2022 owners. If you had a 21 2.5 gen would you go for a 2022?

hey guys!

I have a 21' MGM limited tundra with 9k miles. Had 3' when I bought it.
Only reason I ask is because it was offered to me. If you had a 2021 would you trade it in for a 2022 that's lightly modified with forged bbs wheels color match everything seat covers and bakflip along with trd skid plate seat covers and bilsteins 6112 shocks,upfront, if the dealer color matched and waived the markup would you trade your 2021 2.5 gen in for the 2022 loaded limited or platinum? My limited had every option including side steps trd exhaust bed extender sun roof spray in liner when I bought it, looking at the tundra 2022 it looks smaller both inside and out. But the v6 is intriguing along with the hp gain with my 30 minute commute. Any one have a 2.5 gen and now a 22? Should I make the move to a lunar rock 2022? or enjoy the 2021 and wait to get a later 3rd gen or is dodge chevy or gm a better bet? I appreciate current owner feedback. My 2021 had a undetected coolant leak only a master tech caught at the first 2000k mile check so I'm aware of flaws In mass production even with the ever reliable 2.5 gen 5.7. Thank you for your time

 

I’d say keep what you have

 

Mine has been in the shop for a week and I would still buy a 2022 again. They just have so much more to offer.

 

Keep it, the power and payload difference is negligible and not bagging on anyone with a 2022 but that's a big risk buying a first year of a new model. Why trade what is tried and true for something unproven.

 

I only did because my '09 was getting a ton of age/wear and tear issues and a need for more cab space and better mileage.

Personal opinion, Toyota should've made a more fuel efficient V8 and married it to the 10 speed transmission. And should have had a chrome delete option on the SR5 TRD Off Road package. And should've included front-end tow hooks and real skid plates on said package.

Outside of that, I'm pretty damned pleased with it after a week and just over 700 miles.

 

NEVER buy the first year of a new model. I'd skip the 2022...

 

Got rid of my 21 PRO for a 22 platinum and love it!

 

I traded in my 2020 Limited TRD Off-Road for a 2022 and am very happy with the decision, despite the bugs I’ve encountered as an “early adopter”.

 

Look, the new 2022 Tundra is on a completely different level in terms of experience as a recreational vehicle.

There is literally no comparison regarding the tech. After driving this car with all the options: large screen, wireless CarPlay, adaptive & lane centering cruise control, all the cameras, the power, the locking diff, etc… etc… there is no way I would drive a gen 2.5 Tundra, which feels at least 2-3 generations behind this truck.

The old Tundra is a good truck, and if you need something to beat on for work and do not care for the new luxuries, than so be it.

Reliability? I change cars every 2-4 years anyway, I do not need a dinosaur just to be reliable.

I could have bought the most reliable Prius for my 120 mile daily commute, but I like driving my Tesla Model S Performance.

 

Conversely if you view vehicles as depreciating tools, if you buy a new truck every 10 years instead of 2-4, and if you value value your time more than brand new tech which doesn’t quite yet have the bugs worked out, the ‘21 is the better choice for you. That “old-schoolness” of my truck is what I love about it.

You’re right that there is no comparison between 14-year-old proven tech and brand-new tech that seems uncharacteristically problem-ridden for Toyota. I have faith they’ll get it right soon, and I’ll probably buy one in several years, but I also understand the hesitation many seem to have regarding the ‘22.

 

I hear you. However, the tech in the new Tundra is not brand new. This tech has existed in other cars for more than 7 years. It is just coming to the Tundra.

First year issues can always exist, but they will be quickly ironed out. I truly believe there is no widespread turbo issue and not many cars are problem ridden. All the hype about the turbo issue has surfaced 5 documented cases so far on this forum. I personally have more than 1500 miles on the clock without a single glitch.

 

Yeah, I used to say the same thing. But that ttv6 is actually quite a bit different than the version that Lexus used for years prior. And if it’s all the same, then why the bugs? Not just the turbo issues, which I truly hope end up only being as rare as you say. Time will tell, and I’m sure Toyota will take care of these problems quicker than other manufacturers take care of their first-year issues. Even so, it is a WILDLY more complicated vehicle than the previous Tundra. That just doesn’t appeal to a lot of us who place a disproportionate premium on reliability so we can enjoy lengthy problem-free ownership.

 

I understand the hesitation. One important thing is that this new engine and the turbos are the same units found in the new Land Cruiser, although the LC300 engines are likely made in Japan. If you watch the LC300 promo videos on YouTube by Toyota, you can see they are the same. This gives me a lot of confidence that these are properly engineered and will prove to be plenty reliable in the future.

 

@ArdnuT trd
How much are you getting for your '21, and how much will it cost you to move to the '22? Curious to hear what this trade will cost you. Personally, I'm not overly attached to any vehicle, so I would evaluate based on the numbers.

 

@ArdnuT trd
Hi - consider adding a poll with your thread title. you will be getting multiple pages of responses and it can get overloaded. Plus it will help others in same situation.
if interested you click on thread tools top right side of first post and select create poll - it adds it at top.

Its actually bigger on outside in dimensions, lower, and smaller on inside cab and bed.
fwiw
You mention the TRD exhaust on your truck. How much do you like it? I find good engine noise therapeutic. I don't mean loud all the time. i mean good only when on it. I have a summer car and when I drive it, the stereo is off and I listen to the engine. The same in a way with my 2.5 gen 2018 Tundra with Borla.

The new Tundra at 65db is like a coffin in comparison. I guess better if you are a commuter and on the phone alot when you drive. jmo

fwiw
As of Feb '22 I can make $8k on my 2018 and the dealer is making $6k starting on 2022 base truck + rebates and incentives selling MSRP in Canada.

 

Faced the same decision with my ultra reliable 2018 TRD Sport. Got the '22 Limited TRD because it is light years ahead of the 2.5 gen in ride, comfort, mechanical and tech, and so far couldn't be happier. Selling the 2018 for what I paid was pure gravy.

You do have see and feel and touch and drive the 2022 in person, photos and FB do not do it justice.

 

Well, not everyone can afford to buy a new vehicle every 2 - 4 years and/or drive a Tesla Model S Performance. I can afford that, but just because I can doesn't necessarily mean I should. In the last 15 years I've gone from barely being above poverty level to being able to afford most any vehicle I want....and it sure helps focus one's priorities.

I get that the new vehicle has newer tech....but when you live in the middle of nowhere and have been stranded for hours before due to an unreliable vehicle...for some of us reliability is, and has to be, absolute top consideration. Whether or not it has the newest tech is irrelevant.

 

What’s wrong with the ‘21? If you just want a new truck, go for it.

My grandpa always told me it was bad luck to trade a good car if you don’t need a new one, he thought you were guaranteed to get a lemon the next time. He probably shouldn’t have kept buying Fords and Lincoln’s but the advice has stuck with me

 

That's pretty much what I was taught, and experience has borne that out over time. I mean, don't get me wrong - I'm an IT guy, I love tech.

But being an IT guy, one thing I KNOW for a fact is that tech can and does come with its own issues...and *ANYTIME* a bunch of change occurs @ one time, the magnitude and frequency of those issues increases. That's specifically why I wanted a 2.5 Gen - because it has the tech I wanted, and none of the stuff I didn't.

 

If you're just an old school truck guy and hate technology, stick with your old one. If you like a better ride and technology, get the new one. A new truck means a brand new warranty so I'm not sure why people get so uptight about it. I promise you have a very very small chance of getting a lemon.

 

To each his own. I had the opportunity to get a 2021 or wait a few months for a 2022. At that point not a huge difference in pricing, really. Since I didn't own a prior Gen Tundra, I had no allegiances or romanticized feelings about the older model. But I don't get people not understanding the difference. The 2022 is a whole lot more for the money. More HP, more torque, better mpg, much, much quieter, smoother ride, huge advances in towing, and the results not in yet, but should be much safer with some of the changes the made. What did I see as the advantage of the 2021? slightly better turning radius. That makes it easier to park, but the cameras on the 2021 make parking a breeze. Speaking of tech, no contest, and I'm an IT guy also. Compared to the 2022, the 2021 is in the dark ages. I know others appreciate the increased noise coming out of the tailpipe of the 2021, but for me, more noise is a negative. I might have liked it when I was a kid, but I'm looking for other things now.
Reliability: it is a Toyota. I trust the brand and the company stand behind their product. Every single year of a vehicle has problems because of changes and changing suppliers and methods. Do first year models have more? Perhaps, but I have not personally had that experience and this is my 3rd first year model I've purchased. It really doesn't matter, because Toyota has earned a reputation for taking care of stuff. If you want simpler, there are still horse and buggies available. They are very reliable and cheap. I'm willing to sacrifice some simplicity and even some reliability for a more functional product. Again, to each their own.

 

Honestly, the very first line above has quite a lot to do with your position, I think. Were I in your exact position, yeah, I'd likely have bought a '22 as well.

In my case, however, I had a chance to buy my '20 back in March of 2020. There was no '22 then; and given I was coming from a '13 F150 with that crappy 4.2" media screen, trust me, compared to THAT, yeah, the '20 Tundra had tons more tech.

(There's also the fact that I literally JUST paid off my '20 Tundra. I don't care HOW nice and new a vehicle is...not having a payment is a HUGE incentive for one to not run right out and get a new vehicle. LOL)

 

When you say it was "offered to you", do you mean the dealer offered to trade you straight-up, or was it one of those "we want to buy your 2021 and can get you into a new 2022!" emails/letters. I get emails every few weeks from my Toyota dealer saying they "need" 2019 Highlanders like mine and can get me into a new one and KEEP PAYMENTS THE SAME!! (except I need to add another 36 months, and I don't have payments now as it is...). Anyway, as others have said, it's probably not best to get the first model year of a new generation, and you already have a fantastic truck. Just hold onto it for a few more years at least and see how this new platform pans out--I bet you won't lose that much more value in your current truck and you'll probably feel better about your situation financially and have better peace of mind.

 

I wouldn't, primarily because buying a new vehicle every year is a waste of money, especially if you're buying a Toyota.

 

Most of the negative comments are from old gen owners. OP wanted opinions from 2022 Tundra owners. If you do not own one, how can you comment on this? Heard someone’s brother’s relative owns a 2022 and doesn’t like it?

 

You said it. If I didn't have a truck and needed one, the new Tundra would be on my short list. But I couldn't wait 2 years when I was buying my current truck and I decided the 2.5 gen Tundra was the best option available at that time.

 

Because....we can? LOL I mean, if it upsets people that much to have non-2022 owners comment, I'll gladly bounce. *shrug*

 

I'd go for the 2022, for all the improvements already mentioned in this thread.

I love my 2019, but I have no doubt, even without driving one, that Gen 3 is a significant upgrade from the 2.5.

I think we should bar Tesla owners from commenting...lol

 

Why not sell drugs so you can own both

 

Does owning a '22 mean you don't know how to read?

Confusing thread title notwithstanding, he's asking '21 owners what they think about trading their trucks in on a '22. This might be why 2.5 gen owners are responding.

I like the new Tundra, but I'm keeping my '21 for the foreseeable future.