Thinking of trading my 2010 Tundra with about 112000 miles for the new 2022-2024 Tundra. My 2010 has been reliable and still runs strong but the frame is showing signs of rust so now is the time to trade it in while its still worth something. I know there was a issue with some Tundras where metal shavings from the manufacturering process were left in the engine and caused issues but Im not sure how wide spread the issue was or is or what was Toyota's solution to the problem. So Im looking for opinions from anyone who owns or has owned the new Tundra. New Tundras are out of my reach so not an option so I'd be looking at something used with less than 36000 miles preferably.

I love my ‘21 TRD Pro. I elected to stay with the 5.7L and proven drive line rather than the twin turbo 6. Good luck with your search.

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Originally posted by calugo:
Im not sure how wide spread the issue was or is or what was Toyota's solution to the problem.

Toyota is recalling/replacing about 100k 2022/2023 trucks over this issue, replacing engines at a cost (to Toyota) of over $20k apiece.

Here’s an article on The Drive about the issue.

I'm as big of a Toyota fan boy as you'll find, but I would not buy the newest generation Tundra. You want the most recent year with the 5.7 V8 that you can afford.

Edit.. sounds like you're aware of the turbo V6, issues. Happy hunting!

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Originally posted by dry-fly:
I'm as big of a Toyota fan boy as you'll find, but I would not buy the newest generation Tundra. You want the most recent year with the 5.7 V8 that you can afford.

Im not opposed to the idea of buying a 2021 or earlier Tundra with the 5.7L engine. What's your reasons against purchasing the newest generation Tundra?

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Originally posted by calugo:

Im not opposed to the idea of buying a 2021 or earlier Tundra with the 5.7L engine. What's your reasons against purchasing the newest generation Tundra?[/QUOTE]


The new stuff is nothing to write home about.

https://www.carcomplaints.com/...ta/Tundra/2022/tsbs/

Older rides way more better.

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Originally posted by calugo:

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Originally posted by dry-fly:
I'm as big of a Toyota fan boy as you'll find, but I would not buy the newest generation Tundra. You want the most recent year with the 5.7 V8 that you can afford.

Im not opposed to the idea of buying a 2021 or earlier Tundra with the 5.7L engine. What's your reasons against purchasing the newest generation Tundra?

The 5.7 is bullet proof. The new ones not so much also the interior or the previous generation is far more comfortable.
The seats in the newer generation are not nearly as comfortable.
Not to mention the previous generation is much better looking.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by calugo:

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Originally posted by dry-fly:
I'm as big of a Toyota fan boy as you'll find, but I would not buy the newest generation Tundra. You want the most recent year with the 5.7 V8 that you can afford.

Im not opposed to the idea of buying a 2021 or earlier Tundra with the 5.7L engine. What's your reasons against purchasing the newest generation Tundra?

The 5.7 is bullet proof. The new ones not so much also the interior or the previous generation is far more comfortable.
The seats in the newer generation are not nearly as comfortable.
Not to mention the previous generation is much better looking.

I would definitely agree the new Tundras are NOT a good looking truck, the looks have grown on me a bit but not sure what Toyota was thinking with the new design which is to block-ish in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, much appreciated.

^^^^^^^^^
Yet, on the other side of the coin is that the new Sequoia looks badass, especially compared to the last generation.
If the new Sequoia had a 5.7 would likely own one.

A friend who owns and tows with his 2018 says it is optimum year. Something about drivetrain features and 5.7

Watched a guy pull out of Publix, being a young-un he had to show everyone how BA his Toyota Tah-Coma was by accelerating hard.

Funny sounding, like 1000 frog farts in a giant aluminum silo being forced out of a tiny valve with a slit rubber condom on it....

Wife even said "what was that, it sounds like crap"

Proud that I've got her to appreciate the sounds of V style combustion engines...

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Originally posted by 4MUL8R:
A friend who owns and tows with his 2018 says it is optimum year. Something about drivetrain features and 5.7

Last year with a transmission cooler.

Dodge is bringing back the hemi 5.7.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/auto...45?ocid=BingNewsSerp

I am with others here - not getting a v-6 Tundra.

To be fair though, I will not get a full size truck like that with a v-6; turbo or otherwise.

I am of the personal opinion those motors are designed and installed (cause - bean counters) to only last until the warranty ends.

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Originally posted by LS1 GTO:
I am with others here - not getting a v-6 Tundra.

To be fair though, I will not get a full size truck like that with a v-6; turbo or otherwise.

I am of the personal opinion those motors are designed and installed (cause - bean counters) to only last until the warranty ends.

As far as Toyotas new motors they don’t even make it that far.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Not to mention the previous generation is much better looking.

No kidding!

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Originally posted by HRK:
like 1000 frog farts

I've got to remember that one.

I'd stick with the 5.7 if you want a Tundra. It's a good reliable engine.

I would argue that cars and trucks are not getting better every year right now. They're going in the opposite direction at the moment, which I hope will change soon.

In my view these things have happened:

1. Vehicle manufacturers spent a ridiculous amount of money on R&D and tooling up to make electric vehicles the masses aren't buying after being cajoled by the last administration and idiots in my state.

2. The latest CAFE standards, and manufacturers struggling to meet them, are creating weaker and less reliable internal combustion engines.

3. Vehicle manufacturers are cutting every corner possible to maximize profits after the impact of 2020, high interest rates, and inflation in the last few years (and to make up with for #1).

4. People cannot afford to buy new cars because of our wrecked economy and the cost of vehicles due to #1 and #3, leading to more of #3.

The last two new vehicles we purchased were in 2017 and 2018 respectively. You see #3 when you option a Ford F150 now vs back in 2017. I see it in our fleet at work every day. All of our patrol vehicles are Ford Explorers. Guys actually want the older ones vs the brand new ones. We have Chevrolet Malibus and Toyota Camry detective vehicles which are garbage compared to their predecessors. Big TFT LCD's for controls to save the manufacturers money on buttons and nobs may look "new" but they're glitchy and cause problems. Don't get me started on cylinder shutoff and software controlled transmissions.

In other words, at the moment, you pay more for a less reliable car with less options, compared to just a few years back.

If you want a Tundra I would look for one with a 5.7 in the used market. You'll pay less and have a better vehicle.

Toyota made 3 excellent V8 engines. The 4 liter, the 4.7 (I have in a 2003 Tundra), and the 5.7. To be fair, the 4 liter was only available in the Lexus SUV but still counts. They are all excellent motors. You’d think Toyota would have learned their lesson about putting 6 cylinder motors in full size trucks with the T100…

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Originally posted by gearhounds:
Toyota made 3 excellent V8 engines. The 4 liter, the 4.7 (I have in a 2003 Tundra), and the 5.7. To be fair, the 4 liter was only available in the Lexus SUV but still counts. They are all excellent motors. You’d think Toyota would have learned their lesson about putting 6 cylinder motors in full size trucks with the T100…

Thanks to the governmental regulations they had no choice.