What to look for?

I know this is a loaded question but what things should I be looking for in a used tundra? Good and bad? Better years than others? I am selling my 2022 and looking for a previous gen lower miles (less than 50k) in the 40k$ range. I’m trying to find a good deal on a trd sport 4x4 or trd off-road

 

Good place to start reading I guess.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/looking-at-a-used-2019-today-anything-to-watch-out-for.101050/

 

How come your getting rid of the 22?

2018 - first year for Toyota Safety Sense, had some bugs with it which may have been resolved with updates. Also first year of the new refrigerant used in the condenser but still used same condenser that shared the transmission cooler. There were complaints about the AC not getting cold enough.

2019 first year with no trans cooler, can be added with a kit from @Genuine Cooling Systems which will actually perform better than the stock cooler. First year for the new condenser hence no trans cooler. Last year for key start on all trim levels

2020 first year with the new infotainment center with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. First year for push button start on higher trim levels

2021 - no changes from 2020 that I am aware of.

 

Thank you for the replies guys. Well the 22 is gone. Dealer gave me 58,500 on trade in which I thought was pretty good. Only got rid of her as I’m freeing up some money for future toys. Now the search for a used tundra has been tough. Dealers are wanting 40k plus for base sr5s with 50k miles on them. The search will continue although it is difficult when I see lower mileage f150s with more to offer for the same or lower prices.

 

Poster above summed up major model year changes well, I think.

What to look for in general?

Set your search pattern wide and be prepared to travel a bit. Carfax are usually free in the listing, and take a close look. I found many of the trucks in the 15-40k range were New England leases being bought and resold across the country to make up for low inventory. They generally looked clean from the curb and interior, but had so-so or poor service histories and a lot of rust on the frame or under the hood.

 

Go to Toyotas certified pre owned page and look all over the country. If it’s CPO, you’re safe buying sight unseen in my experience. Just bought a 21 out of state and it was delivered today. Did everything over email in one afternoon. Fantastic truck. If you’re going private sale, find a mechanic you trust and pay him to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. This practice has become much less common these days, but my dad used to do it and I’ve never had anyone give me a hard time about it, myself. It takes an hour or two of the sellers time, but the piece of mind you gain is invaluable.

seriously though, just go through their CPO site. Pay a thousand dollars more and you can bet on great quality, plus you’ll also get the standard 7 year power train and 1 year full warranty.

lastly! Talk to the dealership about them paying for the first x amount of oil changes, tire rotations, etc. and have them agree to detail or wash it each time.

 

How about a '21 sr5 4x4 w leather seats. 27K miles, I've thrown the idea of selling her

 

I've been looking at a 21 that is offered with a Total Confidence Protection warranty that mirrors the Toyota Certified warranty - it's 100,000 mile power train and offered with a 12,000 mile emergency roadside service and 12,000 bumper to bumper. It's got 24,000 on the odometer, so it's actually got a bit left on the standard 36k mile warranty.

Should I bail on this though truck this though b/c it's not Toyota Manfacturers warranty?

 

Why people hate SR5? I have SR5 (+ SR5 Upgrade package) with cloth seats, wife has TRD PRO (which is based on Limited, I think?) with faux leather seats. Interior-wise both are laughable compared to my 20 years old Volvo, which feels like a car built for nobility versus, well, Toyota. But I don't care. And I actually like cloth seats more. Wrapped them in neoprene Wet Okole to ease with stains cleaning (kids, offroading), and my butt is happy both in cold and hot weather. SR5 is the epitome of a work truck.