Multiple Reasons Why 1st Gen Toyota Tundras Are Better Than ALL Toyota Tacomas 

Haha if that does happen, maybe they will get more aftermarket support? Subscribe if you want I'll be building mine up

Im already planning on selling my car and getting one now

They already are lol. For their years and mileage.

LOL so true

Yaaaaaa, to late for that. An 04 v6 4x2 w/300k goes for $6k around me. I bought mine about 2 years ago and to say i got a smokin deal would be a crime. 02 SR5 TRD 4x4 tow package 192k, not a d**n thing wrong with it and as the cherry on top, spent its whole life in ARIZONA, $4,000 I could sell it within a day, even w/ 233k, for $6k or $7k. If you find a tundra for a good price, especially if its 4x4/v8/limited/TRD, buy that sucker. One of the very very few none "classic" vehicles that is actively appreciating in value.

That is insane!! Any radiator issues?

You got 400,000 miles to go.

Put 430k on mine- sold it a few years ago- I still see it around town. I never did ANY major work and--original trans fluid 😳👍

It's the 4.7

whats your secret???

They killing the 5.7 too

Just need to be careful of the catalytic converters clogging. Had that happen on my 04 and it blew compression on two cylinders at 194k. Had to get a new motor but it’s only got 30k on the block now (had 18k when I bought it.)

Bestia13 I’m not sure how long it was bad seeing as I bought the truck at 189k miles. Mechanic that did the replacement said too much back pressure could’ve made the cylinders drop since he didn’t find anything else wrong. Unfortunately I can do a good majority of Mechanicals on my trucks but getting that deep into a motor is out of a range of expertise. Once it gets down to dropping cylinders like that I unfortunately have to take the word of whatever mechanic I believe I trust

We still have those engines in the middle east

@@umarium2687 You can probably get and land cruiser 70 series. I'd buy one if I could in the US.

you're kidding right? other car that are not cold is because the freon leak a little bit every year, if u want cold put some freon in there.

@@dangda-ww7de He is not kidding. My 03 Tundra gets colder than my new 18 Camry.

@@dangda-ww7de I think it may have to do with engine size and how much power the compressor leeches from the engine. I regularly drive 2 different 5.7 Tundras, one 2007 and one 2008. I used to daily a 2003 4.7 Tundra. After topping them all off with freon the newer 5.7s definitely got colder and got colder faster then the 4.7.

They have been making components lighter and smaller to meet strickter epa regulations so i wouldnt be surprised if the compressor of the tacoma was much eco/smaller

My truck spent time in the Nevada Dessert this year when I drove down to burning man and the A/C was freezing cold the whole time .

That is great to hear! Now that they are getting older I'd like to see how everything else holds up on the truck like electronics etc. Subscribe if you want I'll be building my tundra up on the channel

Garage Topics I have an 01 Sequoia with close to 200k, it clearly had a hard life and “deferred maintenance” with previous owners. The guts and electronics are pretty much bulletproof. I lost one coil pack, 5 minute fix for $45. The interior and body is garbage. I guess you can’t have it all at this price.

My 2000 access cab limited drives like a dream with 115k on it. I did all the recommended “100k” jobs to it (six ball joints to include upper, lower, and toe rod ends, belt and water pump, bearing carrier and u joints, shocks and struts, plugs, ALL fluids, valve cover gaskets, tube seals, and grommets, and the two oil cooler seals, as well as replace brake pads and shoes, drums, rear brake pistons, upgraded to larger front brakes, also replaced all lights to LED, replaced window rain visors and rail caps, 10:43 and needed to replace radiator, master cylinder, and entire throttle body which included servo motor and both sensors and new gasket. With price of truck and all this done by myself it was still under 16k for it. It’s a 2WD and the only thing I wish it had was a damn diff locker which I can get from Eaton for around 800 (and whatever cost to install professionally and correctly). I plan and hope to keep this truck for a very very long time unless I find a super deal on an 05 or 06 dbl cab with a diff locker or a good LSD.

I know the ball joints tend to fail on the first gen tundras but i think thats mostly the pre 04 tundras

My 2000 Sr5 4.7L with 256K miles burns no oil, runs like new. I'll never ever sell this truck! You're not the first Toyota tech I've heard say this.

The turning radius on the 2004 - 2006 double cab is why I got rid of mine. I absolutely loved the truck except for the turning radius. My 2013 5.7 has been outstanding and is a better tow vehicle.

Mm debating between the 2ndgen tacoma and 1st gen tundra. Would you still choose the tundra?

Love my 06 4.7, only have done front suspension work at 220,000 miles. That back window is also great if you need to haul some longer lumber for short distances. Turns like a battleship though.

Oh they sure do! I have 0 need for one, but want one bad just to make it look better

Thats the factory front bumper from the late model first gens. My 06 has the same bumper.

What kind of bumper?

Still running?

@@willbearheart7919 going strong

@@keachmister oh hell yeah!

What did you hate about the Tacoma? What do like about the Tundra over the Tacoma? Thanks!

@@richarde1355 the plastic bed in the Tacoma makes it feel like a toy. The seats in the Tacoma suck ass and the truck rides like shit on long drives . The 1st gen tundra rides smooth like a Cadillac, comfy seats, feels like a solid truck .

@@jeffrey9102 Thanks, man!

2006 is so nice

Just grabbed an 06 4x4 fully loaded and am so stoked

Nah

Tundras are sickkk

Never been a fan of Tacomas and the new Tundras are too big. First gen Tundras, imo, are the perfect size.

I mean if you go off roading and towing under 3,500ibs i mean aint bad

It’s an actual truck. Your opinion don’t change straight up facts. Just not made for heavy hauling.

Thanks man! My neighbor has an access cab haha so it will prob be in some of the videos!

Thanks man! Subscribe if you want I'll be building mine up

I have a 2011crew cab trd tundra. Planned on getting a 01 but couldnt pass up the newer one and absolutely love it

I've got a 02 sequoia had for 17 years brand new only thing that I've replaced on it was struts and alternator

That's awesome to hear!

Umm tundra for sale

I have a 06 i bought off of a auction.

S Row • Do you prefer auctions to dealerships & private sellers? If so, why?

Dont you dare do it!!!!

mike johnson is a irritating accent for sure

its not an accent its a speech impediment. I used to have the same thing, people thought I was British.

I noticed that too. I think it is 70% American and 30% Australian.

@@CB-bl8sp he obviously can't say his "r" that's it. It's not an accent. You idiot

It’s bugging the shit out of me. And he’s not the only person I’ve heard with this accent.

sound like me, now retire my 06 Taundra got 80000mi, Don't drive much put 5k mi per yr.love it so much ,can't let her go yet

Just realized my 2015 nissan has more miles than my grandpas 2005 tundra

How much did u buy it for?

Update

The DC is a foot longer BUT the access cab an go up to two feet longer than the DC which means a lot for camper conversion or work truck on the road.

Yup they do I forgot the name of the brand but my pops has one

What did you buy after selling it?

A kia

Yeah I sold my 2005 TRD Quad cab Tundra.....still regret it. Can't find a clean one now

Yea.. very stupid move on your part

Recently bought a 2019 F150 XLT. FAR superior truck, I no longer regret selling the Tundra. Especially since I’m a Michigander and it would have needed a new frame.

Kameron M same here 228k

Thanks!! Be sure to subscribe I'll be building my Tundra up here shortly!

Tundras get better mileage than 10 to 13, lol.

Spoopy Ghost replace the timing belt on time or you could break the engine

Agreed! Be sure to subscribe I got some good plans for mine

The perfect truck period!!!

Dealer said don't bother. They have never seen a belt failure -- I personally doubt that so I did mine at 120k. Have 210k now.

Replaced the timing belt on my "05 4Runner with the 4.7L engine at 180K. Gets 20mpg on the highway. I have an '05 Tundra 4.7L with 110K, hasn't had a thing wrong with it. Just drove it 1,800 miles at got just under 18mpg for the trip. Might think about doing the belt soon.

Jim Mac As a professional mechanic I routinely see these with original timing belts with over 150-200k. The ONLY time I have seen a broken timing belt on one of these was when someone went over the replacement interval on the second belt but had used a non oe belt the first time. I am sure it wouldn’t have broken if he had used factory parts. I do think the replacement interval is very cautious but I will still be replacing mine at the recommended intervals.

@@jimmac1953 That may be true but there's a silly water pump in there as well. I replaced the belt at 120k and the water pump was foaming pink stuff big time. Second replacement at 240k not so much and both times the belt looked almost new. I always buy the kits and replace pump, pulleys, tensioner, etc whenever I do mines.

Sweet! What mpgs do you get?

@@Garagetopics I was hitting around 21-22 mpg on the highway when I had a bed cover on. Once I took it off I was surprised at how quick I went through a full tank. I may have been driving more aggressively though, I wasn't keeping track of the numbers. Overall I can't complain, I'll take a hit in the wallet if it means I can load up the bed

sorry that happen to you

😂😂😂😂

Dang! That's a pile of money for a 2005

@@efaciler2462 yes, it’s a lot of money, but a 2012 Tacoma with 70k miles was going for 38,000 at the time (during chip shortage). And I got it from the dealer. If I were to do it again, I’d go through FB marketplace

@@efaciler2462 it was either that or a 2015 taco for $38,000

Yep in town mpg blows but highway isnt too bad!

Access cab first gen tundras are the best!

Nice!! I agree Tacomas do have their place, but they aren't the total solution people think they should be

You can a gen 3 in standard.

No one wants a manual truck

@@squirreldog1596 that's a really bold statement, especially with diesels.

Haha thanks sir!

😂

Totally! I really like my truck and prefer it over the new Tundras, which is weird to say but true

@@Garagetopics I'll say this , i do like the look of the new tundras but longer i own my 1st gen more i realize bigger dose not really mean better especially for off road and like you said the 1st gen is a perfect size

@@EchoSlash yep, the size is what I'm mainly referring to here. The 1st gen double cab is a perfect size! I like the 99-06 silverado 2500 sizes as well

Garage Topics great video! the proportions of a 3rd gen tundra and ‘01 Silverado are closer than you’d think. Length is about the same and the I’m able to fit my ‘17 double cab into the same garage that I had to shoe-horn my ext cab Silverado into...mainly the way the upper portion of the tundra cab tapers inward ...which pulls-in the side mirrors. It’s also a shorter engine bay than an older Silverado.

My 06 dbl cab sr5 is a driveway queen, it only has 83,000 miles on it.

Colby Davis Well I was really only talking about newer trucks, plus if I would get a tundra I would want that v8

You bet! Need to get on that asap!

I'm looking for one myself in SC

Around me (Southeast U.S) high mileage ones still go for 10k ( if you consider 200k high mileage on one of these which I really don’t).

George Mccown that’s barely half the life

Dorran Robinson the first gen is Similar though

I agree. I almost always tow out of overdrive unless I'm on flat land. Towing an open car trailer with a car loaded the Tundra does great. Any more than that would not be fun

Nice! Have you drained or flushed the transmission?

There is no 3rd gen Tundra, at least not available yet

3.5 years later I still agree with my points on this video. 2004-2006 tundra double cabs are an amazing bang for the buck and have still held up remarkably well

i work near a Toyota Dealership, i took my tundra in for the timing belt, they paid for my uber to work and it was ready before i left work. they uber'd me back and i drove home. basically no down time. but yeah i don't work out of my truck like many might. to me, the re-visiting of the motor every 90k miles or so just forces you to keep an even closer eye on the engine and that helps with longevity.

Sweeet!!!

My 2002 SR5 was totaled two weeks ago by a distracted driver. Had the TRD headers and exhaust and just 276K miles on it. so sad because it was in perfect shape and the new Tundras are just HUGE. Sure do miss it.

I think they are definitely wider, my main size advantage is the back seat and truck bed size

I had a 96 T100 4x4...it kicked butt! Traded it in on an 01 Tundra....hated it. Personally after having a 3rd Gen and now a 5th Gen Tacoma (gonna change the gearing soon) but to me the T100 was an incredibly beefed up Tacoma. It was lifted and had beefed up tires.

TheTechCguy exactly! MPG is how many miles can you go with a gallon. Range is how many miles you can go with a full tank.