My 2008 tundra had a front timing cover leak by the a/c compressor. Luckily I bought an extended warranty when I bought her and they covered it. I'm also a toyota tech and did the work myself AND was paid customer pay instead of warranty pay, 12hrs instead of 9hrs warranty. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes The only thing I don't like is that it is governed to 109 MPH. It will get there easily. http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/wvned/beach2011P/DPP_0828.jpg Haven't tried that.Okay I like my 2011 tundra (purchased last summer with 50k miles, has 70k now)-but-so far the air pump on the emissions has crapped out and a heat shield fell off. Here's the weird thing, in two wheel drive with traction control on the damn thing just flat out goes nowhere on the slightest snow or ice. It's the oddest damn thing in the world. It has some kind of generic light off road tires that the dealership put on, probably not top of the line but I can't believe it's the tires. Throw it into four and it motors right along. I've passed lines of cars in blizzards Also the back end seems to step our pretty easily on snow and ice in two wheel drive. I don't know maybe it is the tires. Once pulling out of a grocery store parking lot it got sidewasy on me just travelling at regular speeds on a cold days. Did the same thing on the highway switching out of 4wd. I had a 2005 generation one tundra that I liked but could not fit both kids in there when we had another. the 2011 is the smaller cab with four regular doors. This one is the strippo model and it's still a nice interior, rides nice reasonably quiet. Please don't ban me. 2011-2013's tundra's developed camshaft housing/cradle oil leaks and front timing cover leak a/c compressor side and/or power steering pump side. Check your exhaust manifolds to see if there's any oil on them. I've done a bunch on warranty time for 15hrs so expect 15hrs+ for straight customer pay. My 2008 tundra had a front timing cover leak by the a/c compressor. Luckily I bought an extended warranty when I bought her and they covered it. I'm also a toyota tech and did the work myself AND was paid customer pay instead of warranty pay, 12hrs instead of 9hrs warranty. |
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Quoted: In my family we have Dodges, Fords and one Tundra. The Toy cost more and has worse mpg than the others. My Dodge is a lot stronger pulling wise than the Toy. Haven't even tried against the Fords cause they have the weak ass Eco boost. My buddy got the Dodge crew cab 1500 4x4 with the diesel and it's a beast. He gets 24-26 mpg. |
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Im out of warranty. They fixed mine for free. They also gave me a loaner while they had it. Nice. I've heard of from other guys at other dealerships that management will "roll"  back the mileage for a good customer to have it covered under the 5/60 warranty.
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Many (sometimes most) will suggest the same buying decisions they made, especially if their vehicle is new, and they spent a ton, too. Honestly, I believe you'll get a broader view from reading a variety of different car publications ("car magazines") where writers drive them all back to back. Sure, those can be biased too, but not like "just buy what I bought". When I last wanted a full sized SUV, I ended up buying from CarMax and spent much much less than buying new. Regardless of what or where you buy, if a happen to be close to a CarMax, you could conceivable drive all examples of all the late model new full sized trucks for comparison. And No, I don't work for or am affiliated in any way with CarMax. Also, you may wish to visit the owners forums of the makes and models of interest on the interwebs - not to seek their advice on buying, but to read for the problems and issues most owners commonly experience. For example, I loved my Armada, but I knew ahead of time there were potential exhaust manifold issues because of what I read on the Armada and Titan owners forums. |
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Been looking at new prices for Toyota. The used prices for tacomas and Tundras are so high that it isnt worth it to find a used one. I wouldn't hesitate to get one. Pretty much this. But I think that is more true for the tacoma. With the tundra you might be able to find a really low mileage one with more of a significant savings. Depends where you live though I suppose. |
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Love my '10 crewmax 4x4, but as others have said, the mpg (or gpm) is pretty harsh. The satisfaction of having a truck that I know is for the most part without problems and has a high resale outweighs the gas mileage for me.
With that being said, Id loooove to have that manual FJ!! Honestly, unless you need the truck, I'd probably go with that. |
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Quoted: Pretty much this. But I think that is more true for the tacoma. With the tundra you might be able to find a really low mileage one with more of a significant savings. Depends where you live though I suppose. Quoted: Quoted: Been looking at new prices for Toyota. The used prices for tacomas and Tundras are so high that it isnt worth it to find a used one. I wouldn't hesitate to get one. Pretty much this. But I think that is more true for the tacoma. With the tundra you might be able to find a really low mileage one with more of a significant savings. Depends where you live though I suppose. Yep. I was able to get a better deal on my Tundra than I could have for a Tacoma of the same year and miles. I'm really happy with it so far. |