Sold my Tacoma, buying a tundra, what do I need to know?

Just sold a 2010 taco, loved her but it’s time for something bigger, I know the mpg will make me want to eviscerate myself with a very long and sharp knife, but what should I look for and expect from a 2007-2010 tundra RWD (those are the trucks I’m looking at)

 

crewmax is great for families and has rear window that rolls down . check the usuals: VIN carfax, toyota maintenance, undercarriage for rust, AIP repairs or not and cam tower leak (easily visible from wheel well).
the rock warrior are nice since already blacked out/de-badged if you are into that

edit: RW also comes with highly desirable TRD 17" wheels.

 

Actually getting better mpg in my Tundra than I did in my taco....

 

I get 10.3 city, 17 highway.

Torque is worth it.

 

I got 15-16mpg ( V6) in my previout 2005 Tacoma AC Trd/Off Road, and get 13.8-14mpg in my 2008 Tundra Crewmax Limited 5.7ltr. The extra room and goodies in the Tundra more than makes up for the little mpg loss.

 

What do you need to know? That you'll sit up higher, you'll be more comfortable, you'll have a TON more power, and depending on where you live, your fuel mileage will be 10-14 city, and 15-19 highway. I get 10-12 city and 15-16 highway here in the Rocky Mountains. It's a good truck. Look for one that's in good condition, check Car Fax, look under the truck for excessive rust, take it for a test drive during the day and at night. Normal buying stuff. I have a CrewMax. Works perfect for my needs. I use the 5.6' bed for carrying parts for work, and don't need a 6.5' bed. If you do, then get a double cab. The CrewMax has a huge backseat. Lots of leg room. I've never understood why people love the Tacoma so much and why it holds it's resale value better than a Tundra? The Tundra is way better in so many ways.

 

Sell the wife and buy a new Tundra

 

My advice is to just do it, traded my 3rd gen Taco for a 19 Tundra Pro. Don't miss a thing.

 

avoid flex fuel trucks, but do it. been one of the best things i've done

 

Considering that it's in a big heavy truck, the fuel economy isn't that bad with the 5.7 V8. I picked up a well used 2007 a little over 2 years ago, it's RWD and has the 5.7. On the first road trip and before any performance mods I was able to get about 19 mpg at speeds under 65, and about 16 mpg at speeds above 65. I had no interest in a big DC or CC, so I found myself a regular cab... it's a great truck that recently rolled past 290k.

 

Get the 5.7L if possible. The 4.7 has timing belt, only 07's I believe. Newer 4.6 has chain.

Do not let 100K miles worry you. Purchased our 07 with 130K miles, drives like new.

 

Check the toyotaowners.com for TSB's and other maintenance performed on the truck at Toyota Dealerships. Teamed with Carfax, gives you a pretty good picture. Ultimately with any used get a third party opinion.

Typical issues with 2nd Gens (XK50):
Frame Rust - Some years still have a TSB that will replace the frame, mostly common in rust belt vehicles
Cam Tower Leak - TSB covers the seal replacement, more common on newer models, my '07 and '14 don't have a problem
Water Pump - simple replacement, common over 80-90K
Rear Diff seepage - Simple re-torque of the bolts "can" prevent further seepage

I am sure other's can fill in other items, but these are the one's I looked for when getting my '14.

Like everyone has said, the 5.7 is just fun to drive, the 4.7/4.6 are the famed million mile Tundra's. I came from a Taco too, and only miss the manual transmission occasionally, though city driving is nice with an automatic. I am currently on my second Tundra, both used, my '07 had 150,000 miles when I bought it, drunk driver took it at 197,000. My new to me '14, had 90,000 miles. I never regretted either purchase.