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Not really. The recall is for a front collision sensor which is new technology in the tundra as of 2018. Its standard equipment on all tundras. When I was looking at F150’s I would have had to get a pretty high end package to get the sensors, not standard on all F150’s.

Fact:

2018 Tundra 55k sold
2018 F150 451k sold

Given there are 8 times as many F150’s on the market how does that influence your view on the above results? At least from a complaint standpoint. Seems to reason the Tundra doesn’t stack up that well . . .

If you drive like a Boomer it can get 20ish easily.

Yes, you are correct. But 98% of the truck has NOT changed however.

Fuelly.com is the accepted source for automotive fuel economy. Let's take a look at the Tundra, shall we?

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Well look at that, the Tundra gets a whopping 14 miles per gallon. And no more.

14mpg - LOL!

So, the Fire does have a truck section, you all know that right?

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So tell me, why are Toyota owners posting their crap in the general forum?

Two possible answers that I can see.

1. Insecurity, they need constant stroking from fellow yoda owners, who are also insecure about their vehicle.

2. Outright trolling by yoda bots.

To this day, I can't believe anyone using a truck would make gas mileage their make or break priority! ALL trucks have schittty gas mileage.

The Tundra has a lot of great features where it counts for a truck and the damn thing will run.

Buy the goofy Tesla truck if you're that worried about your gas bill.

Gas mileage, average performance, decade old technology . . .

Granted you get really good resale, but other than that’s it’s a truck that’s well past it’s prime. RAM & F150 easily beat it in about every category, not even debatable.

Bought my 2020 “shiny primer” back in August. One oil change. A couple thousand mike to Wyoming and back. Driving 75+ I’m around 15mpg. Slow it down to the 70 mph speed limit and state highways it’s 16mpg it a bit better. I have no regrets with my purchase. Kept my 2006 Super Duty for real truck work.

Rented a new Silverado 4wd to drive from DFW back to Missouri Saturday. It was pushing 19 mpg driving 80. No clue what motor or rear end in it. To me the seats were too low and dash was too high. Felt like I was sitting in a hole.

The Tundra might be old tech, but I know I won’t have the AFM issues I had with a GM 5.3. Tundra’s transmission isn't dropping a couple gears to pull a hill either. It might not be as efficient, but we will see how the longevity holds up in 250k miles.

What kind of millage are you guys getting out of your Tundra's?

Are you sure you’re not from Michigan?

Are you sure you’re not from Texas?

Ford makes a nice 1/2 ton but please spare us the bullschit.

Sure it's debatable, they're made by Ford and Dodge. I'll never own another Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep product and never have and never will own anything Ford. Have had great luck with Chevrolet, but the only truck they currently produce that interested me at all is their Colorado ZR2, which I'd take any day over a Tacoma.

You are absolutely correct. The Tindra is about at the 20 year old Dakota technology level.

What kind of millage are you guys getting out of your Tundra's?

BWHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I’m all ears. Happy to talk performance, tech, whatever you choose. There is a reason Toyota can’t sell but 50k of them per year, ‘cause the average joe is smarter than you.

I owned 3 Tundras and none were problem free like my previous Toyota’s were. From major repairs like engine work, whole front axle replaced, sensors galore, warped dashes, the cheapest paint I have ever seen on a pickup , the tailgate crumbling when loading a 4 wheeler in the bed,etc. There’s a ton of Toyota fan boys out there and I was one of them for decades but there isn’t [bleep] that A Tundra gives you over the competition except for warm and fuzzys. Fuel mileage was horrendous empty and when loaded with even a small bass boat that is as aerodynamic as a trailer can be the fuel mileage would resemble that of pulling a large travel trailer. The damn thing couldn’t make it up the slightest grade without downshifting constantly. Guys that think they are a beast towing haven’t driven a competitors truck or they’d realize the Tundra is lacking. Now with all that said each guy should buy whatever tickles their fancy and it’s awesome that we have as many choices as we do these days on a bunch of great trucks that are way more reliable than they used to be.

Oh and FWIW the whole resale perk was never something I benefited from having to fight tooth and nail to get them even paid off so I don’t know where that theory comes into play!

And for the record when Toyota does a refresh on the Tundra I’d be willing to bet it might be the half ton to buy. That tells you what I think of Toyota. Have owned a few of them over the years. But sick of them milking an outdated truck only trading on its reputation.