A little over a year and still loving the Tundra

[HHR]

Amazing they can effectively build a truck in 1 min.

I thought it was interesting that the beds for the Tacoma are shipped pre-painted from Baja California to be installed in San Antonio, but every other body panel for the Tacoma and Tundra is stamped on site.

 

[PoorPlowboy]

I've been impressed with toyota lately over other manufactures. They still engineer engines and vehicles instead of getting them through the assembly line. There are lots of repairable items on toyotas you won't find else where on todays vehicles.

For this reason my Significant other and I came to a rock and a hard place with her current vehicle so we decided to get another vehicle. We are now leasing a 14' Toyota Corolla S'. They are just built better!!

Working at old Dominion Freight Line for two years I worked on their Highway trucks, and also their toyota 4000# forklifts. Even though Old dominion Changed their pm's to double of what the manufature wants (All services were 500 to 700 hours and toyota recomended 250 hours) they would run out of oil, constantly see metal shavings or particles in the oil, run them nearly 24 hours per day non stop and they would still last at least 12,xxx or more hours. Their older ones lasted 20,xxx or 25,xxx hours due to the better services.

Checking oil level on a dipstick is not preventative maintenance. It's a daily requirement. Are you telling me Old Dominion wouldn't even check the oil levels for 500-700 hours?

 

[Gem99ultra]

2013 crew max 5.7 4wd
Have put just under 27,000 miles on it.
Very comfortable and haven't regretted anything or wanted for anything.
No issues so far ( knock on wood)
Hauled hay today.

Great to hear a success story about any brand of pickup these days. Seems every manufacturer touts about a new 'forever, does all' truck these days, but after a couple of years we learn that they were really garbage.
I have a couple of '97 Chevy half tons, one light weight gas and the other 3/4 ton diesel which sits idle 99% of the time. The 1/2 ton runs great and has ONLY had about every problem ever mentioned in their Tech Bulletins :-( Still, I love that old truck; had it for 15 years and it still gets >20 mpg on the freeway.
Just curious, but has Toyota resolved the frame rusting out problem? That seemed like it should be a simple solution.

 

[dusty3030]

Frame rusting was on 1st gen Tundra 2006 and earlier
Non issue on current trucks

 

[Spindifferent]

If I needed to tow more often, I would have gone with a Tundra. Bought a Tacoma instead, and can reasonably tow my John Deere 3520 a couple times a year when needed. The Taco (and our Prius) have been excellent vehicles. No surprise at all to hear the good things about the Tundra.

 

[The Deerslayer]

Frame rusting was on 1st gen Tundra 2006 and earlier
Non issue on current trucks

Very true. My dad's 2000 Tundra that he handed down to me was recalled for the frame issue. Now it has a brand new frame and only 88k miles. Great truck.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Frame rusting was on 1st gen Tundra 2006 and earlier
Non issue on current trucks

I'm hoping in ten years it is a problem with my 2011, so long as it was a widespread recall that is. I don't put a lot of miles on my truck. I plan on keeping it a long time and a brand new frame in ten years would be great

 

[deerefan]

We just turned 16k miles in our 13 Crewmax 2wd with the 5.7. Great truck, no complaints. Also receive good customer service from dealer and Toyota.

 

[debo1683]

Very true. My dad's 2000 Tundra that he handed down to me was recalled for the frame issue. Now it has a brand new frame and only 88k miles. Great truck.

I have an 06 double cab. The alternative to a frame replacement is a rust preventative frame spray/foam. Out side of the frame was sprayed with something that resembles tar, and the inside portions were filled with a foam. Othere than smelling terrible, I assume my truck is now more bullet proof ...

 

[The Deerslayer]

I have an 06 double cab. The alternative to a frame replacement is a rust preventative frame spray/foam. Out side of the frame was sprayed with something that resembles tar, and the inside portions were filled with a foam. Othere than smelling terrible, I assume my truck is now more bullet proof ...

Was the option yours or did Toyota get to decide which alternative?

 

[debo1683]

Was the option yours or did Toyota get to decide which alternative?

They made the decision. I never asked why they decided to spray and not replace. I have been under the truck enough to know there was nothing alarmingly wrong with the frame.

Why did they replace yours versus spraying it? Was spraying an option on the 2000's?

 

[diesel lover]

Checking oil level on a dipstick is not preventative maintenance. It's a daily requirement. Are you telling me Old Dominion wouldn't even check the oil levels for 500-700 hours?

Old Dominion was very bad about things like that. They would wait till the engine made noise, THEN check the oil level. The Dock drivers were supposed to check the oil level but didn't. Instead they were excessively hard on all equipment. Just as well they were not running synthetic oil either. The dock had 120 #4000 lift capacity forklifts and 320 dock doors.

On Old Dominions semi trucks they bought a lot of new freightliners and new Volvo trucks. Oil changes were done at 50,xxx or 60,xxx depending on city or linehaul. They would not change oil early they prefered to wait three months. New trucks Had 90,000 miles in two months and our shop ordered us to wait one more month to change the oil. Thats 90,000 miles on the fresh out of the factory engine. 60,000 miles was already pushing it on any truck.

I work at another trucking company now and they do all oil changes at 40,000 and all inspections inbetween at 20,000. Makes sence if you ask me.

 

[crazyal]

Frame rusting was on 1st gen Tundra 2006 and earlier
Non issue on current trucks

The funny thing is that the frames are made by Dana Corp for Toyota. Dana apparently screwed up the amount of phosphorus in the steel and had to pay Toyota for their mistake. Toyota has a history of trying to use as many American made parts only to be screwed by the suppliers. The gas pedals, for example, were made by two companies, one Japanese that never had a problem and the second US company that was making them in Canada that had defective pedals mixed in with the good ones.

 

[TomSeller]

The funny thing is that the frames are made by Dana Corp for Toyota. Dana apparently screwed up the amount of phosphorus in the steel and had to pay Toyota for their mistake. Toyota has a history of trying to use as many American made parts only to be screwed by the suppliers. The gas pedals, for example, were made by two companies, one Japanese that never had a problem and the second US company that was making them in Canada that had defective pedals mixed in with the good ones.

At too many US companies the almighty dollar is more important than a quality product. Short term profit is rewarded over long term market share.

 

[debo1683]

Had my '14 double cab for just under a year. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned and I've been driving for or 50 years. I have the 4.6l V8 with 310 hp. The dual overhead cam, 32 valve, variable valve timing engine is one sweet motor. It gets 18.5 overall and most of my driving is NOT highway driving. I don't do a lot of heavy towing, however, I do tow my tractor on a flat bed occasionally and pull an 18 foot closed trailer. It's like it's not even on there.

Excellent truck, highly recommended.

BTW, I do agree about the selective rear camera...it would be nice.

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

 

[The Deerslayer]

They made the decision. I never asked why they decided to spray and not replace. I have been under the truck enough to know there was nothing alarmingly wrong with the frame.

Why did they replace yours versus spraying it? Was spraying an option on the 2000's?

My father owned the truck then, but my recollection is Toyota decided to replace it. There was not another option offered at the time.

 

[Patches]

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

I don't own a 4.6 but am reasonably sure it's a little 5.7 and does utilize a cam timing chain as opposed to a "belt"

 

[oldpilgrim]

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

dual overhead cam, dual chains.

 

[mkreitler]

My son has a 07 TUNDA 4X4 REGULAR CAB (short box) 5.7 I-FORCE with the SUPERCHARGER from TRD, CUSTOM CAMS,PORTED & POLISHED HEADS, HEADERS,AUBRUN LOCKER,4:56 GEARS, CALTRACKS. RUNS 10's in the quarter mile with 80K on the clock still pulls 18MPG on the hiway!!

 

[dusty3030]

My son has a 07 TUNDA 4X4 REGULAR CAB (short box) 5.7 I-FORCE with the SUPERCHARGER from TRD, CUSTOM CAMS,PORTED & POLISHED HEADS, HEADERS,AUBRUN LOCKER,4:56 GEARS, CALTRACKS. RUNS 10's in the quarter mile with 80K on the clock still pulls 18MPG on the hiway!!

I'd love to be his favorite tire salesmen! Regular cab short box with the supercharger is an AWESOME combination for sure.