How many miles and styles - looking for used Tundra

I am the FNG (fun new guy) here and am researching Tundras to replace my Ford F-150. From my research I am finding that several thousand miles (50K +) really doesn't seem to be a huge deal on these trucks and it really doesn't drop their value by all that much. I am still trying to wrap my mind around this and accept it as part of looking for a truck. I am 53 yrs old and old enough to remember that 100K on a vehicle was a LOT of miles and getting towards its end of life. I bought my F150 new because I planned to keep it several years and get the most out of it and low miles was part of that equation. This doesn't seem to be the issue with the Tundras and even a used one could end up being a lifetime truck for me. Am I correct here and can you help ease my mind on getting past looking at mileage on used Tundras

As far a styles, they really don't seemed to have changed any other than maybe the front grill and some other small details? Am I correct that the platform is pretty much the same across all years?

 

Welcome!

For the most part, you are correct. From 2nd Gen onward, the Tundra really hasn't changed much at all.

I bought my 2007 in June at 200K and it runs like its brand new. I have also put a LOT of miles on it myself (130 miles a day) and it is absolutely capable of handling everything I throw at it.

 

Welcome.

Couple questions. Which model year do you want?

2007-2014: 2nd Gen are going to contain the same guts as the 2014-2021.

2014-2021: 2.5 Gen. Refreshed interior and exterior.

Look up trans cooler. They changed (removed) them for 2019-2021. But its a fairly simple thing to add via aftermarket.


Trims -
TrdPro isn't worth the mark up (IMO).
Sr5 TRD Sport best bang for your buck (IMO).

And yes, this truck is very similar across all trims. Even very similar across generations 2.0 vs. 2.5.

The nice part with this platform being used for so long is that there is a healthy amount of after market and OEM from a higher trim that you can swap in to fix any convienence gaps you don't like.

CONS:

MPG - And no you can't do anything about it.
PAYLOAD - Sucks and you can't "legally" increase your trucks rating. Meaning officially increase payload rating if you were to be pulled over and weighed.

I noted these 2 specifically because your Ford probably crushes the Tundra in both of these categories.

 

I have bought several Toyotas with over 100k on them and a few with 200k.

Yes they really seem to last longer than the common domestic vehicle these days.

Having said that though there are plenty of domestic trucks that also have a long lifespan that I personally know of from friends but they just seem to have more playdates at the shop and cost more every month for it than Toyotas too!

 

Official welcome..

 

I've owned 9 Toyotas. The engine doesn't even fully seat (ie: break in) until 60,000 miles.

 

my first toyota truck and i love it. 2.3k Miles within 1 month. yea i love this truck.

 

I just crossed 260k last week, bought it used with 180k three years ago, put a supercharger on at 214k, and the only issue I've ever had was a starter going out at 215k. I did 8000 miles in the past 8 weeks, 3500 of which was towing a 4000lb trailer or hauling a camper around the PNW. Not too shabby for a 13 year old truck! I would not worry about any aged Tundra.

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-want-to-buy-a-tundra.10671/

 

They are beasts. Why I’m getting my 2nd one and will soon have my 2007 for sale! Let me know if you’re interested

97000 miles on it. Great condition but I recently moved to Bend OR and this 2007 is 2WD…. I need 4WD here so decide to step up…. I won’t regret it as I believe this new one I’ll never sell.

let me know if anyone wants details.

 

Tundras don’t have any serious defects or issues common to other brands. Minor stuff like cam towers leaking oil and door lock actuators are about it. The trucks hold up well to daily use with basic maintenance. Not much else to say.

SR5 with the TRD Off Road package is probably the most common. I’m happy with mine, would have preferred a sport model but these days the pickings are slim and I like the chrome. I would add make sure whatever truck you get has the SR5 Upgrade Package with the 38 gallon tank. The 5.7 is not significantly less efficient than a domestic V8 but the 26 gallon tank is too small.

 

I bought a 2018 Tundra with 54,000 miles on it about a month ago. It took me a bit to get comfortable with the idea, but I've got a Camry that I've had 10 years with 90,000 miles with no trouble, so I figure it's going to be a while before I have trouble with the truck. I did pick up a service plan when I bought it (Carmax) of equivalent duration to my loan, just for my peace of mind.

 

Currently in the market for a 2.5 gen. found one for 42k OTD it’s a 2021 SR5 4x4 crewmax with nothing else but the sr5 upgrade with the 38 gallon tank, it has 62k miles. Should I keep looking?

 

That's not a bad deal, IMO. Back in January I paid 40K OTD for a '21 SR5 2WD double cab with 18,000K on the clock.

The dealer absolutely would not budge. I walked away, and they never once called me. After ten days, I finally went back and paid the $40K.

 

Do a nationwide search through Edmunds dot com and see what that same truck is going for nationwide. If it seems like a fair price, then go for it. The 2nd and 2.5 gen models are very reliable, and will last for hundreds of thousands of miles when maintenance is done. My 2012 lasted for 465k miles before some dummy t-boned me while texting.

 

If you like the truck that is a decent price. I paid a little more than that for my 2020 DC Limited with 47k a few months ago. Mine was certified used and came with a Toyota warranty.

Due to the 3rd gen recall issues the previous generation trucks are back in demand and holding their value. The lower mileage units tend to sell quickly. Good Luck!

 

another reason why I’m considering it, clean CARFAX owner kept up with maintenance and it’s backed by Toyota certified used warranty. I’ve also done a search within 100 miles around me. This is the best one so far within my budget