Things to look out for in a high mileage Tundra

I would look for an 05-06 if you can find one in your price range. 05 got the 5 speed trans.

A 1st gen DC has more back seat room than a 2nd gen DC.

 

The double cabs are over priced in my area averaging $14-15k. Same mileage 01-04 access cabs are around $5-8k. Not sure about why the extra $7k for more back seat?

What to look out for:
After 150k mileage, new front end, shocks, valve cover gaskets, pcv valve, tires, wheel bearings, brakes/warped rotors, hard shift between 2/3/4th gears, dirty maf sensor, dirty throttle body, etc.

Hope you find a nicely maintained 1st gen Tundra with regular fluid changes as the engine is bullet proof. The suspensions wear out before the engines so they need rebuilding. Other than that you are golden!

 

Aip.. air injection pump.. main reason is for emissions to meet the epa guidelines for exhaust..

Don't quote me but in 2005 I believe it's when the aip started in tundras maybe some in 2004? They are a problem area but there are bypass kits available to go around it..

I have a 2003 no aip and i prefer the 4 speed and non vvti.

 

The vvti setup has 40 more horses. No downside. I had an 04, now have an 06.

 

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Never realized this info about the 40 extra horses. Thanks for this.

 

Nadda! As in not-a-damn thing! My son inherited my old 2010 CM with 181k miles on it. He has since added another 50k miles without me doing anything to it besides tires and oil changes. Those trucks are guaranteed to go 1mil miles plus. That’s if you take care of it and do the oil changes and so on.

 

I’ve got a 2001 Access Cab, 4x2, 160K miles. Still my daily driver and runs perfect. Just put new tires on her recently.

If anyone is interested in a clean 4x2 let me know and i can post more information.

Located in Atlanta.

Will be asking $8,000 +|-

 

Replaced my 02 sensor and reset the code on Saturday. Added fuel injector cleaner and got some good 93 octane gas from a different place than I normally get gas. Drove it Saturday, Sunday, and Today. No code or pending code. Seems to run better. Not sure how long it would take to get the code back if there was still a problem.
Hoss

 

Every 20,000 miles I get my steering wheel rotated, & every 45,000 miles I get to top speed in reverse.
At 150,000 you no longer need the cotter pins on the brake caliper pins.
Disclaimer: not responsible for any damage done to your vehicle if you decide to do these tasks on your own.

And oh yeah, get an oil change

 

Are u joking or serious about the reverse thing? Lol, no stupid questions!

 

yeah, maybe I should remove that post completely in case someone actually takes the joke for real.

 

Do you change your blinker fluid every 5k miles? I heard Toyota says wait till 10k. Thinking about buying some Amsoil Synthetic Blinker Fluid for when the time comes.

 

My 2002 Tundra Limited now has 268,000 miles on the clock. It is very well maintained and drives like a new Tundra. The 4.7 V-8 runs smooth and powerful with no problem towing my 2,600 # bass boat or merging onto a crowded highway.

During the past year and at about 255,000 miles, the transmission failed, the air conditioner lost its cool and the rack and pinion unit developed a leak. Long story short, my excellent mechanic replaced the transmission with a Toyota rebuilt unit for about $2,800. Replacing the complete air conditioning system was about $1,200 and replacing the rack and pinion steering system was about $1,100. I also had to replace the timing belt, water pump and radiator for around $1000. I also replaced the tires with a set of premium Michelin light truck tires for $1000.

That said, the Tundra now is very well maintained and I paid cash for everything. The Tundra should make it to 300,000 miles in about 3 years with no major issues. It drives smooth and quiet. I paid $26,500 (sticker of $31,500) in 2001 and have not had a truck payment since 2005.

The Tundra Limited came with leather seats and the driver's seat developed cracks in the leather. I put a Carhartt seat cover on it and this works great. If i were to buy a new Tundra, which I will someday, I would buy a SR5 with cloth seats and put Carhartt seat covers over them.

A new Tundra Limited would probably cost well over $40,000 and also result in higher property taxes and insurance. I am happy with my 2002 and no truck payment.

My wife's 2010 RAV/4 Sport with the Appearance Package (18" wheels, run flat tires, sun roof and clean tailgate) with the V-6 is our other family vehicle. It just turned 30,000 miles and is showroom new.

 

Rack and pinion steering unit. Front wheel bearings. Front disc brake calipers. Definitely the timing belt. I traded my 06" in with 250k on it. Still ran like a top. Never any engine or trans issues.