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Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« on: October 25, 2018, 09:53:27 am »
Solid buy, but check for oil leaks.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2018, 12:30:01 pm »
Had a 2014 for a couple years.  Very solid trucks.  I had no issue achieving the combined rated fuel economy, as unimpressive as it was. 

I'm really looking forward to the new Tundra which should be here in a couple years.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2018, 01:13:44 pm »
While I'm not a big fan of the front end of this truck, this is a very solid used buy. Have a neighbor with a 2010-2011 with well over 350,000km and hes never had any issues with it.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2018, 02:17:44 pm »
It's a top truck, and you'll get what you pay for.

But seriously, with the price of a one Tundra, anyone could easily buy up to two Dodge trucks (2007-2012) and acquire the same or more amount of miles and service.

+ Get to experience more than one truck (though not for everyone)



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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2018, 02:23:27 pm »
It's a top truck, and you'll get what you pay for.

But seriously, with the price of a one Tundra, anyone could easily buy up to two Dodge trucks (2007-2012) and acquire the same or more amount of miles and service.

+ Get to experience more than one truck (though not for everyone)

Yeah...but then you have to drive a dodge



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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2018, 02:25:51 pm »
It's a top truck, and you'll get what you pay for.

But seriously, with the price of a one Tundra, anyone could easily buy up to two Dodge trucks (2007-2012) and acquire the same or more amount of miles and service.

+ Get to experience more than one truck (though not for everyone)

Yeah...but then you have to drive a dodge



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You see, that's the point....Toyota is obviously more sought for.  ;)

And now it's a decision via 'looks'......
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2018, 04:52:31 pm »
The 5.7 oil leak issue is rare, but I have heard of the Toyota Mothership chipping in quietly for people out of warranty. Otherwise, these are super solid drivelines.

While used prices are high, I think they're more realistic than the Taco prices. And considering that the Taco, despite being smaller, doesn't have much of a fuel economy advantage, means a Tundra is actually a better buy.

If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2018, 05:53:34 pm »
If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.

For sure. Lots in the Edmonton area with tradesman/small business stickers on them

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2018, 06:12:09 pm »
If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.

For sure. Lots in the Edmonton area with tradesman/small business stickers on them

If its good enough for Mike Holmes......  ;D

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2018, 07:29:56 pm »
If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.

For sure. Lots in the Edmonton area with tradesman/small business stickers on them

If its good enough for Mike Holmes......  ;D


Pffft...Mike Holmes... ::) ::)

Tundra's a solid truck.  A guy I know has a 2010 with like 350k+ kms on it.  He's waiting for it to die so that he can justify replacing it, but the damn thing just refuses to give up the ghost.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2018, 07:37:19 pm »
I love the old original Tundra - just "right size" for me.  The old 4.7L is amazing.  But, damn, those trucks are old now.  So many out there with 500K or a lot more.  A friend of mine bought a 2001 new - his first new vehicle in his life - and it's a work truck as he's in trades, so it's far from babied.  It's at about 600K now and still going strong.

Your friend might be waiting a looooooooooong time for a new truck.  Lucky for his bank balance.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2018, 09:41:26 pm »
I've had two for just to resell, a 2011 and a 2009. They drive nice, plenty of power that requires plenty of fuel, but I find the interiors to look and feel really cheap. The first gen Tundras seem to have a higher quality look/feel inside.

The company I rent my shop from has eight Tundras for their sales guys who travel all over. Surprisingly out of the eight they've replaced two engines, one had a head issue (extremely rare) and the other spun a rod bearing. They're slowly replacing them with ecoboost F150's, it'll be interesting to see how that goes lol.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2018, 10:27:03 pm »
I should really be getting an older one of these in two years. For $15k I could get one with ~200k kms, and still plenty of life left in it.  Best part is I could pay for most of it in cash and we could keep our van as a second vehicle. 

It would pull a decent sized trailer without too many problems.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/toyota/tundra/quinte%20west/ontario/5_41328546_20100531085610080/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=7_15_70&pc=R2K%203Z3&sprx=-1


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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2018, 10:38:59 pm »
I did a 'build' on a 2017 '1794' edition for one of the execs at work.....small lift kit, big wheels, lighting, screens, fender flares, etc...It looked pretty cool when it was done, but felt really under powered even compared to the Hemi Ram I usually drive. I do really like the retracting rear window though, that alone makes these slightly appealing.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2018, 11:18:41 pm »
I do really like the retracting rear window though, that alone makes these slightly appealing.

What is the retracting window? I had a Silverado years ago with the slide opening rear window. Is that what you mean?

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #15 on: October 26, 2018, 05:22:15 am »
I do really like the retracting rear window though, that alone makes these slightly appealing.

What is the retracting window? I had a Silverado years ago with the slide opening rear window. Is that what you mean?

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2018, 08:49:59 am »
So, I've been looking, just for fun, and what I'm seeing is that any Tundra double cab (I'd need double cab, because family) with 200k+ kms goes for at minimum, $15000.  To me, this seems crazy, spending $15k on a vehicle with >200k kms. 

IS that crazy?  There's no way I'd spend that much money on a Ford or a Dodge or a Chevy with those kinds of kms.  Do these Tundras really have that much life left that spending that kind of dough on them is justified, or even sensible?

I LOVE the idea of a newer Durango R/T in two years, but damn, they're a lot of money.  I'd be willing (and my wife supports this) to buy a higher mileage Tundra instead, ending up with basically no car payment.  As long as I could drive it for another 5 years/ 150k kms, then I suppose it would make sense?

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2018, 12:20:23 pm »
So, I've been looking, just for fun, and what I'm seeing is that any Tundra double cab (I'd need double cab, because family) with 200k+ kms goes for at minimum, $15000.  To me, this seems crazy, spending $15k on a vehicle with >200k kms. 

IS that crazy?  There's no way I'd spend that much money on a Ford or a Dodge or a Chevy with those kinds of kms.  Do these Tundras really have that much life left that spending that kind of dough on them is justified, or even sensible?

I LOVE the idea of a newer Durango R/T in two years, but damn, they're a lot of money.  I'd be willing (and my wife supports this) to buy a higher mileage Tundra instead, ending up with basically no car payment.  As long as I could drive it for another 5 years/ 150k kms, then I suppose it would make sense?

This is just my experience, but if you want a truck that'll last the Tundra is the one to get.  Buddy across the street has a 2007 Chevy with similar km to mine and much lighter use (little towing).  The last two years have been one item after another.  He's sunk thousands in repairs just this year.  Buddy two houses over got rid of his '09 GM because it was one thing after another.  GM drivetrains are good, after that....  Of course these are just a couple examples, but reliability from CR gives a good indication that the Tundra's are strong trucks.

My truck is solid after 11 years. As time goes on I realize more and more how well its put together.  Suspension/steering is still tight.  Heck I'm still on the original front brake pads at 170k (will be replacing soon). I drove a '14 a few years back and my '07 felt just as solid.  It's likely my next truck will be a Tundra, but I'm more about having a solid build than worrying about features.  No doubt the current Tundra is lacking in that department, as well as efficiency. 

And ya, it'll tow a decent trailer.  I have no issues with my 31' RV.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2018, 12:30:44 pm »
The 5.7 oil leak issue is rare, but I have heard of the Toyota Mothership chipping in quietly for people out of warranty. Otherwise, these are super solid drivelines.

While used prices are high, I think they're more realistic than the Taco prices. And considering that the Taco, despite being smaller, doesn't have much of a fuel economy advantage, means a Tundra is actually a better buy.

If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.

I had an off road Tundra and now have an off road Tacoma.  Doing exact same driving I averaged 16.4L/100ms in Tundra and now I'm at 11.9L/100 kms in the Tacoma. 

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Tundra, 2014-2018
« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2018, 01:40:57 pm »
So, I've been looking, just for fun, and what I'm seeing is that any Tundra double cab (I'd need double cab, because family) with 200k+ kms goes for at minimum, $15000.  To me, this seems crazy, spending $15k on a vehicle with >200k kms. 

IS that crazy?  There's no way I'd spend that much money on a Ford or a Dodge or a Chevy with those kinds of kms.  Do these Tundras really have that much life left that spending that kind of dough on them is justified, or even sensible?

I LOVE the idea of a newer Durango R/T in two years, but damn, they're a lot of money.  I'd be willing (and my wife supports this) to buy a higher mileage Tundra instead, ending up with basically no car payment.  As long as I could drive it for another 5 years/ 150k kms, then I suppose it would make sense?

This is just my experience, but if you want a truck that'll last the Tundra is the one to get.  Buddy across the street has a 2007 Chevy with similar km to mine and much lighter use (little towing).  The last two years have been one item after another.  He's sunk thousands in repairs just this year.  Buddy two houses over got rid of his '09 GM because it was one thing after another.  GM drivetrains are good, after that....  Of course these are just a couple examples, but reliability from CR gives a good indication that the Tundra's are strong trucks.

My truck is solid after 11 years. As time goes on I realize more and more how well its put together.  Suspension/steering is still tight.  Heck I'm still on the original front brake pads at 170k (will be replacing soon). I drove a '14 a few years back and my '07 felt just as solid.  It's likely my next truck will be a Tundra, but I'm more about having a solid build than worrying about features.  No doubt the current Tundra is lacking in that department, as well as efficiency. 

And ya, it'll tow a decent trailer.  I have no issues with my 31' RV.

I'm thinking in 2 years I may just buy the best Tundra I can find for $15k cash, drive it and the van (both payment free) for two years, then four years from now get rid of the van and splurge on something nice if we're in a good position. 

I WANT a Durango R/T, but I'm not sure it would be the best choice, saddling myself with some high payments (even if I put $15000 down, I would STILL have $1000/mo payments over 5 years...that's crazy!!!)

A used Tundra would meet the need of being pretty cheap, and still having a ton of life left in it.