Submitted by MichGuy0 t3_zauapz in BuyItForLife
In the market for a used car and came across this 2007 Tundra Limited with 128k miles. Overall looks good and well maintained.
Would this be too old or good to consider?
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criminyjhistmas t1_iyno8yh wrote
The second generation of tundras (made after 2007) were notoriously less reliable than the first generation. If you want a second generation tundra, get 2010 or newer.
j-random t1_iynvd4l wrote
Make sure you check the frame for rust. There were several years of that truck recalled because the rust preventative wasn't applied correctly to the frame.
MichGuy0 OP t1_iynwclq wrote
So I am thinking to get it online and cannot check that. Any way to know that?
j-random t1_iynwywq wrote
Carfax, maybe? It was a pretty big recall, so I would think there should be some mention of it. First I guess look up "Toyota pickup rust recall" and see which years and models were affected, maybe this wasn't one of those.
Max1234567890123 t1_iyyjt4p wrote
Only buy with a car fax from a non rust belt state
TacticalPopsicle t1_iynm8lb wrote
Without pictures, what you're paying for it, and how you intend to use it, theres no real way to provide input of any value.
Sure Toyotas are known for lasting a long time, and parts are readily available, but there are a lot of additional factors before deciding on any particular vehicle.
Muncie4 t1_iynye80 wrote
You cannot diagnose cancer nor vehicles online. If you have the money to buy, have a need for an extended cab truck and have a plan in place to have a pre-purchase inspection performed, you have all the elements needed to purchase the vehicle sans internet support.
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MichGuy0 OP t1_iyo1pkv wrote
This is very helpful. Thanks everybody. I decided to not purchase online and will check my local dealers and seek reviews here again
NoWayNotThisAgain t1_iynuky4 wrote
Those have been known to go a million miles. I don’t know if it’s a good deal, but you can reasonably expect 300k trouble free miles and 500k+ wouldn’t be surprising.
This one is a 2007: https://youtu.be/TL7fyyUNRmA
TechnicianOk6269 t1_iyo29rp wrote
Do you need a car now? It’s probably going to see more downsides for used markets. I’m personally waiting for another year or two.
MichGuy0 OP t1_iyo4n3q wrote
Ok. Thanks
Finapoo t1_iyo9sa7 wrote
It looks pretty well taken care of, but agree that it's impossible to know the value if you can't give it a test drive and have a trusted mechanic check it out. If you find something more local and you can kick the tires, I'd offer this. I bought a 1997 Chevy Silverado with 210k miles for $8k about 18 months ago. The engine and tranny had been replaced within the last 20k miles. I've probably put at least another $2k in it. Mine only gets about 12-13 MPG so there that, but I love it and think I got a steal. For sure a BIFL purchase for me.
5spd4wd t1_iyopoo9 wrote
Got the VIN? Look it up on CarFax. Got the mileage? Look it up in Blue Book for the average price it should be, given its condition.
ChondroArt t1_iyoxt4j wrote
My 05 Tacoma has 250,000 miles. Runs like a champ
Big-Maintenance6247 t1_iyqxwib wrote
Had this year in red. Put over 350k miles on it. Purchased it with 50k on it already. Only issue was the headlights got foggy.
lws1986 t1_iyreoc9 wrote
FWIW, I have a 2015 4.6L V8 Tundra with 140k miles and it’s been great. 0 issues. Will be getting a Lexus GX 460 for my next car because it has the same engine (need something bigger as I have two kids on the way). These things are bulletproof.
Goat_Circus t1_iyo40fw wrote
I have an 07 and it’s been pretty reliable for the most part. My biggest complaint has been the emissions system… it’s hot garbage and the parts to fix it are expensive. That said many people install a plug and play system that bypasses thise parts altogether. It’s not really needed anyway(only runs when it’s under 40 degrees and for first like 10min of starting the vehicle), but if the part is bad it will throw the truck into limp mode. Also, I have a long bed, so the thing is super bumpy on the freeway. You might test drive various roads.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyo3amq wrote
Do you really need a truck? This big cars are so annoying to park and drive though the city with them. If you don't go though the mountain or stuff like that you could totally go with a smaller car. It would be cheaper to buy and you will need less gasoline/gasoil/etc
Endor-Fins t1_iyoosi7 wrote
Not sure why you were downvoted. It’s true - not everyone needs a truck. It’s smart to ask if it’s something you need or just want - first.
burningbun t1_iyur0o7 wrote
americans move around more often than europeans so a truck is very useful. also lots of diyer due to staying in houses so a truck helps carry bulky stuffs from home depot.
i doubt diy is popular in europe, they rather have tea than diy. i mean i have been to cities where you have to buy your sandwich early because bakeries are closed during lunch hours.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyosor8 wrote
Exactly. The truck I think is a very American thing, here in Europe the most common cars are the small ones and there's very few people with trucks. So that's why I asked, normally you wouldn't need a truck to do your everyday life.
Yakapo88 t1_iyppbjv wrote
All Europeans should drive trucks.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyq9uuc wrote
Do you have any reason? I saw the pictures of Americans driving trucks just to go to the supermarket. You can't deny that's funny as hell and you could totally go with a normal size car.
Yakapo88 t1_iyqx1rq wrote
We drive trucks here, so you should drive trucks there.
You should all eat rice and beans too. You don’t need anything else.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyqzr8e wrote
Dude I just pointed a new point of view to make you realise that you won't probably need a truck. That millions of people of different countries live driving small cars or even using public transport. So why do you need to be different of that many amount of people? Just cause you're American and you feel superior to the rest of the world?
Yakapo88 t1_iyr0sc8 wrote
I have never owned a truck in my life. I’m an immigrant.
Why do you like to tell people what they should like? Believe it or not, you make decisions every day based on what you like. It doesn’t matter what sort of lunch your coworkers like, you should enjoy the food you like.
Why do Europeans try to tell everyone else what they should buy with their money?
hallucinating_3 t1_iyr6h51 wrote
I just point a different point of view. If it was for me and my decision and opinions I would said to them to use public transport but I get it that some people live in places where there's no public transport and they have no other choice that owning a car.
Besides that, I don't think is too crazy to let people think if they need a big or a small car. I just pointed out that a lot of countries most of the people live with small cars cause these big cars are made for people who go to the mountains and difficult places where a small car is impossible to get it. But most of the people just use their car in their day to day live: going to work, to make the groceries, etc. So to move better though these places and park easily on them you would prefer a small car. Even in these places, some parkings have small places for small cars and there's a very few places for big cars. Also this cars are more expensive and need more gasoline so you will spend more in them. So I don't see any point in favour to buy one of these.
I said that about Americans cause I heard they're the only ones that a lot of people own trucks (compared to other countries). So I found it funny how millions of people live with small cars perfectly and they feel the need to own a bigger car that they need. And maybe make people reflect about this situation cause sometimes you just need a different point of view to realise that. Your society is so focus on that opinion that you need to see outside of your country opinions to contrast it and then realise which opinion do you think is better. For example, other unpopular opinion in usa but big outside is having gun control policy.
Yakapo88 t1_iyr7xja wrote
I’m glad I don’t live in a communist nation where they tell you what to buy.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyr8kx8 wrote
Literally that's the definition of capitalism and the capitalist country by excellence is USA. Also communism doesn't exist in today's society. But okey, go on telling people they're communist only cause they think different than you
Yakapo88 t1_iyrbx40 wrote
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
If that means people buy trucks, then so be it.
Netherlands has announced they will SEIZE 3000 farms in order to meet the 2030 climate goals.
Farmers will be FORCED to sell the land that they have owned for generations to the state.
This is Climate Communism.
hallucinating_3 t1_iyrcpw6 wrote
You have all the freedom in the world to do what you want but you have to think what you need. Maybe you want a Ferrari but why would you buy one if you can't go at full speed cause there's speed limits? That takes away all the fun of owning that kind of car and makes no sense to own it. You must think twice all this thinks before you make a decision so it's the best decision you can make
Faeglantina t1_iz38rhm wrote
Clean air and a climate compatible with human life are public resources. This is an acceptable role of government to protect.
burningbun t1_iyuqukv wrote
because trucks are big. in europ roads are generally narrow and parking spots are tight even for a hatchback you ned to go bumper to side park esp in paris.
in usa roads area wide, malls generally have huge open space parking lots. many of them live in houses where parking space is easily available.
this is why hothatches are popular in europe and maybe japan but not elsewhere.
dubs_guy t1_iynmde2 wrote
2007 was the first year of the 2nd generation. Most people like to avoid the first model year for vehicles because the "bugs" haven't been worked out yet.
FWIW, I had a 2003 years ago and it was a great truck.