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2020 a bad year?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by GCanuck, Sep 30, 2021.

  1. Oct 2, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    GCanuck

    GCanuck [OP] Member since 2020

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    TRD Swaybars. Line-X bed liner. Toyota Tri-fold Tonneau. N-fab side bars. TRD cold air. AMP bed extender. Rough Country Level kit. BFG A/T K02. RCI Skids. OEM Tow mirrors. TRD exhaust
    No more Nissans for me! In rad tranny cooler failed and took the tranny with it in my Pathfinder!
     
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  2. Oct 2, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    GCanuck

    GCanuck [OP] Member since 2020

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    My truck 2020 is a 09/2019 build from Texas where they are all made aren't they?
     
  3. Oct 2, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    GatorBodine

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    I think there is another plant, don't hold me to that though.
     
  4. Oct 2, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    Cpl_Punishment

    Cpl_Punishment Young men never die.

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    They're all built in San Antonio, though there might be an engine plant somewhere else (unless that's only for the 3rd Gen).
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    Not to jinx myself but I’ve had mine since September 2020 and haven’t had any issues yet.
    After installing my dirty deeds exhaust I’m getting better mileage than friends 2018.
    And I’m running bfg’s and a 3” lift.
     
  6. Oct 3, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    Off topic question but are there any performance gains after installing just the exhaust system. Or do you have to get headers and/or chips to get something more out of it?
     
  7. Nov 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    GCanuck

    GCanuck [OP] Member since 2020

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    The TRD air box is supposed to add 4 or 5 hp. Sounds better as well.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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    And Just what MPG are you getting??
     
  9. Nov 14, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    GCanuck

    GCanuck [OP] Member since 2020

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    TRD Swaybars. Line-X bed liner. Toyota Tri-fold Tonneau. N-fab side bars. TRD cold air. AMP bed extender. Rough Country Level kit. BFG A/T K02. RCI Skids. OEM Tow mirrors. TRD exhaust
    My lead foot city driving gives horrible mileage
     
  10. Nov 15, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    My Platinum was built on March 12th. Bought it May 3rd with a solid discount.

    Lockdown started March 16th. Truck has been completely flawless.
     
  11. Nov 15, 2021 at 12:51 PM
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    duerrs

    duerrs Semper Fi!

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    Bought my 2020 Pro in October of 2019. Currently 49,xxx miles with zero issues. Had one recall for the front indicators, but I fixed that myself by installing LED bulbs. Averaging 15.5 mpg since new, with best on a 200 mile highway tank of 20.1 mpg. This is my fourth Tundra, and in my opinion, a rock solid build. This will likely be my last truck, and only being 52, I plan on putting many miles on it! ;)
     
  12. Nov 15, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    mahmer09

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    Funny. I mean even when I bought in the holidays of 2019, I knew that a new Tundra would be out in the next few years. I didn't want to wait and didn't want a year 1 new edition so that meant that if I did wait, it would be 3-5 years. So 2020 was almost the best year for me because the Tundra was so tried and true and it had new features like Apple Car Play. So maybe to a completely unaware buyer or one who could take or leave a new truck it was bad. But nothing fundamentally changed. Same reliability. Same awesome V8. 2020 was a great year for me. Love the truck, knew what I was getting. Would do it again.
     
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