Overall Excellent Truck (except the brakes)
I purchased new in the spring of 2000. Currently I have 265k miles on the odometer and it runs and sounds like new. 5W-30 oil (conventional) change every 7,500 miles. Engine holds 6.5 quarts and uses 0.25 quarts between oil changes; in other words no need to add oil between changes. AC blows ice cold to this day and it still has the factory charge; never added refrigerant. This was especially important during Phoenix, AZ summers. All interior pieces are still tight and there is only one small occasional rattle; all are good quality and have not broken. All accessories work such as the power windows/mirrors, door locks, switches, etc. without ever repairing. Parts replaced (broken) to date: left side exhaust manifold (75k mi), radiator (190k mi), left side ball joint (215k mi), power steering pump (220k mi), power brake booster (235k mi) and one coil pack (264k mi). This cost me less than $3k which is really good for 17.5 years! All other costs have been regular maintenance and wear items (except the brakes). I detail the interior and exterior once a year and the driver's seat has never torn. I'm known as the guy with the old truck in pristine condition. The only MAJOR, MAJOR, MAJOR gripe I have is the brakes. The rotors warp quickly and the drums warp quickly. Had both replaced under warranty but I have had to constantly deal with it since then. The dealer offered to put the larger rotors on for $2,000 which I later learned could have been upgraded under warranty. When the front vibration becomes severe it means the front pads are 1/2 worn and I now turn the drums every 15k miles. Finally found a company online that offers a non-warping disc with a lifetime warranty. These last about 60k miles. Would love to have disc brakes (that don't warp) and disc on the rear. I personally hate drums and will not buy a vehicle with them. I have owned seven (7) Toyota vehicles over the years and I will replace the Tundra with the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. But I have kept the Tundra for 17.5 years...
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