Taco/Tundra questions

[Stoof]

I'm looking to buy used in the next couple of months. Is there a certain year model on these to watch out for? What would be considered high miles? I see some in the $15k, 2008-09 range 120/130k on them. I'll be looking for a 4 door if that matters. I also know it depends on how well they have been maintained so what kind of questions should I be asking? I don't speak truck very well so looking for some good advise here. Thanks.

[marceco]

First Generation Tundras , pre 2006 , are nice ; bigger than a Tacoma but smaller than the new Tundras . I have a 2005 Tundra 4 Door 4 WD Limited and I am sure my sons will never let me get rid of it . If you are on Facebook there is a very good group of owners that share maintenance and other suggestions . . .

[09tacoma]

I have a 2009 4door Tacoma off road edition and love it as long as you can live with a smaller truck.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

I guess they would be cool for a 16 year olds first truck if it was 4 WD.

[bluelund79]

I bought a used 2007 Taco a little over 2 years ago. It's been flawless. One thing I will recommend if buying a Taco 4 door, try and find a long bed. I'm glad I did. Those little tiny beds will not work at the one time you need them too. If you own a trailer, disregard.

[Stoof]

Well, I'm driving an 04, 4 door F350 right now. There was a time I needed this much truck but I'm not there anymore. Actually looking to scale back a bit. For the $15k range is there any other trucks I should be looking at?

[TxHunter06]

I guess they would be cool for a 16 year olds first truck if it was 4 WD.

You must pull a ghost trailer[emoji6]

[TxHunter06]

Well, I'm driving an 04, 4 door F350 right now. There was a time I needed this much truck but I'm not there anymore. Actually looking to scale back a bit. For the $15k range is there any other trucks I should be looking at?

Nope, your looking at the right ones.[emoji106]

[cookemerkel]

I was in the same market last summer. What I found was the price difference between the two was nill. You can get more truck in the tundra for about the same price. They are really proud of the Tacos. I bought a 2011 DC tundra 4x4 and love it.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Well, I'm driving an 04, 4 door F350 right now. There was a time I needed this much truck but I'm not there anymore. Actually looking to scale back a bit. For the $15k range is there any other trucks I should be looking at?

Just messin' around.

I agree. I downsized to a 1500 in 08 when the gas was so high. Just bought another one.

[Quackerbox]

I'd been in crew cab 3/4 ton 4x4 diesels since 2000. Shopped tacos for about year or better and found an 06 4x4 with 28,392 miles on it in october. I wanted a long bed but couldnt find a used one that wasnt north of 22 or 23K that didnt have over 100,000 miles. We've taken it on weekend trips and Ive loaded it down with corn which kept me from hauling my ranger.

I dont miss the 3/4 at all BUT I have a work vehicle and dont have to drive the taco but once or twice a week. Wife still has a full size truck to pull the boat.

I need tires and Im struggling with adding a little lift and some bigger shoes but I sure like the 23 or 24 MPG highway

[Patton]

In 2014 I bought my '08 Tundra Crewmax with 35k miles for $22K. Granted it's a 2WD, and I'll never have a 2WD again, but other than that I love it.

[Nado]

First Generation Tundras , pre 2006 , are nice ; bigger than a Tacoma but smaller than the new Tundras . I have a 2005 Tundra 4 Door 4 WD Limited and I am sure my sons will never let me get rid of it . If you are on Facebook there is a very good group of owners that share maintenance and other suggestions . . .

When I was looking into getting a taco, this was actually something that was very interesting. It was bigger than the taco and still as good. But those plans went out the window due to work.

[Stoof]

So.... Direct Question...... 08 and newer model Toyota's. Is 120k miles still a low mile truck if it has been well maintained? What is the life expectancy on a well maintained Taco/Tundra? 300K???????

[Hyd Guy]

Just sold my 97 with 311,000 miles and its still running strong for the guy. Bought a 2010 TRD year and a half ago with 75,000 and now has 154,000 no issue miles on it. This is my 4th Tacoma and not my last.