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2015 platinum

Discussion in 'Tundras' started by pudge151, Nov 5, 2016.

  1. Nov 5, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    pudge151

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    Went and looked at one today. really nice truck. Blue , certified , 18k miles for $41,500. can get 17,500 for my tacoma in trade.
    What are you guys getting for gas mileage with the 5.7? I get 15-17 with my taco so I'm not overly concerned with the 13-17 number the average economy on the trucks computer read 14.8 when I looked today.
    Anyone have a platinum ? is it worth the few extra thousand over the limited?
    Thanks
     
  2. Nov 5, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    SC4333

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    Had the 5.7 Tundra and averaged right at 13mpg, mixed use, life-time mileage - 4wd short bed. I'm sure you could get better milage, but Toyota is way behind the curve with mileage when it comes to their full size trucks.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    pudge151

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    My buddy has a crewmax 5.7 says he eats 15.6. seems high to me but these trucks seem to vary greatly depending on your driving style.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    Kyitty

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    My boss has a 2014 Tundra 5.7 w/ Super Charger. Always complains about how the on board MPG calculator is utter and complete bull crap. He hand calculates mileage and says it's ALWAYS far off. He'd actually like to see a class action suit.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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    Are there any known issues with these trucks ?
     
  6. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    Tundra? Not sure about that one.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    I ended up getting a 16 tundra SR5 Crew with 4X4, I get 15.2 MPG at 7,000 miles. I also joined Tundras.com, not as many members as here, but still informative.
     
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  12. Nov 8, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    I put a deposit on the truck today
     
  13. Dec 9, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    I get 14-15mpg with my 16 1794 4x4.
     
  14. Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    Computer said 13.1, I calculated to 11.8
    It's cold here and I do use remote start for a few minutes every morning.
    Can't complain I love the truck and mileage will improve when it warms up. I got 14ish in the winter with my taco.
     
  15. Dec 9, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    Yeah, the onboard computer can be pretty far off, sometimes. Always best to do calculations yourself.
     
  16. Dec 9, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Got this today

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    I love mine but bought me a Tacoma instead no issues with mine ever I have a 2014 1794 for sale if you intrested with over $10000 in accessories I get about 15 average hand calculated it's on the tundra for I think I am new here and trying to figure out my way around and to anyone I swear helps me get her gone I will send your personaly a check for $500 I have go to get her gone to pay off some bills!!! Thanks guys will appreciate and help!!
     
  18. Dec 13, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    Hell sorry just saw your new truck love the color!!
     
  19. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Thanks
    I like it too except when it's dirty. Which will be the next few months
     
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