Buying a higher mileage tundra

Is there a sticky or a thread on high milage tundras? I’m in the market for a 1/2 ton truck and am looking for a 4wd tundra. There’s some in my area 2014 and newer with miles between 70k and 110k within my price range. Unfortunately the used market is pretty high and probably will be for a while prices are 26k-34k. My brain tells me to go for the one with lower miles but I’ve seen a few listing new calipers and brakes around 88k-100k, so will the lower mileage one just need a bunch of work in the near future?

so I guess my question is, is buying a tundra that appears to have been taken care of with 110k miles on it worth it for 28k? I know that’s more of a personal preference question but just looking to hear from tundra owners who use their trucks. I also live in the north east and these don’t rust out like the domestic trucks do, at least the ones I’ve looked at look way better than the domestics do.

maybe I’m rambling on to much sorry I’m new here, so higher milage tundra what’s your take?

 

I would wait until the market dies down honestly. It’s a sellers market out there and the last thing anyone needs is to be upside down on high mileage vehicle if something goes wrong. Unless you have the service history or know if he previous owner personally that’s a lot of coin to spend even on a tundra that will give you many more years of use

 

110k is nothing. I got mine with 172k and now have 240k and beat the shit out of it. I keep up on the maintenance and that's it.

 

It’s not the mileage I would necessarily be worried about; it’s paying 28k for a truck with that many miles. Sure it will last with regular maintenance but 28k is a huge nut when you don’t know the history of a car.

 

This.

OP, You'll be able to tell if the truck was taken care of or not so the mileage isn't a huge deal at all.

Prices right now are horrible. If you need to get a truck, then it's the price to pay. It's hard to tell though if and when the market relaxes and what the prices will be at that point. If that equivalent truck is valued at 26k in a year, all other things constant, then is it worth it to wait out a year or so to save 2k on price?

If the truck is exactly what you want and you plan on driving it for a long time, then go for it. I'd pay 28k for a tundra with 110k miles any day over paying 21k for a silverado with 50k miles.

 

Bought my ‘08 with 147k last year. Drove from Chicago to Reno, didn’t burn a drop of oil. Considered buying a new ‘22 Tundra, but Toyota ruined the styling. The massive front grill is hideous. Will likely get a new F150 or used Raptor when prices come down.

 

Got my 08 with 180k on it a few years ago and have 275k on it now. The only thing besides changing the oil was the starter went out at 215k. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Tundra with that mileage and age. Just be thorough inspecting everything when you look at the truck.

 

Bought mine a couple of years ago with 84k on it. It needed new shocks and brakes. I also replaced the belt, plugs, and coolant at 100k. All axle and trans fluids changed as soon as I got it.

I agree on waiting, if possible. If not, study your market and gauge value accordingly. I paid $18k for mine. A similar 2012 model was $22k.

 

Paid 25k for a 120k mile 2014 5.7 4x4 DC TRD OR and could not be happier. If its the truck you want they can always be fixed aside from the frame failing or something like that. Check Frame rust obviously and suspension as long as frame rust is mild then you should be good. Thats the one major thing you wanna check for but of course any obvious things like any part of the drivetrain leaking too. Higher mileage they do tend do have more character (odd sounds etc) so probably change all fluids right off the bat. Premature engine mount failure is also a serious problem for these trucks when they actually go offroad a lot. These trucks being higher makes em pretty easy to inspect with just a creeper, no need for a jack even. Good luck and look forward to hear your decision!