Well made tight construction, no rattles
Toyota reliablity
Plenty of power for towing.

Clock location is to low
Driver seat is to straight with no lower back support
I wait in ferry lines often and it would be especially nice if the seat reclined back fully for a little nap.
My fuel economy is @15 mpg city and hiway.
I would like to have tried a V6 but they are not availible.
Visablity is limited by the high hood and makes parking tricky.
I down graded my value rating becasue you can't get a Tundra around here without fancy wheels, security systems, and a lot of extras not everyone wants.

I paid $1000. over invoice; $24,370 before taxes.
I still haven't got used to the size, it has an ok truning radius but you've still got a big boat feel that makes it tricky to park. I might have been better off with a T100 but the used T100's were overpriced.

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I test drove the Dodge Dakota but I didn't like its looks or the cave like feel of the interior. Just had one short drive in a Ford F150, I was not inpressed with the handling or quietness of the ride.

I have a 2000 Limited Tundra with everything including TRD off-road package, the Dual TRD Exhaust, tube rails, the works. I like everything about it (except one, see below). The effortless ride on rough terrain is what amazes me the most. I am currently building a house on 33acres and had to walk the distance (since my 92' 3000GT VR-4 only hass 2.5 inches of clearance). I now run from the pavement onto rough dirt/stone doing 30mph.

While my goal is not to tear up a vehicle I was most certainly interested in what it can do off road. I have taken it up an 18degree incline about 200feet long only with 4wheel high and overdive off. REMARKABLE was the smile on my face as I scaled this (seemingly mountainous hill) with the truck only to be faced with going back down (much scarier when you are locked in your seatbelt going downwards rather than pushed against the seatback going up!). The transfer case engagement to 4-wheel high up to 60mph is quite & smooth. I have yet to have it though a snowfall yet but I do know that I will have to weight the bed with about 400lbs or so directly over the axel. In wet weather it is not difficult to break ground around a turn from a standstill (high torque rise at low RPMs) even with the stock BF off-road tires. I have a 500+hp VR-4 that is all-wheel drive so I am used to acceleration. Although it is no twin-turbo this truck suprised the hell out of me when merging into traffic under full throttle. The gear ranges offer better acceleration from a standstill to about 65 or so as opposed to "punching" it and accelerating quickly from say 60 to 80mph.

The quite cabin is was also very noticable. My wife owns a 1999 Mercury Mystique and she believe the truck drives and rides smoother than her car. After Driving both for comparison purposes I would have to agree, by small but definetly noticable margine.

I have always driven a manual transmission, was apprehiensive about the automatic primarily due to control in the snow as well as picking up speed on steep inclines (seems the police in this neck of the woods like running radar at the bottom of hills). When I tried the 4-wheel low in the lowest static gear of the trasmission (L) I was AMAZED. Tacking the engine out only got me about 10-12 MPH. I did this slowly in my developemnt in an open area and watched people walking by me as I was doing about 3000RPMs and only not quire 4 or 5 mph (of course wondering what I was doing). Although I have not yet but I imaging this thing could rip a large stump right outta the ground with this gear ratio.

The only thus far (only 1500miles) has been the fuel economy. Of course I understood this when looking at full size trucks. Never the less I would have like to get better then my average 15mpg. Do keep in mind that this is with TRD dual exhausts and soon a K&N intake.

Although I have had no issues with the stopping capability, ABS 4-wheel is a must (which I do feel should have been standard on the limited and not an option) I would have liket to see 4-wheel discs.

Out the door, tax, tags, everything I put in $33,600 through a buyers service. Otherwise it would have been $36,400. A sizeable investment but one that will give returns long after (I feel) a comparable Ford or Chevy would (GMC not even considered). I spent 3 months going back and forth between Ford, Chevy, and the new Toyota. I have always owned a Mitsubishi or Honda and every vehicle I owned has over 160,000 miles on it and have been gotten rid of out of choice, not necessity. I feel I spent a little more in the beginning to ensure a long return. Although I do not sell my vehicles, knowing that I will have a high resale value does help. The fact that the Tundra is just a few inches shy in length and width allows easier maneuverability around parking lots and garages then the other larger competators.

With my experience thus far I would hands down recommend this vehicle. As a matter of fact a co-worker has already bought one and I have to pry his chubby fingers off the wheel to get him out.

Dont trust a few opinions, especially those who are die hard Ford/Chevy fans that cant stand to see anything else compete. Go out and drive one yourself. If possible drive a friends as well.

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I test drove a F-250 Super Heavy Duty v10 (was not as smooth, did have more power but at a fuel cost of about 8 - 10mph),
Problem there too was the truck was just too large.

Also considered the Chevy Silverado, I liked that it had an optional 4 wheel disc brakes but other than that I felt the reliability was not going ot be there years down the road.

Power/handling/smooth riding/options/etc.

NO WEAKNESSES!!!!!!!!!

I paid 31.000 because its a limted edtion,it has every option you could think of, from a six disc in dash changer
leather interior and TRD package.s

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It compares to a Lexus

Good power and acceleration with the V-8. Engine and ride are very smooth. Hills present no problem for this truck. No squeaks or rattles. Milege varies between 15.3 and 19.5 depending on city or highway. Supberb brakes.

3 things I do not like. The center console moves too much when down and the door detents don't work much at all on a hill or if there's a breeze blowing. Could be quicker from a dead stop - could use a lower 1st gear in trans or lower final drive ratio then the 3:91:1. Once the motor winds up some it does make up for the slow start though.

$30k out the door including tax and license. I would highly reccomend the Tundra to anyone who wants a 1/2 ton pickup truck. I feel the ride and quiet are excellent. It is so comfortable that I actually enjoy driving in the SF Bay area again in spite of the traffic. The factory stereo is also excellent. I have slightly over 12k miles on it with no trips to the dealer about anything except the left power mirror that would not go up/down when I got it (probably from some kid pushing on the button too long). I showed up at the dealer a week later and they fixed it on the spot in 45 minutes with no appointment. (Modesto Toyota if anyone cares). I refer to it as my Lexus pickup as I feel it's that good. I also like the fact it's easy to park.

As no 3/4 ton is available, if I'd needed a heavy duty truck then I would have had to get a Ford, Chevy or Dodge so you can't compare the Tundra to the big 3's 3/4 ton products. In the 1/2 ton markeplace I consider this truck to be a best buy.

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I test drove the big 3 before I got this. I felt the Tundra was vastly superior in ride and comfort. The Silverado I test drove had rattles right from the first bump. I didn't want to deal with rattles and GM again. I had a 88 GMC Ext Cab 4WD which basicaly went thru 4 transmissions, two rear ends, brakes went out (even when they did work they sucked) and had valve stem seals replaced once and needed them again when I sold it. (and no I do not beat the truck to death I drove it rather convervatively) I seriously expect that I will not have this much trouble with the Tundra.

SMOOTH. SOLID FEELING. HANDLES WELL. REALLY LIKE THE CONFIGURATION. I REFUSE TO SACRIFICE THE BOX FOR FOUR FULL DOORS. PERSONAL OPINION: 4 DOORS LOOK RIDICULOUS. WHEN YOU SPEND THIS KIND OF MONEY, YOU SHOULD GET WHAT YOU WANT.

DRIVE TRAIN PROVEN IN THE LANDCRUISER, WHICH MAY BE THE BEST VEHICLE IN THE WORLD.

DON'T GET ME WRONG. I LIKE IT, BUT IT HAS SOME PROBLEMS.

MILEAGE; I'VE NEVER BROKEN 16. READ REVIEWS THAT VARIED
ANYWHERE FROM 12 TO 22. CANNOT IMAGINE HOW YOU COULD BREAK 20.

PAYLOAD. TRIED TO LOAD A FULL PALLET OF LANDSCAPE ROCK
ONTO THE BED. COULDN'T SUPPORT IT (EVEN WITH TRD). MY
FRIEND'S 1/2 TON RAM HANDLED SAME PALLET LAST YEAR WITH
EASE.

SOUNDS PETTY, BUT THE CLOCK SHOULD BE ON THE STEREO. ITS HARD TO SEE AND CAUSES YOU TO LOOK AWAY FROM THE ROAD.

BIGGETS PAIN. DESPERATELY NEEDS BED TIE-DOWNS ON THE
FLOOR, NOT JUST THE BED WALLS. REALLY A MAJOR MISTAKE BY TOYOTA FOR THOSE WHO NEED THEM.

DESPITE THE NIT-PICKING, ITS ALMOST PERFECT FOR ME, BUT I LIKED MY 1998 AND 1999 EXTENDED CAB DAKOTA SLTs TOO.

YOU PAY A LOT, BUT RE-SALE AND RELIABILITY SHOULD EVEN THAT OUT.

THE RIGHT TRUCK FOR THOSE WHO NEED A 1/2 TON AND NOTHING MORE. PROBABLY TOO BIG FOR THE SMALL/MIDSIZE USER AND TOO SMALL FOR THE BIG GUYS.

SUGGEST AVOIDING THE TRD PACKAGE IF YOU SPEND THE VAST MAJORITY OF TIME ON THE ROAD. REGULAR SUSPENSION IS MORE COMFORTABLE, BUT EITHER IS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING ELSE YOU WILL FIND.

THE END RESULT IS THAT IT SHOULD LAST FOREVER AND BE USEFUL
WHILE DOING SO. IF IT DOES, IT WAS A GREAT PURCHASE.

I PAID UNDER 1% ABOVE COST. INSURANCE WAS COMPARABLE TO MY
DAKOTA. DEALS ARE DEFINATELY GETTING BETER.

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DODGE DAKOTA. I ACTUALLY LIKE THE MID-SIZE DAKOTA. EASIER TO USE/REACH INTERIOR. TUNDRA INFINITELY SUPERIOR FROM A
STRUCTRAL INTEGRITY STANDPOINT. YOU KNOW ITS BETTER AS SOON AS YOU SHUT THE DOOR.

Pretty good power

The worst extra cab on the market! Poorly built.. Very bad
vibration.... Lots o rattles!!! Loose acces doors.. Poor ride comfort.

I bought this truck for about $25800. Big mistake!!! The truck has been brought in for service at least 10 times(owned it for about 4mths.)!!! The dash rattles even when driving on a smooth road!! Both acces doors rattle and knock
when driving!!! Vibration in the steering wheel is driving Me CRAZY!!! Each time it has been brought to the dealership they swear that it is fixed....Nope, the problems keep comming back!!!!! Regret trading my Dodge Dakota every day
for this piece of ****!!!!! With out a doubt the worst truck
I've ever owned!!!!!! I would never recommened this hellhole
on wheels to anyone!!!!!!!! The worst "Truck" that I have ever owned!! I'll be trading this CRAP in for a DODGE DAKOTA
QUAD CAB within 3 months!!!!!!

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The engine is very smooth and quick but is by no means quiet. There is also the promise of Toyota reliability.

Unlike many others who have reviewed this truck, I don't feel like it has a smooth or car-like ride. It rides much like my 4Runner, fairly nimble, with good road feedback but it transmits too much of a sharp jolt to the cab when riding over rough roads. The truck seems to roll significantly with turns. The seats are horrible, way too flat, hard, and not at all support especially from the sides. I am only 5'8" and I felt cramped in the front seat and felt like I had no head room. A holdover from previous Toyotas is that the seat is too close to the floor so your legs feel like they lay straight out instead of feeling like you're sitting in a chair. Finally, the back seat room is horrible.

Despite all the great reviews I disagree pretty strongly and I am a Toyota owner. I love my 4Runner for what it is, tough, reliable, but small. The Tundra still feels like a small truck to me compared to the domestics and is nowhere near as plush. The toughest question for me is do I want to risk reliability issues of the domestics versus the compromises of the Tundra????

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smooth power, smooth transmission, solid, tight feel, refined, decent looks.

Could still use a little more power. But its definitely a good amount and has enough for most people. A little smaller than the american offerings, but that could be a good thing or a bad thing, just depends on what you like. The look of the front end and interior are a little Fordish.

excellent truck, chevy has more power. I guess more than anything right now. Excellent tight feel. Great price. Feels solid and should last like a typical Toyota, forever. Great brakes. Chevy has rear discs, but Toyota claims that drums are better for a truck for some reason, I forgot. Lets see if they stand by their word and stick with rear drums forever. I think they said with a heavy load in the rear it can cause rotor warpage under extreme braking situations like a long decent on a grade fully loaded. Who knows, maybe its just an excuse for the lack of drums. We'll see someday. The Landcruiser has rear discs already. Youd think they could easily and fairly inexpensively integrated the same brakes from the LC to the Tundra. Anyway, a great offering and it will only get better. The next redesign should be nothing but amazing. This ones still the best in my eyes. I would like to have it a hair bigger inside but its nice to have it a little smaller sometimes too. Like in tight parking spots. Its a trade off.

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Toyota has did it again. My third Toyota truck and this model takes the cake and leaves little to be desired. The Tundra is very rommie inside and not to large on the outside as other trucks in its class. The pick-up and go is great and a smooth ride as well. Enjoying the captain chairs and the sound system as well. Very comforting to drive the Tundra with the assurnce Toyota is standing behind this great Truck. As if anything major might go wrong with this truck as compared to other makers.

Don't care for the spare tire lock. Difficulty installing such a basic part. The center compartment (between the captain chairs) could of been deeper for storage.

OUT THE DOOR PRICE $25,500
TUNDRA 4X2 SR5 V8 ACCESS CAB
SUGGESTED RETAIL $22,250
STANDARD FEATURES
3-1 CASS/CD COMBO WITH 6 SPEAKER AUDIO
FOG LAMPS
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
16X7 ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS 5 SPOKE
CLOTH CAPTAIN CHAIRS
BEDLINER
CARPET FLOOR MATS (2PAIRS)
TOWING RECEIVER HITCH
SPARE TIRE LOCK
WHEEL LOCKS

AFTER DRIVING SOME FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE TUNDRA...THEY ALL HAVE COMMENTED ON ITS HANDLING AND COMFORT! EVEN MY GRANDMOTHERS (85 AND 89 YEARS OLD) ENJOYED CLIMBING INTO AND OUT OF THE TUNDRA. :) ONE OF MY GRANDMOTHERS DRIVES A BMW AND SHE COMPARED THE TUNDRAS SMOOTH RIDE TO IT. WHAT BETTER BUYING OR SELLING ADVICE IS THAT...WHEN GRANDMOTHERS APPROVE OF A FULL SIZE TRUCK!

I WOULD RECOMMEND THE TUNDRA EVEN TO MY WORST ENEMY! THAT IS HOW GOOD IT FEELS, LOOKS, AND THE DEPENDABLITY THE TUNDRA IS!!!

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Third Toyota in 11 years...No need to change makers when everything is golden!

DOHC V8, Very Smooth Acceleration, Ride, and Handle.

Anti-Lock Brake its very hard to find, I dont have that on my truck. I have search all over the southern california dealer. Dealers told me that you have to special order them, it takes about 2-3 month befor they deliver to your door. Toyota should take the Speed Limter off. Speed Limter is set at 110 mph. Its could probebly do 135 or more.

Even though is a V8 I can still get 22 mpg on freeway. I got this truck for $550 over the invoice, other dealer wont sell it for that price. Very Powerful V8 (4.7 DHCP with 245 hp /315 ) I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a truck on its class.

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I have test drove Chevy 1500 and Ford F-150 before I choose to buy Tundra. I dont like the look on 1500, and it all come down between F-150 or Tundra, I really like the looks on F-150 but the Engine just not as Bas As# as the DOHC V8 Tundra.