1st Gen Toyota Tundra 3 Year Ownership Update!

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[@AlphaShark]

I am aware the T100 was actually produced and it was the T150 that was never made because it was too similar to F150. Little slip up!

[@zeke2566]

😢do more resurch ....its called da tundra!

[@BoiseG]

I've owned my 2001 Tundra for 21 years. It's still running strong and I take it on some pretty rough off-roading adventures.

[@daves5445]

Just caught your series on your Tundra. Enjoyed your videos. I feel so blessed that I have an '01 Tundra that I bought in '08. It had around 31K on it back then when I bought it, and now has around 52K today. Needless to say, it's doubtful that I am going to be truck buying anytime soon.

[@styverdyver]

I am also in PA with an 06 DC SR5 that I bought 4 years ago. I drove it to Nashville and back six months after purchase, and it rode beautifully! I have since replaced the Timing Belt/water pump @ 138K, and also the serpentine belt. No other real issues other than regular maintenance. I noticed the LBC sticker on your Tundra's rear window. I am located near that area. Of course, we are in the "rust" belt, so take care of that frame! My truck's frame was replaced in 2014 and is still rust free. It originally came from the CT area. Thanks for the scripture at the end of your post! God Bless!

[@vickijohnson9367]

Love what you say about 1st Gen Tundra. The extra “lighters” were factually the only way you could hook up your cell phone, laptop and mobile printer back in the day. So that is how you make sense of that now. Because of the difference in all the cords was solved by using the vehicle’s lighter. The advertising for this multiple lighter plug feature showed a contractor charging his cell phone, typing up a bid on his lap top, and printing the bid for the customer right on the job site. It was state of the art mobile business, and a true luxury truck back in the day. I have a 2002 Limited 119,000 miles on it, perfect maintenance, always garaged, in fantastic shape. Bought it to pull a 2 horse tag along trailer, and haul horse supplies. Haven’t had any of the “issues” yet, but Toyotas are known for being the best if you do all the recommended maintenance, which we do, because we buy them new and slowly run them into the ground for 20+++ years until we dream of a new Toyota. Really love that my new 2002 Tundra was only $28,500 with add ons, and has been paid off for 19 years. It gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❣️

[@PhilipBirx-wb8oq]

When you said "Do you ever see an Instagram reel and someone is in their vehicle and you just HAVE to figure out what it is?" I can sooooo relate to that! I thought I was the only one to think that until I saw this video. Thanks Isaac, God bless.

[@AlphaShark]

Haha of course! Yeah my Mom sends me some sometimes just to figure out what kind of car it is.

[@Annexily]

I have a Thunder Gray 2000 Toyota Tundra that I've had since November 30th of 2021, Bought it for about $6900, Interior was practically mint condition, which was crazy for how high the mileage was. Exterior was almost mint with one paint chip on the hood and some scratches in the paint and a few rust spots inside the frame rails. Truck had 269,XXX miles upon purchase. Since then, I've only gotten the mileage up to about 274,XXX, Don't go too many places that often. The 1st Gen Tundra is a great truck, it's almost like a poor man's Land Cruiser of that same year with a bit of an FJ Cruiser in it. The only things I've had to replace are the Starter, Timing Belt and did some minor rust repair since the truck was from New Jersey but has been in my area since about 2003, almost nothing rusts really badly car-wise where I'm at. They are great trucks, fun to drive and have some really cool aftermarket stuff. And they're very reliable, which is awesome!

[@rayharmuth8587]

Great video, nice truck, and congratulations on your 3-year ownership upgrade! What part of Pennsylvania are you from? My name is Ray, and I live with my brother, Donny, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a town called Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

[@touringpro1340]

I just watched your 2 year update video and when you indicated a problem with the radiator leaking shortly after the purchase and "mixing of fluids" I was pretty sure the Tundra had the infamous 'pink milkshake' issue. At the bottom of the radiator, you'll find two hoses. These are transmission cooling lines that run trans fluid through a separate tank in the rad. Over time the plastic in the radiator can crack and deteriorate causing the engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid. This frothy mixture is pink in color thus the name. IF caught in time, the tranny can possibly be saved, but it needs to be completely flushed immediately. You alluded to having a flush done when you replaced the original radiator, but it sounds like the COOLING system was flushed not the transmission. If that was the case, sorry to say, the trans was doomed. 1st Gen Tundras are some of the most reliable vehicles a person can own (I have a 2000 SR5 with 140K) but there are at least 3 things any potential new owner needs to be aware of or attend to: change the radiator if it shows ANY sign of deterioration; unless you know FOR SURE when (or if) the timing belt has been changed recently do it YESTERDAY and then every 100k miles; and finally consider replacing the lower ball joints every 100k also as a matter of routine preventative maintenance.

[@jaymoar3561]

Can’t believe that truck was built in 1999, 25 year old cars are considered classics.

[@georgeponnay447]

I'm kind of amazed he had to replace the transmission so soon. They are known to be nearly bulletproof. One never knows what or how the previous owner cared for the truck. Be sure to go all OEM on crucial parts like the timing belt, radiator, starter and ball joints. I've done all of that and my 2000 runs and drives like a new truck even with 256K miles. Toyota was originally going to call the Tundra the T-150 and got in a legal scuffle with Ford. So, the Tundra was born.

[@BernonCars]

Glad it’s back on the road!!

[@AlphaShark]

How’s the XC90?

[@BernonCars]

@@AlphaShark it’s sweeeeet!!

[@jeiagarage]

Great video- going to pick up a Tundra very soon, and plan on documenting my process repairing and building it. Wanted to ask, what camera do you use to record your videos?

[@AlphaShark]

iPhone 12 Mini with a wireless lav mic, haha that's my secret!

[@perrysolomon6020]

Saw a dude driving an exact Tacoma like this today and wondered if he knew how special his truck was

[@williambreeze2659]

The trucks looking good!

[@YouTubeWeAllTube]

@ 09:47 T150. @ 11:48 They probably had them for CB radios, 2 way radios, phone chargers, etc.

[@user-lu6pz5bd4m]

Be sure to service timing belt if it hadn't been addressed already

[@danielmonahan6195]

Nice...glad it's still going strong.

[@ejshelby5460]

The frame is great for the most part, that’s the key

[@brian1192]

A month of owning an 03 tundra the rear diff started leaking, had to get the plate cover cut off and welded a new cover on it, it was good but started noticing the trucks age was catching up and ended up just selling, def will buy another tundra but newer

[@AlphaShark]

Wow! Thanks for sharing

[@donaldhenderson3495]

Great video. The first generation of the Tundra was called the T100. I had a coworker that had one. May you and your family be blessed and stay encouraged. Psalms 149.

[@LandonJP07]

Close, the T100 was before the tundra, the 1st gen tundra was something different, thats what this is. The T100 had a V6 and was very similar to the Tacoma.

[@donaldhenderson3495]

@@LandonJP07 Thank you for the clarification.

[@AlphaShark]

@@donaldhenderson3495 thanks as always for the comments regardless!

[@mod_incllc3235]

@@AlphaShark this first gen Tundra was called the T-150 before Ford sued. I have a T-100 1995 - which was the last truck for America completely made in Japan. Which is why it is so sought after.

[@jbmows]

They were going to call the Tundra the T-150….that’s what Ford was going to sue over🤣 Understandable🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MarioTheMusicMan]

Do you know if the original transmission ever had the fluid changed out? I recently picked up a 2001 Tundra 4.7 AC/2WD with 133K miles and I don’t have any records to show my transmission was ever serviced. At this point I’m going to drive it as is and assume it’s the original fluid.

[@jasonkimble8926]

Wondering if it just needed transmission fluid change

[@jbmows]

It’s been three years?!? I remember when he bought that truck. 😂 Been awhile since I watched one of your videos Isaac, I’ll try not to be such a stranger. 🤣 Congratulations on passing 20k! Man, this makes me regret selling my 1st gen tundra🥲

[@darrylk808]

I have a 2001 Tundra Limited same color and looks just like that one. I'm the original owner. In 24 years, the only problem was that an O2 sensor went out. My original radiator just started leaking. I replaced it myself. It runs like a clock. Took it on a 2,000 mile roadtrip last year. I'd take it anywhere. I want a new one, but this one is so good. At 130,000 miles, I've just broken it in. How does your brother drive that it's having all those problems? Lead foot?😂

[@AlphaShark]

Well he bought the truck at 168,000 from someone else, clearly that guy didn’t take as good care of it as my brother does, so unfortunately he inherited some issues. But I just drove it for a 5+ hour road trip to the New York auto show last week, and at 210,000 it ran really really good.

[@raulbueno4284]

It doesn’t matter how much miles our house man matters how do you take care of the truck? What happened to the tundra I happen I have a 2005 Toyota tundra has 230,000 miles on it or not easy miles a really hard miles I tow with a with a gooseneck trailer up to 15,000 pounds here in Colorado and he pulls like it better than a diesel truck.

[@billseiler4952]

@ 9:50….actually Toyota was going to call it the T150 (previous truck was called T100)

[@Charlie-io6jm]

Alpha I know its a late comment Toyota used The T100 name for their first full sized truck. Then that didn't sell good. So in 1998 it stopped and then Toyota was going to call the tundra the t150 then ford sued them and they switched it to tundra I'm 13 in California my mom owned a 2003 Tundra sr5 v6 2wd

[@ismaeldelgadillo2828]

I bought my last 2 week ago for 4300 166k miles

[@sean.magallan]

Miss that truck🥹

[@theshepdawgsvideo]

Do you happen to know what brand makes these side steps / nerf bars?

[@AlphaShark]

They are from the factory!

[@user-pn1nc9wr3y]

And there's only one cigarette lighter the other two are 12 volt plug-in so that you can charge things or run the two down below don't work the same as the one next to ashtray

[@haroldhorton2603]

they were going to call the 1st generation T150 and Ford already had the F150. I have a 95 T100 and 05 Tundra I like the T100 I had 24yrs.

[@Majimo22021]

I did hear that 2000 tundras have a transmission recall

[@LandonJP07]

Kinda seems like he got a lemon, these trucks are considered to be one of the most reliable trucks ever. Especially the engine, but also the tranny etc. Im looking to get one of these for my first car, and I respect everyones opinion, but im considering others a bit more that have had endless good things to say about them.

[@AlphaShark]

I think the biggest issue he’s facing is it’s a PA truck and there was a good deal of underbody rust, nothing that wouldn’t pass inspection, butttt over time it began to erode more and more. And this truck hadn’t been driven more than just around town for the last 10 years prior to my brothers ownership of it.

[@LandonJP07]

@@AlphaShark oh ok, that makes more sense. I appreciate the clarification

[@vickijohnson9367]

@@AlphaShark can’t speak to the rear differential issue, but the “pink milkshake” transmission/radiator issue was from not having the large maintenance done, with all the hoses belts and flushes. Costly but important to “catch” the radiator deterioration that can contaminate the transmission fluid. It has to be caught right away. The ball joints are a point of concern, especially with northern rust issues, they got the body rust completely squared away by my 2002 model, but the under carriage is more rust prone, for sure. Overall it’s a fantastic truck, nothing flimsy about it.

[@russellkamp8923]

Did you rebuild the transmission? How much did it cost?

[@AlphaShark]

I didn't rebuild it myself, we sent it to a shop and it was rebuilt for around $5,000

[@dennisbrooks5252]

Yeah I'd like prayer did I get a vehicle my other truck is broken or fix that one. Thank you. Jesus loves you.

[@AlphaShark]

Sure thing Dennis!

[@jasonscoggins01]

Ty

[@AlphaShark]

Np

[@user-pn1nc9wr3y]

T150 not 100. The t100 was this trucks predisesor

[@Edwilene]

What brand are the running boards?

[@AlphaShark]

Those are factory

[@darrylk808]

Isaac, when was the timing belt changed last, if ever? Recommend every 100,000 miles, but Toyota OEM parts are pretty good , but you are pushing it at 25 years and miles. If the belt breaks, your engine will be toast.

[@AlphaShark]

Timing belt was changed about 25,000 miles ago if I recall correctly.

[@hughjanus8450]

Are those weather tech floor mats?

[@AlphaShark]

Yes

[@hughjanus8450]

@@AlphaShark thx

[@waynespringer501]

Toyota actually produced T100's. They weren't quite a full size truck like the Tundra.

[@vickijohnson9367]

I have a prayer request. Please pray that my health and prosperity be restored, so that I have peace of mind and joy to give and serve in my elderly “golden” years. Amen!🙏

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you for your request, I will pray for your health Vicki! When I hear the term 'prosperity' I often associate that with money or finances. And I don't want to pray for increased finances so you can have peace of mind because of the money. Money is a finite thing, rather I will pray for peace of my from the Lord, because He is the ultimate source of peace and joy for us as believers at any age.

[@sam-ww1wk]

So, he got the truck for 6k under its value, used it for a landscaping business, drove it way too hard long distance, then went and begged the internet to help pay a 6k repair bill? Ok..

[@AlphaShark]

We all live and learn, and thank God there were people out there that actually cared about him! :)

[@jaymoar3561]

If you think about it the truck was the 1st year model of the Tundra which usually the 1st year models tends to have the most problems. Also that truck was built in 1999 which is 25 years old.

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

​@@jaymoar3561right. I got a 97, 1st year tacoma. 1st year of fuel injection and computer which was altered in that generation. I got the oddball

[@AdamEdward]

you really think god was the thing that helped him get to texas?

[@AlphaShark]

Sure!

[@tony_lopez]

Well, considering that God is sovereign and in control of everything (including the fact that we are breathing).. then, yes.. he got his brother to Texas. This wouldn’t be a stretch for God since the Bible states that He is concerned about the things that concern us (“us” being those that are born again). It wasn’t a coincidence that the truck died just after he arrived to his destination (prayer was answered).