Looking to buy a Toyota Tundra (looking for recommendations)

I am new here so, Hi everyone. I am getting older now and want a truck that I can depend on. I think I want a 2010-2013 Tundra double cab with the 5.7 V8 and 2 WD. I like power everything if Toyota has that, moon roof would be cool but not necessary. First and foremost, I have to have dependability. How many miles should I look for on a used Toyota? I just prefer not to get something that's going to nickel and dime me to death. Tell me what you guys think and how much would I have to spend. My budget is at most $20,000 Thanks for your info and recommendations.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Whatever you find, make sure you get it checked out thoroughly by a mechanic. Check for rust, even if you don't live in a rust-prone area. You don't know where that truck has been.

 

Thank you, Kelly for the welcome. I am in Lower Alabama also. I am a mechanic and I have been researching what problems these trucks are known to have so I will check it out good. The only thing I have seen that concerns me is the cam tower oil leaks. That seems like it would be a pain to have to address. LOL!

 

Welcome from Texas!

Obviously, you are in the market for a 2nd gen, but this thread maybe more helpful than you might think. It was written for the BEST gen but contains beaucoup information that you may find helpful and resourceful.
So ... you wanna buy / just bought a 1st Gen Tundra, eh? | Toyota Tundra Forum

 

We just picked up a 2008 with 208k on it for my father. We got ride of a 2010 with rust that had 107k on it. The 08 tundra he picked up had a pretty clean frame and it was a one owner local truck here in jersey and was religiously service at a dealer as carfax stated. I would say service history would be key.

 

Where in LA? I'm in Spanish Fort.

And the cam tower leak is annoying, but usually so slow that leaving it alone is not an issue. I'm not sure I would do anything more than keep an eye on it if my truck developed the issue. I would only do something if it leaked bad enough to require adding more than a quart between oil changes.

 

I am north of Spanish Fort on State Highway 225 about 6.5 miles from Rouses. Howdy neighbor.

 

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