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I had a 2008 Tundra 4 door 5.7 L, 166K miles not one issue, it got 15 MPG but it really moved. I have a 2014 Ford F-150 4 door 3.5 EcoBoost, 75K on it. Already 2 out of warranty repairs and gets 15.1 MPG and is sluggish, I'm not happy.
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I've read the posts for this thread and unless you own a newer Tundra shut the hell up, my 2016 5.7 gets 18 mpg at 75 on the highway and I can go a long way with 38 gallon fuel tank. At 75 on the highway my 2016 5.7 Double Cab 4x4 will get 16. Love everything about the truck except the gas mileage which does suck and which is costing Toyota a lot of sales because they won't update the engine/tranny and fix the mileage. That being said, I'd rather pay fuel bills than repair bills and whoever said the domestic trucks are just as good as Toyota is wrong. I've been that way too many times, U.S. makers just won't last like a Toyota.
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I hope they do make some changes in the Tundra. It’s really a bummer to me that Toyota hasn’t done any improvements to the Tundra in the last 11 years. Toyota really jumped on the big stage in 2007 when they came out with the 5.7L motor in the new Tundra and it definitely lit a fire under the big 3’s ass to step up their game. Last winter when I decided to sell my diesel and get back into a half ton I looked at all of them and honestly the Tundra came in last in performance basically across the board compared to the Big 3. Acceleration, handling, quality of components in fit and finish, features and or course fuel economy. Never been a Ford guy in my life but I was so freakin impressed with the F150 with the new 3.5 Eco that it was kind of a no brainer on what to get. It’s faster than the Tundra, the 10 spd tranny shifts seamlessly and the fuel mileage is great. Who knows if the SOB will last but so far 1 year and 14,000 miles later and no visits to the dealership except the first oil change it’s doing pretty good. Wife and son both drive Yotas. There is no better 1/2 ton made at this time Than the current F150.....I have owned them all and trade!!!!!!! every 2 years.....My current 2016 F150 is a 17000K... No returns to the dealer and No problems......I have had more problems with my last Toyota than I ever had with Ford or Dodge.... My wife's last Toyota blew a Motor at 50K ....I can not comment on GM.....Will not buy one.....Who would Buy a outdated Tundra....Ugliest Truck on the road sorry....Makes a Titan look good.....
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I've read the posts for this thread and unless you own a newer Tundra shut the hell up, my 2016 5.7 gets 18 mpg at 75 on the highway and I can go a long way with 38 gallon fuel tank. laffin...
At 75 on the highway my 2016 5.7 Double Cab 4x4 will get 16. Love everything about the truck except the gas mileage which does suck and which is costing Toyota a lot of sales because they won't update the engine/tranny and fix the mileage. That being said, I'd rather pay fuel bills than repair bills and whoever said the domestic trucks are just as good as Toyota is wrong. I've been that way too many times, U.S. makers just won't last like a Toyota.
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I've read the posts for this thread and unless you own a newer Tundra shut the hell up, my 2016 5.7 gets 18 mpg at 75 on the highway and I can go a long way with 38 gallon fuel tank. Right where my dad is at with the '15 he bought 3 weeks ago. Lotsa power with that 4.30 gear and 380 hp.
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One thing I have always reminded myself, and is proven over and over again, is that gas mileage ain't everything.
There are lots of Tundras around here, but try and find one on the used market. Jump on it fast, or you miss it. OTOH - domestics, especially Fords, are easy to find. There is a reason for that.
I can't understand why anyone should be averaging less than 16 mpg highway with the 5.7, unless they have a heavy foot. That's a heavy headwind at interstate speeds day for me with my 2007. Worst I've done on highway on a given day without pulling a trailer is 14 mpg - and that was only while bucking a stiff headwind at 80 mph. Usually, I'm getting 18. I just made a 260 mile round trip on mountain highways at around 65 mph that worked out to 19 mpg. I average 10-11 mpg towing the 4,000 lb 20' camp trailer, but I don't exceed 65 mph by much while towing. I suppose that using synthetic oil as the manual suggests helps a little. Around town, I get 13-14 mpg.
BTW - this truck hardly notices that camp trailer it's towing.
I have gotten 19.5 on a trip to Florida and got no higher 75MPH Shell regular 87. Last trip to Alabama driving thru Atlanta and not at any steady speed 17.5 was my best. I have michelin LTX AT's on this one and I inflate them to 35lbs.
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I have a 2008 Crewmax Tundra that replaced a 2002 Dodge 2500 Diesel. I've had multiple Dodge, Chevy, and Toyota trucks, and a couple of 4 Runners over the years. All were purchased new and well maintained.
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The Tundra is a "heavy" 1/2 ton. It's not a 3/4 ton, but an overbuilt 1/2. I get 14mpg or so around town and 17-18 on the highway, usually up over mountain passes. For a 5,700 lb gas truck, that's not bad. There are no funky engine controls (i.e. variable cylinder deactivation), and it has a heavy frame. The 5.7 is a great engine that has plenty of power, and knock on wood I've had no mechanical problems at all. It's built for longevity and reliability, and I hope they keep it that way. My hunting buddy has a 2007 Tacoma with 180K miles on it and it's a trooper. I will say that the Tacoma is waaay smaller on the inside, and seems far less sturdy than the Tundra, FWIW.
I tow a 5K boat or a 7K travel trailer, and quite often have 1,500# plus in the bed. The Tundra is perfect for this.Towing it'll do 9-13 mpg depending on the weight, speed, and number of mountain passes I go over. If I was regularly towing more weight, I'd probably suck it up and get another domestic 3/4t or 1t diesel. Something else about the Tundra is that if you ever have to drive in urban areas, it is about as big a vehicle as you can get that you can comfortably fit in underground parking. My Dodge (X cab short bed) was too big for this; if that sort of thing matters to you. It's also pretty easy to parallel park in the city, which for me is normally moving various kids from schools, apartments, etc (Dad the Mover duty!).
I've never had a domestic vehicle be as reliable as a Toyota. They may not get the best mileage, or refresh their designs as often, but Toyotas tend to be sturdy and run trouble free IMO.
This Tundra is the best truck I've ever owned. I'd drive one and see how it feels to you.
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Agree with about all that has been said here by Tundra owners: They are great trucks, that do not get great gas mileage. So what, as most pickups do not get great gas mileage. My Tundra never ever let me down, and did not cost much to operate as far as maintenance- and gave me great resale when I sold it. Unless things go upside down with my 10 month old 2017 Tundra, I plan on keeping it for a long time! And only expect to replace it when it is time with another. You pay some way for all vehicles. At the pump and at the shop. Some less than others. I never paid much of anything at the shop for my 2007 Tundra and it was hardly ever there. And when I needed to use it, it did all I asked of it. Towed my 20’ travel trailer like it was nothing. And yes, it likes to drink the gas when it did so. At first that bothered me; but I got over it.
On my 2nd Tundra. First one was a 2007 regular cab- and it was the best truck I have ever had. Had Chevy’s and one Dodge before it. The only reason I got a 2017 Tundra was because I felt it was time to get a double cab. Bought the ‘07 five years before we had our first grandchild. In 2017 we already had (4) grandchildren and felt it was time to do what I should have done the first time- get a double cab.
It was really, really hard for me to sell a truck that only had 97K miles on it and never once gave me a bit of trouble. I hemmed and hawed for over a year before finally going in and pick up a new double cab. There was never any doubt to me what pick up that I was going to buy. My 2017 Tundra is going to last me a long time and expect it to be just as good as my first one. My 2007 drove just as good ten years later as it did when I bought it new. Only regular maintenance and no significant repairs at all. My 2007 sold the first weekend I put it up for sale. The sales person would have loved to buy it from me, but told me I would probably get 3-4K more selling on my own. He was exactly right.
If you find the Tundra you are looking for, I personally would not hesitate to buy one!
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I've read the posts for this thread and unless you own a newer Tundra shut the hell up, my 2016 5.7 gets 18 mpg at 75 on the highway and I can go a long way with 38 gallon fuel tank. Maybe down Hill at 55....My son just got a 2016 Tundra pro.......14 mpg on a good day.....Unless you own a New Gen F150 Shut the Hell up  .......Best truck made period ....Most reviewers agree......Now that might change with all the New redesigned trucks coming in the next 2 years.....
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VA: What mileage do you get towing? Thanks. I don't really tow anything on a regular basis other than a utility trailer with an old Honda 4Trax 4x4 or a John Deere X380, so I don't keep track. When it gets below a 1/2 tank I just fill it up.
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I do have a 38 gallon tank and I run premium fuel.
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag.
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I have a 2015 Tundra 4x4 with the 5.7. When it shows empty, I can fit 21 gallons in it. Trip meter is usually between 320 and 340 miles per tank. I drive mostly in town, very little freeway. I tow my boat quite a bit. Thats a combined 4100 pounds or so. That brings gas mileage down to about 280 to 300 miles per tank.
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag. Where would a 3/4 ton gasser fall??
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag. Where would a 3/4 ton gasser fall?? .300 WSM
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag. Try, if the Tundra is equal to the 30-06, the 3/4 ton is a 338 Win. Mag. You do realize you're comparing two trucks that are built total different and for two different purposes don't you. The Tundra- 7000 lbs. GVWR, 1600 lbs. max payload, 10k lbs. max towing. My Ram 3/4 ton GAS- 10000 lbs. GVWR, 3600 lbs. max payload, 15930 max towing. I can hang a 1225 lbs. plow on the front and be within factory spec's. Try that with your Tundra. The Tundra is a good truck no doubt, don't go making it something it isn't. Good luck, NYH1.
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag. Try, if the Tundra is equal to the 30-06, the 3/4 ton is a 338 Win. Mag. You do realize you're comparing two trucks that are built total different and for two different purposes don't you. The Tundra- 7000 lbs. GVWR, 1600 lbs. max payload, 10k lbs. max towing. My Ram 3/4 ton GAS- 10000 lbs. GVWR, 3600 lbs. max payload, 15930 max towing. I can hang a 1225 lbs. plow on the front and be within factory spec's. Try that with your Tundra. The Tundra is a good truck no doubt, don't go making it something it isn't. Good luck, NYH1. Yep, I know. I just sold my 2012 3/4 ton Ram. Could not justify a deisel for my use. A lot of higher maintenance costs too for the Ram
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Since this is a hunting and shooting forum
The Tundra is equal to the 30-06 and a 3/4 ton diesel is a 300 Win Mag. Try, if the Tundra is equal to the 30-06, the 3/4 ton is a 338 Win. Mag. You do realize you're comparing two trucks that are built total different and for two different purposes don't you. The Tundra- 7000 lbs. GVWR, 1600 lbs. max payload, 10k lbs. max towing. My Ram 3/4 ton GAS- 10000 lbs. GVWR, 3600 lbs. max payload, 15930 max towing. I can hang a 1225 lbs. plow on the front and be within factory spec's. Try that with your Tundra. The Tundra is a good truck no doubt, don't go making it something it isn't. Good luck, NYH1. Yep, I know. I just sold my 2012 3/4 ton Ram. Could not justify a deisel for my use. A lot of higher maintenance costs too for the Ram Understood. That's my GAS 3/4 Ram. I'm not a diesel guy either. The diesel would give me another 1200 lbs. or so towing capacity. However, I'd loose a little payload and FRWR (plow) capacity. Again, the Tundra is a great truck for it's intended purpose. It's NOT a 3/4 ton truck. NYH1.
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