Higher gas price is an issue for me too, but I still believe that I would rather spend a bit more for gas than much more for repairs or buying a new(er) vehicle every 5 or 7 years if I buy anything else but this truck. Have you guys seen how much the labor rates have gone up. One major issue with your domestic truck and all the savings for the gas would go down the drain very, very quickly.
@@javilink7 There are few trucks that are not as thirsty as my Tundra, and I am talking real MPG. The GM"s 3.0 diesel and Ford's 2.7 gas engine are very efficient. The rest are good on paper, but in the real world they are not as fuel efficient as they claim. At the end of the day, if you need a truck, you will pay a lot of money for it, gas/diesel it does not matter. If you have an American truck from the big 3, you will pay for repairs too. Whichever way you go, you will spend a lot of money. My truck payment is $890 per month. I bought it brand new for 56k OTD. I spent $550 for gas per month on average. We drive the truck about 18,000 miles per year. Gas is expensive in WA, $4.69 at Costco. It is not cheap, but repairs are not cheap either. I have not had a single issue yet. In addition, all new trucks cost at least 10k or more compared to my truck and the trim level. Considering the price premium and the higher interest rates, just the truck payments of the new 2023/2024 truck would be $400 to $600 more per month compared to my payments. So, at the end of the day, it is all about how much it will cost you, and although my truck's 14MPG is concerning, the savings I am getting from not having costly repairs and that my truck is 10k to 15k cheaper, it ends up that I am saving money rather than spending more when you compare oranges to oranges.
These 5.7 are absolute pigs on gas. Second worst MPG of all trucks. Worst MPG is Titan w the 5.6. They are good trucks but it cost too much to run and parts are expensive. Rather a domestic truck. Parts and service are much cheaper as is gas consumption. Engines w cylinder deactivation can be tuned off or deleted. Id rather get 17-18mpg than 10-12.
2019 limited here. also 41000 miles. have a tensioner and belt squeak sometimes but cheap fix when winters over. love my tundra. coming from 15 years of GM trucks. After 06 GM went right to shit and has stayed there.
I have a 2014 Tundra with 170k miles. Bought it new in 2014. It looks new underneath and would look new inside with a good cleaning. It drives like new, tows like a dream, no strange noises, no lights on, no having to explain how something doesn't work. I've put a battery in it, on my 4th set of tires, 3rd set of brakes, I've changed the oil, trans fluid and gear fluids, along with flush the brake fluid, power steering fluid and change the air filters and coolant. It's almost due for another set of spark plugs. Notice I've never mentioned a water pump, alternator, ABS module, headliner, blinker adaption device module, left brake shoe adaptive counter rotate console device module, rear window blind spot mirror module or HVAC wind speed detection module..... like you'd hear from the Big 3.... Heck, most people who are Big 3 people are scared to death of a vehicle with 100k miles on it.
I just got a 2023 Tacoma. Love it so far. I had to get one before they switch to the new model and introduce all the new issues and no more V6. I am sure in about 3 years the New Tundra will be great and have its issues worked out.
‘13 Tundra TRD Crew Max owner here. 5.7 flex fuel engine with 209,000 miles. Regular oil changes, changed the suspension out last Spring, replaced idler pulley, tensioner pulley and serpentine belt last year. Replaced plugs at 120,000. Other than that it’s been issue free. I bought second hand with 48,000 miles at that time. It’s been a great truck. Now for some not so liked things: Last year I purchased a travel trailer, and that’s the only weakness I’ve found in the truck. It will tow it, but I definitely can tell I’ve got it back there. RV weighs 5,900 and I tow it dry. Also the cargo weight is very limited on the truck. Only 1,375 lbs.
Something that always gets lost in the gas conversation is that the 5.7 runs great on regular gas. Todays turbos take premium. At the end of the day, total gas cost is a wash.
I still have my 2015 5.7 with 87,000. I love my Tundra. It's really been a reliable truck. Besides oil changes, I bought a new battery, 3rd set of tires, serpentine belt, and antifreeze. Runs like new money.
Thanks for the info! Exactly what I've been looking for. Tundras are a little pricey, been looking into the "other 3" but like you said non of them hold up well. Toyotas just are built/designed to last!!!
As a fellow Kentuckian, I absolutely hate the rust issues as well. I have found myself selling a truck when I see the signs of rust starting to break through. I swore I would never own an aluminum F150 but having bought myself a 2021 it is nice to know I can keep this one without having to worry about rust. Thanks for the review on the Toyota.
I had an 07 for 9 years and I put over 100k on it with very few issues. My 17 did have a lifter failure that barely squeezed into the warranty period. Other than that, they are very solid trucks. The interiors hold up extremely well and at 150k on my 07, it was still as tight as the day it rolled off the line. I replaced all the shocks around 100k. Of course, I live in the desert which is a huge advantage. Compared to the domestics, they are a notch above IMO. The brand new Tundra? It has way too many bells and whistles. The reliability will decline.
Had a 21 tundra. Good truck but I wouldn’t say bulletproof just imo. I hated the 4 wheel drive feature bc when you go to turn the vehicle while moving, it feels as if you’re going to snap the drive axles and all my other trucks never did this while in 4wd. Toyota then told me that’s normal as we also have a 21 1794 and that one does the exact same thing. Also, the wipers suck on both of the trucks. Toyota replaced the wipers and all they would do is squeal. Cleaned the windshields vigorously and they still are terrible. Had a rattle in the truck bed and Toyota couldn’t find it. They finally told me that the bed bolts were loose on my third time back to another dealer. Still like the trucks but like I say, there are some issues imo that need fixed… nice video sir as just fyi Toyota did keep the rear roll down window on the new 22 tundra crew max like yours. That is a great feature…wish it was offered as well on the double cab lol…👍👍👍
Everything on my 07 Tundra still works............I do all the maint. Also, I installed a Stair Step on the inside of the tailgate, so it stays inside the bed. Just drop tailgate, swing step out and down, has a handle that stows for stability.
I’m keeping my 19’ Tundra 1794 till the wheels fall off!… proven reliable and cant buy them anymore. … i live in the rust belt of Pennsylvania but i fluid film every year. (No rust) And most importantly 3-5K oil changes.. DO NOT do 10K oil changes .. that will kill any engine. 🥰 ..subscribed 👍
2017 5.7 with 210K used for literally everything, used and abused at work, long off road miles, and its my daily driver, the only thing ive managed to damage and replace is my headlight light bulbs lol. I use 5w 30 medium grade gas and engine is bullet proof.
This truck held up better than my 2019 in Ohio with 65,000. Been busting rust and repainting the wheel wells and other places (which is normal for me). I have had worse but yours is really good for 100,000.
About the gas mileage. I have a 2017 TSS Offroad for a year and I absolutely love it. To be 4WD...I'm getting 15.7 mpg in my day to day driving. I can't complain about that with a 6700 lb truck. Once, I filled it up and drove 65 mph for 120 miles on the 4 lane and got 18.1 mpg. For those that say they get 11-13 mpg, you can't complain about that if you're jacking it up and putting on gigantic tires, or you're constantly towing something.
My 2007 has almost 184k miles on mine. It still starts right up and sounds exactly like a new truck. I just took it on a long trip last weekend, and it runs fantastic. And, it's paid for. I'd kind of like a newer one, but only because I want a newer one and not because I need another truck or need to replace my truck. It drives like new, so I won't be buying another truck any time soon.
That thing is wayyy cleaner then my 16 with 111k miles (mostly lower A arms and spots on bed) but no problems with anything and everything works like new
I love my 2016 SR5 offroad crewmax, it's got 120,000 miles on it and I only had the front passenger side wheel bearings starting to make a little noise, took it in and had both front wheel wheel bearings replaced at same time, other than that , perfect .
It might cost you $5-8 dollars more a fillip than some other trucks but that $400 a month is BS. You still have to put gas in all of them. 3-4 more miles per gallon isn't anywhere near as big a savings deal as most make it out to be. Example 1500 miles a month at 15mpg is 100 gallons at $4=$400. 1500 at 20mpg is 75 gallons =$300. In truth I average 17 in both my Tundras so even less$. $1200 a year is going to take a looking time to make up for spending $60-80,000 on a new one to get 3-4 more mpg.
Gas has come down to $4.00 a gallon where I live - but I did the math for what I would save at $5.00/gallon and the savings with a newer truck and it would be $83.00 per 1000 miles. 20 MPG @ $5.00 = $0.25 per mile 15 MPG @ $5.00 = $0.33 per mile Your own mileage may vary - but even with a savings of $1,000 per year - with the payoff of a new truck at today's market prices - I figure that it would take more than one decade to any savings pertaining to fuel. I'm figuring more than $50K out the door for the features I already have on my present beast, which is paid for. Also, my insurance would have to go up.
I know it sounds weird to say but gas is cheap here in the USA. I just use a little Corolla 2011 to run around town and my Tundra for towing, hunting/fishing, and other truck stuff. A guy could give up drinking & smoking for gas money I suppose. (Just Kidding!)
2010 TRD SR5 extended cab 4X4, 5.7. 225,000 miles, zero issues. Best truck I've ever owned. I'll always own a Tundra 5.7. March 2024 update: I still own the 2010, now with 289,000 miles, still no issues. I also own a 2019 TRD 4x4 SR5 5.7 now and have 100,000 miles on it with no issues as of yet.
I own an 18 sr5 TRD 4x4 in Canada I get it srayayed every fall with fluid film. It's solid underneath. My wife's 2o11 venza is rust free to the day. No undercoating.
I have owned 8 Toyota trucks, my latest is a 21 double cab same color as your crew max, I really like your wheels! Could you please tell me what kind they are
What state are you referring to as the Salt Belt/Rust belt? This is just the video I wanted to see as I'm going to look at a 2016 Tundra that came from the South West side of Illinois. The truck only has 27K miles on it so I hope it's rust free as yours!!!
I hear you on the fuel cost, I live an hour out of the city and was spending a lot on diesel for my 3500HD. I bought a small eco car for those trips where I don't need a truck, it more than pays for itself and it keeps miles off of the truck.
I've own 14 Toyotas 9 Tundras own a 2020 TRD Pro and had no problems out of any of them couple recalls ,, other. Than that , nothing 2021 down are. fantastic
No truck guys buy a truck for gas mileage,,,,,,semi,,give 10 and less mpg,,but we spend $150,000,+ on them,,,we spend money on junk food that's just makes us fat,,and we don't complain about that...at least the tundra can to depot,,,Lowes,,ace,,,it's a work truck,,,,not a tesla,,,,
Once I found out how great Toyotas were in the first decade of this century, I vowed to never drive anything ever again. I should say OWN. It is all I will own. I have a 2011 Camry and a 2007 GX-470 now.
This looks amazing compared to a Chevy or Ford I have a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 front wheel drive in Texas with 215000 miles other than the muffler pipe with surface rust. The rest of the under body rust free maybe a little surface rust on the rear bumper beam. the paint is barely coming off one of the control arms. both my brothers and sister own Toyotas. They are the best and hondas
I had a 2012 Rock Warrior and after 2 winters the undercarriage looked much worse that, much much worse. I really loved mine, sad it had to go. I had the alternator suddenly go on me and it's a costly repair in the 5.7.
Congratulations !!! You Just broke it in !!! L.O.L' s , and your not the original owner, but at least you got smart, and got rid of the other crap, and got a Toyota. I bought a 2003 Highlander V6 4WD new, as of now it has 400,000 hard miles, as still runs like new and everything still works. That's why I bought a 2016 Sequoia new, which only has 80,000 as of now. You just need to learn how to drive that 5.7 conservatively. I can average 21-22 m.p.g with my Sequoia on the highway, if I take it easy, OR I can get 11 m.p.g !! if I always keep my foot into it. That's why everyone complains about the gas mileage, they can't keep the r.p.m' s down. Just baby the thing, let it shift under 2,000 r.p.m's, there's so much torque, no need to rev it up, that just sucks down more fuel. I've always Wondered "How Many Fords, Chevy's, and Dodges Does It Take To Equal One Toyota" ? " The World May Never Know " !!!
Thanks for being good to this truck. I get guys want to support their country but the weird thing is fords, chevys, and dodge are not American trucks anymore. The tundra is the only truck made in America, and it is no question the best truck made. Yes Toyota has issues with new models, once they are figured out they last forever. If you are a true American and want American made, get a tundra. If you drive a Chevy, ford, or dodge…..your truck is hecho en Mexico.
At the 10 mpg the tundra gets at 100k you would use 10,000 gallons at $3 gal that’s $30 grand. The other 2 trucks get around 20 mpg so would consume half that or $15 grand.
Gas in a non issue, my 05 tundra does well on gas mileage, just be light on the pedal 😉 still runs like new at 215000 miles, very little rust up in salty Ontario, i once took a friend to get his 90 ram hemi,over an hour drive, we both filled up, drove home and refilled, mpg was very close in comparison
Sure, as long as you're math illiterate. If you buy an electric truck and a gas truck brand new right now, you will have to spend over $75,000 more on the gas one over the course of 200k miles.
It’s been 6 years, I assume the truck is paid off. Regardless of gas prices it’s probably better to keep it and not have a truck payment. It will go forever, it’s a Toyota.
Gotta an uncle (Bill) got a tundra 5.7 with 330k he lives in Mass ..you wanna talk about salt belt?? Lives near the ocean and they salt roads. Double whammy.
I owned a 2014 tundra 2wd trd off road 5.7 double cab. Even at 83k miles it drove great! My coworker has a 2018 with 5k miles and they drove damn near the same. Only reason I got rid of it was I should have bought a 4wd. Mpg weren’t amazing. I have a short commute and avg around 14 mpg city. Hand calculated. When going on a vacation I saw 16.7 lol but that was “moving with the flow of traffic” or 80ish. My coworker has seen 19 out of his on a long trip. 2-3 mpg isn’t something to really get worked up over imo. I had a 21 gladiator rubicon 3.6 that was around 15 mpg same city driving lol. Loved the tundra. Once you learn how to turn all the Nannie’s off it’s a pretty strong truck. At least in a 14 model, the traction control was very aggressive
Ya they did mine on my 02 tundra. I paid 10 grand for with 120k. Was the third owner the invoice was 13,000 I didn’t pay a dime. You think ford Chevy dodge ever gonna be like hey your the 3rd owner on a truck with well over 100k and over 10 years old gonna contact you for a free frame replacement 😆😆 keep dreaming.
I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew Max with the 5.7 V8. This is the best truck I’ve ever owned. This 5.7 V8 with the 6 speed transmission is bulletproof. I don’t want to own anything else but a Toyota truck. Keep driving your and you will get a million miles on yours too. 😁👍
Lol comparing the 5.7 to the 4.7 is such a fking joke. The 5.7 will never be as good as the 4.7l v8 as far as long term reliability... why do you think the million mile 2nd gen tundra was a 4.7L ? Hahaha
I have a 2020 tundra sr5 doublecab and once it’s paid off I will never get rid of it and maintain the crap out of it and I know it will keep me happy forever
It is finally nice to see a prior domestic owner realize and acknowledge how good of a truck the Tundra is. This is something that us Tundra and Tacoma owners have known for decades. Progress is being made.
@@RealCptHammonds The 3.5L Twin Turbo and hybrid models have had some hiccups initially. Time will tell if the 3.5L will be as legendary as the 5.7L. As for me, if I ever need another truck, I will definitely choose Toyota and not any of the competitors.
60+% of US Made parts too it's all American in my books being southern raised 15 Fords and 5 Chevys if I could go back to 2 just the Crownvics we had went past 200k miles
The sad reality too is how Fords Customer service # is a D- at best everytime I bought their maintenance plans they never respected it always disappeared in their service desks and 5k $ later no results
@@firesupport162 I've owned a few vehicles over the years but not 20 like you. The way I see it is I can't build wealth if I have to constantly have a low quality vehicle in for repairs that cost me time and money. Everyone can buy anything they want, but for my money only the highest quality will do and that is Toyota/Lexus.
I don’t think they lost a “great opportunity “ by switching to an electric fan and changing the power steering. They left it that way because it’s extremely reliable. That’s WAS the great thing about the Toyota trucks, their simplicity which many users love. Simplicity = reliability
I agree with this, but I also dont think it was just for reliability. I think to its for superior cooling as well. Electric fans will never move air like an engine driven cooling fan.
@@Jay-me7gw Disagree. And yet some overland semi trucks use eletro mechanical fans. I have a 2000 Sierra that never came with e fans, but I bought Efans, harness got it tuned and it cools tremendously. I dont know where you live, I live in the desert of Imperial Valley, Ca. Summer temps up to 120, average 110. My 2000 Sierra the mech fan that came on it and my wifes 02 Tahoe NEVER pulled enough air at a stop sign/light with the A/C running to keep the air cold. always swampy humid filled air. I switched to efans both keep the vehicles cool engine temp wise, 210 range never over, and the A/C blows cold. Even towing water tanks out into the desert in 100 degree weather at 3 to 5 MPH over rocky dirt hilly roads my truck has NEVER overheated. I plan to buy a used Tundra, I will look into adapting the Seqouia helper e fan to it. I know some Tundras came with that option too. So no the mech fans DONT pull enough air, when you run A/C at least.
From my experience having electric power steering and electric cooling fans doesnt make any noticeable difference in fuel economy and power on a v-8 engine. Reason manufacturers went to it was to keep up with the EPA’s CAFE ratings.
The 4.7 and 5.7 Tundras are bullet proof. Most reliable trucks out there. Several million mile Tundras on record. There are no 5.3 Chevys, 5.7 Rams or Ford ecoboost with a million miles.
@@banjobones8075 those are the good 5.3 iron block without the AFM/dod crap. I had a 2013 5.3 crew cab 4x4 Silverado at 180k it had a lifter failure. Upgraded lifter and put on a used LS6 cam. And it was much more powerful. Sold it at 250k miles no issue besides the frame having lots of surface rust. Truck felt like it would go another 100k without major issue.
Canadian here, living in the snow belt north of Toronto. I have a 2015 Tundra 1794, with 250K km.(about 155K miles). First 4 years a daily driver at 50K km/year. Retired now, so drive 15K km/year. No problems, zero rust, never garaged (I wash it more in the winter than I do in the summer!) At 250K, I don't think she's even at half-life... I expect it will be running just fine, after I'm not. Gorgeous truck! At 250K, I don't
Tundras are good trucks. I just wish they updated them more and had better towing capacity. My last 6.7 powerstroke went 743,000 before I traded it in with minimal issues. If I didn’t have to haul cattle etc I would have a tundra
@@PersistentPatriot doesn’t even need to be a dually they should get something on the market. I mean look at the Toyota helux those things last forever.
@@josephcraig765 my buddy has to pull heavy equipment for his concrete finishing business and his only choices are to go for a dually which is either: Ram 3500, Ford F350, or Chevy Duramax full 1-ton trucks.
It's odd owning a tundra. Mine has been paid off for 15 years with half a million miles on it. I wonder if I will ever have to replace it. Why would I even buy another brand?
The fact that Toyota was buying back or doing full frame replacements on trucks due to rust is so impressive to me. Can you think of any other manufacturers that would even consider doing this. They obviously learned from this costly issue and have greatly improved metal quality and coating techniques to fix this issue. I have found over the years that it’s not that Toyota builds better than the others. It’s the fact they fix known issues better than everyone else. Each model has its growing pains the first couple years. So I would always suggest buying a Toyota that’s long in the tooth. I’d much rather pay a little more at the pump than be on a first name basis with the mechanics…
They were forced by a class action lawsuit which cost Toyota 3.4 billion dollars. Definitely a lapse in quality control, bad management. Nice to know not all of their trucks suffered a similar fate.
No other manufacturer HAD or needed to replace their truck frames. Toyota refused to help their customers until a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FORCED them to replace those frames. 😂
Unfortunately Toyota took a page out of the F-150's Playbook when they did that twin turbo V6 but yes I agree anything prior to this new model is definitely worth buying
I have a 2016 limited that was bought in 2015. I also have 100k and I live in Michigan and my truck is in the same condition as yours. My wife had a 2015 RAV4 with 160k miles and its in awesome condition as weel. The key to owning any vehicle from any brand is maintenance.
I think you’re totally wrong on a ton of recalls with Toyota tundra? I went through consumer reports and so forth there are very very few recalls on the tundras especially the last few years. Suck it up don’t put a big lift kit on your tundra don’t put big tires on it. Drive it. It’s the best truck out there and that’s coming from a Chevrolet guy. I am now a firm believer in Toyotas I just picked up a 19 Toyota tundra Limited
Trick to 5.7 is (from your local dealership) synthetic oil changes every 5K miles and (local Toyota dealership) trans fluid changes (do not flush them!) every 60k miles and they will run forever also make sure to change radiator fluid every once in awhile and the truck will run forever and if yours is 4 wheel drive with a transfer case then make sure to use it at least 2 times each month to maintain it and it will never mess up.
@@carlosheras8075 flushing can mess your transmission up cause you are taking debris out when you flush it. A simple fluid change is all it needs every 65K miles.
I live in Kentucky too and I wouldn’t call it the salt belt, yea we get some salt but people in Minnesota and Michigan northern Ohio northern Indiana etc all laugh at our winters 😂 my Tacoma is 5 years old tho now and it looks just as clean as yours, it’s holding up great
I have a 2008 ford f150 with only 70,000 miles and already giving me transmission problems. No to mention all the crap that the f150 has and ford knows all about them and they never change the crap. Honda and Toyota aren't perfect, but they fix all the big and small problems every new model ,till they are perfect. That's how your truck became what it is. The best truck I'll ever buy is going to be this tundra. Thank you for this video. All of this I already new but I hope ford, chevy China, and the rest learn something buy watching it.
My 07 Tundra SR5 5.7 4x4 has 283k, runs great. I live way up north near the Canadian border, road salt heaven. The nearest car wash is 30 miles away, so I connected the hot water heater to the outside hose, works great. Rinse, drive, repeat.......yes there is rust, surface rust.
At 20 degrees by the time the water gets to the truck it's lukewarm. Or, I could drive 30 miles on salt covered roads wash the truck, than drive the just washed truck on more salt covered roads to get home. Common sense, come on man.!?!?
Had a 2014 2500hd chevy and by 120k miles I had completely rebuilt the front end, done exhaust manifolds, water pump, hoses and radiator. shocks, plugs, wires, interior plastic rattling from everywhere, radio replaced, window switches replaced, center console latch, TRANSMISSION went out(5500.00 out of warranty), Theres more I cant think of right now but to the tune of about 14k in repairs before 120k miles. Before that i owned an 07 gmc half ton and the motor blew at around 130k and also had the front end rebuilt in it shortly before. I had many 90s chevys with high miles that were so dependable. GM just went to crap after 06. They are still having the lifter issue 15 years later and have yet to come up with a fix except hope its out of warranty so you have to pay for it. Thats criminal IMO and why i wont support them unless theres a change that restores my faith. Until then its Toyota all the way.
I just bought my 1st Toyota Tundra to replace my rusted out 2003 F-150. I live in Michigan, where there is more salt on the road than concrete. I bought a 2020 SR5 TRD Sport because I wanted a V8 insteadof the turbo V6, same color as yours. I am planning to undercoat this truck. I'll probably do it myself with either Fluid film or Woolwax. There are a lot of UA-cam videos on these products. So far, I love my Tundra but I've only had it for a couple months. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Higher gas price is an issue for me too, but I still believe that I would rather spend a bit more for gas than much more for repairs or buying a new(er) vehicle every 5 or 7 years if I buy anything else but this truck. Have you guys seen how much the labor rates have gone up. One major issue with your domestic truck and all the savings for the gas would go down the drain very, very quickly.
I bought a Toyota Yaris... super reliable to get around...35 mpg combine .... besides my tundra
Wise words
Pay a little more for gas? You mean a lot more...
@@javilink7 There are few trucks that are not as thirsty as my Tundra, and I am talking real MPG. The GM"s 3.0 diesel and Ford's 2.7 gas engine are very efficient. The rest are good on paper, but in the real world they are not as fuel efficient as they claim. At the end of the day, if you need a truck, you will pay a lot of money for it, gas/diesel it does not matter. If you have an American truck from the big 3, you will pay for repairs too. Whichever way you go, you will spend a lot of money.
My truck payment is $890 per month. I bought it brand new for 56k OTD. I spent $550 for gas per month on average. We drive the truck about 18,000 miles per year. Gas is expensive in WA, $4.69 at Costco. It is not cheap, but repairs are not cheap either. I have not had a single issue yet. In addition, all new trucks cost at least 10k or more compared to my truck and the trim level.
Considering the price premium and the higher interest rates, just the truck payments of the new 2023/2024 truck would be $400 to $600 more per month compared to my payments. So, at the end of the day, it is all about how much it will cost you, and although my truck's 14MPG is concerning, the savings I am getting from not having costly repairs and that my truck is 10k to 15k cheaper, it ends up that I am saving money rather than spending more when you compare oranges to oranges.
These 5.7 are absolute pigs on gas. Second worst MPG of all trucks. Worst MPG is Titan w the 5.6. They are good trucks but it cost too much to run and parts are expensive. Rather a domestic truck. Parts and service are much cheaper as is gas consumption. Engines w cylinder deactivation can be tuned off or deleted. Id rather get 17-18mpg than 10-12.
It’s a little embarrassing how much I love my own 2020
My 2019 Ram with 56k miles already had lifter and cam issues, so I traded it in for a 2020 tundra.
Broken exhaust manifold bolts broke to im sure! Yea I had a fourth gen got rid of it for a tundra! Couldn't be happier!
A wise decision.
Best decision!
😅07 5.7 here with 190,000 not one issue. Runs/idles like a new one. I must have gotten the only good apple. Amsoil 5w20 is key.
@limeallens6160 no dodge changed the lifters in 09 when issues started. 05-08 are the best hemis
I agree with so many key points you made. I have a 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and have zero issues.
I own a 2019 TRD sport.41,000 no problems.. Changed front and rear differential plus transfer case. Great truck 🛻
2019 limited here. also 41000 miles. have a tensioner and belt squeak sometimes but cheap fix when winters over. love my tundra. coming from 15 years of GM trucks. After 06 GM went right to shit and has stayed there.
I have a 2014 Tundra with 170k miles. Bought it new in 2014. It looks new underneath and would look new inside with a good cleaning. It drives like new, tows like a dream, no strange noises, no lights on, no having to explain how something doesn't work. I've put a battery in it, on my 4th set of tires, 3rd set of brakes, I've changed the oil, trans fluid and gear fluids, along with flush the brake fluid, power steering fluid and change the air filters and coolant. It's almost due for another set of spark plugs. Notice I've never mentioned a water pump, alternator, ABS module, headliner, blinker adaption device module, left brake shoe adaptive counter rotate console device module, rear window blind spot mirror module or HVAC wind speed detection module..... like you'd hear from the Big 3.... Heck, most people who are Big 3 people are scared to death of a vehicle with 100k miles on it.
I just got a 2023 Tacoma. Love it so far. I had to get one before they switch to the new model and introduce all the new issues and no more V6. I am sure in about 3 years the New Tundra will be great and have its issues worked out.
‘13 Tundra TRD Crew Max owner here. 5.7 flex fuel engine with 209,000 miles. Regular oil changes, changed the suspension out last Spring, replaced idler pulley, tensioner pulley and serpentine belt last year. Replaced plugs at 120,000. Other than that it’s been issue free. I bought second hand with 48,000 miles at that time. It’s been a great truck. Now for some not so liked things: Last year I purchased a travel trailer, and that’s the only weakness I’ve found in the truck. It will tow it, but I definitely can tell I’ve got it back there. RV weighs 5,900 and I tow it dry. Also the cargo weight is very limited on the truck. Only 1,375 lbs.
Get the blue Sumosprings for the rear and it will make a huge difference.
Something that always gets lost in the gas conversation is that the 5.7 runs great on regular gas. Todays turbos take premium. At the end of the day, total gas cost is a wash.
Exactly. You won't save anything with the turbos. I read an article that the new tundra was still averaging like 16-18mpg anyway with the hybrid.
That isn't true in my experience. Ecoboost 2.7 runs great on regular gas. Gets 25 mpg not hauling anything. 18ish hauling
My friends 2.7 ecoboost F150 barely gets 20 empty
Does he have a lead foot? Ecoboost gas mileage can vary a lot based on how you drive and what you haul.
@jboone7805 no, just normal around town driving, some highway.
I still have my 2015 5.7 with 87,000. I love my Tundra. It's really been a reliable truck. Besides oil changes, I bought a new battery, 3rd set of tires, serpentine belt, and antifreeze. Runs like new money.
Thanks for the info! Exactly what I've been looking for. Tundras are a little pricey, been looking into the "other 3" but like you said non of them hold up well. Toyotas just are built/designed to last!!!
As a fellow Kentuckian, I absolutely hate the rust issues as well. I have found myself selling a truck when I see the signs of rust starting to break through. I swore I would never own an aluminum F150 but having bought myself a 2021 it is nice to know I can keep this one without having to worry about rust. Thanks for the review on the Toyota.
I'm in the SE corner of KY, my 2011 had been tough as nails, and it's not babied.
I had an 07 for 9 years and I put over 100k on it with very few issues. My 17 did have a lifter failure that barely squeezed into the warranty period. Other than that, they are very solid trucks. The interiors hold up extremely well and at 150k on my 07, it was still as tight as the day it rolled off the line. I replaced all the shocks around 100k. Of course, I live in the desert which is a huge advantage. Compared to the domestics, they are a notch above IMO. The brand new Tundra? It has way too many bells and whistles. The reliability will decline.
Had a 21 tundra. Good truck but I wouldn’t say bulletproof just imo. I hated the 4 wheel drive feature bc when you go to turn the vehicle while moving, it feels as if you’re going to snap the drive axles and all my other trucks never did this while in 4wd. Toyota then told me that’s normal as we also have a 21 1794 and that one does the exact same thing. Also, the wipers suck on both of the trucks. Toyota replaced the wipers and all they would do is squeal. Cleaned the windshields vigorously and they still are terrible. Had a rattle in the truck bed and Toyota couldn’t find it. They finally told me that the bed bolts were loose on my third time back to another dealer. Still like the trucks but like I say, there are some issues imo that need fixed… nice video sir as just fyi Toyota did keep the rear roll down window on the new 22 tundra crew max like yours. That is a great feature…wish it was offered as well on the double cab lol…👍👍👍
I love my 16 tundra. It doesn’t have the bells and whistles that a Chevy or a ford would have but I’ll trade that for the infamous reliability.
Everything on my 07 Tundra still works............I do all the maint. Also, I installed a Stair Step on the inside of the tailgate, so it stays inside the bed. Just drop tailgate, swing step out and down, has a handle that stows for stability.
Could you give me the link or website for that stair step. Sounds like you are happy with real world use from it.
@@dmi7402 I bought it from Etrailer
@@RamBo-uu9so / Thanks, I will check it out !
What do you have against Chevrolet? They have always been good to me!
I’m keeping my 19’ Tundra 1794 till the wheels fall off!… proven reliable and cant buy them anymore. … i live in the rust belt of Pennsylvania but i fluid film every year. (No rust) And most importantly 3-5K oil changes.. DO NOT do 10K oil changes .. that will kill any engine. 🥰 ..subscribed 👍
They just flat out work no nonsense love them.
Yours looks so much nicer than the new one!!
Everyone complains about the fuel economy on the Tundra but I get 19mpg on my way to work and back - 40 miles each way. Not bad really!
2017 5.7 with 210K used for literally everything, used and abused at work, long off road miles, and its my daily driver, the only thing ive managed to damage and replace is my headlight light bulbs lol. I use 5w 30 medium grade gas and engine is bullet proof.
This truck held up better than my 2019 in Ohio with 65,000. Been busting rust and repainting the wheel wells and other places (which is normal for me). I have had worse but yours is really good for 100,000.
About the gas mileage.
I have a 2017 TSS Offroad for a year and I absolutely love it. To be 4WD...I'm getting 15.7 mpg in my day to day driving. I can't complain about that with a 6700 lb truck. Once, I filled it up and drove 65 mph for 120 miles on the 4 lane and got 18.1 mpg.
For those that say they get 11-13 mpg, you can't complain about that if you're jacking it up and putting on gigantic tires, or you're constantly towing something.
My 2007 has almost 184k miles on mine. It still starts right up and sounds exactly like a new truck. I just took it on a long trip last weekend, and it runs fantastic. And, it's paid for. I'd kind of like a newer one, but only because I want a newer one and not because I need another truck or need to replace my truck. It drives like new, so I won't be buying another truck any time soon.
Awesome high milage real-life review! Toyota built a beast with these previous gen Tundras. Time will tell if the current one lives up to the legacy
That thing is wayyy cleaner then my 16 with 111k miles (mostly lower A arms and spots on bed) but no problems with anything and everything works like new
I love my 2016 SR5 offroad crewmax, it's got 120,000 miles on it and I only had the front passenger side wheel bearings starting to make a little noise, took it in and had both front wheel wheel bearings replaced at same time, other than that , perfect .
Can’t argue the reliability, but there’s absolutely nothing that would make me change my ‘17 F150 with a Tundra
New age garbage
U could of gotten a 08 lx470 loll but nope derrr ford
It might cost you $5-8 dollars more a fillip than some other trucks but that $400 a month is BS. You still have to put gas in all of them. 3-4 more miles per gallon isn't anywhere near as big a savings deal as most make it out to be. Example 1500 miles a month at 15mpg is 100 gallons at $4=$400. 1500 at 20mpg is 75 gallons =$300. In truth I average 17 in both my Tundras so even less$. $1200 a year is going to take a looking time to make up for spending $60-80,000 on a new one to get 3-4 more mpg.
Gas has come down to $4.00 a gallon where I live - but I did the math for what I would save at $5.00/gallon and the savings with a newer truck and it would be $83.00 per 1000 miles.
20 MPG @ $5.00 = $0.25 per mile
15 MPG @ $5.00 = $0.33 per mile
Your own mileage may vary - but even with a savings of $1,000 per year - with the payoff of a new truck at today's market prices - I figure that it would take more than one decade to any savings pertaining to fuel. I'm figuring more than $50K out the door for the features I already have on my present beast, which is paid for. Also, my insurance would have to go up.
I know it sounds weird to say but gas is cheap here in the USA. I just use a little Corolla 2011 to run around town and my Tundra for towing, hunting/fishing, and other truck stuff. A guy could give up drinking & smoking for gas money I suppose. (Just Kidding!)
The only issues on the older ones were the cam towers and timing chain cover would seep oil. But it was always reliable
I recently switched to Japanese truck after owning jeep and gmc. Trying to find higher quality
2010 TRD SR5 extended cab 4X4, 5.7. 225,000 miles, zero issues. Best truck I've ever owned. I'll always own a Tundra 5.7.
March 2024 update: I still own the 2010, now with 289,000 miles, still no issues. I also own a 2019 TRD 4x4 SR5 5.7 now and have 100,000 miles on it with no issues as of yet.
My 2011 Sequoia has 245,000 Miles on it and is running perfectly.
I bought a 22 tundra. I live close by and wouldn’t mind letting you review it
My Honda crv has 257,000 miles driven across this country multiple times its a beast
I own an 18 sr5 TRD 4x4 in Canada I get it srayayed every fall with fluid film. It's solid underneath. My wife's 2o11 venza is rust free to the day. No undercoating.
I have owned 8 Toyota trucks, my latest is a 21 double cab same color as your crew max, I really like your wheels! Could you please tell me what kind they are
What state are you referring to as the Salt Belt/Rust belt? This is just the video I wanted to see as I'm going to look at a 2016 Tundra that came from the South West side of Illinois. The truck only has 27K miles on it so I hope it's rust free as yours!!!
I hear you on the fuel cost, I live an hour out of the city and was spending a lot on diesel for my 3500HD. I bought a small eco car for those trips where I don't need a truck, it more than pays for itself and it keeps miles off of the truck.
Best way to protect your vehicle in the snowbelt is to do a rust proof oilspray, the under carriage and panels
I've own 14 Toyotas 9 Tundras own a 2020 TRD Pro and had no problems out of any of them couple recalls ,, other. Than that , nothing 2021 down are. fantastic
The reason you don't have trouble with Toyota is that you change them like your change your underwear all the time!
so...this is a 2016 model then.?
Sir what state your area? Your truck is not rusty even in salty road.
Thanks for making this video
If only they made a proper long bed crew cab.. I’m in the market for a truck and truly do not know what to get.
I am a domestic guy, but this gen tundra is a gem.
My friends 2018 Tacoma was eaten up by rust. The cab corners and mounts were almost gone. Its someone elses problem now.
No truck guys buy a truck for gas mileage,,,,,,semi,,give 10 and less mpg,,but we spend $150,000,+ on them,,,we spend money on junk food that's just makes us fat,,and we don't complain about that...at least the tundra can to depot,,,Lowes,,ace,,,it's a work truck,,,,not a tesla,,,,
I just picked up a 2020 1794 with 3,800 miles on it
Once I found out how great Toyotas were in the first decade of this century, I vowed to never drive anything ever again. I should say OWN. It is all I will own. I have a 2011 Camry and a 2007 GX-470 now.
Drive that thing north of Massachusetts sell it for top dollar. It's basically brand new.
This looks amazing compared to a Chevy or Ford I have a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 front wheel drive in Texas with 215000 miles other than the muffler pipe with surface rust. The rest of the under body rust free maybe a little surface rust on the rear bumper beam. the paint is barely coming off one of the control arms. both my brothers and sister own Toyotas. They are the best and hondas
I recently saw your video. I personally have a 2016 with only 16K miles in it. What head lights are those?
I love them.
Thanks
I’m trying to decide if should sell mine. 2020 7k miles I almost don’t use it. I need to make a decision this year.
Unless you live in frigid conditions, run 5W-20 oil instead of 0W-20
I had a 2012 Rock Warrior and after 2 winters the undercarriage looked much worse that, much much worse. I really loved mine, sad it had to go. I had the alternator suddenly go on me and it's a costly repair in the 5.7.
1st gen tundras are notorious for frame rust... allot of these new tundras with allot of problem are due to it being built in america
Congratulations !!! You Just broke it in !!! L.O.L' s , and your not the original owner, but at least you got smart, and got rid of the other crap, and got a Toyota.
I bought a 2003 Highlander V6 4WD new, as of now it has 400,000 hard miles, as still runs like new and everything still works. That's why I bought a 2016 Sequoia new, which only has 80,000 as of now. You just need to learn how to drive that 5.7 conservatively. I can average 21-22 m.p.g with my Sequoia on the highway, if I take it easy, OR I can get 11 m.p.g !! if I always keep my foot into it. That's why everyone complains about the gas mileage, they can't keep the r.p.m' s down. Just baby the thing, let it shift under 2,000 r.p.m's, there's so much torque, no need to rev it up, that just sucks down more fuel. I've always Wondered "How Many Fords, Chevy's, and Dodges Does It Take To Equal One Toyota" ? " The World May Never Know " !!!
Great review!
Great trucks. Just added tractbars. Night and day better if u don't do extreme offroading
Thanks for being good to this truck. I get guys want to support their country but the weird thing is fords, chevys, and dodge are not American trucks anymore. The tundra is the only truck made in America, and it is no question the best truck made. Yes Toyota has issues with new models, once they are figured out they last forever. If you are a true American and want American made, get a tundra. If you drive a Chevy, ford, or dodge…..your truck is hecho en Mexico.
At the 10 mpg the tundra gets at 100k you would use 10,000 gallons at $3 gal that’s $30 grand. The other 2 trucks get around 20 mpg so would consume half that or $15 grand.
Feel better??
Gas in a non issue, my 05 tundra does well on gas mileage, just be light on the pedal 😉 still runs like new at 215000 miles, very little rust up in salty Ontario, i once took a friend to get his 90 ram hemi,over an hour drive, we both filled up, drove home and refilled, mpg was very close in comparison
Sure, as long as you're math illiterate. If you buy an electric truck and a gas truck brand new right now, you will have to spend over $75,000 more on the gas one over the course of 200k miles.
Trade it in for a new hybrid tundra, Toyota is the most reliable brand. Domestic brands are still unreliable as they were 40 years ago.
What year is that truck you have
9:02 that’s because people don’t Stand up from the seat they do the lazy slide.
It’s been 6 years, I assume the truck is paid off. Regardless of gas prices it’s probably better to keep it and not have a truck payment. It will go forever, it’s a Toyota.
Gotta an uncle (Bill) got a tundra 5.7 with 330k he lives in Mass ..you wanna talk about salt belt?? Lives near the ocean and they salt roads. Double whammy.
The new tundra are lemons even the 2024 engine failure spun bears..I have a 2021 tundra had to install a trans cooler
I wish the big three would use that mentality. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. The 5.3 was a Great Engine till they put the AFM bs in it.
I owned a 2014 tundra 2wd trd off road 5.7 double cab. Even at 83k miles it drove great! My coworker has a 2018 with 5k miles and they drove damn near the same. Only reason I got rid of it was I should have bought a 4wd. Mpg weren’t amazing. I have a short commute and avg around 14 mpg city. Hand calculated. When going on a vacation I saw 16.7 lol but that was “moving with the flow of traffic” or 80ish. My coworker has seen 19 out of his on a long trip.
2-3 mpg isn’t something to really get worked up over imo. I had a 21 gladiator rubicon 3.6 that was around 15 mpg same city driving lol.
Loved the tundra. Once you learn how to turn all the Nannie’s off it’s a pretty strong truck. At least in a 14 model, the traction control was very aggressive
A lift in your garage. Nice
2006 Toyota Tacoma 320k... Looking to goto full size Tundra. Looking at 2020.
Ya they did mine on my 02 tundra. I paid 10 grand for with 120k. Was the third owner the invoice was 13,000 I didn’t pay a dime. You think ford Chevy dodge ever gonna be like hey your the 3rd owner on a truck with well over 100k and over 10 years old gonna contact you for a free frame replacement 😆😆 keep dreaming.
Nobody builds a vehicle like Toyota, the rest are throw away, if gas is an issue, don’t buy a truck !
😂go look at construction sites. Where trucks REALLY get used harshly. No toyotas.
Glad your happy I will never own a Toyota again. Last one I had was the worst vehicle I ever owned, good luck.
Seems your the proverbial exception to the rule….😊
It’s funny to me, how Toyota owners, baby Toyotas, and talk about reliability.
I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew Max with the 5.7 V8. This is the best truck I’ve ever owned. This 5.7 V8 with the 6 speed transmission is bulletproof. I don’t want to own anything else but a Toyota truck. Keep driving your and you will get a million miles on yours too. 😁👍
I have 2007 sr5 double cab with the 8ft bed. 189k miles running strong. 💪💪
@Danette mileage now on the odo?
@@davidt.7558 pffft 189k miles....thats like having 50k on it
@@davidgottschalk587 of course! I also have a 2020 tundra trd sport
Lol comparing the 5.7 to the 4.7 is such a fking joke. The 5.7 will never be as good as the 4.7l v8 as far as long term reliability... why do you think the million mile 2nd gen tundra was a 4.7L ? Hahaha
I have a 2020 tundra sr5 doublecab and once it’s paid off I will never get rid of it and maintain the crap out of it and I know it will keep me happy forever
It is finally nice to see a prior domestic owner realize and acknowledge how good of a truck the Tundra is. This is something that us Tundra and Tacoma owners have known for decades. Progress is being made.
That was true until Toyota discontinued the 5.7.
@@RealCptHammonds The 3.5L Twin Turbo and hybrid models have had some hiccups initially. Time will tell if the 3.5L will be as legendary as the 5.7L. As for me, if I ever need another truck, I will definitely choose Toyota and not any of the competitors.
60+% of US Made parts too it's all American in my books being southern raised 15 Fords and 5 Chevys if I could go back to 2 just the Crownvics we had went past 200k miles
The sad reality too is how Fords Customer service # is a D- at best everytime I bought their maintenance plans they never respected it always disappeared in their service desks and 5k $ later no results
@@firesupport162 I've owned a few vehicles over the years but not 20 like you. The way I see it is I can't build wealth if I have to constantly have a low quality vehicle in for repairs that cost me time and money. Everyone can buy anything they want, but for my money only the highest quality will do and that is Toyota/Lexus.
I don’t think they lost a “great opportunity “ by switching to an electric fan and changing the power steering. They left it that way because it’s extremely reliable. That’s WAS the great thing about the Toyota trucks, their simplicity which many users love. Simplicity = reliability
I agree with this, but I also dont think it was just for reliability. I think to its for superior cooling as well. Electric fans will never move air like an engine driven cooling fan.
@@Jay-me7gw Disagree. And yet some overland semi trucks use eletro mechanical fans. I have a 2000 Sierra that never came with e fans, but I bought Efans, harness got it tuned and it cools tremendously. I dont know where you live, I live in the desert of Imperial Valley, Ca. Summer temps up to 120, average 110. My 2000 Sierra the mech fan that came on it and my wifes 02 Tahoe NEVER pulled enough air at a stop sign/light with the A/C running to keep the air cold. always swampy humid filled air. I switched to efans both keep the vehicles cool engine temp wise, 210 range never over, and the A/C blows cold. Even towing water tanks out into the desert in 100 degree weather at 3 to 5 MPH over rocky dirt hilly roads my truck has NEVER overheated. I plan to buy a used Tundra, I will look into adapting the Seqouia helper e fan to it. I know some Tundras came with that option too. So no the mech fans DONT pull enough air, when you run A/C at least.
From my experience having electric power steering and electric cooling fans doesnt make any noticeable difference in fuel economy and power on a v-8 engine. Reason manufacturers went to it was to keep up with the EPA’s CAFE ratings.
The 4.7 and 5.7 Tundras are bullet proof. Most reliable trucks out there. Several million mile Tundras on record. There are no 5.3 Chevys, 5.7 Rams or Ford ecoboost with a million miles.
Let's face it.The detroit 3 are no match!
I've got a 5.3 with 418k miles
@@banjobones8075 what year is your 5.3?
@@6.2Slomaro 2002
@@banjobones8075 those are the good 5.3 iron block without the AFM/dod crap. I had a 2013 5.3 crew cab 4x4 Silverado at 180k it had a lifter failure. Upgraded lifter and put on a used LS6 cam. And it was much more powerful. Sold it at 250k miles no issue besides the frame having lots of surface rust. Truck felt like it would go another 100k without major issue.
Canadian here, living in the snow belt north of Toronto.
I have a 2015 Tundra 1794, with 250K km.(about 155K miles).
First 4 years a daily driver at 50K km/year.
Retired now, so drive 15K km/year.
No problems, zero rust, never garaged (I wash it more in the winter than I do in the summer!)
At 250K, I don't think she's even at half-life...
I expect it will be running just fine, after I'm not.
Gorgeous truck!
At 250K, I don't
Do you rustproof it? You have too otherwise thwres no way you have no rust on it
Yeah I call BS on the frame not being rusted I worked as a Toyota journeyman tech in MN
Tundras are good trucks. I just wish they updated them more and had better towing capacity. My last 6.7 powerstroke went 743,000 before I traded it in with minimal issues. If I didn’t have to haul cattle etc I would have a tundra
I have wondered why Toyota doesn't produce a diesel dually - maybe the market is not profitable to break into.
@@PersistentPatriot doesn’t even need to be a dually they should get something on the market. I mean look at the Toyota helux those things last forever.
@@josephcraig765 my buddy has to pull heavy equipment for his concrete finishing business and his only choices are to go for a dually which is either: Ram 3500, Ford F350, or Chevy Duramax full 1-ton trucks.
It's odd owning a tundra. Mine has been paid off for 15 years with half a million miles on it. I wonder if I will ever have to replace it. Why would I even buy another brand?
The fact that Toyota was buying back or doing full frame replacements on trucks due to rust is so impressive to me. Can you think of any other manufacturers that would even consider doing this. They obviously learned from this costly issue and have greatly improved metal quality and coating techniques to fix this issue. I have found over the years that it’s not that Toyota builds better than the others. It’s the fact they fix known issues better than everyone else. Each model has its growing pains the first couple years. So I would always suggest buying a Toyota that’s long in the tooth.
I’d much rather pay a little more at the pump than be on a first name basis with the mechanics…
Yep, exactly. I have a 2021 4Runner I’m keeping until the wheels fall off, so may be dead by then lol
They were forced by a class action lawsuit which cost Toyota 3.4 billion dollars.
Definitely a lapse in quality control, bad management.
Nice to know not all of their trucks suffered a similar fate.
They also build better quality cars, tundra engine and transmission are Japanese designed and reliable unlike the ford and Chevy 10 speed
No other manufacturer HAD or needed to replace their truck frames.
Toyota refused to help their customers until a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FORCED them to replace those frames. 😂
Unfortunately Toyota took a page out of the F-150's Playbook when they did that twin turbo V6 but yes I agree anything prior to this new model is definitely worth buying
I have a 2016 limited that was bought in 2015. I also have 100k and I live in Michigan and my truck is in the same condition as yours. My wife had a 2015 RAV4 with 160k miles and its in awesome condition as weel. The key to owning any vehicle from any brand is maintenance.
I think you’re totally wrong on a ton of recalls with Toyota tundra? I went through consumer reports and so forth there are very very few recalls on the tundras especially the last few years. Suck it up don’t put a big lift kit on your tundra don’t put big tires on it. Drive it. It’s the best truck out there and that’s coming from a Chevrolet guy. I am now a firm believer in Toyotas I just picked up a 19 Toyota tundra Limited
2022 multiple recalls already
My ex wifes husband works for AK steel told me Toyota buys the best grade steel for their vehicles over other brands
Trick to 5.7 is (from your local dealership) synthetic oil changes every 5K miles and (local Toyota dealership) trans fluid changes (do not flush them!) every 60k miles and they will run forever also make sure to change radiator fluid every once in awhile and the truck will run forever and if yours is 4 wheel drive with a transfer case then make sure to use it at least 2 times each month to maintain it and it will never mess up.
You know the deal! Thats absolutely true! Love my 13 TRD Tundra!
Yes very good, can confirm
Why not to flush the transmission?
@@carlosheras8075 flushing can mess your transmission up cause you are taking debris out when you flush it. A simple fluid change is all it needs every 65K miles.
Toyota recommends synthetic changes at 10k mile intervals?
I live in Kentucky too and I wouldn’t call it the salt belt, yea we get some salt but people in Minnesota and Michigan northern Ohio northern Indiana etc all laugh at our winters 😂 my Tacoma is 5 years old tho now and it looks just as clean as yours, it’s holding up great
I have a 2008 ford f150 with only 70,000 miles and already giving me transmission problems. No to mention all the crap that the f150 has and ford knows all about them and they never change the crap. Honda and Toyota aren't perfect, but they fix all the big and small problems every new model ,till they are perfect. That's how your truck became what it is. The best truck I'll ever buy is going to be this tundra. Thank you for this video. All of this I already new but I hope ford, chevy China, and the rest learn something buy watching it.
My 07 Tundra SR5 5.7 4x4 has 283k, runs great. I live way up north near the Canadian border, road salt heaven. The nearest car wash is 30 miles away, so I connected the hot water heater to the outside hose, works great. Rinse, drive, repeat.......yes there is rust, surface rust.
Hot water activates salt. Use cold water next time
At 20 degrees by the time the water gets to the truck it's lukewarm. Or, I could drive 30 miles on salt covered roads wash the truck, than drive the just washed truck on more salt covered roads to get home. Common sense, come on man.!?!?
Had a 2014 2500hd chevy and by 120k miles I had completely rebuilt the front end, done exhaust manifolds, water pump, hoses and radiator. shocks, plugs, wires, interior plastic rattling from everywhere, radio replaced, window switches replaced, center console latch, TRANSMISSION went out(5500.00 out of warranty), Theres more I cant think of right now but to the tune of about 14k in repairs before 120k miles. Before that i owned an 07 gmc half ton and the motor blew at around 130k and also had the front end rebuilt in it shortly before. I had many 90s chevys with high miles that were so dependable. GM just went to crap after 06. They are still having the lifter issue 15 years later and have yet to come up with a fix except hope its out of warranty so you have to pay for it. Thats criminal IMO and why i wont support them unless theres a change that restores my faith. Until then its Toyota all the way.
Smart man!!!
I agree! I traded my 2019 Silverado for a 2021 tundra platinum! Best choice!
These are great trucks! I got a 2016 Tundra TRD Pro. Never had a problem with it. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's never left me stranded.
My 2017 TRD Pro Tundra has never had one mechanical issue! Best truck I’ve ever owned and I wouldn’t sell it to erase for a brand new Pro.
My Tundra TRD Pro with the Magnuson supercharger is amazing! We have the best trucks ever made!
While it's up on the lift hit it with Fluid Film or Blaster surface protectant and you will be good to go............
I have a ‘17 Tundra with 55k. Truck is flawless and is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. I still love my Tundra!
It's still new. Lol
07 5.7 here with 190,000 not one issue. Runs/idles like a new one. I must have gotten the only good apple. Amsoil 5w20 is key.
2017 same here..will turn 60 k maybe today....love this truck...except the gas mileage 😢
@@TC-tw5zk yup, the gas mileage sucks, but everything else is spectacular. I’ll pay the extra fuel cost for the reliabilty and integrity.
@@1ronhall agree!!
I just bought my 1st Toyota Tundra to replace my rusted out 2003 F-150. I live in Michigan, where there is more salt on the road than concrete.
I bought a 2020 SR5 TRD Sport because I wanted a V8 insteadof the turbo V6, same color as yours.
I am planning to undercoat this truck. I'll probably do it myself with either Fluid film or Woolwax. There are a lot of UA-cam videos on these products.
So far, I love my Tundra but I've only had it for a couple months.
Thanks for sharing your experience.