Need advice on Tundra truck

[NINJABABY]

I need a truck and a dealer has one for $14700 out of door. (14000 + gst)

Toyota Tundra TRD package
it is 2006
136,000 km
full 4 doors
4X4 automatic

brand new tires
brand new remote start
brand new box cover ( not canopy)
Usual rust underneath the body, 10 year old truck
few small rock chips on front of hood


Is it a good buy or not?

[Twist]

I need a truck and a dealer has one for $14700 out of door. (14000 + gst)

Toyota Tundra TRD package
it is 2006
136,000 km
full 4 doors
4X4 automatic

brand new tires
brand new remote start
brand new box cover ( not canopy)
Usual rust underneath the body, 10 year old truck
few small rock chips on front of hood


Is it a good buy or not?



Yes it is a good buy.

I got mine, 2006 with matching topper and roof racks, 164,000 and I paid 14,000 private sale. Mine is a Limited, same as TRD with leather etc.

My friend has the exact same truck, TRD and same thing, no problems.

The rust underneath deserves a waranty/recall refinish. Yours likely qualifies as mine did last year. Free.

They are great trucks. I did billstein suspension front and back and spark plugs. Other than a leaky axle seal, there has been no problems and I'm up to 206,000k

Quality truck and last year they made the old body style was 2006. I much prefer the 4.7L over the new 5.7L Still a V8 and better fuel consumption.

Buy it.

[elkhunter11]

If it was a 2007, I would consider it a great buy, but I wouldn't get too excited about the old style truck at that price. The 2006 has less room, less power, and the 4.7 uses about the same amount of fuel, but requires the timing belt to be changed out as part of the maintenance. The 2006 still has drum brakes on the rear as well.

I would probably consider the 2006 a fair deal at that price.

[TROLLER]

One of the best things about the Tundra you have already discovered. They hold their value like no other.

I am not sure they are worth it but the resale is always quite a bit higher than the other trucks. Also for the year it has relatively low mileage. I have seen some of the older Tundra's with 400K on them.

I have a 2013 and am quite happy but they or at least my 5.7L is not the most easy on gas. Av. 16 L per 100. But I did move from a Diesel so I am always comparing

[elkhunter11]

One of the best things about the Tundra you have already discovered. They hold their value like no other.

I am not sure they are worth it but the resale is always quite a bit higher than the other trucks. Also for the year it has relatively low mileage. I have seen some of the older Tundra's with 400K on them.

I have a 2013 and am quite happy but they or at least my 5.7L is not the most easy on gas. Av. 16 L per 100. But I did move from a Diesel so I am always comparing

Is your truck lifted, or do you have oversized tires, or do you drive mostly in the city? My 2007 Tundra is way easier on fuel than that.

[Ranch11]

My 2001 tundra is way better on fuel than my 2008. I would buy that 2006 in a heart beat. Best trucks ever built.

[oyster_777]

Good deal. Get it!

[Clarksen]

My wife's 08 with 4.7 is a fantastic vehicle, 180,000k and brakes plus service regularly. MPG is 19.9 - 25 Still as solid as a rock.

[Canehdianman]

Loved my 2005. Would still have it if it weren't an extended cab.

[liar]

I hit 600 000 km with my 2006 , 4.7 last spring and gave it to a fellow workers kid . he is still driving it . only issue was leaking rear axel seals which no one seemed able to fix .

[Sloughsharkjigger]

Good deal money wise but you know what they say...

If it was a private deal I would be more comfortable.

The fact it is coming from a dealer makes me wonder a bit.

Timing belt done? This is regular maintenance every 100,000k. $1200 at the shop.

As well... the factory 4.7 L exhaust manifolds are notorious for cracking and your looking at $1000 a side at the shop.

Do a car proof.

[reddeerguy2015]

Sheesh 16k for a 2006 ?? If your happy with that go for it man.

I bought my wife a '14 Ram 1500 4x4, hemi, 8 sp trans, larger cab, with loaded slt trim basically for 17k in august. Truck had 100k at the time.

Personally I'd shop around but that's just me. Good luck!

[Twist]

Sheesh 16k for a 2006 ?? If your happy with that go for it man.

I bought my wife a '14 Ram 1500 4x4, hemi, 8 sp trans, larger cab, with loaded slt trim basically for 17k in august. Truck had 100k at the time.

Personally I'd shop around but that's just me. Good luck!



I searched the most common issues for Tundras', 1500's, F150's, etc.

The domestic's issues were: drivetrain, transmission, front end, BIG dollar things that will put you out of a vehicle.

The Tundra's? Windshield wipers and axle seals. They are just a better truck and hold their value over the other junk out there.

YMMV

[reddeerguy2015]

There would be a Toyota in my driveway as well if they weren't double the cost as a comparible domestic. They do have much better resale than the rest that's for sure.

[elkhunter11]

There would be a Toyota in my driveway as well if they weren't double the cost as a comparible domestic. They do have much better resale than the rest that's for sure.

Double! You wouldn't be exaggerating a bit now would you?:sHa_sarcasticlol:

[sjemac]

I have a 2005 that I bought new. It is beat to crap. Been through a tornado and a couple of hailstorms. Nailed three deer and I backed into a big stump. It is ugly looking right now. That said, the only thing I have ever had replaced on it mechanically is brakes and tires. It is now sitting just shy of 300 K. I am very tough on my vehicles and consider maintenance to be optional for the most part (oil changes? Maybe once a year). I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[reddeerguy2015]

Double! You wouldn't be exaggerating a bit now would you?:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Apples to apples comparison to the wife's truck. OVER double the price I paid. Paying for the name.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2014-toyota-tundra-platinum-5-7l-v8/1135553462?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

[wind drift]

Apples to apples comparison to the wife's truck. OVER double the price I paid. Paying for the name.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2014-toyota-tundra-platinum-5-7l-v8/1135553462?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Compared to this, that Tundra doesn't seem out of line...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-slt-4x4-loaded-nice-truck-l-k/1128936222?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Paying for the name again?

Bet that 5 years from now, they won't be so similarly priced though.

[reddeerguy2015]

Compared to this, that Tundra doesn't seem out of line...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2014-gmc-sierra-1500-slt-4x4-loaded-nice-truck-l-k/1128936222?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Paying for the name again?

Bet that 5 years from now, they won't be so similarly priced though.

Come on now - who would actually pay that for a chebbie... :snapoutofit:

In all honesty if your going to pay that kind of coin on a pickup, Toyota is by far the best option.

[elkhunter11]

Apples to apples comparison to the wife's truck. OVER double the price I paid. Paying for the name.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2014-toyota-tundra-platinum-5-7l-v8/1135553462?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Less Km , but a 2013

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2013-ram-crew-cab-u-warranty-financing-available-obo/1135001697

[reddeerguy2015]

Less Km , but a 2013

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2013-ram-crew-cab-u-warranty-financing-available-obo/1135001697

Guess I'll just be happy with the apparent 20k I saved purchasing the wife's pickup :sHa_shakeshout:

[rugatika]

$15000 for a Tundra that is barely broken in. If it looks like it has been well looked after I'd say they're in the ballpark. The original Tundra's are supposed to be very reliable. (my only complaint with them is that they are more of a mid-size truck, but if that's what you're looking for, I say it's a decent deal, not a steal by any stretch, but Toyota's do command a higher resale)

[wind drift]

Guess I'll just be happy with the apparent 20k I saved purchasing the wife's pickup :sHa_shakeshout:

A good deal is one where everybody walks away smiling. A great deal leaves only one smiling.

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

It sounds like a good deal, see if they will throw in a sparkly glove for driving

[elkhunter11]

Guess I'll just be happy with the apparent 20k I saved purchasing the wife's pickup :sHa_shakeshout:


Emphasis on apparent.



Simple Definition of apparent

: easy to see or understand

: seeming to be true but possibly not true

[TROLLER]

Is your truck lifted, or do you have oversized tires, or do you drive mostly in the city? My 2007 Tundra is way easier on fuel than that.

Pretty well 100% hgy. driving. Either pulling the boat in the summer (14ft. aluminum) or just going fishn in the winter.

Always drive at 110 on cruise and my average according to the comp. is 16.5 Tires are oversize but not by much. j Nitro 18" no lift, only changes performance dual exhaust. The 5.7 is not as good on fuel as the gm for sure but has tons of power. The other huge complaint I have is the gas gauge, low fuel comes on and you still have over 30 litres of gas, pretty crappy gauge and all Toyota says is it's normal it is like a reserve. Now that is the biggest bunch of crap I ever heard but they still stick by it and refuse to recognise the problem.

So now when the comp says you have 100klm to empty you may have 250 k to empty.

[elkhunter11]

Pretty well 100% hgy. driving. Either pulling the boat in the summer (14ft. aluminum) or just going fishn in the winter.

Always drive at 110 on cruise and my average according to the comp. is 16.5 Tires are oversize but not by much. j Nitro 18" no lift, only changes performance dual exhaust. The 5.7 is not as good on fuel as the gm for sure but has tons of power. The other huge complaint I have is the gas gauge, low fuel comes on and you still have over 30 litres of gas, pretty crappy gauge and all Toyota says is it's normal it is like a reserve. Now that is the biggest bunch of crap I ever heard but they still stick by it and refuse to recognise the problem.

So now when the comp says you have 100klm to empty you may have 250 k to empty.

I am not towing, but my 2007 Tundra with 5.7 does better than that on the highway. I generally drive 110 on most highways and that usually delivers under 14l/100km in warmer weather, and around 15l/100km in winter. I have seen over 16l/100km, but that was in winter with a strong headwind. On the other hand, I have seen 12.5l/100km when I ended up doing 100km/hr for 200km behind an RCMP cruiser. I am running original size 20" tires at 35 psi , synthetic lubricants, and a flat box cover.
My friend had the older model Tundra, I believe 2002 or 2003, and our hunting party of four usually took our two trucks on our trips, and the fuel mileage was very close for both trucks.

[coastalhunter]

I've yet to see an import hauling or towing anything big

[elkhunter11]

I've yet to see an import hauling or towing anything big

As in imported from the USA, where the Tundras are built?:rolleye2: