Buying 2021 Tundra....what to look for?

So I'm planning on buying a 2021 Tundra (extended cab with 6.5' bed) for a work truck. I'm in Maine, but plan on buying one in a non rust-belt state and road tripping home. Ideally looking for the TRD OR trim package, but not ruling out standard SR5 either. 4WD for sure. Toyota Certified used would be ideal. Perhaps something coming of a 36 month lease.

Planning on a purchase in March/April timeframe.

In the event I find a private sale. BTW...I'm not much of a wrencher (carpenter). I'd obviously want to give it a good look over.

Are there any red flags I should be on the lookout for?

Things I should be looking at specifically?

Any input is appreciated.

 

If you plan to tow you should consider adding an external transmission cooler.

Don't buy one with larger than stock tires unless you are taking into account the extra mileage on it. Most people don't recalibrate he speedo so the trucks have more miles than the odometer reads.

Also, read up on the payload. Tundras are great, but they run out of payload FAST. You shouldn't be planning on hauling big stuff or towing large trailers. If you can live withing yhe payload limits, I don't think there is a better 1/2 ton.

Not sure if flex fuel were still an option that MY, but I'd personally avoid those. Also, make sure it's got the 38 gallon tank. Tundras are thirsty.

Loved my 2019 I had before swapping to the Taco.

 

Thanks for the input.

Definitely won't buy anything that's got oversized tires/mods.

No plans to tow. If I did, would be small utility trailer.

Payload should be good. I really just need more/deeper bed space for tools under a Tonneau Cover.

I'm not able to close my Tacoma Tonneau when I carry certain tools.

I normally have job materials delivered, but from time to time, I'll need to make a run for a small load of materials.

 

Sounds like a Tundra would be perfect for you. So long as you know the MPGs are shit. There's a guy over on Tundras.com who has worked his 5.7 everyday and has tons of miles. They are damn good trucks. https://www.tundras.com/threads/passed-400-000-miles-today.61639/ His is a 2011, but the frame and powertrain are identical from 2007-2021 Tundras. They just did minor refreshes.