New potential owner

Hi all,

Not currently an owner however I've been lurking for a bit trying to learn as much as I can to make an informed decision about purchasing a Tundra.

Presently I've got a GTO (summer car) and 3rd Gen 4Runner that I inherited from my wife when we got her a new car. The 4Runner is an amazing car, by far the easiest I've ever maintained, and it is extremely capable off road. I would run it unto the ground if there were two things different about it: more Leg room for the driver (and those behind them) and a v8 engine. Hence on of the reasons I like the Tundra (I'm 6'6 and even I could sit behind myself in that truck).

Im looking to buy a 2014-2017 Toyota Tundra in the Platinum trim. Since I have a sickness which requires me to modify a perfectly good car, I am already looking to get rid of the chrome pieces and swap in a TRD pro grill. Also looking at a 2018+ LED headlight swap in addition to the Bilstien 6112 setup to level the truck and provide a better ride. I've already spotted a few other things I'd do as well while being on here.

Any recommendations when looking for a used Tundra?

 

Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!

 

I’m sure you’ll get premium trade in on the 4Runner. Good luck in your search

 

Welcome from Ohio!
As Sean said what year is the GTO?

 

Welcome from SE PA!

 

Welcome from Texas!

 

Welcome from CO

 

Ha! Thanks for the welcome. Did't know if pics of non-Tundras was kosher

I've bought a new 2006 GTO nearly a dozen years ago. About 80k miles later, she has about every bolt-on possible. Lots of wrench time but I drive this about 9 months out of the year (Live in WI).





The 4Runner is a 2002 with <200k on the clock. She is in great shape however I doubt too many dealers are going to pay much for it on trade since they'd likely just take it to auction. I'll likely try to sell private as I'll get more. I've done less to the 4Runner since I didn't plan on driving it as long (what I told myself 5 years ago). Mainly exhaust, slight lift, and a few other things:

 

Welcome from CO

 

Howdy from DFW and great looking rides! You'll find a lot of good info here and we'll be glad to help in anyway possible. Looking forward to seeing what you pick up!

 

Welcome to the party!!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from your neighbor, MN.

 

Thanks for the heads up! Ive seen power steering is another issue for cold weather 3rd gens as well.

 

Welcome from Colorado

 

Welcome from Ventura California

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

Welcome from Ct and Merry Christmas

 

Merry Christmas to you too

 

Welcome from Texas

 

Question: looking at some used Tundras and I see a couple that have been imported from Canada. Anyone ever bought a vehicle imported from out of country? Any concerns or things to look for like a declaration that it is suitable to US standards?

Appreciate any responses, I'm trying to cut back on my search time

 

Crap... Search can be your friend. Just noticed this
https://www.tundras.com/threads/info-on-buying-a-truck-imported-f-canada.30189/#post-755928

 

Welcome from CO. No shortage of info here!

 

Hello from nj! I have the sickness as well, once you get it, unfortunately the need for modding never goes away.

 

So true. My GTO was stock for about a year. Then I bought a CAI...later came exhaust... Since then I be three differ exhaust setups and a ton of other stuff. Haven't put in a new cam though, can't decide to cam it and keep NA or add a Procharger.

 

Boost and dont look back . I had an A&A setup on my z06, definately one of the best mods.

 

Yeah but then everything else breaks, or so I hear

Plus the GTO needs more rubber with that kind of kind of power and without fabrication I can only rock 275s.

 

Welcome from WI

 

Welcome from NC!