Hello from NY

i am thinking about getting a tundra as my tacoma was just totaled
looking at years 01-07 any thoughts
i was told to get an 05-06 as they have the vvt-l
things i should look for
watch out for
know problems
any help in this matter would be great thanks

 

My family has been a Toyota family since my dad bought his 93 pick up new. When I bought my Tundra I looked at a few 2nd gens and then found my 1st gen. Bought it in 09 and it's been running great ever since. As far as things to look for? If your not good with mechanics that much like myself I'd have a friend who is tag along.

 

I AM UNSURE ON HOW TO MULTI QUOTE
BUT FIRST OFF WHAT YEARS IS A FIRST GEN , SECOND GEN
FIRST GEN IS 99-07 CORRECT?

AND HELLO BOB.....GREAT PLACE YOU HAVE HERE.....

I AM VERY GOOD A MECHANICAL STUFF...
I COULD REBUILD MY TACOMA WITH MY EYES CLOSED......
I HAVE A BUNCH OF 03 TUNDRAS I WANT TO LOOK AT TOMM
BUT WAS TOLD TO GO 05-06 BECAUSE OF THE MOTOR......

BUT I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET......
ON ISSUES THESE TRUCKS HAVE.....
OR WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR....

 

I've only had my 2006 DC since February but have loved it so far. The only complaint that I have continuously about it is the lack of storage inside the cab. I have the bench seat front and back so I don't have the center console so I can't speak for those who do. I have enough storage under the seat in the compartment for a pair of gloves, jumper cables, a few tie down straps and a few basic tools. There is slots behind the seats on the cab but unless you're really into magazines they arent good for anything. Other than that I have loved it. As stated earlier, check the waterpump and timing belt to see when/if they were changed, if not done around 90k get that done. In my experience so far it's towed great, hauling was exceptional, I had about 1800lbs of concrete blocks in it and it handled it pretty great for being over what the manual says to do. I'd definitely get a 4x4 model if you're in an area that gets decent snow and rain or if you do off road driving frequently. That's the only downside besides the storage that I have as well. Limited slip helps though in the 2WD models. Overall power is great IMO, handling is good, but turning radius of a ship, so don't expect to get front and center parking all the time. If you like music and want to upgrade the sound expect to spend some money as JBL "premium" systems aren't very premium. Space is great and roomy inside though. I fit 5 200+ lb guys comfortably. I think that's enough rambling for this post