This man got so much more respect from me when he said one of the benefits to him buying this truck is the support it brings to the American people and our economy .
To be clear, these trucks are ASSEMBLED in USA. With parts from overseas vendors. I like Made In USA as well as anyone and I served my country in the Navy. But I will go for automobiles made in JAPAN. When we can make a better, more reliable and sturdy vehicle like the Honda or Toyota, I will gladly buy it.
@@joeschmo7957I have a 4runner but too be fair the ford 3.5 has shown 250k miles. Same with 5.0. 3.5 revised from 2012 as tundra 5.7. But both are reliable and well made. Also was navy. Congrats on getting out.
rustytr I don’t think that’s true I haven’t a Toyota beside the road I see the old corollas last I had one with almost 300,000 miles and the only way it stop it’s because a car crash
@rustytr What model Toyota? You didn't specify. I've seen more broken down Ford F-150's on the side of the road than anything else; and I'm not talking about the older ones; I'm talking about the newer ones. Since you wound up getting a Ford, you should have grabbed the F-250, that's Ford's real thoroughbred. That truck is a champ, about as reliable as a Tundra. Good luck with that turbo charged hairdryer in that F-150 man.
Eric E Gutierrez I have a list of vehicles I’ve seen broken down since I started this list about a year ago. Gm: 6 FCA (Dodge): 5 Ford: 1 Acura/ Honda: 1 Toyota/ Lexus: 1 BMW: 2 Also keep in mind, you don’t see a lot of dodges in my area, (rural northern Illinois), people have mostly fords and older Chevys.
I can assure you that statement is very true. My grandfather purchased a 2007 4Runner sport edition v8 brand new off the lot. Had it up until he passed away. Back in November 2018 I received the 4Runner when I turned 16. It had 110,000 miles. Now it has 160,000. Still hasn’t had any major problems. I’m gonna drive it into its grave.
I'm all for made in USA but Gotta go with the Land Cruiser to get that Japanese quality and pride. America went cheap in the mid 70s - the early 2K's. It took a lonnnng time for them to consider quality again and now they're outsourcing everything. I'm looking for a Land Cruiser...
@@greggonzales2451 Help me understand your remark. It's still a better made truck than Silverado, F-150, Ram, and Sierra. The drive trains are superior in every way shape and form in terms of durability and reliability. To some that is EVERYTHING. The others are made in Mexico, Missouri, and Michigan. Maybe if they were made here in Texas they'd be more reliable, like a Tundra.
Yeah, *the Ford business model is to distract you with a bunch of Bells & Whistles, and with a bunch of goofy personalizations, SO THAT you don't notice reliability issues.* There's videos of Toyota Tundras & Tacomas (and Nissan pickups) going over 1,000,000 miles!
I'm a Ford guy all the way, but you did a good job with the points you made...and ultimately the only person that you have to please is your self. I also think there are no bad trucks out there, but there are trucks I do not like but it doesn't make them bad.
I am not American but I live in the states and I own both Ford Taurus and Toyota Camry. The Ford is more comfortable, very reliable (engine and tranny both going strong) but sucks on gas mileage. The Camry is lighter, again reliable, but not very rooted to the ground but is great on gas. I dont think it is fair to make sweeping statements on any, you need to maintain both, regular oil changes etc l, watch out for noises, don't drive them like racing cars, get small problems fixed on time and you should be golden with any car. My Taurus has 150K miles on it and the Camry has 36K miles on it.
My next truck will be an F250/350 Diesel. My biggest complaint is the location of the high failure rate parts such as the starter taking 8 hours to change but at 350,000 miles, that original starter really lasted a long time. If Toyota offered a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel truck, I'd buy it over the Ford.
My 2003 has 267,000 miles and nothing has failed yet other than light bulbs. I did replace the shocks, struts, rear leaf springs, and normal things like light bulbs, belts, brake pads, spark plugs, wipers, and fluids. Great truck and it still feels tight.
Time2 DumpTrump 5.4 Triton probably lol. Such a shit engine. It cost me almost $1k before I gave up and took a loss and traded it for my Silverado. 5.3 is a way better engine. I’m waiting for Toyota to update the Tundra, and it’ll probably be my next truck.
I just want to say something. I’m in the military and when we go over seas and run missions and operations all we use is Toyota. I love Toyota. Roll Tide
Ford Rangers are all over Afghanistan, used by the Afghan Army and Police. I did find that the Ford Ranger does not do well when hit by an RPG. I don't think the warranty covers that!
westernsharpie U go buy somebody else's problems.. somebody has to I guess. New cars only here & tend to keep em long. Ford F-150 trucks usually. Never issues. Last forever . Great resale value!
Seth Oherin Ur one of the few sir! Always shocked when ppl buy these & they most certainly aren't truck guys. Anyways, enjoy ur ride. Dont dare race any F150 Ecoboost trucks tho
I'm 40 years old when I was 17 I had my first 22r 11987 I've been a Toyota lover all my life now w I have a tundra 2015, they hold their value and they will take you from point a to b.
@@bboynton8 Nice. That thing will probably last you nearly a million miles before you would want to get rid of it for a newer one. And 17 years? Man that must be one old Tundra any other truck would have already broke down at least once by 285k
@@Aptenodytes No, no transmission or engine problems. I have had to replace the radiator and I have an a/c leak that took a couple of trip to the mechanic. Changing the timing belt is pretty expensive, but I think you have to call that routine maintenance
I bought the same truck 2 weeks ago after doing A LOT of research and I couldn't be happier. I have the limited pack for leather/nav... I have 250 miles so far and couldn't be any happier. Your video highlights why I bought my Tundra as well! Thx
Nicely put young man. I've owned Toyota's since 1986 and I've never looked back. I've sold all of them with well over 200,000 miles on them and got top dollar for all of them when I sold them. They are not as good as they used to be but far better than anything out there. Ford's and Chevy's are notorious for being in the shop with engineering flaws and the company support is horrible.
Hi great video, I have a 2018 TRD off road as well. There are some complaints about the truck getting long in the tooth but no one touches the reliability of these trucks. I love having the option to turn off driving aids like lane assist or parking assist. Finally, the best reason is NO auto stop or cylinder deactivation which is forced on buyers by other makes. Cheers and take care.
This is th exact video I needed. I've been back and forth about both of these trucks. I've made my mind up! Toyota Tundra is my choice. I've test drove both of them and he is 100% correct! Thanks!
I have a 2012 Tundra. Bought it brand new and I love it. I tow every single day with it. It has 230,000 miles on it now. Original trans is still strong. No major issues at all. They have a Tundra on youtube with 1 million miles on it. It will be paid off in 6 months and it will still be worth something. I have the TRD rock warrior with the extended cab. Huge inside. You will love it! Same engine as yours I think 5.7. Powerful.
The 3UR is an amazing engine and don't have a ton of issues and this is coming from a Toyota technician. Absolutely love the tundra but I can't see myself owning one unless I own a jet ski, sooooo someday haha
@Trexxx67 I just bought the smaller engine 2018 4.6L Tundra. I'm praying that it too is a good engine. I do not tow often but have a big family I need to move around in it and drive to work.
I should have listened to you when I first watched this video. Bought a 2019 F150, had a bunch of problems, now trading it for a 2020 tundra... I even watched this video before buying the F150... Shame on me, but at least now I will have a reliable workhorse.
I have an 18 f150 with 18000 miles with oil consumption and rattling transmission since it new and a whole bunch of recalls.The worst is that the dealer pretends it doesn't know about the issues.
@@88scmustang Had a 5.0 with oil consumption issues that the dealer could not figure out. Transmission shifted really hard between 3rd and 4th they said it was just breaking in. and infotainment issues. All they kept doing was updating and resetting it, it did not seem to do anything.
I'm was ex mechanic and you are right by it is bye far the longest lasting truck out there on the road you did good I was a only ford in till I switched to Toyota tundra it was the best choice
That's not correct. The longest lasting pickup ever made in the United States was the early 1980's Toyota pickups. The Tundra is reliable but not as reliable as the early 1980's pickups.
I like Toyota first of all. But just to clarify you don't get a full tour. The rest of the buildings you see are off limits. That's where most of the work happens. The main building which is where the tours happen is just the assembly point.
Man you are gonna love it! I’ve had mine for 2 years and what a great truck! I went from a Camry to the Tundra, lol.. big difference but i needed a truck.
I have a 17 model Camry now. I was originally looking to get a Tundra, but out of my range at the time. Now i'm seriously considering trading The Camry for one. I need a bigger vehicle.
Gus DaCosta ,too funny, I got a Camry as well,,and lookn for my perfect tundra now,,lol..had a 2003 6cyl tundra 230,000 when I got hit,,but I loved it..did everything I needed
Yes, im sure if u dont count their fleet and rental (bulk sales), they dont sell nearly as many trucks as toy sells tundras....!! These comments r hillarious!
I think you will Love your Tundra. I have a 2014 SR double cab 4.6 ltr V8 2wd with 112,000 miles and I feel like I’m just now breaking it in. The payload on the 4.6 2wd is actually larger than the 5.74x4 because of the vehicle weight. The 4.6 is as quick, some say quicker, in 80-90 % of driving situations as well. Either way, you made the right choice for all the right reasons. If you level up the front end, match custom 18x9 +18 wheels with 295/70R18 tires, tint the windows, add a step up rail, and tint the headlights, and get rid of the badges and stickers you’ll have an absolute badass dream truck, in my humble opinion. Congrats!
When you started talking about reliability it reminded me my 01 Toyota Sienna that was made in Kentucky and we just got over 200k mark. Same engine running smooth. No major issues, just normal wear and tear. Oils changes and everything works 💪 like a champ! I'm glad i watched about your review as it will help us make a decision on a full size truck. Knowing Toyota's rep, this only confirms it.
That is why i just bought mine. Got a 2012 with 4" lift mint in and out for a steal. Love it already and have only had it a few days. Hope to have it for many many years to come.
juan cacer Yes, actually Toyota have a diesel V8 twin turbo usually available in the non US land cruiser and 70 series. If they put this in a Tundra or Sequoia it will be just a dream came true!!!
I called Toyota in California and they said they were having difficulty with emissions on the diesel and getting it regulated. I asked them about the Hino diesel also and again it was emissions keeping it out of America. I will not buy until they have a diesel.
Not sure what happened to the plans but I know a few years back they had been in talks with Allison on trying to work on something. I could be wrong but that was the rumor when I was working at the dealership.
juan cacer The US market won't let it sell it here unless factory installs a Cummins, International, or something that breaks often or competes and wins. Look at this review, I own a 2006 F250 diesel cured, cured means I had to spend 7k to make it run and still have many components known to fail, I don't have the money to change it now but will do in the future. Google 2017 Toyota Tundra Diesel go to "images" Ullman see it there, don't know if it is a concept or else but they said would be in the market after the Detroit intl auto show, starts at 72k 😣
Long lasting quality is the main thing I want. I bought a 1978 Ford F100 for $4,864 and got 14 years use out of it. It shocks me that a fricken pickup truck can cost $60,000, that's crazy.
Bought my 2009 Toyota Tundra In 2009 and I agree that the feel of owning a truck that feels solid and secure is a plus. I have owned a Ford F150 and a Dodge Ram and I have not had to do any major maintenance so far. Very pleased with my Tundra and it has served my wife and me well. People are coming to me and asking me about what I think about my Tundra and am I satisfied with it and my response is ...we love it! Got everything in it we wanted and dressed it up that many think it is a 2018 model....yeah!
I am still driving my 2007 Tundra with over 100k miles. Zero issues. No better truck out there! Great choice! I will buy another one for sure. Oh yeah - mine is still worth over $15k.
There is a 2007 Tundra 4x4 4.7 V8 that went over one million miles, with very little trouble along the way! The truck was used for WORK and TOWING, too! Look it up on CZcams!
Youre right...Good call. Mine is a 2004 4.7 8cyl...Still runs like new...Simple maintenance. Still have all but one original components (Although nothing was wrong with it, I changed the water pump when I did the timing belt)...Still have original alternator, starter, radiator,etc... Great parts, Great truck! Period!
Just another thing to mention-standard across the board on tundras TSS-P for 2018. (Autonomous braking/pre-collision warning, lane departure alert w/ steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams)
I have the original 2007 Tundra Crew Max 5.7 4X4 with close to 200K and it still runs like when I 1st bought it. I tow a toy hauler loaded every desert season. I will buy a new one when it is time.
I am on my third Tundra. I guess you can say that I love these trucks. I traded a 2014 limited for a 2017 TRD PRO because It has a better suspension, 4WD, and the pipes sound awesome. Trade allowance was $32,000 which was really good imo. Your points are spot on. Enjoy your new Tundra. Great video, man.
Devin Cruz Lol the Tundra is actually more expensive to repair in a lot of cases. Yes it can go probably 300k without as many issues , but it also has its issues. It does have great resell value , but the Tundra gets awful mileage , has a dated interior. Towing is also below the leading. competition
My dad bought 1992 Toyota pickup 4x4 brand new... currently it has 179k miles I drive it now daily it still drives solid... you did a good purchase Toyota’s are build to last..... good choice
Diymike, I totally agree with you, especially when every option pushes you up a trim level. I love Toyota's, but I bought a new '08 Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6 4x4, and it's been problem free. I did make a mistake and bought my wife a VW Jetta, and payed dearly. Finally traded it for a new '17 Toyota Camry. If I buy a full size it'll be a Tundra, though I prefer the column shifter, it's out of the way, and you can seat six. Reliability is tops over mileage, power or gadgets.
There is a 2007 Tundra 4x4 4.7 V8 that went over one million miles, with very little trouble along the way! The truck was used for WORK and TOWING, too! Look it up on CZcams!
And a million miles after repairs. The trans was replaced on it. So therefore it didn't TECHNICALLY make one million miles. The guy just didn't crash is.
B. Ryan get over it. The proof is in the pudding. Toyota makes superior trucks than Ford. The truck actually went over 1 million miles with little problem. I had a 2009 FX 4 and my transmission was replaced at only 75k.
Last year I bought a 2019 F250 every month I was having a recall the dealer then one at work with me on time or date did I choose it Hass to be third time or the date.. so I went to the Toyota dealer and I got myself a 2020 toyota tundra sr5 crewmax v8 5.7 and I love it I think that was a good decision✅👍👍
Bought a 2015 base model Tacoma 5peed, 4x4. Was looking at a Tundra, loved it, but decided that I didn't need that much truck for what I do in life. I don't tow anything substantial, just my 78' pop up camper. It's great off-road and gets decent gas mileage. I've got headers, exhaust, intake done right now. Gonna hopefully be ordering a supercharger kit from URD here in about year or so.
Toyotas are the best you will love it. I may be biased but there's a reason they're so reliable is because they don't really change too much on them. Every year almost every other truck brand changes something with the engine. They don't have enough time to perfect it. The tundras engine hasn't changed since 2007. Yes it may not have the most horsepower or torque as other trucks but its enough for a half ton. They've had 10-11 years to perfect that engine and I feel like they pretty much have. Some guy a couple years ago put 1,000,000 miles on a tundra and toyota gave him a brand new truck so they could tear it apart and see how well the truck held up for 1 mil miles.
My third Toyota Tundra , all of them brand new , this one is a 2019 Toyota Tundra XP, sick combo , tires , rims , look massive and more aggressive than the other tundra models, Drop back window , all toys , what else can you wish for ? Toyota will go long term without any issues !
Excellent choice! My uncle has a 2004 Tundra here in Ontario Canada, with over 440,000km (290,000 miles) and still running strong. Even with harsh Canadian winters, he has only performed normal maintenance. Again, good choice!
Preferences are “this or that”... Let’s be thankful that we are blessed enough to drive up a mountain after breakfast, and help our friends and family move to an apartment by dinner. 🙌🏻
I feel the same way.i drove Chevy for 15 years did alot repair to keep it running.I don't trust their features and whether it can be repaired skillfully
Nice! Beautiful truck.👍 I drove a1998 Avalon for 11 years and after 201k miles I traded it in 2014 for a new Tundra TRD. The Avalon was an awesome car with no issues. I just hit 40k miles in the Tundra and I still love it. All of my Toyota’s have been very reliable. Great choice.
I had a 2000 toyota avalon with 70k when i got her and 200 when i traded her no issues at all except the stuff i broke myself. then i had a 2006 toyota avalon had 55k and then 110k when i traded it. Only thing i had to have replaced was the spark plug coil plug had to get replaced on cylinder 5 and 6. other then that smooth sailing.
Plenty of 30-40 year old toyota utes driving around the Australian coasts where rust can be an issue. Engines often outlast the shells, the gearboxes only last around 300k but the rest of the car is indestructible
all I can say is I have had 5 Toyotas and 3 fords in my life. that's why I will never buy another ford ever. They are cheap made trash. my 2002 tundra has 245000 miles on it and still the same plugs and wires etc.. all I have replaced is 3 o2 sensors. by far the best veh. I have ever owned. all my Toyota veh. have given me at least 200000 miles with no problems. I think ford lovers just don't like the truth.
Let's see you bought 5 Toyotas and 3 Fords, if you statement carried any weight you would have bought 5 fords and three Toyotas it the Toyotas are as good as you say.
My 99 ranger has over 500,000 miles and yes I changed the plugs and wires, I also use top tier gas and maintain a religious oil/fluid change regiment but all original. Including starter and transmission. The Toyota we had didn't last 200,000 miles. Very disappointed.
Ralphg Wilson I have 3 tundras and a Tacoma , 2 tundras for my company vehicles, 1 lifted tundra as my family vehicle and 1 lifted Tacoma as my off road machine on 33”s with lockers ! I do have a 2004 f350 power stroke ( my old work truck 150,000 miles ) tranny is slipping I’m trying to sell if you wanna purchase it , let me know
I’ve owned a Ford Lariat 5.4L Crew Cab, Dodge SLT Crew Cab 5.7 Hemi, and a Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L Crew cab prior to determining the Best truck I have owned by a large margin is my Toyota Tundra 5.7L Crew Cab. Build quality is head and shoulders above al others, and depreciation is the least, though I have no plans to sell it....
The only reason I haven't bought a NEW Tundra, is gas economy MPG. They drink as if they are towing. But we own a 04 Tundra that is a proven road warrior.206k on her. I hope 19 or 2020,brings better MPG.
If you are worried bought mpg then shouldn't bought a truck. You should have bought a car If you worry about mpg then it sounds like you cannot afford the gas. Anyone who buys a truck doesn't worry about gas mileage
Why would a truck be different than a car for gas mileage? Toyota has the ability to make it more efficient. Use the direct injection engine from the Lexus LS.
Just picked up a brand new 2019 Tundra TRD Sport double cab 5.7 4x4 magnetic grey metallic. I am a former owner of 2 GM 1500 trucks and they both were practically junk at 140k miles not to mention 5 k in repairs to get them to 140k. I pick up my new Tundra next Monday and am very happy to be back in the Toyota club! My money is on Toyota from here out.
I purchased a 2017 Tundra last February for all the exact same reasons. I previously owned a Tacoma and wanted bigger for towing. I seriously wanted at V8 Ford but like you got totally frustrated with building what I wanted AND finding it on a dealer lot within 200 miles of my home. I gave up and went with a Tundra because everything I wanted and needed to tow was standard with the truck. I view the "no changes done" to the truck design for many years as a guarantee of continued reliability.
I had a 2011 F-150 XLT 5.0. I will say I loved the front seats. But, I had NOTHING but quality problems with drive train bearings, 4 wheel drive actuators components, heater blend door motor failure. Had rubbing noise up front when cold. When the transmission shifted to 4th gear in the winter there were 4 times I thought the whole rear end fell off the truck. I Got rid of it at 67,000 miles before transmission failure. I had to press legal action to get ford to honor their drive train warranty on the 4wd Actuators (A $650 dollar repair). I won in the end. No more Fords for me. I have had my 2016 tundra 4x4 SR for 1 year it has 22,000 miles on it. There have been NO issues with this truck. The 5.7 has incredible power. The transmission shifting is so smooth and much better than the ford. The gas mileage is only slightly lower in reality. That's a small price to pay for a quality drive train THAT WORKS AND HOLDS UP. Reliability is a factor that so many of the reviews give little attention to. They are all about specs and options and base price. What about resale value? The Tundra definitely has that going for it as well. I have total peace of mind with this vehicle. Ford does not offer THAT option! I love The Tundra!
My friend had engine problems and the dealership told him he had to take the entire cab off to access the engine at $5k and blah, blah. He got rid of his too but it did go 120k miles.
Have had 4 F150’s and ran great. Comfy and reliable. Only thing that wore out on em at 200k miles is a water pump, tires, and batteries. I did however get a great deal on my old 2004 King Ranch work truck with over 200k miles (traded it and got $15k for it. Great resale huh?) and got talked into slightly used but sexy Tundra 4x4 (had lift and awesome wheels) and love it. But I do hate gas MPG and it doesn’t handle as well as Ford. I am still a Ford guy but I do love my Tundra as well. Next truck New Powerstroke diesel
Couldn’t agree more. Especially on the reliability of the proven V8. Carbon build up is an issue with turbo charged vehicles. I have a 2014 Limited with 78k miles. No mechanical problems at all. Only issue is the interaction between my iPhone and the infotainment system. Sometimes it will reboot its self. Hoping to get 300 plus miles out of my Tundra.
Just bought my truck yesterday, 2012 toyota tundra. Saw it, and bought it that day. Absolutely love it so far. Tons of aftermarket mods on it. Setup exactly how I wanted. Came from my 2002 ford f-150 king ranch. My f-150 had just cost 3K in repairs it was worth 6500$ at the time. Right afterwards it needed more repairs. I just couldn't keep doing it. So I traded it in towards the tundra for 3K.
Toyota is a way better truck and it holds it's value and there out there with 500000 to 600000 km witch in miles that is about 300000 miles you made the right call Very nice truck injoyed it
Awesome truck!!! I have a 2008 with 170,000 miles 5.7 iforce Truck runs like its new SOLID. yes they have not changed the engine, But why should you change it if it ain’t broke! Congrats on your 2018 you’ll be happy!!
I own a 2007 Tundra (for the last 12 years!). I have not had a major repair besides the recalls a few years ago. I tried to tell a good friend of mine not to buy his 2014 F150 but he didn't listen. His truck has been in the repair shop more than I have brought my truck for regular maintenance.... OK I exaggerated a little bit, but you get the picture.
I was in a similar predicament. I bought a 14’ SVT Raptor in Ruby Red. It’s a beast!! I was gonna go new and then did my research on the Gen 1’s. In my opinion it’s the way to go if you learn what to look for and get into a lower mile one. I test drove everything and like you I wanted the simplicity in a V8. Nice truck though, Toyota was my alt choice if I was going new.
Congrats on the new truck! I've owned Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Nissan, and Toyota trucks. TOYOTA IS THE BEST!!! It is the most American vehicle, it is the most RELIABLE vehicle as well. Best resale value.
Dear Mr. dyimike, Nice truck, thank You for purchasing a mostly American MADE product. All the comments, "bench racing" as We then called it. It's mainly they're personal preference. That's all. You Sir did good. Sincerely, Kathleen.
Thanks man. yeah, great job on the interior. I never even thought about that until I saw how nicely laid out everything is. Quality. I'm sold on the tundra.
I had a 2016 Tundra Crew Cab SR5 4x4 5.7 and it was a great truck. I paid 36k for it and sold it a year later with 10k miles to a whole sale partner of Kelly Blue Book for 35k. I got a great deal on it and put nicer wheels and tires on it but even with that the resale value on it was amazing. I chose the Tundra for many of the same reasons, the Tundra has way more features that I value for the price compared to the F150. A similarly equipped F150 was about 5k to 8k more than the Tundra at the time. Many of the statistics are skewed because Ford sells a ton of fleet vehicles and Toyota does not. I am a fan of the F150, I had one for years and it was a great truck. I also loved the Tundra, only sold it because I needed a car more than a truck. Great choice though! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Get a TRD supercharger!!!
Good ideas. Were you concerned about mpg? Could you opt for different rear end ratios for better mpg? If so, would you still have had enough towing power? How heavy is your trailer and load? Thanks.
I bought a 2007 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax with 67k miles two years ago for 25k and it's an amazing truck for the price. I looked at both Ford and Chevys in the 2007-2011 year range that fit my budget and they were no where near as nice, big, powerful or quality as the Tundra. Looking at the interior of the other trucks compared to the Tundra was a joke. They felt cheap and had no where near as much room inside compared to the Tundra (disclaimer: I did purchase the crewmax). When I got in the Tundra and drove it everything just felt right. My dad who owns a $70,000 Ford F250 has said that he enjoys driving my truck more than his and would buy one if he didn't need the towing capacity of the diesel. Long story short they're a great truck with a lot of value. The only downside is the 5.7L V8 that I have guzzles fuel and gets 12mpg in town and about 16.5 freeway. However, its a small price to pay for how great of an experience I've had running this truck. If I had the chance to buy again I would get the Tundra again without question. Congrats on your truck man. It looks really nice! The front grill of the 2018 looks awesome!
I was considering an F150 vs a Tundra. Bought a Tundra!!! I've had it for a year...planned to put a camper on the 6.5ft bed...but now I'm selling it. To buy a Tundra crewmax!!! I changed my mind on a camper so now cab space is my priority vs bed space. Tundras are hard to find in the Tahoe Reno area....well sub $40k anyway lol. Great video.
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This man got so much more respect from me when he said one of the benefits to him buying this truck is the support it brings to the American people and our economy .
oh please - toyota is a JAPANESE company- he mostly supported the Japanese economy NOT the American economy. how dumb can you be?
To be clear, these trucks are ASSEMBLED in USA. With parts from overseas vendors. I like Made In USA as well as anyone and I served my country in the Navy. But I will go for automobiles made in JAPAN. When we can make a better, more reliable and sturdy vehicle like the Honda or Toyota, I will gladly buy it.
@@joeschmo7957I have a 4runner but too be fair the ford 3.5 has shown 250k miles. Same with 5.0.
3.5 revised from 2012 as tundra 5.7. But both are reliable and well made.
Also was navy. Congrats on getting out.
@@joeschmo7957 65% sourced from US or Canada. Making it the most source from the US of all American pickups. Oh yes, and assembled here...
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And I will import a tundra to Europe soon! It worth the price
rustytr I don’t think that’s true I haven’t a Toyota beside the road I see the old corollas last I had one with almost 300,000 miles and the only way it stop it’s because a car crash
@rustytr What model Toyota? You didn't specify. I've seen more broken down Ford F-150's on the side of the road than anything else; and I'm not talking about the older ones; I'm talking about the newer ones. Since you wound up getting a Ford, you should have grabbed the F-250, that's Ford's real thoroughbred. That truck is a champ, about as reliable as a Tundra. Good luck with that turbo charged hairdryer in that F-150 man.
Unless you want to tow anything. Then you’ll blow a transmission. The engines are reliable though.
Eric E Gutierrez I have a list of vehicles I’ve seen broken down since I started this list about a year ago.
Gm: 6
FCA (Dodge): 5
Ford: 1
Acura/ Honda: 1
Toyota/ Lexus: 1
BMW: 2
Also keep in mind, you don’t see a lot of dodges in my area, (rural northern Illinois), people have mostly fords and older Chevys.
The world knows Toyotas run forever. At times, Toyota cars are shared for generations in a family.
I can assure you that statement is very true. My grandfather purchased a 2007 4Runner sport edition v8 brand new off the lot. Had it up until he passed away. Back in November 2018 I received the 4Runner when I turned 16. It had 110,000 miles. Now it has 160,000. Still hasn’t had any major problems. I’m gonna drive it into its grave.
@@Icehawks7 I'm still driving my grandmother's 1999 Camry. It only has 93k miles and runs like new
I have a 2013 Prius v and it has almost 180k miles on it and it’s never had any major issues
Can confirm my father gave me his old toyota tundra
Fact 🙏
Toyotas all day everyday. I use to be a chevy dude. But then my dad introduced me to toyota and I never looked back.
Morrison Adams From a Chevy you would say the same of Ram or Ford as well as Toyota. GM trucks in my experience are gremlin garbage.
Smart man
I like both a lot
GM switched from Quality to Quantity its not worth those 50k just down drain with toyota you’ll get your money worth and some
Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are made and assembled in San Antonio Tx
Unfortunately.
I'm all for made in USA but Gotta go with the Land Cruiser to get that Japanese quality and pride. America went cheap in the mid 70s - the early 2K's. It took a lonnnng time for them to consider quality again and now they're outsourcing everything. I'm looking for a Land Cruiser...
@@gaffle7646 4 runner is also made in Japan!!
@@greggonzales2451 Help me understand your remark. It's still a better made truck than Silverado, F-150, Ram, and Sierra. The drive trains are superior in every way shape and form in terms of durability and reliability. To some that is EVERYTHING. The others are made in Mexico, Missouri, and Michigan. Maybe if they were made here in Texas they'd be more reliable, like a Tundra.
@Eric E Gutierrez
When your Tundra is paid off you will still have a great reliable truck for a very long time with no payments.
Dats d best feature of any truck 😁
Yeah, *the Ford business model is to distract you with a bunch of Bells & Whistles, and with a bunch of goofy personalizations, SO THAT you don't notice reliability issues.*
There's videos of Toyota Tundras & Tacomas (and Nissan pickups) going over 1,000,000 miles!
Yup and it will hold value
I bought a used 2016 TUNDRA and it looks brand new with 50k miles so i know i got more life in this thing than buying any other truck brand new👌
so you bought a new Tundra? Awesome man!
I'm a Ford guy all the way, but you did a good job with the points you made...and ultimately the only person that you have to please is your self. I also think there are no bad trucks out there, but there are trucks I do not like but it doesn't make them bad.
Titantramp4u you said it perfect!!
ford guy ehh, dude i buy sale used car.. FORD is the worst possible ever.... all have engine or tranny prob ...
Titantramp4u ford is garbage. It's so sad.
I am not American but I live in the states and I own both Ford Taurus and Toyota Camry. The Ford is more comfortable, very reliable (engine and tranny both going strong) but sucks on gas mileage. The Camry is lighter, again reliable, but not very rooted to the ground but is great on gas. I dont think it is fair to make sweeping statements on any, you need to maintain both, regular oil changes etc l, watch out for noises, don't drive them like racing cars, get small problems fixed on time and you should be golden with any car. My Taurus has 150K miles on it and the Camry has 36K miles on it.
Titantramp4u finally a guy who isn’t brand loyal and blind. Nicely said.
My 2001 Tundra just hit 400,000 miles and I wouldn't hesitate to drive her cross country. Good choice!
My next truck will be an F250/350 Diesel. My biggest complaint is the location of the high failure rate parts such as the starter taking 8 hours to change but at 350,000 miles, that original starter really lasted a long time. If Toyota offered a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel truck, I'd buy it over the Ford.
My 2003 has 267,000 miles and nothing has failed yet other than light bulbs. I did replace the shocks, struts, rear leaf springs, and normal things like light bulbs, belts, brake pads, spark plugs, wipers, and fluids. Great truck and it still feels tight.
holleyman1970 The diesel fords are good trucks my 06 f150 just died at 124k
124K is a lot of miles for a Ford F-150. Most American vehicles are shot at that mileage.
Time2 DumpTrump 5.4 Triton probably lol. Such a shit engine. It cost me almost $1k before I gave up and took a loss and traded it for my Silverado. 5.3 is a way better engine.
I’m waiting for Toyota to update the Tundra, and it’ll probably be my next truck.
I just want to say something. I’m in the military and when we go over seas and run missions and operations all we use is Toyota. I love Toyota. Roll Tide
Roll Tide brother🤘🤘And thank you for your service👏you are a true hero🇱🇷🇱🇷
Ford Rangers are all over Afghanistan, used by the Afghan Army and Police. I did find that the Ford Ranger does not do well when hit by an RPG. I don't think the warranty covers that!
@@richwade9377 lol
Your our back bone thank you for your service, we 3% never forget
Roll Tide
Bought a 2019 tundra SR5 and I absolutely love it
I just ordered my 2018 Tundra 1794 edition this past Saturday. It comes in Wednesday. I am so excited.
Seth Oherin hopefully not new. Only an idiot would get suckered into a brand new car
Seth Oherin get a gas card your gonna need it. Get ready to be out run at every turn by Ecoboost F150s.
David Klimmek - Until the Ecoboost F150s stall from driving in wet conditions
westernsharpie U go buy somebody else's problems.. somebody has to I guess. New cars only here & tend to keep em long. Ford F-150 trucks usually. Never issues. Last forever . Great resale value!
Seth Oherin Ur one of the few sir! Always shocked when ppl buy these & they most certainly aren't truck guys. Anyways, enjoy ur ride. Dont dare race any F150 Ecoboost trucks tho
I'm 40 years old when I was 17 I had my first 22r 11987 I've been a Toyota lover all my life now w I have a tundra 2015, they hold their value and they will take you from point a to b.
Just bought 2019 sr5 sx 4×4 package a month ago this coming Tuesday and I can honestly say this is the best vehicle I've ever purchased.😎
I’ve had my Tundra for 17 years and it has been the best purchase I ever made
How many miles does it have? and how is it holding up?
@@guyontheinternet8891 It has a little over 285,000 it's holding up great and I drive it everyday
@@bboynton8 Nice. That thing will probably last you nearly a million miles before you would want to get rid of it for a newer one. And 17 years? Man that must be one old Tundra any other truck would have already broke down at least once by 285k
How many things have you had to replace? I bet you havent ever had issues with the transmission or engine.
@@Aptenodytes No, no transmission or engine problems. I have had to replace the radiator and I have an a/c leak that took a couple of trip to the mechanic. Changing the timing belt is pretty expensive, but I think you have to call that routine maintenance
I bought the same truck 2 weeks ago after doing A LOT of research and I couldn't be happier. I have the limited pack for leather/nav... I have 250 miles so far and couldn't be any happier. Your video highlights why I bought my Tundra as well! Thx
Nicely put young man. I've owned Toyota's since 1986 and I've never looked back. I've sold all of them with well over 200,000 miles on them and got top dollar for all of them when I sold them. They are not as good as they used to be but far better than anything out there. Ford's and Chevy's are notorious for being in the shop with engineering flaws and the company support is horrible.
Hi great video, I have a 2018 TRD off road as well. There are some complaints about the truck getting long in the tooth but no one touches the reliability of these trucks. I love having the option to turn off driving aids like lane assist or parking assist. Finally, the best reason is NO auto stop or cylinder deactivation which is forced on buyers by other makes. Cheers and take care.
This is th exact video I needed. I've been back and forth about both of these trucks. I've made my mind up! Toyota Tundra is my choice. I've test drove both of them and he is 100% correct! Thanks!
Priscilla Horne love my tundra. Zero issues and my sisters F150 that’s a year newer has had 5 check engine lights and 4 warranty repairs.
I saw my Ford service manager more than I saw my family when I owned my F250. Now 3 years with my Tundra and not one hiccup
good luck
Did you buy your F250 brand new with 0 miles?
ha ha ha, nice comment.
what year was it
Same experience I had with ford.
We have fords at my job all have 300 400k miles . We returned our tundra good luck
I have a 2012 Tundra. Bought it brand new and I love it. I tow every single day with it. It has 230,000 miles on it now. Original trans is still strong. No major issues at all. They have a Tundra on youtube with 1 million miles on it. It will be paid off in 6 months and it will still be worth something. I have the TRD rock warrior with the extended cab. Huge inside. You will love it! Same engine as yours I think 5.7. Powerful.
The 3UR is an amazing engine and don't have a ton of issues and this is coming from a Toyota technician. Absolutely love the tundra but I can't see myself owning one unless I own a jet ski, sooooo someday haha
@Trexxx67 I just bought the smaller engine 2018 4.6L Tundra. I'm praying that it too is a good engine. I do not tow often but have a big family I need to move around in it and drive to work.
Derrick Wilson mine has towed at least 365 cars a year over five years. The trans is still good. Has 240k on it. Haven't done anything major to it.
Got an 2007 Crewmax Limited with 288K. Never even thought about F150s ever since!
@Derrick Wilson The 4.6 Is still a great engine
I should have listened to you when I first watched this video. Bought a 2019 F150, had a bunch of problems, now trading it for a 2020 tundra... I even watched this video before buying the F150... Shame on me, but at least now I will have a reliable workhorse.
08 tundra with 180k miles here. You won't be sorry. Little too no issues. Might get some but nothing compared to the big three.
Why? What went wrong?
What happen with your f150? I have a 2016 3.5 Ecoboost with 180,000 miles strong,an my opinion can't be beat.
I have an 18 f150 with 18000 miles with oil consumption and rattling transmission since it new and a whole bunch of recalls.The worst is that the dealer pretends it doesn't know about the issues.
@@88scmustang Had a 5.0 with oil consumption issues that the dealer could not figure out. Transmission shifted really hard between 3rd and 4th they said it was just breaking in. and infotainment issues. All they kept doing was updating and resetting it, it did not seem to do anything.
Bought a 2019 CrewMax Limited 2 weeks ago. Full leather full everything. 47,400 otd. 1.9%apr
Patrick Davies can I ask what you paid before tax??? I plan to buy 1 soon
Patrick your gonna be piss it’s may 1 2019 and it’s 0.0, 60 months now
I'm was ex mechanic and you are right by it is bye far the longest lasting truck out there on the road you did good I was a only ford in till I switched to Toyota tundra it was the best choice
That's not correct. The longest lasting pickup ever made in the United States was the early 1980's Toyota pickups. The Tundra is reliable but not as reliable as the early 1980's pickups.
Toyota truck, assembled right here in San Antonio TX baby!! I've been to the plant and did a tour. The place is amazing and super clean!
I like Toyota first of all. But just to clarify you don't get a full tour. The rest of the buildings you see are off limits. That's where most of the work happens. The main building which is where the tours happen is just the assembly point.
I hate Texas.
@@jawharris Texas hates you too 🤷♂️
Rather have it made in Japan from the original plants. Like the 4runners are still.
@ 5.7 V8
I have a 2012 Tacoma. I love the Toyotas and my friend has a Tundra. He loves his truck too. Your truck is beautiful. Happy New Year.
Because of this video I’m going look into Tundras, thanks 🙏🏻
I’ve been a GM Guy my whole life!
STICK WITH GMC. 🇺🇸🎖️⭐
Stop being a copycat dummy
Man you are gonna love it! I’ve had mine for 2 years and what a great truck! I went from a Camry to the Tundra, lol.. big difference but i needed a truck.
I have a 17 model Camry now. I was originally looking to get a Tundra, but out of my range at the time. Now i'm seriously considering trading The Camry for one. I need a bigger vehicle.
misterred316 if it’s the right time, do it, you won’t be disappointed, great truck!
It may just be. Thanks
Great man, lucky for you. I am driving Camry 2004 and wanna transitioned to a Tundra :)
Gus DaCosta ,too funny, I got a Camry as well,,and lookn for my perfect tundra now,,lol..had a 2003 6cyl tundra 230,000 when I got hit,,but I loved it..did everything I needed
The reason ford trucks sells the most is because they sell cheaper in "bulk" sales. That pushes their numbers up and hype.
That and GM splits theirs between Chevy and GMC.
and they are better
Yes, im sure if u dont count their fleet and rental (bulk sales), they dont sell nearly as many trucks as toy sells tundras....!! These comments r hillarious!
zzgeoergez Dane are you stupid? Just look at how make people drive f150s compared to tundras
@@spareparts76302018 sales #s
ford f series 87.7k (yes incl superDty)
Silverado 53.9k
Ram (60k)(1 to watch!)
Sierra 22.4k
Tundra 11.2k
Titan 4.6k
I think you will Love your Tundra. I have a 2014 SR double cab 4.6 ltr V8 2wd with 112,000 miles and I feel like I’m just now breaking it in. The payload on the 4.6 2wd is actually larger than the 5.74x4 because of the vehicle weight. The 4.6 is as quick, some say quicker, in 80-90 % of driving situations as well. Either way, you made the right choice for all the right reasons. If you level up the front end, match custom 18x9 +18 wheels with 295/70R18 tires, tint the windows, add a step up rail, and tint the headlights, and get rid of the badges and stickers you’ll have an absolute badass dream truck, in my humble opinion. Congrats!
When you started talking about reliability it reminded me my 01 Toyota Sienna that was made in Kentucky and we just got over 200k mark. Same engine running smooth. No major issues, just normal wear and tear. Oils changes and everything works 💪 like a champ! I'm glad i watched about your review as it will help us make a decision on a full size truck. Knowing Toyota's rep, this only confirms it.
Tundra is a no bullshit vehicle.
That is why i just bought mine. Got a 2012 with 4" lift mint in and out for a steal. Love it already and have only had it a few days. Hope to have it for many many years to come.
And that's no bullshit!
I just wished Toyota would bring an HD truck with their hino diesel engine 👌.. love my tundra tho
juan cacer that would kill all the other brands! But it would be awesome, I would trade my 2017 tundra for that any day.
juan cacer Yes, actually Toyota have a diesel V8 twin turbo usually available in the non US land cruiser and 70 series. If they put this in a Tundra or Sequoia it will be just a dream came true!!!
I called Toyota in California and they said they were having difficulty with emissions on the diesel and getting it regulated. I asked them about the Hino diesel also and again it was emissions keeping it out of America. I will not buy until they have a diesel.
Not sure what happened to the plans but I know a few years back they had been in talks with Allison on trying to work on something. I could be wrong but that was the rumor when I was working at the dealership.
juan cacer The US market won't let it sell it here unless factory installs a Cummins, International, or something that breaks often or competes and wins. Look at this review, I own a 2006 F250 diesel cured, cured means I had to spend 7k to make it run and still have many components known to fail, I don't have the money to change it now but will do in the future. Google 2017 Toyota Tundra Diesel go to "images" Ullman see it there, don't know if it is a concept or else but they said would be in the market after the Detroit intl auto show, starts at 72k 😣
Hey, Mike. Love the video. Answered all the questions I'm asking, even now. I'm down to Ford and Tundra. You've convinced me. Good presentation.
Long lasting quality is the main thing I want. I bought a 1978 Ford F100 for $4,864 and got 14 years use out of it. It shocks me that a fricken pickup truck can cost $60,000, that's crazy.
It's called inflation.
Bought my 2009 Toyota Tundra In 2009 and I agree that the feel of owning a truck that feels solid and secure is a plus. I have owned a Ford F150 and a Dodge Ram and I have not had to do any major maintenance so far. Very pleased with my Tundra and it has served my wife and me well. People are coming to me and asking me about what I think about my Tundra and am I satisfied with it and my response is ...we love it! Got everything in it we wanted and dressed it up that many think it is a 2018 model....yeah!
I am still driving my 2007 Tundra with over 100k miles. Zero issues. No better truck out there! Great choice! I will buy another one for sure. Oh yeah - mine is still worth over $15k.
There is a 2007 Tundra 4x4 4.7 V8 that went over one million miles, with very little trouble along the way! The truck was used for WORK and TOWING, too! Look it up on CZcams!
10:11
Wisest decision.
Youre right...Good call.
Mine is a 2004 4.7 8cyl...Still runs like new...Simple maintenance.
Still have all but one original components (Although nothing was wrong with it, I changed the water pump when I did the timing belt)...Still have original alternator, starter, radiator,etc... Great parts, Great truck! Period!
Just another thing to mention-standard across the board on tundras TSS-P for 2018. (Autonomous braking/pre-collision warning, lane departure alert w/ steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams)
I have the original 2007 Tundra Crew Max 5.7 4X4 with close to 200K and it still runs like when I 1st bought it. I tow a toy hauler loaded every desert season. I will buy a new one when it is time.
How heavy is your toy hauler, because I'm looking at buying a fifth wheel 12,000 to 15, 000 lbs and The Tundra is only rated at 9,500 towing
John Venturini
Loaded about 10K
Bro. That’s a really really good price!! You can’t never go wrong with toyota. BTW. Great truck!!
I am on my third Tundra. I guess you can say that I love these trucks. I traded a 2014 limited for a 2017 TRD PRO because It has a better suspension, 4WD, and the pipes sound awesome. Trade allowance was $32,000 which was really good imo. Your points are spot on. Enjoy your new Tundra. Great video, man.
they sure are ugly
On my second tundra
My dad just bought his the other day, he was also looking at fords, but ended up getting the 2018 Tundra.
Reliability is everything you have nothing if you don't have that
Devin Cruz Lol the Tundra is actually more expensive to repair in a lot of cases. Yes it can go probably 300k without as many issues , but it also has its issues. It does have great resell value , but the Tundra gets awful mileage , has a dated interior. Towing is also below the leading. competition
We have ford trucks at my job all have 300 400k miles so yea the ford is better. We had toyota and we returned it
@@jayg9732 only ford that has more than 200k is a diesel and not any diesel at that. it would have to be a 7.3 or 6.7 everything else is trash
Carlos A Lara FACTS!!
@@jayg9732 there isn't s single ford out there that's better than a Toyota
My dad bought 1992 Toyota pickup 4x4 brand new... currently it has 179k miles I drive it now daily it still drives solid... you did a good purchase Toyota’s are build to last..... good choice
Diymike, I totally agree with you, especially when every option pushes you up a trim level. I love Toyota's, but I bought a new '08 Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6 4x4, and it's been problem free. I did make a mistake and bought my wife a VW Jetta, and payed dearly. Finally traded it for a new '17 Toyota Camry. If I buy a full size it'll be a Tundra, though I prefer the column shifter, it's out of the way, and you can seat six. Reliability is tops over mileage, power or gadgets.
Between the wife and I we have owned 3 Toyotas and a Lexus we can say we have only done routine maintenance on all 4. They are super reliable.
There is a 2007 Tundra 4x4 4.7 V8 that went over one million miles, with very little trouble along the way! The truck was used for WORK and TOWING, too! Look it up on CZcams!
And a million miles after repairs. The trans was replaced on it. So therefore it didn't TECHNICALLY make one million miles. The guy just didn't crash is.
B. Ryan I believe in the reverse gear didn’t work on it
B. Ryan , transmission was never replaced, it was repaired for reverse gear at 700 k miles
repairvehicle you mean rebuilt.
B. Ryan get over it. The proof is in the pudding. Toyota makes superior trucks than Ford. The truck actually went over 1 million miles with little problem. I had a 2009 FX 4 and my transmission was replaced at only 75k.
That's why I love my 15 Tundra.... had Toyotas all my life and one Ford ...my company vehicles are Toyotas....great value for money every day.
Last year I bought a 2019 F250 every month I was having a recall the dealer then one at work with me on time or date did I choose it Hass to be third time or the date.. so I went to the Toyota dealer and I got myself a 2020 toyota tundra sr5 crewmax v8 5.7 and I love it I think that was a good decision✅👍👍
Did you get the short, standard or long bed?
@@lf7481 well my dads got a 07 sr5 double cab with long bed. Its awesome
Good decision. I just bought a 2012 with 140K on it and plan to get another 200k out of it.
I love it so far.
Mike
Mike Fifer if you keep it maintained you'll get a lot more out of it than that. Good luck
Thanks Donald , I am hoping for that. She is not new or perfect but SOUND.
Mike
Bought a 2015 base model Tacoma 5peed, 4x4. Was looking at a Tundra, loved it, but decided that I didn't need that much truck for what I do in life. I don't tow anything substantial, just my 78' pop up camper. It's great off-road and gets decent gas mileage. I've got headers, exhaust, intake done right now. Gonna hopefully be ordering a supercharger kit from URD here in about year or so.
Toyotas are the best you will love it. I may be biased but there's a reason they're so reliable is because they don't really change too much on them. Every year almost every other truck brand changes something with the engine. They don't have enough time to perfect it. The tundras engine hasn't changed since 2007. Yes it may not have the most horsepower or torque as other trucks but its enough for a half ton. They've had 10-11 years to perfect that engine and I feel like they pretty much have. Some guy a couple years ago put 1,000,000 miles on a tundra and toyota gave him a brand new truck so they could tear it apart and see how well the truck held up for 1 mil miles.
I totally agree with You! I had a 1997 Toyota T100 4X4 with over 415.000 miles with the 3.4 V6 that still ran like a fine Swiss watch.
My third Toyota Tundra , all of them brand new , this one is a 2019 Toyota Tundra XP, sick combo , tires , rims , look massive and more aggressive than the other tundra models,
Drop back window , all toys , what else can you wish for ?
Toyota will go long term without any issues !
Great vid, choice, & evaluation of a great truck man.. 100% great choice! Cheers
Excellent choice! My uncle has a 2004 Tundra here in Ontario Canada, with over 440,000km (290,000 miles) and still running strong. Even with harsh Canadian winters, he has only performed normal maintenance. Again, good choice!
Preferences are “this or that”...
Let’s be thankful that we are blessed enough to drive up a mountain after breakfast, and help our friends and family move to an apartment by dinner.
🙌🏻
I feel the same way.i drove Chevy for 15 years did alot repair to keep it running.I don't trust their features and whether it can be repaired skillfully
$42,xxx out the door for a crew max, 4x4, Off-Road is a GREAT deal!
Nice! Beautiful truck.👍 I drove a1998 Avalon for 11 years and after 201k miles I traded it in 2014 for a new Tundra TRD. The Avalon was an awesome car with no issues. I just hit 40k miles in the Tundra and I still love it. All of my Toyota’s have been very reliable. Great choice.
Had a friend with Avalon in the shop 11 of the 13 months they had it.
RetroWeld i
I had a 2000 toyota avalon with 70k when i got her and 200 when i traded her no issues at all except the stuff i broke myself. then i had a 2006 toyota avalon had 55k and then 110k when i traded it. Only thing i had to have replaced was the spark plug coil plug had to get replaced on cylinder 5 and 6. other then that smooth sailing.
Plenty of 30-40 year old toyota utes driving around the Australian coasts where rust can be an issue. Engines often outlast the shells, the gearboxes only last around 300k but the rest of the car is indestructible
Your video helped out a lot. I’m looking forward to picking up my own tundra 👌🏼
all I can say is I have had 5 Toyotas and 3 fords in my life. that's why I will never buy another ford ever. They are cheap made trash. my 2002 tundra has 245000 miles on it and still the same plugs and wires etc.. all I have replaced is 3 o2 sensors. by far the best veh. I have ever owned. all my Toyota veh. have given me at least 200000 miles with no problems. I think ford lovers just don't like the truth.
Let's see you bought 5 Toyotas and 3 Fords, if you statement carried any weight you would have bought 5 fords and three Toyotas it the Toyotas are as good as you say.
My 99 ranger has over 500,000 miles and yes I changed the plugs and wires, I also use top tier gas and maintain a religious oil/fluid change regiment but all original. Including starter and transmission. The Toyota we had didn't last 200,000 miles. Very disappointed.
Ralphg Wilson I have 3 tundras and a Tacoma , 2 tundras for my company vehicles, 1 lifted tundra as my family vehicle and 1 lifted Tacoma as my off road machine on 33”s with lockers !
I do have a 2004 f350 power stroke ( my old work truck 150,000 miles ) tranny is slipping I’m trying to sell if you wanna purchase it , let me know
I drove a Toyota Tundra, a new model too and even the guys from Toyota said to buy something else. Reliability issues out the wazoo!
@@meangyrene76
Lmao.
Ford is trash.
They even made trucks with wacky aluminium while Toyota is going with high strenght steel.
I’ve owned a Ford Lariat 5.4L Crew Cab, Dodge SLT Crew Cab 5.7 Hemi, and a Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L Crew cab prior to determining the Best truck I have owned by a large margin is my Toyota Tundra 5.7L Crew Cab. Build quality is head and shoulders above al others, and depreciation is the least, though I have no plans to sell it....
The only reason I haven't bought a NEW Tundra, is gas economy MPG. They drink as if they are towing. But we own a 04 Tundra that is a proven road warrior.206k on her. I hope 19 or 2020,brings better MPG.
That is what holds me ,mpg
If you are worried bought mpg then shouldn't bought a truck.
You should have bought a car
If you worry about mpg then it sounds like you cannot afford the gas. Anyone who buys a truck doesn't worry about gas mileage
Why would a truck be different than a car for gas mileage? Toyota has the ability to make it more efficient. Use the direct injection engine from the Lexus LS.
Toyo Den Yea an Santa Claus brought it to ya too. Tundra doesn't sell for a reason folks.
Great video but very truthful. Tundra is the best I have ever owned. I was a Ford man since 81 and Jan of 16 I went to a Tundra Platinum. Love it.
Great video man and extremely convincing. If it weren’t for the 13-18mpg, I would pull the trigger. Currently driving 2013 Honda Accord.
Just picked up a brand new 2019 Tundra TRD Sport double cab 5.7 4x4 magnetic grey metallic. I am a former owner of 2 GM 1500 trucks and they both were practically junk at 140k miles not to mention 5 k in repairs to get them to 140k. I pick up my new Tundra next Monday and am very happy to be back in the Toyota club! My money is on Toyota from here out.
I purchased a 2017 Tundra last February for all the exact same reasons. I previously owned a Tacoma and wanted bigger for towing. I seriously wanted at V8 Ford but like you got totally frustrated with building what I wanted AND finding it on a dealer lot within 200 miles of my home. I gave up and went with a Tundra because everything I wanted and needed to tow was standard with the truck. I view the "no changes done" to the truck design for many years as a guarantee of continued reliability.
I had a 2011 F-150 XLT 5.0. I will say I loved the front seats. But, I had NOTHING but quality problems with drive train bearings, 4 wheel drive actuators components, heater blend door motor failure. Had rubbing noise up front when cold. When the transmission shifted to 4th gear in the winter there were 4 times I thought the whole rear end fell off the truck. I Got rid of it at 67,000 miles before transmission failure. I had to press legal action to get ford to honor their drive train warranty on the 4wd Actuators (A $650 dollar repair). I won in the end. No more Fords for me. I have had my 2016 tundra 4x4 SR for 1 year it has 22,000 miles on it. There have been NO issues with this truck. The 5.7 has incredible power. The transmission shifting is so smooth and much better than the ford. The gas mileage is only slightly lower in reality. That's a small price to pay for a quality drive train THAT WORKS AND HOLDS UP. Reliability is a factor that so many of the reviews give little attention to. They are all about specs and options and base price. What about resale value? The Tundra definitely has that going for it as well. I have total peace of mind with this vehicle. Ford does not offer THAT option! I love The Tundra!
I’ve had the same problems in my 2012 F-150. Going Tundra next.
My friend had engine problems and the dealership told him he had to take the entire cab off to access the engine at $5k and blah, blah. He got rid of his too but it did go 120k miles.
My ‘17 f150 rubs in the front end too. They replaced the actuators and it still does it. I’ve started looking at tundras for a possible trade
Definitely my next Truck!
Good choice. Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 owner, here.
Dang, and here I am still driving my 96 toyota T100. Nice truck! One day I'll buy one 😂
Have had 4 F150’s and ran great. Comfy and reliable. Only thing that wore out on em at 200k miles is a water pump, tires, and batteries. I did however get a great deal on my old 2004 King Ranch work truck with over 200k miles (traded it and got $15k for it. Great resale huh?) and got talked into slightly used but sexy Tundra 4x4 (had lift and awesome wheels) and love it. But I do hate gas MPG and it doesn’t handle as well as Ford. I am still a Ford guy but I do love my Tundra as well.
Next truck
New Powerstroke diesel
Great video! Really helpful to compare the trucks, including the optioning process...
The F150 is my dream truck but hey, I think you got a great deal bro, looks like you made the best decision.
Smart man. Keep up on the maintenance and she'll last you many annums.
Couldn’t agree more. Especially on the reliability of the proven V8. Carbon build up is an issue with turbo charged vehicles. I have a 2014 Limited with 78k miles. No mechanical problems at all. Only issue is the interaction between my iPhone and the infotainment system. Sometimes it will reboot its self. Hoping to get 300 plus miles out of my Tundra.
the truck. just needs a software update. takes 10 minutes at the dealership.
I bought American built 1794 Tundra “ LOVE IT”
Same love it
Just bought my truck yesterday, 2012 toyota tundra. Saw it, and bought it that day. Absolutely love it so far. Tons of aftermarket mods on it. Setup exactly how I wanted. Came from my 2002 ford f-150 king ranch. My f-150 had just cost 3K in repairs it was worth 6500$ at the time. Right afterwards it needed more repairs. I just couldn't keep doing it. So I traded it in towards the tundra for 3K.
Toyota is a way better truck and it holds it's value and there out there with 500000 to 600000 km witch in miles that is about 300000 miles you made the right call Very nice truck injoyed it
Awesome truck!!! I have a 2008 with 170,000 miles 5.7 iforce Truck runs like its new SOLID. yes they have not changed the engine, But why should you change it if it ain’t broke! Congrats on your 2018 you’ll be happy!!
I own a 2007 Tundra (for the last 12 years!). I have not had a major repair besides the recalls a few years ago. I tried to tell a good friend of mine not to buy his 2014 F150 but he didn't listen. His truck has been in the repair shop more than I have brought my truck for regular maintenance.... OK I exaggerated a little bit, but you get the picture.
I was in a similar predicament. I bought a 14’ SVT Raptor in Ruby Red. It’s a beast!! I was gonna go new and then did my research on the Gen 1’s. In my opinion it’s the way to go if you learn what to look for and get into a lower mile one. I test drove everything and like you I wanted the simplicity in a V8. Nice truck though, Toyota was my alt choice if I was going new.
i appreciated everything about this review
I miss seeing made in Japan in my Toyota’s . At least they’re still reliable.
The Corolla Hatch is made in Japan. (At least here in Canada)
4Runner still made in Japan!
Made in America makes me happy too.
canadian and japanese toyotas 4 life
Then get a type r
Just bought my first non big 3 truck, the 2020 Tundra SR5 TRD is everything it claims to be. LOVE MY TUNDRA!!
Congrats!!! Just ordered the same with all the bells and whistles!!!👍
Thanks Mike. I like your reasons and explanations--good job.
Congrats on the new truck! I've owned Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Nissan, and Toyota trucks. TOYOTA IS THE BEST!!! It is the most American vehicle, it is the most RELIABLE vehicle as well. Best resale value.
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Thanks man. yeah, great job on the interior. I never even thought about that until I saw how nicely laid out everything is. Quality. I'm sold on the tundra.
I got a 2020 tundra 1794 and Love it!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!!!
Same here in brown and love it!
Same love itt
I had a 2016 Tundra Crew Cab SR5 4x4 5.7 and it was a great truck. I paid 36k for it and sold it a year later with 10k miles to a whole sale partner of Kelly Blue Book for 35k. I got a great deal on it and put nicer wheels and tires on it but even with that the resale value on it was amazing. I chose the Tundra for many of the same reasons, the Tundra has way more features that I value for the price compared to the F150. A similarly equipped F150 was about 5k to 8k more than the Tundra at the time. Many of the statistics are skewed because Ford sells a ton of fleet vehicles and Toyota does not. I am a fan of the F150, I had one for years and it was a great truck. I also loved the Tundra, only sold it because I needed a car more than a truck. Great choice though! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Get a TRD supercharger!!!
Yes, more moving parts(A turbo), means more repairing and money in the long run.
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Mike, thank you brother. Literally was going to purchase a Sierra. Awesome video.
Good ideas. Were you concerned about mpg? Could you opt for different rear end ratios for better mpg? If so, would you still have had enough towing power? How heavy is your trailer and load? Thanks.
I bought a 2007 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax with 67k miles two years ago for 25k and it's an amazing truck for the price. I looked at both Ford and Chevys in the 2007-2011 year range that fit my budget and they were no where near as nice, big, powerful or quality as the Tundra. Looking at the interior of the other trucks compared to the Tundra was a joke. They felt cheap and had no where near as much room inside compared to the Tundra (disclaimer: I did purchase the crewmax). When I got in the Tundra and drove it everything just felt right.
My dad who owns a $70,000 Ford F250 has said that he enjoys driving my truck more than his and would buy one if he didn't need the towing capacity of the diesel. Long story short they're a great truck with a lot of value. The only downside is the 5.7L V8 that I have guzzles fuel and gets 12mpg in town and about 16.5 freeway. However, its a small price to pay for how great of an experience I've had running this truck. If I had the chance to buy again I would get the Tundra again without question.
Congrats on your truck man. It looks really nice! The front grill of the 2018 looks awesome!
I was considering an F150 vs a Tundra.
Bought a Tundra!!! I've had it for a year...planned to put a camper on the 6.5ft bed...but now I'm selling it.
To buy a Tundra crewmax!!! I changed my mind on a camper so now cab space is my priority vs bed space.
Tundras are hard to find in the Tahoe Reno area....well sub $40k anyway lol.
Great video.
How is Reno these days? I graduated from Wooster High School .
Got a new 2017 Tundra SR5 TRD at Carson City Toyota for 42k out the door in 2017. Great truck !
This by far has been the Best explanation or description review wtf ever you want to call it of a car/ truck .. very nice job man!!
Right On Mike! I agree completely. I've been driving Toyota pickups since '88. And, a Tundra since '02. Now in a '20 TRD PRO in Army Green. Oh yeah!