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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 08TXTundra, Jul 15, 2020.

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Buy the warranty?

  1. Yes

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  2. No, save your money.

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  1. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    08TXTundra

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    08TXTundra [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys. I got my self an 08 Tundra 5.7 2wd 109k, with no tow package a week ago. Ive been around these trucks since 08 as my dad has one with 4.0. I had never driven a 5.7 until I test drove mine and it was convincing enough to take it home. I also have a 00 Tacoma 3.4 5spd 4x4 with fairly low miles and I just dont think the wear and tear from daily driving were worth it and I needed something more comfortable as a daily.

    Before buying I did research and my main concern was the cam tower leak and AIP issues. Upon inspection, there were no signs of leaking.

    Due to the age, I was offered a 2 year/24000 power train warranty. Attached are 2 photos showing what's covered in red and blue is excluded. Got em down to $1137

    Thanks guys!

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    08TXTundra, Jul 15, 2020
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  2. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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    Welcome from Fort Worth!
    Lot of coin to fork over for only 2 years' piece of mind. These trucks are hard to kill as-is :curls:
     
    Squatting Pigeon, Jul 15, 2020
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  3. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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  4. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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  5. Jul 15, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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    Rgross2112, Jul 15, 2020
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  6. Jul 15, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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  7. Jul 15, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    Welcome. Don’t do it save some mod money and repair money in savings. 2 years goes buy quick. I hate to put this out there and something does happen but man these trucks run a long time even it they leak a little oil.
     
    ToyoMafia, Jul 15, 2020
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  8. Jul 15, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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  9. Jul 15, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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  10. Jul 15, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Jim LE 1301, Jul 15, 2020
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  11. Jul 15, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! There are way too many exclusions to spend that much for 2 years of coverage. Take care of your truck and it will take care of you!
     
    Bakershack, Jul 15, 2020
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  12. Jul 16, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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  13. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    Stock. No tow package, 4:10 gears
    Thank you all for the input and welcoming!:hattip: I look forward to being apart of the Tundra community!
     
    08TXTundra, Jul 16, 2020
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  14. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    TokerJoker

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    Howdy from DFW and nice truck :thumbsup:
     
    TokerJoker, Jul 16, 2020
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  15. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    Welcome. I'm in Houston also. Are you planning to do any mods?
     
    jalam321, Jul 16, 2020
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  16. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    RitcheyRch

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  17. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    08TXTundra

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    08TXTundra [OP] New Member

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    Stock. No tow package, 4:10 gears
    Most definitely!

    -Add a tow package
    -Possible regear and Auburn LSD
    -suspension, thinking the yellow/blue bilsteins that come on TRDs and 4x4's
    -headunit and speaker upgrade
    -and more
     
    08TXTundra, Jul 16, 2020
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  18. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    Omizzy84

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    Omizzy84 Stay strapped or get clapped

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    Welcome from CT. I agree with Swfltoyomafia just save that money and then some once the mod's start its a horrible sickness to shake off hahaha
     
    Omizzy84, Jul 16, 2020
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  19. Jul 17, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    Welcome to the forum! If it were a Mopar vehicle, I'd buy the warranty. I don't think you'll incur $1137 worth of covered repairs in 2 years, so I'd bank the money. A bird in the hand and all that.
     
    GODZILLA, Jul 17, 2020
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  20. Jul 17, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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  21. Jul 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Welcome from UT! To be honest, the warranty covers the items that these trucks are known for as "Bullet Proof," so I wouldn't do it. I had an '07 and it was solid with 197,000 miles, it took a drunk driver head on to kill it, and even then the engine was still running and able to start. If it hadn't obliterated the front passenger wheel and assembly I would have driven home.
     
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