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re: The Tundra is the best full sized truck on the market. (Change my mind)
Posted on 4/15/19 at 9:27 am to aTmTexas Dillo
Posted on 4/15/19 at 9:27 am to aTmTexas Dillo
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Given the high cost for a new nicely equipped GM, Ford and Tundra and the longevity of my current Tundra I can never save enough money with a better gas mileage truck to overcome the tens of thousands of dollars of additional expenditure. I'm frugal so I'll just keep the 2007 Tundra and money in my bank. By the way, I've had some maintenance along the way. The most expensive repair Toyota covered. I've handled the rest for under $1,500.
Describes my experience with my 05 Tundra, with 190K to a T, though the 4.7 L V8 in my vehicle appears to get better gas mileage than today’s Tundras. Knock on wood - no issues what so ever with the big 3 - engine, transmission, AC. My previous truck prior to the Tundra, Chevy Silverado, which I liked by the way, needed a transmission replacement at 85k @ $4K - more than I’ve spent on repairs (excluding maintenance, tires) to the Tundra in the 13 years I’ve owned it.
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Posted on 4/15/19 at 10:09 am to CrawDude
My 2013 f150 5.0 with 139k miles has always had something going wrong every 4 moths it seems. It has all been minor tedious stuff that i was able to warranty or fix myself but its getting close to things that i wont be able to do and $$ is starting to get up there per year. Im up to $300 in 2019 already. 2018 was right around $500
The most recent issues were:
TSB for fuel pump relay fuse - had to wire in a new fuse after i was left stranded with a burnt fuse that was undersized from the factory. Didnt show a problem until 120k miles
Coolant leak from a failed gasket - while driving truck overheated and had lost all coolant. Replaced hose with gasket. 5k miles later it happened again with another gasket downstream of the new one.
Yesterday the truck was completely dead. Key fob wouldnt unlock it, door buttons wouldnt either. Had to use the key to get in and still not one light, bell or anything would work. Battery is 3 months old and had 12V. 20 min later, it started and worked like nothing happened. When will it do this again? how long will it be "dead".
I was hoping to get 2 more years out of this one but i may need to start looking at a new one and tundra is on the list.
I also only get 15.9 lifetime with the 5.0 4x4 w/ 33" AT tires. Previous to this f150 i had 240k miles split between two tacomas and never had an issue.
The most recent issues were:
TSB for fuel pump relay fuse - had to wire in a new fuse after i was left stranded with a burnt fuse that was undersized from the factory. Didnt show a problem until 120k miles
Coolant leak from a failed gasket - while driving truck overheated and had lost all coolant. Replaced hose with gasket. 5k miles later it happened again with another gasket downstream of the new one.
Yesterday the truck was completely dead. Key fob wouldnt unlock it, door buttons wouldnt either. Had to use the key to get in and still not one light, bell or anything would work. Battery is 3 months old and had 12V. 20 min later, it started and worked like nothing happened. When will it do this again? how long will it be "dead".
I was hoping to get 2 more years out of this one but i may need to start looking at a new one and tundra is on the list.
I also only get 15.9 lifetime with the 5.0 4x4 w/ 33" AT tires. Previous to this f150 i had 240k miles split between two tacomas and never had an issue.
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