Toyota Tundra New Owner Reports

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  • abac1abac1 Member Posts: 19
    I saw the same article linked on this board by a member. I was under the impression that the engine replacements due to camshaft problems were early in the launch. One would hope that Toyota would have corrected this problem before it reached the point of recalling 50,000 units.
  • y2kcrashy2kcrash Member Posts: 13
    Careful you could be experencing conversion confusion.
    Could the difference be US vs Can gallons
    3.75 litres / US gallon
    4.75 litres /Can gallon.
  • jcoukosjcoukos Member Posts: 8
    I picked up a Ltd version of the above earlier in the week. After driving it I decided to buy my son the above configuration trading an '00 Tundra Access CAb 4x4 134K miles, got a GREAT deal.

    Above all else buying 2 Tundra's in one week shows where my approval rating is.
  • crazycanuck4crazycanuck4 Member Posts: 17
    As y2kcrash states below and as I talked about when I first joined the group there is a difference in CAN/US gallon ratings (why I don't know). Ads in Canada on the tundra have always stated 11L/100Km or 24mpg.
    I tend not to be a heavy footed driver 115-120 Km/hr on highways, 90-100 Km/hr of county roads. I know, I'm speeding but I am just flowing with traffic. I noticed early if I drive 125 and above mileage drops like a stone.

    As stated earlier I recently drove from Kingston to St. Catherines area via 400 series highways and thru Toronto. Round trip took 770 Km and over 8 hours of driving. I did the trip on one tank of gas. Toronto had a significant amount of stop and go traffic. I expected and got 7 hours of highway/urban driving with my 03 Access ltd. City driving does bring down the numbers of course. My Clients and Contractor buddies still scratch their heads but they were in the truck for some of these rides.
  • rappcovarappcova Member Posts: 24
    I bought one of the first 2000 Tundras and kept it 4 1/2 years. Traded for a 2004 Tundra. Sold it to CarMax in March for $20,000 and ordered a 2007 DC. I'll be posting info on my "deal" on the "Prices Paid" forum. But here's my overall experience.

    I've always had a bench seat, extended cab, TRD. When I started looking for the 07, dealers told me they weren't making the 5.7L DC in the bench seat/TRD configuration. A couple of dealers just blew me off and didn't seem interested in taking an order. But one dealer was willing. But when they punched in the specs I wanted, Toyota came back with "not recommended". That was because of the wait time. So the lesson here is, you can order whatever you want as long as you're willing to wait. They estimated the wait time would be 2-3 months. From the date they ordered the truck to the day it was delivered to the dealer was 77 days.

    Mine's a Pyrite Mica 5.7 DC with Bench Seat; TRD; Autodim rear view mirror; Cold Kit; Heated Mirrors; Mudguards; Alarm System; Daytime Running Lights; Bedliner; Floor Mats.

    Of course, it's a whole new truck and will take some getting used to, but so far, I like everything about it. It's a little harder to get in and out (even for my two Labrador Retrievers). I may want to consider some sort of step, but really don't want to. Haven't driven far enough to get the MPG, but I didn't buy this truck to worry about MPG.

    This is my 8th Toyota truck since 1990. I trade when there's a technological or design change or when my needs change. I'll never buy anything but a Toyota truck. My "real" car is a Lexus GX 470. I'm rewarding myself after a career working in underdeveloped countries where I was forced to drive cars that could be maintained locally (Peugeots in West Africa, Fiats in Central Africa, and a couple of Hondas and a Datsun in Egypt and Haiti).

    Cheers to all you Tundra owners (and prospective ones).

    --rappcova--
  • kfarris57kfarris57 Member Posts: 1
    Got my 07 Tundra double cab several weeks ago and really love it. Just curious if anyone is having front end wobble/shake? I've had the tires balanced and rotated at the dealer. This improved the shake, but it's still there.
    Really enjoying the truck overall.
  • iqbaldhillon2iqbaldhillon2 Member Posts: 116
    Only 20 Wikipedia states 50,000 units. SO if your true only 20
  • doubleteamdoubleteam Member Posts: 4
    double check tire pressure when cold.dealers/tire stores over pressure to insure seal against rims more so on alloy.
  • beliasbelias Member Posts: 316
    Toyota claimed 20 camshaft problems in numerous interviews about the topic just a couple of weeks ago. They even said that the problem has been identified as a manufacturing defect from one of their suppliers and would only show up in the first 30K vehicles and that builds after that would not be subject to this problem. So yes, it is 20 right now, that may go up, but even Toyota doesn't expect it to go up by much and owners have had new engine replacements done to fix the problem. I doubt this will be that big of a deal unless a whole new group pops up claiming similar problems.
  • y2kcrashy2kcrash Member Posts: 13
    Still waiting.
    Crazycanuck4
    Order truck April 4th
    How long did it take you to get yours?
  • crazycanuck4crazycanuck4 Member Posts: 17
    Sorry to hear. I ordered my truck May 15th, they had the truck May 21st. They kept the truck on the lot til april 13th (a friday)when I flipped my old truck and picked up the new one. Dealt with someone I had been dealing with for years went out of her way to make the sale.

    She did say when I picked mine up that if I ordered a truck now I would be waiting two-three months due to increase in orders placed.

    Talk to Owner, good guy, I am sure he can do something for you. It's worth the wait. I see they have several on the lot??
  • jcoukosjcoukos Member Posts: 8
    I got the hat trick. Myself, #1 and #2 son now have DC 5.7 4x4's. Enough said.
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    I've owned 7 Fords over the years and I just bought my 5.7 RC SR5 4x4 on Sunday and can't hardly say enough good about it . Incredible power and 18.36 mpg on my first tank . Not highway driving either . I'd call it suburban . Lots of trips , from 5 to 25 miles , speeds from 25 to 65 . Always thought my '02 F150 should have done a little better on this same route , but it got 15-15.2 consistently and from reading the posts on the Ford forums that seems normal . So now I've got an extra 150 hp (4.6 in the 02)whenever I need it and 3 plus mpg better fuel economy . What's not to like ? Why is this thing rated 14-18 ? That 6 speed tranny is the cats pajamas . Cruising through some of the slower areas I'd be doing 40 turning 1100 rpm in OD with a low pleasant rumble from the exhaust just audible . Barely breathing . I will say that the Ford had the edge on comfort and I'll miss that power seat a little on long trips . Not that the Tundra's seats aren't comfortable . If anything they're maybe a little too cushy . Maybe the limited models have better seats . On the important stuff the Tundra has it all over the Ford . Power and mileage . Those are the biggies for me . The Fords are nice inside but mine was starting to have some issues at 102k miles and I didn't want to go there again . I'll let you know what happens on the second tank in case the 18 plus is a mistake but I don't think so .
  • thundertruckthundertruck Member Posts: 5
    I purchase my new Tundra two days ago after a two month wait. Fantastic truck and I love the color! I bought a 5.7 DC Limited in Pyrite Mica. I had the factory put on the TRD exhaust without the TRD suspension. I also ordered remote start, navigation system, etc. Upon receipt, I had the dealer coordinate getting a clear bra applied and the truck bed sprayed with Line-X bed liner.

    I now have 200 miles on it and haven't noticed any anomalies with the roads in Colorado. Things I have noticed are: I live in the mountains and I can't believe how great the truck takes the curves. The 6-speed does tend to shift quite bit going up the curves. The TRD exhaust is nice - a bit of a resonance between 1600 to 2200 rpm. Not annoying however just noticeable. The first time I passed a vehicle on a two-lane highway was awesome. As I pulled back into my lane, I found myself saying wow, wow, wow. The amount of power this engine has is a nice surprise.

    I haven't gone through my first tank of gas yet so I can't comment on the mileage. I'm at a about a half a tank at 200 miles.
  • bugchuckerbugchucker Member Posts: 118
    The seats in my Limited DC Tundra are more comfortable than my Lexus! Yes, you have to love the smooth as silk 6-speed tranny.
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    That's good to know . Fact is my seats are not adjustable for fore and aft tilt on the regular cab and of course not leather . I think if I shim the back of my seat up a half inch or so it will improve things a great deal .I'll be trying that tommorow.
  • guntechguntech Member Posts: 5
    I ordered my 2007 Tundra at the end of April. Blue streak, DC with the 5.7 and TRD. The Last week of May, the dealer said the truck was built and delivery date was 1st or second week in June. 1st week of June, they said it would be here on June 15th. When my truck didn't arrive on the 18th, they called Toyota to check on it. They were told that the new date was mid-July.... Seems that they took a whole block of trucks with TRD and put them on the side because of a "tire shortage". Mine happened to be one of them. I was concerned that with my driving the '96 F150 that I was using as a trade in, might be a little risky for that long. They took my Ford and gave me a 2007 Tundra with TRD and 5.7 to "use" for free until mine comes in. Is that GREAT or what?????
    I've put about 800 miles on it so far and so far, I only have one complaint. The mirrors. It doesn't sound like much, but I think they are flat out dangerous. What a blind spot. When I come to several roads where I have to make a left, I have to pull myself forward almost to the steering wheel to look around it. It would be one thing if the "mirror" was that big, but it's ALL housing.
    I also got quite the shock when I went to pass someone yesterday. You really have to ease into the pedal or you might get launched into space. This truck iss a screamer. At first I was a little dissapointed in the ride. I felt it was a little rough at first. Then I realized that I was comparing it to my F150, which is not rated to haul/tow NEAR what this monster will.
    All in all, the more I drive this, the better I like it.
    I can't wait until mine comes in. I have a few more options and accessories then this loaner does.
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    Almost forgot . 17.41 mpg on my second tank .
  • captbobhcaptbobh Member Posts: 7
    Does anyone know how the cold package works with the Windshield Wiper De-Icer with timer. How do you turn it on and what does it really do ? ? ?
  • thundertruckthundertruck Member Posts: 5
    First tank of gas showed 18.89 mpg with mostly highway driving and some in the mountains. Much better than I expected. :)
  • abac1abac1 Member Posts: 19
    I have had my new Tundra about a month now. I have not driven it much since I continued to drive my old ford to work. Took a 600 mile trip this weekend. I love the truck. Ride is smooth and quite. Set the mileage computer when I got on the Interstate and got 19.6 mostly interstate and rural highway. I have the 5.7 and it seems to get best mileage cruising up to 70mph. If you go over that mileage begins to suffer. Second tank with more stop and go driving mixed in was 18.4. The 5.7 has amazing power when needed. This engine is fantastic and well suited for mixed highway and rural driving but I think city driving would be a killer. No complaints so far, good luck to all Tundra owners.
  • rappcovarappcova Member Posts: 24
    See my post #368 under "Prices Paid".

    rappcova
  • bugchuckerbugchucker Member Posts: 118
    You are no Tundra owner. If you were you would know this is a non-issue blow up into to one by anti-Toyota bashers who are stuck with their pos GMC vehicles. Really jealous?Probably had your doors blown off by a new Tundra owner. Get a life.
  • hotel1hotel1 Member Posts: 50
    Whos bashing?

    Just posting a link to SEVERAL new tundra owners posts of
    transmission failures.
    Has your transmission failed too?

    Seems another one failed:
    http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/tundra/97561-6-spd-automatic-transmission-problem/

    :cry:
  • maple2maple2 Member Posts: 177
    Probably had your doors blown off by a new Tundra owner. Get a life.

    yeah i know the feeling ive raced 2 tundras so far the first one blew by me but i caught up to him about 300ft up the road after his camshaft snapped in half. the second one he was really quick tho it took me 3 blocks to catch him after his tranny self destructed. man thoses tundras sure are fast, and as a side note they are without a doubt the best see-saw climbers around :P
  • jase1125jase1125 Member Posts: 1
    Make sure and stay away from this dealer (Rene Isip Toyota of Lewisville)and choose another Toyota dealer in DFW. They jacked up the price on a tundra by $4,000 over the agreed upon price when the papers were pushed to the finance dept. The worst car buying experience ever.
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    I loaded a stack of OSB in the bed of my standard cab today . It was fine till it stacked up to the point where the forward end of the bed makes a bend back and up again to stiffen the topedge of the box . It only measures 95 1/2 inches from there to the back of the tailgate . Couldn't close the tailgate . What were they thinking ?
  • rorrrorr Member Posts: 3,630
    Just out of curiosity, how deep of a stack of OSB were you able to get before you hit interference?
  • rorrrorr Member Posts: 3,630
    Hey hotel1:

    Just out of curiousity, why is it that GM fans apparently feel an overwhelming need to go into TUNDRA specific forums to post unsubstantiated bad news?

    Do Tundra owners make it a point of going into Silverado specific forums to do the same?
  • anythngbutgmanythngbutgm Member Posts: 4,277
    Easy, the Tundra is a serious threat to the big 3's final stronghold in the American market. With Tundra sales making huge gains (Something like 149% increase), it's only natural for the opposition to crank up the "Diss factor". Tundra fans and owners should take the recognition as a compliment. These GM guys are just stirring the pot to reaffirm that their choices are valid. What they don't realize is that a few negative bashing posts does nothing to affect the market.

    The Tundra is (or isn't) going to succeed based on its own merits. Heck, one of my buddies was a diehard GM guy for years, wouldn't touch a Toyota product if his life depended on it, even though friends of ours and co-workers, family, whoever had nothing but positive things to say about THEIR Toyotas. Guess what, he gave the Tundra and chance (after yet another GMC :lemon: ) and now he owns one.

    Internet forums weren't going to do a damn thing to change that. They're just words on a screen, physical conversation is much more effective because it comes straight from somebodys personal experience.

    In the end, Toyota is probably loving the attention. :shades:
  • rorrrorr Member Posts: 3,630
    "Do Tundra owners make it a point of going into Silverado specific forums to do the same?"

    Just out of curiousity, I did some checking:

    In the Silverado/Sierra: Fuel Pump/Fuel System thread - no Toyota trolls in the last 6 pages I looked at; just GM owners with problems and others with solutions.

    In the Silverado/Sierra: Noise/Vibration thread - only troll post I could find occurred in March of '06. Otherwise, just GM owners with problems and others with solutions.

    In the Silverado/Sierra: Starting Problems thread - no trolls whatsoever; just GM owners with problems and others with solutions.

    In the Silverado/Sierra: Electrical and Computer Issues thread - no trolls at all; just GM owners with problems and others with solutions.

    In the 2007 Silverado/Sierra: First Impressions thread - no trolls over the last 10 pages; just GM owners talking about their impressions (mostly favorable, a few gripes).
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    .
    .
    In short, when looking at the Silverado/Sierra topics I found ONE SINGLE SOLITARY TROLL POST (from March of LAST year). The Silverado/Sierra forum seems to function JUST as it is supposed to - a place for reasonable discourse.

    Why is it then that some GM truck fans seem to feel COMPELLED to come over into the Tundra forum JUST to muck things up?

    Insecurity issues? :confuse:

    edit: anythingbutgm, I just saw your post.

    I think it just comes down to insecurity issues. The vast majority of GM owners (I believe) know that both GM and Toyota make good trucks but that for their needs (or their own loyalties) lie with GM. BUT they feel no need to make themselves feel better by stirring the pot with the Tundra guys. Unfortunately, a FEW GM owners (or fans) apparently just can't get through life without dumping on the Tundra.
  • kdhspyderkdhspyder Member Posts: 7,160
    Great legwork.

    If I was one of the insecure GM-ophiles jumping in and out here to bash and stir and run I'd have to consider how that makes me appear.

    Silly comes to mind, Immature? Definitely. Negative, Xenophobic, small-minded, and insecure are all there too.
  • rorrrorr Member Posts: 3,630
    Personally, I think you are closest with "xenophobic".
  • anythngbutgmanythngbutgm Member Posts: 4,277
    I guess you've just gotta laugh at it. I mean, these forums are not personal attacks (or they shouldnt be taken as them) but it's amazing how emotional we become over a piece of metal...

    I guess it's no different than rooting for the home team, hell up here in NE we get Yankees fans trashin us all the time :D and even then it's all in good fun.

    As far as the Tundra "hatin", I guess the old adage of "Don't feed the trolls" comes in to play and eventually they get bored and go away. Although, as rorr pointed out, the TUndra fans are a bit more civilized :shades: J/K
  • labman42labman42 Member Posts: 5
    Just got a new CM 4x2 with 5.7L, TRD, JBL and absolutely have fallen in love with this truck. I cannot keep my foot off the pedal even though I know I am supposed to take it easy until I hit 1000. I drive it around town every night and my MPG is about 15 but, I have a heavy foot and I love the speed rush. The crew cab is what got me, I had no clue how fast the truck would be, even though I knew it had 381 HP. The room in back is truly awesome. The TRD makes the ride a bit rough but I like to feel in contact with the pavement. I have read some posts here about vibration but mine is super tight and very smooth. Had a few Chevys in the past but am now converted. Toyota is really going after the Big 3 and they should be worried. I got 0% for 60 months....hard to beat this truck. Wow!!!!
  • labman42labman42 Member Posts: 5
    Toyota has built a better "Mouse Trap" and the world of truck owners is beating a path to their dealers doors, and the Fords, Chevys and Dodges know it. That's why they're some bashing going on.

    I thought about loyalty......but Toyota is very smart. Toy built a $1.3 BILLION dollar plant in San Antonio, Texas. I'm from Texas. Made in America by Americans.....thank you Toyota for a helluva new truck!
  • beliasbelias Member Posts: 316
    Yeah, I find it very strange that even on dedicated Toyota truck websites that there are many GM fans deliberately posting false information or trying to stir up controversy about anything they can.
    I did notice all the hoopla over the NHTSA test (full-frontal collisions that represent less than 2% of all collisions) and now you can hear crickets chirping when the Tundra took tops in rear end collision safety (38% of collisions) and GM taking it on the chin in that area.
    No matter how much you try to strike up a meaningful conversation to compare facts or experiences, there is this handful of trolls out there that, rather than get more people to consider their product, basically convince owners or those on the fence about buying that the Tundra is the way to go.
  • beliasbelias Member Posts: 316
    The bed measurement is still correct, all the other OSB boards fit and I don't know of any other truck that measures from the rim of the bed out.
    If you were loading OSB board that was 1/2" thick, you must have gotten 44 to 45 boards in there before getting to that point. That is pretty decent and you could certainly stack it higher or just go with the tailgate open. Either way, you can still get your load home no problem.
  • rorrrorr Member Posts: 3,630
    "If you were loading OSB board that was 1/2" thick, you must have gotten 44 to 45 boards in there before getting to that point."

    1/2" OSB-I is 53 lbs/sheet
    1/2" OSB-II is 52 lbs/sheet

    Even figuring 'only' 40 sheets, that's over a ton of payload (and doesn't include the driver).

    I'm figuring the Toyota engineers are SO good, that the restriction at the top of the bed is an effort to prevent overloading the truck by exuberant owners...... :P
  • bugchuckerbugchucker Member Posts: 118
    I love my smooth as silk, 6-speed tranny!

    I'm sure Ford and Chevy will come out with commercials explaining why the Tundra was best in rear end collisions. If not, I hope Toyota does. I paid my advertising fee and hope it is put to good use!
  • maple2maple2 Member Posts: 177
    I did notice all the hoopla over the NHTSA test (full-frontal collisions that represent less than 2% of all collisions) and now you can hear crickets chirping when the Tundra took tops in rear end collision safety (38% of collisions) and GM taking it on the chin in that area.

    if 38% of collisions are rear end collisions would that not mean that the other veichle involved (assuming only two veichles) suffered a frontal collision? unless both drivers are travelling in reverse. In fact just about any accident scenario is going to involve at least one veichle suffering a frontal impact. I wouldnt say the same about rear end collisions.
    And i am equally sure that the most deadliest crashes are the head on collisions or the t-bone type so those are the ones i want to be most protected from. So i guess that counts out the tundra
  • kdhspyderkdhspyder Member Posts: 7,160
    What the heck are you talking about? The Tundra is the only one with standard side and curtain airbags on all models.

    Ford doesn't offer them at all.
    GM / D / N only have them to protect the more affluent..higher priced vehicles.
  • maple2maple2 Member Posts: 177
    What the heck are you talking about? The Tundra is the only one with standard side and curtain airbags on all models

    what are you talking about, just because just because the tundra managed to pull off a good grade in the rear collision test, does not negate the fact that it came in last, dead last, in the frontal collision test and im saying for every rear end accident one of the veichles is actually in a front end collision. for every t-bone, one vehicle is in a frontal collision, for every head on collision...do you see a pattern here? now keep in mind you dont get to pick which scenario you're in. but it certainly seems to me that common sense says your odds are better of hitting something or someone head on than being rear ended. And I havent seen anything to say the tundra has moved up the food chain in this area.
    p.s. the rating for the 07 silverado on the IIHS site are for the classic model not the t900. And im the first to admit that looks suspicious as to why the t900 wasnt tested, on the surface it looks bad on G.M. but that does not automatically equate into a failing grade.
  • y2kcrashy2kcrash Member Posts: 13
    I would suspect by all the heavy footed tundra owners there appears to be here the chance of rear end collision is going to be slim.
    With most being front end because they are going too fast and trying pass most of the slow pokes in front of them holding them back. :mad: :blush: :sick:
    Note: waiting delivery of DC 4x4 TRD Pyrite
  • labman42labman42 Member Posts: 5
    Hey Dipstick....catch a clue. New $1 billion plant in San Antonio, Texas building the Tundras. I keep seeing ridiculous posts from you. Toyota built the plant in Texas by design to overcome the "loyalty" factor. Guess what? Their plan is working very well and the truck kicks [non-permissible content removed]!
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    About 15 1/2 inches .Still think it's great truck though . Just strange they would have missed that .
  • labman42labman42 Member Posts: 5
    Not all of the money. A lot is reinvested in the USA...do you know how many people in this country benefit from having ToMoCo here? We all win dude....your arguments are a bit weak.
  • thorvaldthorvald Member Posts: 9
    Well I had a little stuff in the bed already , about 2 inches worth anI just stacked on top of it and the OSB had been used already to protect a floor so it wasn't pefectly flat . You've got about 15 1/2 inches til you get to the 95 1/2 inch part so with all that I only got 17 pieces in before I couldn't close the tailgate . The 97 inches sounds great . I just think you ought to have at least 96 all the way to the top . Great truck though .
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