OT: New Truck Frustrations?

[paredown]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

Taking a look at a 2007 Tundra tomorrow, would REALLY appreciate any feedback on what you all think ...

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/...264235159.html

SPP

I've been reading a little--and I think the 5.7l that is in this one is generally considered a better motor than the smaller V8 offered in the Tundra.

Angry is right--make sure you check for rust issues. And I know with my first Gen, around 100k was O2 sensor time (on the V6 though). Check things like the tie-rod ends and make sure the brakes have been done/are stopping correctly.

It's probably worth it to check the Toyota recommended maintenance schedule--the 90k is a big one...

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

price looks good there Pete,.

Note that the muffler and tailpipe were replaced, better get under that truck and check well, generally plow trucks ridden in the northeast have rust issues. this is a 14 year old truck with 111k miles on the clock, so this ran just under 8k miles a year, so you can probably figure it spent a lot of time parked and rusting. bring a flashlight and wear work clothes.

and if you get under there and see everything is nice, clean, and black, dont walk, run!

[tkbike]

Having owned one of the same vintage, look under the bed liner for rust. Ask about the recall status of this particular truck.

Originally Posted by lzuk

Proceed with caution. Plow trucks take a beating. Cracked and rusted frames are common especially in salted areas. The pics look good

[SlowPokePete]

Appreciate all the advice keep it coming if you've got anything else...

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[William]

Originally Posted by lzuk

Proceed with caution. Plow trucks take a beating. Cracked and rusted frames are common especially in salted areas. The pics look good

This. I was going to say this earlier but had to go. Looks nice but for me personally...I would never buy a truck that had been used for plowing, they get the snot beat out of them. That and many people who put a plow on their trucks don't always beef the suspension up to be able to really handle all the extra weight and the inevitable concussive forces. Unless it was super cheap, and I was only going to use it to plow my own property, maybe.







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[Pinned]

Just going to add that I wouldn't buy a Tundra (or any half ton) that has been used for plowing regardless of the circumstances. Toyota has had enough rust and frame issues, adding a plow is just not worth the potential risk. Especially not for nearly $20,000.

You can buy a newer Chevy for that much money. The Tundra has some Toyota inflation but in reality is no more reliable than a comparable Chevy and generally gets much worse mileage.

[Tz779]

Originally Posted by Pinned

Just going to add that I wouldn't buy a Tundra (or any half ton) that has been used for plowing regardless of the circumstances. Toyota has had enough rust and frame issues, adding a plow is just not worth the potential risk. Especially not for nearly $20,000.

You can buy a newer Chevy for that much money. The Tundra has some Toyota inflation but in reality is no more reliable than a comparable Chevy and generally gets much worse mileage.

agree. i clicked on the link and saw the plow, and said to myself, “oh s##t a plow!”

The thing that made me buy a new pickup was seeing so many ppl driving them like they were race cars. Laying rubber, or trying, at stop lights. Big tires, lights, etc. Beating the hell out of them. Then they get repo’ed!

[SlowPokePete]

So...

Truck was in great shape, guy used it to plow his own driveway only, stored the plow in his garage when not in use, clean car fax, no rust to speak of underneath, etc.

I get it about the plow, but I have a 400' driveway myself so not too unhappy to have one.

Quite sure I wouldn't have wanted to invest $5k if I bought a truck without one, so in the end I think it's a win.

Further, now that we are retired it's surely not going to be racking up many miles...I think we put less than a hundred miles a week on our other car.

Appreciate all the advice and opinions both ways, but now it's mine.

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[AngryScientist]

good job pete, looks like you found a gem.

enjoy!

[RacerJRP]

I love my RAM.

Looks great, comfortable, and room for whatever my wife or I can throw at it. 2017 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 Hemi and 8spd. Not the most inspiring daily, but I purchased the truck to pull the toys, carry car parts, bikes, etc....so it works out! Likely the only new vehicle purchase I will ever make. It will be with me forever.

[SlowPokePete]

All registered in a quick 30 minutes on a Friday afternoon at the Columbia County DMV...

Tundra2 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on Flickr

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[pbarry]

Well done! Thats a solid rig there.

[azrider]

Nice rig.........that'll easily last ya another 15 years !

[Hilltopperny]

I drive a Tundra and so does my Father in-law. They are great trucks. Congrats Pete! Looks nice!


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[Chris(NJ)]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

All registered in a quick 30 minutes on a Friday afternoon at the Columbia County DMV...

Tundra2 by SPP™ SlowPokePete, on Flickr

SPP

Nice looking truck!

Tacoma (2008) owner here and agree w/ the original post. I considered trading up for a 2020/2021 but I had sticker shock when I was shopping around. Aside from not wanting payments again, I couldn't pull the trigger on a 50k+ truck when there was nothing wrong w/ mine. I do all maintenance and mods myself, so the truck isn't costing me anything.
I still think the used market is the place to be for anyone getting a new vehicle.
That Tundra should last you a lifetime if you maintain it.