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Lower mileage 05 or 06 or higher mileage 07 or 08?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Hossdawson, Sep 29, 2015.

  1. Sep 29, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    Hossdawson

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    Hi
    If everything works out this week, I will soon be starting my adventure to find me a Tundra!
    I plan to have around $20k to spend. I would like a double cab 4wd. My question...would a lower mileage 2005/2006 be better than a higher mileage 2007/2008? I had a 2006 and loved it. Never had a 2nd gen. I don't put a lot of miles on it as I have a company vehicle. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
    Thanks
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  2. Sep 29, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    csuviper

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    What are your plans for the truck? Towing?
    Do you need a bigger truck, bigger cab?
     
  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    06 cab was big enough
     
  4. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:35 PM
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    Real difference would be the 2008 with it being a 2nd gen (body, cosmetics, design) and bigger engine selection.
     
  5. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:38 PM
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    The 07 is the 2nd Gen also...correct?
     
  6. Sep 29, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    Yes, sorry.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    If you don't need the bigger cab, bigger bed or power of the 5.7L then I would go with the 05 or 06. Great trucks. Lower miles on those would be better than higher mileage 2nd Gen.
     
  8. Sep 29, 2015 at 10:11 PM
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    Seems obvious but see if you can spend some time driving a 2nd gen. The 5.7 6/speed is more powerful & faster but the 1st gen feels more nimble on the road and on the trail. If my 5.7 SC didn't have the power I'd tell you my 1st gen was more fun to drive.
     
  9. Sep 30, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    chphilo

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    Whatdayoumean "need"? When did the forum become about what you need? Get a 2nd gen. Yolo. :D

     
  10. Sep 30, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    20 Grand ? I would definitely get a 2nd Generation. 2007, 08 or 09 (4wd) with low miles for that price. Look around. You will find one.
     

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