1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Old man wants to buy a newer Tundra and when I say newer...

Discussion in 'Tundras' started by 04LTtacoma, Feb 4, 2012.

  1. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM
    #21
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
  2. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM
    #22
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Member:
    #49636
    Messages:
    28,464
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Lake Tahoe
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB Sport
    ...too much shit to list.
    Mine:

    IMG_1805_34ea866065c58455b3158a93845a25011f4ac3ec.jpg


    Second gen with bro-lift is my brother-in-law's truck:

    IMG_0715_76b2e6af208fdcb899af8633a71d2f41fb8b7537.jpg
     
  3. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:45 AM
    #23
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon

    Your bro-in-law had a nice tundra!
     
  4. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM
    #24
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Member:
    #49636
    Messages:
    28,464
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Lake Tahoe
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB Sport
    ...too much shit to list.
    And to answer your OP, if he gets a 1st gen, get an 05 or 06. Those are the only two years that came with VVT-i and a 5 speed transmission(instead of 4 speed). Personally I don't like the way the second gen's look on the outside, but the interior is LUSH. First gen doesn't have the frills or electronics like the 07+ has either.
     
    Hamer95USA likes this.
  5. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM
    #25
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon

    Same goes with the 1st gen tacomas as far as electronics go.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2012 at 10:53 AM
    #26
    SnowroxKT

    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2011
    Member:
    #68604
    Messages:
    5,312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Anchorage Alaska
    Vehicle:
    '18 T4R & '06 F250
    6" lift 40s
    My dad has a 07 Tundra, first problem was the e-brake was wayyyy to tight when he first drove it home the brakes were glowing! :eek:

    4.7, doubecab, SR5 Model with tow package I believe, works great for us.

    Still under 50k miles :)
     
  7. Feb 4, 2012 at 11:46 AM
    #27
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
  8. Feb 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM
    #28
    SnowroxKT

    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2011
    Member:
    #68604
    Messages:
    5,312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Anchorage Alaska
    Vehicle:
    '18 T4R & '06 F250
    6" lift 40s
    when did they drop the 4.7 for the 4.6? I know they still have the 5.7 but curious, something to consider.
     
  9. Feb 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM
    #29
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Member:
    #49636
    Messages:
    28,464
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Lake Tahoe
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB Sport
    ...too much shit to list.
    Second gens offer both the 5.7 and 4.6.
    Early first gen's offered the 4.7 (2uz) and 3.4 (5vz). The replaced the 3.4 with the 4.0 when the second gen tacoma's came out and used that motor for the v6 option.
     
  10. Feb 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM
    #30
    SnowroxKT

    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2011
    Member:
    #68604
    Messages:
    5,312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Anchorage Alaska
    Vehicle:
    '18 T4R & '06 F250
    6" lift 40s
    Early second gens have the 4.7 as well, for at least '07
     
  11. Feb 4, 2012 at 12:19 PM
    #31
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2011
    Member:
    #49636
    Messages:
    28,464
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Lake Tahoe
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB Sport
    ...too much shit to list.
    Ahh correct. I forgot about that.
    They also offered the 4.0 v6 as well.

    Also I don't think they offer an access cab in the second gens.
    Just regular cab, double cab, and crew max.
     
  12. Feb 4, 2012 at 12:26 PM
    #32
    SnowroxKT

    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2011
    Member:
    #68604
    Messages:
    5,312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kyle
    Anchorage Alaska
    Vehicle:
    '18 T4R & '06 F250
    6" lift 40s
    Correct. No access cabs.
     
  13. Feb 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM
    #33
    gran torino

    gran torino Mr Jackboots

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2011
    Member:
    #50882
    Messages:
    103
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    [IMG]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g282/x
    Extang trifecta,Pro Comp LK5055 lift,aFe intake,MBRP Exhaust, Piia Extreme white H4 Bulbs,Bushwacker flares.Sprint Booster.
    A few of the first 07 Tundras had an issue with the camshaft, aside from that I would say they are as solid as a Tacoma. I own a 07 Taco and a 2010 Tundra, both are great trucks.

    He should definately get the newer one they are much more refined and the 381 Horsepower engine has got to be more fun to drive.
     
  14. Feb 4, 2012 at 2:47 PM
    #34
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    Nice, after he buys his tundra I am going to slap full exhaust and CAI on the truck. That is only if he lets me drive it around town.
     
  15. Feb 4, 2012 at 2:51 PM
    #35
    Khaos

    Khaos Big Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2008
    Member:
    #4570
    Messages:
    6,454
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryant
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2011 DC TRD SPORT Prerunner
    3” spacer lift, 285/75/17 KO2, Spidertrax 1.25” spacers
    My Mom has an '03 Sequioa with the 4.7, she bought it new and now its got close to 130K on it. Only issues shes had is with a brake light that comes on randomly and the gas tank floater, other than that its a beast. Drives and looks brand new too.
     
  16. Feb 4, 2012 at 6:18 PM
    #36
    myname150

    myname150 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2010
    Member:
    #39827
    Messages:
    1,350
    Gender:
    Male
  17. Feb 4, 2012 at 6:32 PM
    #37
    joes06tacoma

    joes06tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Member:
    #28588
    Messages:
    3,185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Central Coast, CA
    Vehicle:
    06 4x4 Off Road Access Cab v6 6spd
    LEER Shell with dome lights operated with 3 way switches, aux backup lights with relay and 3 position switch, modified wiring to compass/temp display and clock to include switch that disables dimming function (poor man's DRL solution), Scan Gauge 2
    The only thing I will add is that if he buys used, a 2007-2008 is going to have the issues worked out by now. That's if there were issues with it at all, as others here have suggested.

    If he does go with a first gen Tundra, do some research on transmission issues. It seems like I read something somewhere about the Tundra and 4Runners having auto trans issues somewhere around 2001.
     
  18. Feb 4, 2012 at 6:35 PM
    #38
    joes06tacoma

    joes06tacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Member:
    #28588
    Messages:
    3,185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Central Coast, CA
    Vehicle:
    06 4x4 Off Road Access Cab v6 6spd
    LEER Shell with dome lights operated with 3 way switches, aux backup lights with relay and 3 position switch, modified wiring to compass/temp display and clock to include switch that disables dimming function (poor man's DRL solution), Scan Gauge 2
    That truck is sic! Never have driven one, but I think that's one of the best looking trucks Toyota ever made.

    Second gen Tundra extended cab is pretty nice looking too.
     
  19. Feb 4, 2012 at 8:02 PM
    #39
    KalamaKid

    KalamaKid Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2008
    Member:
    #8323
    Messages:
    5,697
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Oregon
    same shit as everyone else
    Zach there's a 97 T-100 6 cylinder with only 90k on it with 4x4 for sale on the Bethany skyline intersection. He only wants $5000 for it. Maybe your dad might be interested in that. Super reliable (same engine as your truck) and looks clean.
     
  20. Feb 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM
    #40
    04LTtacoma

    04LTtacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2010
    Member:
    #37190
    Messages:
    11,268
    Gender:
    Male
    Oregon
    Nope, he wants the newer body style.
     
To Top