In my head, I've been thinking (hoping) that he bought himself a 2016 Tundra... It's got a great V8, can haul the bikes, has four wheels, and isn't a domestic.
Boom! There it is!
Did a lot of research on what I wanted next, helped by this forum:
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.
If I were a tradesperson and needed a truck, I'd buy the best used Tundra I could afford.
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.
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.
And many others.
I was still paying monthly for the golf, and with WFH it's just sitting there doing nothing. Takes me a month to get through a tank of gas. So inspired by the fiscal responsibility in the 'what's your limit' thread I decided to bite the bullet. Traded in the Golf for a decent amount, paid just over $30K total cash for the Truck, so nothing owed. I don't have a commute, so no need to drive anywhere anymore, all I'm doing now is hauling dirt bikes, or riding one of the motorcycles in the Summer, therefore the shitty gas mileage isn't really a concern.
This 2016 has 140K on the odo, is the double cab as I don't need a massive space in the back, and has the 6.5ft bed. 5.7L V8 of course
, and is the LTD trim, so leather, nav, touchscreen, back up camera, parking sensors, heated seats, and a few other bits and bobs I haven't figured out yet. I mainly wanted leather (easier to keep clean after getting changed out of dirt biking gear) and a back up camera, everything else is a bonus. I looked at a 2013 that was $4K cheaper, but to be honest, the massive step up in interior quality after the 2014 facelift was worth the extra few $K, especially as I'm going to be keeping this for a long time.
It also has a spray in liner, and a 3 piece tonneau cover. Can't think of anything else right now, just love it!
Best part is, it has a few dings and scratches here and there, which means I'm not precious about it at all. I was prepared to buy a shitbox, but this is really good!
Now I need you guys to help me accessorize!
