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Hmm, personal attacks. How mature. You must be all the rave at your preschool playpen.
Yeah, sure, Toyota's aren't perfect. In fact, all vehicles and mechanical devices in general are a compromise between cost, function, and reliabiliy. Of the places I can think of off the top of my head that leans more towards reliablity than cost are NASA and Nuclear Power Plants. And I think even NASA had to swallow their pride a couple of years ago when the budget mission to mars ended up a total failure. What a waste of $350 million dollars!
Good Luck on this one now!!!!!!!!!1
NOT!
Does anyone know what the ratings would be on a 5.4l vs. the current 4.7l. What kind of hauling and speed (0-60) difference would there be?
I am VERY tempted to purchase a truck now. I'm tired of borrowing my boyfriend's truck. I would like to get the truck in the next couple months. I have a bunch of projects planned for my house this year and I would rather not wait on the 2003s if the changes to the truck are insignificant to me.
Also, there were posts here earlier about someone putting better shocks on their Tundra to make it handle more like a BMW. How true is that? Is it really possible? I have a BMW 330ci and I love the speed and handling, but a truck is more useful to me, especially if it could handle almost as well as my car.
Thanks.
Regarding improved handling, I doubt you will ever make a Tundra handle like a BMW 330ci (nice car by the way - I'm currently in the market for an E36 M3 myself), but a set of Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks and a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar will significantly improve its performance in the curves (I have these installed on my 2000 Tundra 4x4). A set of the shocks cost about $300 and the sway bar is about $150 (not installed).
Alan
I remember a cute Tundra commercial where a Tundra raced a Lotus in the quarter mile and got massacred. When they came to the end of the track, the Lotus stopped and the Tundra just kept going off-road.
I just hate getting something and then four or five months later, something comes out with the options that I REALLY wanted. I don't want that to happen with the Tundra. I'm willing to wait, but I would like to get the Tundra before the end of the year.
The 2002 M3 convertible (Imola Red, of course) is my dream car. I just can't justify selling my house to pay for a $60,000 car, ya know? Maybe in about 10 or 20 years I'll get one.
If you guys get any info about the 2003's or if Cliffy1 happens to see this post, let me know.
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http://www.performancedieselparts.com/mmwa.htm
http://www.enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=7253
I think a lot of what would or would not be warranty impacted by an aftermarket part(s) will depend on the dealer. That, in turn, leads me to the conclusion that I need to stick with one whom I know and, hopefully, can trust.
I've made a lot of aftermarket parts installation on my truck. The only one that the dealer insists would void the factory warranty would be the "aftermarket turbo or supercharger". He surmised that with an increase of 100HP, transmission and other engine parts not designed to handle that amount of increase would result in failure of those components in direct relation to the aftermarket part installed.
Towing my camping trailer with the V6: 11
Same with my new V8: 10
What do people think about my wanting to lower my Tundra? Is it an unwise choice compounded by an added cost? Is ground clearance going to be affected? I guess visibility would be slightly affected since there are so many excessivly large SUV's out on the road. How much lower is the 2 WD vs the 4x4? (I recently had to take care of an adult patient who was dragged 15 feet by an SUV traveling 5 mph or so. Doesn't really sound true but it supposedly is. The patient is in a world of hurt though. It's a scary world with all those SUV's. Are we also at fault?
Craig
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Craig
1) What are you seeing as City and Highway MPG with the V8. I wasn't impressed with what I saw for average's when I last looked at them Vs the GM 5.3.
2) Warranty problems? Have you had any problems, if so what.
3) Overall satisfaction... your opinion of the vehicle.
4) Wish list, what doesn't it have you would like to see.
5) How about that back seat and it's usability, it still seems awful cramped and unusable.
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I've got a 2000 Tundra Access Cab 4.7L V8 Auto 4x4 with approximately 30,000 miles on it. Driving a mixture of in-town and 2 lane country roads, I usually get anywhere from 15-17 MPG. I get better in the summer months, typically 16-17 in summer, 15-16 in winter. My last tank was 17.4 MPG with no trips greater than 20 miles. On the interstate at 75+ MPH, I usually average 17-19 MPG. On two 400 mile trips that I make every year I got 19.6 MPG one year and 21.4 MPG this most recent year. By the way, I'm running Mobil 1 Synthetic in the engine and drivetrain and I have a bed cover on the truck. I'm also running the original factory tires (P265/70R16 Dunlops)at about 32 psig. I'm kind of a lead foot at times also and always push the speed limit by +5 to +10 mph, sometimes more on the back roads close to home.
"2) Warranty problems? Have you had any problems, if so what."
I've had my truck back to the dealer one time. That involved installation of a redesigned center support under the 60/40 bench seat. 2001 and newer trucks have this new design. I also had them replace the drivers side door panel because it was starting to show a little wear where you rest your elbow. It seems to be holding up fine now. These appear to be some early model production bugs that have since been worked out. I also had a driveline thump when I came to a hard stop that was caused by an inadequately lubricated driveshaft slip yoke. I fixed that myself by liberal application of moly grease to the slip yoke. I think there was a TSB on the driveshaft grease thing, but it was easier for me to fix it than to take it to the dealer.
"3) Overall satisfaction... your opinion of the vehicle."
I'm satisfied. For my needs, I would purchase another Tundra given the current selection of trucks. But I don't anticipate replacing mine for several years. My last truck I had for 10 years.
"4) Wish list, what doesn't it have you would like to see."
Mine doesn't have the limited slip rear differential. That is an option available on 2002 models that I would probably get for the couple of hundred dollars that it costs. I've never been stuck in my 4x4, but it wouldn't hurt to have a little extra traction in 2WD with an empty bed on wet pavement. I added a set of factory running boards to my truck to make it easier for the short women in my life to get in the truck. I have the SR5 model with all of the power options and the upgraded wheels. I can't think of anything else I would add to my truck.
"5) How about that back seat and it's usability, it still seems awful cramped and unusable."
The back seat is great for carrying my hunting gear. It is ok for carrying the guys at work to lunch on occassion. I just scoot the front seats up a couple of inches and they have plenty of room. I wouldn't want to subject 6'+ guys to an extended trip back there though. My 5'0" mom has ridden back there with no complaints for a several hour trip. She just brought a pillow and stretched out and took a nap. I think the 2000+ models have a little better seat angle than the 2000 models, but I added some angle to my rear seat by installing some 1.5" spacers and longer bolts on the bottom of the seat to give it a better angle.
Alan
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Bob
BTW when you're ready, keep Carsdirect.com in mind. Very low prices, the lowest I've ever been quoted compared to all the dealers around here in LA area, including Longo Toyota, the largest in the nation. Not to mention the site will allow you to customize the truck with no obligation to anything. I myself am not impressed with the quality of GM trucks in particular and have never been a Dodge fan, so it will remain Toyota for now.
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1. The driveline thump that Alan mentioned. I want to fix mine but I have not had the time given that I am constantly working on my race car for the next race :-)
2. I have an anoying rattle below the glove compartment that I need to locate and cure. It does not happen often, but it is annoying when it does.
3. I would like to see the bed made 2-3 inches deeper. As its is, it is hard to fit TWO 205/50/15 7 inches wide rims on top of each other.
4. I have almost 8k on my tuck and have had zero problems so far. I am hoping for a long term relationship with this truck. I need it to two my race car once a month and it does a great job.
5. The stock shocks SUCK. They are very soft and designed with comfort in mind. I had the stokcers for 425 miles and then switched to the TRD Bilestin HD shocks. That is the best and only modification that I have done to the truck. The truck is now firm, but not jarring and handles dips w/o floating and wallowing like the stockers do. You can get the TRD package as an option to get better shocks. But mine are even stiffer than the TRD option shocks.
6. I am a single man and I do not have kids, so the rear seat is for storage mostly. I have not tried it. But to be honest the rear seat is ok for a small adults or children.
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Out of 16 car and truck segments, Toyota and its luxury division Lexus led in the quality rankings in nine.
In a troubling sign for Detroit's automakers, which dominate truck sales, Toyota virtually swept the truck awards, topping six of seven categories, including mid-size sport utility vehicles and full-size pickup trucks.
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Obyone, i read before that you are very interested in buying a Lexus LX 470, did you bought one yet?
Do you know if the pistons on the Tundra are forged?
On a good note, a buddy of mine just got his 5 series beemer about six months ago. No problems with it to date. If you are interested in BMW's let me know and I can e-mail you the laundry list my wife has had.
They did fix most of the problems, however it took anywhere from 3-5 times per problem for them to figure it out and then fix it.
Most of the time, the service dept had to be prodded if you know what I mean. They were not very forthcoming with information and you kinda had to get tough with them to get something done. (Kinda like GM huh):)
The X5 is not a bad ride. My friend's sister has one and has not had any problems with it yet. It does ride a bit stiff, but then again its an SUV.
I can't speak for the ML500, although they do look real nice. Keep me posted on what you decide.
BTW, you've got mail.. I sent ya a couple of questions.
Jim
I'd like feedback on Tundra reliability from owners....do you guys feel confident on a good 100,000 miles with minor detail problems?
I have to say that before I got this truck, I drove a 1989 Camry for 6 years and had 278,000 miles on it with NO....and I mean NO....need for ANY work whatsoever. But I would like honest opinions if I'm gonna trade my Dakota in before the warranty runs out....
Thanks all!!!!
Some of the probs I have read regarding the Tundra reliability are O2 sensors as weasle mentions, cold engine knock, driveline thump when stopping (axle wrap?), chipping paint, vibration, and minor squeeks and rattles. I haven't gathered that these are widespread problems but more than a couple of folks at the TS site have the cold engine knock, driveline thump, and chipping paint probs. I'm crossing my fingers that my truck will be as good as your Camry. BTW, did you ever change the timing belt on it (or was the cam chain-driven on that model year)? Oh, forgot to mention another prob - can't put a snowplow on the front end apparently, that is, if you wanted to.