1st gen Tundra is a hidden gem for off roading or overlanding. Its smaller like a tacoma but with a v8 to be able to carry all the extra weight comfortably.
@jaylonsorrells513910 ай бұрын
Shhh I’m still trying to buy one 😂😂😂
@andrewinaustintx10 ай бұрын
I'm still truckin with an 05 Tundra. It carries my 950 lb camper and does so with 87 Octane gasoline.
@FreeTimeFeats10 ай бұрын
Entirely on train with you. Realized that when I saw trucks continue to get bigger
@27Zangle10 ай бұрын
My father had one. He drove it hard for 10 years before he passed away. He had well north of 200k miles and never changed the timing belt. A friend of mine had one with nearly 300k miles in fantastic condition until a moose stepped out in front of him. They're great trucks for sure and I've been thinking about buying one for the last few years as a second vehicle.
@koomo80110 ай бұрын
With doors being so much thicker for safety now, and the trend to go with huge middle consoles, I find being in a new Tundra I have no more front seat room than in my 2000 Tundra. A little more leg room maybe, and that's it.
@BigTexasIron10 ай бұрын
I’ve got the 4.7 V8 in my 07 Sequoia (241K miles) and it isn’t the fastest off the line but once I’m moving, the power curve is very smooth and she gets up and moves.
@mftatvop10 ай бұрын
I have 2008 sequoia 5.7 platinum 295,000 miles. Press the tow haul mode and it is really powerful
@sully3724Ай бұрын
@@mftatvopIs it kinda like if the car had sport mode right?
@mftatvopАй бұрын
@@sully3724 already has sport mode
@christopherclark477423 күн бұрын
I too own 1st gen sequoia and 5.7 tundra, honestly, the 1st gen sequoia has better throttle response, less power but from dead stop sequoia is noticeably better with less "lag". Dont know if its the same though in 2007 as mine is a 2001 and the throttle body system was different and had a 1/2 mechanical wire and 1/2 electronic motor design.
@kdubsist7 күн бұрын
@@sully3724 Kinda sorta, it just delays the shift points to higher rpm and makes the throttle more sensitive. It isn't functionally doing anything different in terms of horsepower or engine performance.
@freedomisntfree_4410 ай бұрын
The 5.7 is a million mile engine as well
@Peaceman288410 ай бұрын
4.7 actually
@mikecarmean167610 ай бұрын
Both
@freedomisntfree_4410 ай бұрын
@@Peaceman2884 a couple 5.7s have hit a million “aCtUaLlY”
@highplainsdrifter984910 ай бұрын
@@Peaceman2884Look up Blaine Johnsons million mile 5.7 Tundra.
@flight2k510 ай бұрын
As is the 4.6
@jwltiger335710 ай бұрын
Turbo engines getting better gas mileage is all dependent on how you drive. If you never roll into boost and actually use the turbo and its power, then yes, the engines more efficient. But if you are driving in boost all the time, the engines still use a ton of fuel
@patmanz2810 ай бұрын
However with the tiny little turbos they almost always spool up and use more fuel. I used to have one of these little downsized turbo engines it was impossible to get good gas mileage even with the cruise control set at 65 I got terrible gas mileage. Might be different with a bigger engine in a truck. I know my brother-in-law gets 16 with his 2.7 EcoBoost
@ALMX5DP10 ай бұрын
@@patmanz28either something is wrong or your brothers driving habits are the reason for that figure. Plenty of people get at or near EPA ratings with their turbocharged engines, though yes it is more tempting to dip into the throttle deeper which causes the mileage to take a dive.
@jwltiger335710 ай бұрын
@@patmanz28 it may have to do with where you live. For instance, in the Midwest where I am, it’s all flat so it’s much easier to adjust fuel efficiency with driving habits. If someone lives out in the mountains though, they’ll struggle to get good gas mileage as the turbos will be spoiling often going up hills
@patmanz2810 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP it's actually more physics and brake specific fuel consumption. Turbocharged cars under any form of boost use more fuel than an equivalent power normally aspirated engine. If you get on some of the mile per gallon forums people with the small turbocharged cars routinely get worse than their NA counterparts..
@ALMX5DP10 ай бұрын
@@patmanz28 again, for that kind of figure something is either wrong or it's driving behaviors that are the cause. Looking at Fuelly which has thousands of fill ups and that shows a different picture. And I'd love to see a BSFC map of two fairly equivalent engines (in terms of output). I'd wager the turbocharged mill has larger efficiency zones.
@donE3710010 ай бұрын
5.7 Tundra did an extra full throttle run. Not much, but will effect overall fuel mileage
@adambartlett27809 ай бұрын
The 1st gen had probably 60lbs of sand in the back too
@johncs1549 ай бұрын
But the newest gen only did one run that’s not good lol
@tbizzy36067 ай бұрын
I find if I can keep my foot out of it, I can avg 15ish in my 5 7, but there's not much fun in that, so I'll take the solid 13.
@philliposborne54037 ай бұрын
When my 2018 was stock I could get 17-18 on the highway and 16-17 around town. Now it’s lifted with some armor and I consistently get 15, 16 on a good day. We’ll see how tires affect it.
@GatesRapes6 ай бұрын
2016 with Magnaflow cat back ,, 18mpg / 87 octane ,,,, 21+ / 93
@joebideb4 ай бұрын
Just bought 2013 Rock Warrior. 32k miles on it! I love it❤❤❤
@J.W.W.10 ай бұрын
I wish I could buy my 2006 Tundra Double Cab TRD Off Road again brand new today. Perfect size, plenty of power, decent gas mileage, zero reliability issues.
@macgyver03ga7 ай бұрын
My grandfather’s 06 Tundra he bought brand new still has less than 20k miles on it. He’s in his late 80’s and told me a few years ago that the Tundra is the last vehicle he’ll ever drive. Drives it once a week to keep it running. He’s currently daily driving a ‘14 Altima and he says when it dies he’ll start driving the Tundra. He used to drive Buicks but got tired of how unreliable they were so he bought that Altima about 10 years ago 😂🤣😂.
@michaelhensley46239 ай бұрын
My 2000 first gen 4.7 is just over 940k miles no rebuilds
@jameskocks47344 ай бұрын
stock transmission?
@ALLw3rk4 ай бұрын
Serious? How about timing belts and transmission flushes? I’m sitting at 250k and want to push it to at least 500k
@nyashnader13 ай бұрын
I kind of picked up my dads 04 tundra with 350k miles. Im doing maintenance and tune up and am realizing how beautifully this truck was designed. Original engine and trans, changed fluids and cleaned throttle body. The engine is ******* amazing excuse my language
@bobsmitth4973 ай бұрын
Damn👍🍺🍺🍺🍺😁
@Ojb_19593 ай бұрын
My 03 SR5 just turned 100k in 2024. Just broke in and purrs like a kitten. My hopes are to never see a car note.🏁
@davidmueller278010 ай бұрын
New gen has still not given me that i want one feeling! The 5.7 tundra is the one i would want in my driveway !
@minimumeffortenthusiast82423 ай бұрын
5.7 will wipe the floor with the new Tundra on longevity. As a Land Rover technician, I've learned the more technology is packed into a vehicle, the more problems down the line you'll have. That goes double for any engine with a coolant hose spaghetti mess.
@quellcristfalconer945710 ай бұрын
1st Gen Tundra is still the best truck on the road. I have an 02 Tundra AC 4WD; throw on headers, exhaust, and some 12 hole fuel injectors and it make it feel extremely peppy off the line. I absolutely love this truck, only 161k miles on this bad boy
@TundraShiz9 ай бұрын
100%
@thyslop17376 ай бұрын
161k miles? Not even broken in yet.
@BrodieBikes694 ай бұрын
I have one with a modded intake and straight piped and it’s loud sounds like an off-road race truck and has so much power
@rickjames925610 ай бұрын
I love my 06 with a 4.7L. Beast of an engine. Still running silk smooth even with 375K with original drivetrain.
@82Ismael8 ай бұрын
Same mine has 305k still running smooth and no leaks
@stefanovichmichael96866 ай бұрын
You've got only about another 700k or so to go.
@dimmacommunication5 ай бұрын
What is that engine code ?
@johndeboyace79434 ай бұрын
Tundra Access cab 4wd TRD off rd 2006 225,000 miles, 17-18 avg.MPG,bought new, don’t like the models after 1st gen.
@grahamhancock49043 ай бұрын
The measure of a truck has absolutely zero to do with the results of a drag race. One word.......longevity
@codylang192310 ай бұрын
To be fair the 1st gen tundra only raced once so it used less fuel
@andrewinaustintx10 ай бұрын
Since you mention it - the 3rd Gen Tundra raced only once as well. With that factored, the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen MPG numbers nearly tied.
@antoniodavis826610 ай бұрын
It made no sense to do a gas mileage after a race. If you make more horsepower than the other truck, you spent more gas to make more horsepower than the others . And then its a big Weight difference also.
@mypronouniswtf555910 ай бұрын
They did the mpg run with a new tank of gas and they never raced on that tank..They raced after the gas mileage test was done.
@JIPlatium10 ай бұрын
@@andrewinaustintxyou can literally watch Nathan zoom down to go pick the one guy up... So maybe not racing, but it went down and back again quickly.
@cartopia616110 ай бұрын
If someone presented me the option to take one of these trucks, I wouldn’t hesitate to take the first gen Tundra. That truck ticks all the boxes on size, dependability, utility, lake of safety nannies. It just flat out is a great truck. This is coming from a second gen Tundra owner.
@SkinnySkinch10 ай бұрын
Agreed. It'll just last forever in the hands of anyone somewhat mechanically inclined.
@SuperSnakePlissken10 ай бұрын
As a owner of a 2003 4.7L V8 Tundra 4x4 and now a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro double cab 5.7L V8 owner, I would argue with you that the 2.5 gen is far superior to the original. The biggest problem is the 1st gen is absolutely gutless. It can't tow worth a crap, and throw any kind of weight in the back and it can't get out of 4th gear. My 2021 smokes it in absolutely every way. MPG city is around 15 and highway is around 18. I'd never trade that 5.7 for a 4.7 at this point. Also, the size of the 2.5 is so much nicer. The interior is so roomy and is just a better highway cruiser than my 2003 was hands down.
@dallasmorrison896710 ай бұрын
As much as I agree that the first gen is a great truck that would work great for me 90% of the time.i got a 2nd gen to have a towing capacity large enough to tow my camper.and enough room in the rear to fit 3 car seats lol
@morgandrives10 ай бұрын
Everyone knows the 5.7 will still be pulling strong when those turbos are dead and the 4.7 croaks. Could be the best engine ever made.
@SuperSnakePlissken10 ай бұрын
@@morgandrives100% agreed. On top of that the best six speed transmission out there too. The idea you need 10 gears is ridiculous.
@nathanmcdonald61010 ай бұрын
That little 4.7L did a lot better in the drag race than I expected it to. 245hp vs 380hp and a full liter of displacement difference between it and the 2nd gen Tundra. I know the first gen is like over 700lbs lighter, but still, impressive showing for what it was.
@kylewallace431810 ай бұрын
I have a full time 4WD 4Runner with the 4.7 and honestly, it scoots off the line lol
@mrjjthor10 ай бұрын
I've owned both the first and second gen Tundras with the V8s. Both were crew cab 4wd and the second gen is much faster. Like Andre said, he got a great launch.
@nathanmcdonald61010 ай бұрын
@@mrjjthor Yeah but even with the great launch he got, the 5.7L wasn't pulling as hard on the 4.7L I was expecting it to once things were well underway.
@joshuaearnheart27569 ай бұрын
@@kylewallace4318the 4Runners have the 5 speed trans and a 3.73 rear gear. My brothers 4.7 tundra he had wouldn’t run anywhere close to my 4Runners
@brianbarnes19709 ай бұрын
271 hp. Variable valve timing in the 05/06. Complex cams
@buyallmeans42510 ай бұрын
Ford guy here... but if a first generation tundra came my way, I would jump on it. Perfect size and great longevity.
@seanmcdevitt10529 ай бұрын
Agreed this was a great sized half ton. That truck with a 2.7 ecoboost would be sick
@Duane1410 ай бұрын
2007-2013 tundras with the 5.7 are truck perfection!
@rjcason987 ай бұрын
2015 with 8 ft bed for me. Longest one they made
@joebideb4 ай бұрын
Just bought a 2013 Rock Warrior TRD. 32k original miles, 1 owner miles! ❤ love it❤
@Patriot-up2td4 ай бұрын
(2012 w/5.7) Agreed!
@ALLw3rk4 ай бұрын
@@joebideb congrats, that sounds like perfection.
@vlsr713 ай бұрын
UZ vs UR
@rodneyhirsch234010 ай бұрын
Turbos are great for costing lots of money to fix. And not lasting near as long as normally aspirated engines.
@JollyGiant1910 ай бұрын
I don’t know, all those Toyota turbo diesels they got seem to just go and go and go
@lolbuster0110 ай бұрын
@@JollyGiant19that's a diesel though. Most people buy gas engines.
@bradymac751610 ай бұрын
apples and oranges !@@JollyGiant19
@scott823810 ай бұрын
@@JollyGiant19 thats not a good comparison
@lightsfansofthewest48110 ай бұрын
2JZ-GTE is a reliable engine.
@matthewtrudeau119710 ай бұрын
I've owned a first and 3rd gen tundra . 1st gen is hands down my favorite truck of all time .
@reggiebarboza67118 ай бұрын
Why gotta make the dialogue so cringey though?
@thatguyjd2815 ай бұрын
They'd always been my thing with fast lane. Super cheesy
@joshbrown77834 ай бұрын
That's TFL for ya bucko
@ivanhernandez94954 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@fooloco10 ай бұрын
I have the grandpa truck(1st gen) but it's a 2004 so I only have the 4 speed transmission and less power without the added VVTI, however, it has 267k miles and all I've ever had to do outside of normal maintenance was change a window regulator that went bad. I love that it has big windows and a hood you can actually see over.
@kyrosmike10 ай бұрын
I paid 21k for back in 2003 for my Tundra SR5 TRD brand new, thats 35k in today's dollars. 70k for a Tundra get bent
@TexasVexesАй бұрын
Yeah Toyota of old has died. The last great Toyota is a 24 4runner with the legend 1gre-fe. Tundra died in 2022 and Tacoma in 2024
@corysather664010 ай бұрын
I owned a 2005 tundra with the 4.7 v8, fantastic truck dependable, reliable. Currently own a 2008 tundra 5.7 only mods I've done is a K&N air filter and a catback exhaust. I absolutely love driving this truck puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. The tow haul is an added bonus.
@bennysax110 ай бұрын
Finally the video I’ve been wanting to see!! Amazing work guys!
@Adam-oy7ljАй бұрын
1st Gen is still the best Tundra. I'm not giving up my '03 ever. 300k+ and still going strong.
@andyamysarizonaadventures54509 ай бұрын
The largest factor for me to keep the 4.7 or 5.7 is how many $1000s less repair and maintenance cost at several hundred thousand miles!
@The_Hi_Life10 ай бұрын
I remember in the early 2000s I had a V8 powered Dakota. I thought it was fast for the day. When the 1st gen tundras came out with the new 4.7 V8, I thought ain’t no way it’s going to run with my mid size truck with a V8. Boy was I wrong! Those things would smoke me! 😂
@josephcullen251210 ай бұрын
Y'all could do an eco run! A low key hypermiling challenge... To see which truck can get the best mileage if driven gently or at least realistically gently
@dakotacoburn10 ай бұрын
2nd this!!
@comethmordor10 ай бұрын
Love my ‘21! 🙂 Thanks for another great video, guys.
@JoeWitAFro10 ай бұрын
That extra 1/4 mile run for the 5.7l definitely factored into the MPG. Nice! I just decided to buy a 07 5.7l with 125k as a dedicated tow vehicle instead of a new Tacoma and it definitely has the quality to boot over the new trucks. I just can't see the new one being as reliable over time. Being a toyota owner the past 20 years with a multitude of vehicles, simpler setups and less electronics always last the longest and cost less to maintain. I'd love to see an Ike gauntlet between these three trucks with 7-8k loaded on them all.
@GeorgeJFW10 ай бұрын
I bought a 2018 tundra about 6 months ago, zero engine stop start, no direct injection valve carbon issues, no MSD, 4.33 rear end and a massive snarling V8 they are fantastic trucks. I would have liked to seen this ran with tow haul on makes a big difference on these trucks.
@spareparts763010 ай бұрын
Wouldn't have made much difference. It is the elevation that is killing the N/A trucks in this case. I have a 21.
@GeorgeJFW10 ай бұрын
@@spareparts7630 possibly I live in a pretty high elevation, I think when you have tow haul on it actually uses first gear.
@OleSevers10 ай бұрын
The 08 tundra is one of the greatest trucks ever made
@RK-nr8qf10 ай бұрын
I can attest to that. Mine has been great the past 15yrs.
@T_8153510 ай бұрын
Pushing 300k with mine pulling a nearly 5000lb load almost every day after hitting 80,000 miles. Gotta a 22 sr non hybrid now for when the 08 goes. Whenever that may be🤷
@theUltimateLord10 ай бұрын
I still think the 1st gen is still the best overall truck
@27Zangle10 ай бұрын
I really like the 1st gen but in all honesty, the 2nd gen is a great truck and they're not equiped with a timing belt with a huge plus for some people. I've seen the prices of 1st gens start to creep back up this last few months and the prices between a 1st and 2nd gen truck at times is only a few thousand bucks at most.
@MsQ27510 ай бұрын
how is it a trick if you basically cannot tow with it?? 6k lbs of tow is useless....and this is coming from a lady.
@normcheers172610 ай бұрын
@@MsQ275 It's completely useful up to 6k lbs. A 27 foot center console boat averages around 4200lbs dry, most single axle utility trailers can carry 3500lbs. I see way more empty full size trucks towing absolutely nothing all day then anything else.
@0HOON010 ай бұрын
Newer half ton trucks are just too big for offroading in Colorado. Constant pinstriping, hard to pass and difficult to manauver. This goes double for the Raptors.
@jqentertainment696610 ай бұрын
The 1st gen is great but the frames are garbage and prone to extreme rust. It's very sad because other than that it's super reliable
@tubularfool10 ай бұрын
Something we need to takeaway here for the MPG. The 5.7 did another drag race and the twin turbo did another run as well when Andre needed picked up for the brake test. I know that won’t be a huge difference but it matters and changes it.
@shanebrown296310 ай бұрын
Ive had my 2008 tundra with the 5.7lt since I bought it new. It’s got 253,000 miles and still going. Runs like just like it did when drove it off the lot. No major problems what so ever. Just normal maintenance . I would take a second gen over any of the 3 any day. If I were to buy a new Tundra it would be a 2021. Only down side is the shitty fuel mileage. The first gen cabs are too small. The new Tundra is a shitbox as far as I’m concerned and is gonna have a ton of isssues down the road.
@gatormeal9 ай бұрын
I found a 2021 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 1794 Edition to replace my 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 back in March 2023 with only 872 miles. About 18 months old at the time, garage kept, original owner, showroom condition. It took me about 5 minutes to scoop it up !!! I didn't like the looks of the new 2022 redesign nor was I crazy about the twin turbo V6. Fuel mileage for my 2021 is about the same as was with my 2012, about 18 mpg which doesn't seem to different than what is being generally reported by the owners of the 3rd generation owners.
@jacoe333338 ай бұрын
😂. I bought a 2010. Its defenetely more of a truck. I love my 2010 limited Crewmax. The new truck is smaller. Nope.
@zero_cool817Ай бұрын
Just bought a 2003 Tundra from my dad last week. 162,000 miles runs smooth. Just drove it from California to Texas with zero issues. I am doing routine maintenance now and I want to see how many miles I can get out of it.
@gaffle-41110 ай бұрын
0:10 … yes, we will enjoy the good sound, low interest rates / no car payments, great resale value, and even better, long-term RELIABILITY! 😅
@EveryDayTrucker6 ай бұрын
I just traded my 2021 Tacoma 2x4 in for a 2024 Tundra 4x4 TRD SPORT and I was cautiously optimistic but now I’m slammed enthusiastic! I will enjoy this truck for the rest of my life. Great video guys, I truly enjoyed it! Thank you!
@2wheeled7610 ай бұрын
Just picked up a first gen Tundra for many reasons they covered. 6’4” bed, low fuel costs(87 octane + decent economy). Easy to maneuver and fit into tight spots for parking or off road, and relatively low cost and low-trouble of ownership. BUT, you need to maintain your 90k timing belt interval and lower ball joints!
@charged9 ай бұрын
No one with a FGT considers them easy to maneuver into parking spots. They have the turning radius of a battleship.
@2wheeled769 ай бұрын
@@charged unless you’ve come from something like an F250. My FGT feels like a Miata in comparison to that thing
@MyFutt8 ай бұрын
@@chargedAccess Cabs turn great.
@FreedomLovinLady8 ай бұрын
The turning radius is actually comparable to the larger gen 2 Tundra, so I see what you are saying, it's not super tight. However, I never have any trouble getting my 2003 into any reasonably sized parking spot, just like driving a large sedan, but with better visibility. I can even back it in easily, even though I have not added a backup camera 😲😂
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
@@charged Yeah the turning radius sucks butt lmao, in especially small parking lots I find myself struggling to turn out/in even though it's a small body compared to bigger trucks. But that's probably one of my only complaints about the FGT (2000 here), it's treated me well, and it purrs real nice with some dual borla cat back exhuast when I hit the pedal. People love to try and race me, I wont be beating anyone in any races but it sure as hell sounds nice ahaha
@uriespi8 ай бұрын
I got a 2006 Toyota 4runner 4wd 4.7L v8, it’s an absolute beast. Only having 99k miles it hasn’t even been broken into. Some of those engines have gone over 1m miles. Ima keep it forever. Probably will outrun me lol.
@kevinstenger433410 ай бұрын
I’d like to see what the total cost of ownership is when the hybrid is ten years old, my guess is that it will be double of what the other two are. Odds are that a lot of hybrids will likely hit the scrap yard when the second battery replacement hits.
@jimthumerzs230110 ай бұрын
Toyota's old-school Nickel-metal hydride batteries last a long time. What worries me is those turbos. . .
@stevieray182810 ай бұрын
That type of battery isn't nearly as expensive as lithium. Also easy to replace then under the seat
@2021TundraV83 ай бұрын
I loved that 4.7 V8. . Got 22 mpg from it!
@rogermeyer86010 ай бұрын
I'm loving my new 2024 Tundra non-hybrid...coming from a 2004 F-150. It's smooth, quiet, handles great and more power. Lots of bells and whistles. I hope it holds up as well or better than my F-150 and trans last longer (it went out at 120K).
@jacobhinkston68045 ай бұрын
I went from a 2020 tundra to a 23 F150 after my engine threw a rod. Toyota offered to buy it back since the rebuild would have taken 3 months due to short block assemblies being on back order. Hopefully you’ll better luck than I did!
@Dannyyzeee10 ай бұрын
the first gen is definitely the best looking of them all
@ah480010 ай бұрын
Looks like a 98 f150
@Rob_Basich9 ай бұрын
Lies. 14-21.
@wesfields93229 ай бұрын
Yes sir, especially when they gave it a crew cab option in 2004.
@stefanovichmichael96866 ай бұрын
@@ah4800But lasts 5 times longer
@ah48006 ай бұрын
@@stefanovichmichael9686 I guess if the frame can make it that long. I had a 2004 yamaha edition tundra, traded to a 2011 f150. F150 is 10x the truck that was.
@JP-re3qc2 ай бұрын
Cost per mile? 17.83 on the new one vs 14. 25% more in dollars, who cares about mpg?? Premium fuel is ridiculous!!
@cjm51618 ай бұрын
My 5.7 in tow haul mode shifts later and definitely adds a little pep to the truck !
@justinkimball139910 ай бұрын
According to Toyota, you don't need premium fuel in the new tundra
@frankjohnson63422 ай бұрын
Those twin turbos are NOT going to run on the 87 octane that all the early models run on, at least not very long.
@mikebelverud2 ай бұрын
1st Gen all the way. These aren't sports cars, guys! They're workhorses, for life. The nearly quarter-million miles on my '01 makes me smile every day. Always trade-offs, but not many! Fun video, guys! 👍
@CACressida10 ай бұрын
The 1st gen is the best gen. Best build quality, best reliability, best sized and its an honest 1/2 ton. Want to tow heavy? Go buy a diesel HD.
@Pantelifts1010 ай бұрын
Perfectly said and it's why I traded one of my Tundras with an HD.
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
Yeah and to be fair, most people who own a big diesel I see driving down the road aren't ever towing anything half the time. Some people just want a big truck, they never use the towing haha
@nickknee351510 ай бұрын
This makes me wonder why Toyota didn't just take there last surviving 5.0 liter V8 from Lexus and tune it for truck use and get enough power and fuel economy and just make it an extra option for the new Tundra.
@paulbrinston333610 ай бұрын
The 5.7 gains power with 91 octane! It has a knock sensor so you will get a few more degrees timing! If the 5.7 was at sea level, 91 octane and tow haul mode it would be a great race for a non hybrid 3.5 turbo tundra 👌
@TundraShiz9 ай бұрын
I'd like to see em race supercharged V8 tundras with supreme fuel vs the turd gen
@petefreeman39819 ай бұрын
He is correct! Premium is recommended in 5.7.
@rajn44108 ай бұрын
If the 5.7 was lighter,had 91 octane and at sea level, and was in the right lane it would of been a much better race. BUT ITS NOT!! SO SUCK IT UP PRINCESS!
@user-ve9we5fg2c7 ай бұрын
@@petefreeman3981 nope 91 not recommended
@27Zangle10 ай бұрын
I love the first generation so much as it was the last truck my father would own before he passed away. It was also his first non Ford or Chevy truck. He loved it so much and put over 200k miles on the original timing belt with hard driving and pulling a 20' camper around the U.S. in his final years. I got to drive it a few times while visiting right before he passed away and it was such a lovely truck to drive. I've been thinking about picking one up as a second vehicle and have even thought about the 2nd gen since the first gen prices are creeping back upwards as they become popular.
@daniel45-709 ай бұрын
Your what who passed away
@27Zangle9 ай бұрын
@@daniel45-70 father. I will edit that, lol.
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
I can relate dude! I inherited my dads 2000 toyota tundra. Such a great truck, I've had to do some maintenance on it, timing belt rack and pinion, fuel filter, spark plugs etc etc and it just keeps running and running. I've abused it even in its old age and it still runs great. Sorry about your dad, my dad passed a few years ago
@token487410 ай бұрын
Very good video and I liked it very much. Wish you also would have done a run with tow/haul mode.
@GeorgeJFW10 ай бұрын
I was looking for this comment!! I have a 5.7 tundra and tow haul on totally changes the feel of acceleration.
@MsQ27510 ай бұрын
110%.... tow capability is king
@token487410 ай бұрын
I agree. I have a 5.7 Tundra as well and tow/haul mode just feels like it launches the Tundra like a bat out of hell !!
@Pantelifts1010 ай бұрын
Yeah my Tundras always seemed faster in tow haul mode
@rsdaarud10 ай бұрын
Thanks, TFL! Hard to beat Toyota fun on or off track.
@Javelinjoe7310 ай бұрын
Interesting test as I have had two of these trucks, a 2008 and now a 2023 non hybrid, the 08 did everything well except for fuel economy. The 2023 seems great but I’ve only got 7k miles on it, I’m averaging 20-21 mpg unless towing on 87 octane. My truck will never see premium fuel unless someone else is buying the fuel. 😊
@JIPlatium10 ай бұрын
My truck gets 20-21 mpg too.
@RedWingsninetyone10 ай бұрын
I've heard many others say they're getting around 20-21MPG, and maybe a little worse with the hybrid. Still more efficient than the outgoing model. Very similar to the current Tacoma too.
@JIPlatium10 ай бұрын
@@RedWingsninetyone mine is the hybrid model
@RedWingsninetyone10 ай бұрын
@@JIPlatium I got ya. Like I said, "maybe" a little worse.
@mr.adventure65079 ай бұрын
Looking to buy a second gen tundra 5.7 or a Tacoma 12 to 18 yrs. What are yalls thoughts?
@mikesanythingoutdoors91533 ай бұрын
I loved my 2006 tundra that truck never failed me an with over 400k miles she still was taking me on cross country jobs
@PhilONealMusic10 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the 2021 Tundra (2nd gen) is the best one out of all of them. Been a proud owner of one since 2021 and wouldn't change a thing (except slightly better mpg).
@FreedomLovinLady8 ай бұрын
That's a good truck, but technically, its a 3rd gen. 1st was 2000-2006, 2nd was 2007-2013 and 3rd was 2014-2021. You chose a great time to get one if you do not care for the V6 option, and yes, the V8 engine sounds amazing :)
@JournalofaWarriorsJourney4 ай бұрын
@@FreedomLovinLady I thought that too (had a 3rd Gen Taco) but just saw somewhere it was called Gen 2.5 😳🤣🤷🏻♀️ I have a ‘21 5.7.
@leomedina56143 ай бұрын
Is your Tundra lifted or stock height? Also if you don’t mind me asking… how much mpg do you get? I’ve been thinking about buying a truck but I’m leaning more towards the Tundra since I’ve heard a lot of really great things about them
@PhilONealMusic3 ай бұрын
@@leomedina5614 -My Tundra is stock. I normally get about 17 hwy & 14 city. It’s also 2x4 as well. Hope this helps!
@emperorrattiuslloydfathomАй бұрын
4.7 2000 Tundra(limited edition), 280k miles. That thing is a freaking beast. I’ve outspend C5 Corvettes. C8 I can keep up with until 30mph and then it passes me, but gosh dang do I love that truck.. so fun to drift with too.
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
Did you mod it? I've got a 4.7 2000 but not limited edition, I got about 238k miles and there's no way I'm out-speeding any modern vehicle even with dual cat back borla exhaust and cold air intake
@emperorrattiuslloydfathom28 күн бұрын
@@David-lu4th not that I am aware. Should be stock. C5s were when they started doing low horsepower on cars, so it’s possible it was that. We’ve had it for 16 years now, and knew the person who owned it before. I genuinely don’t know if he changed the ball joints or any of the other “common problem” stuff. I just know that truck and how to drive it I think is what it chalks down to. It also is possible the C8 wasn’t trying until he realized I was keeping up with him, then sped off.
@spareparts763010 ай бұрын
Oldest to newest is the order of reliability.
@T-Dubb5 ай бұрын
I had a 2008 CM 4x4 TRD Off-road. It was a great truck better known as “Big Thirsty” ! 😂
@mr.mr.330110 ай бұрын
Interesting but most Toyota owners are more concerned about the vehicle 15 years from now and 200+ thousand miles
@mypronouniswtf555910 ай бұрын
Dont buy a new Tundra then,they wont make it to 100,000 with that small engine and turbochargers! Already people are having issues,engines blowing up etc.. I am a Ex Toyota tech and still know people working in the same dealer..They hate the new Tundra already!
@Jay-me7gw10 ай бұрын
Most Toyota owners pretend to be more concerned about their vehicle 15 years from now but then they still trade them before that anyways.
@mr.mr.330110 ай бұрын
@@Jay-me7gw most do. But I don’t. Finally let my 07 sequoia go in 21 with 240k miles to get my 21 tundra.
@T_8153510 ай бұрын
@@Jay-me7gwthat's because the resale and trade in value on a Toyota is extremely good, even with high miles, unlike Ford, Chevy, and ram, which have no value past 100k miles.
@ashes2ashes8634 ай бұрын
@@T_81535actually that's misinformation...in the full size trucks, the American trucks have better resale value... and that's despite the fact that people know they are going to be used for work. People don't buy Toyota's to use them for work. That's the whole reason Toyota doesn't make anything bigger than a half ton... Toyota can't hack it. The Tacomas used to have a good resale value but the newer generation doesn't because nobody likes them anymore. You see when Toyota had to start playing by the same rules as everybody else, all the sudden they build s***.
@sdecourcy10 ай бұрын
I owned a 2019 Toyota Tacoma and a 2005 Toyota Tundra. I loved my Taco, but my '05 was sooo smooth that I decided to keep it and sell my Tacoma.
@TFLtruck10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback.
@drayray400910 ай бұрын
My 4.7 was absolute bullet proof took it to 350k beat the crap of it and had no issues it was unbelievable
@jqentertainment696610 ай бұрын
I saw a 2005 on FB marketplace with 618K miles and it still looks new
@drayray400910 ай бұрын
@@jqentertainment6966 that’s wild
@supervong19 ай бұрын
Once you go new, you wont go old. The new Tundra is a blast to drive with power and features.
@linhunnicutt655610 ай бұрын
I wonder what the gas mileage would have been on the second GEN if Toyota would have put the 10 speed automatic with that 5.7 L V8. I believe we might see a better story with gas mileage with the 10 speed instead of the six speed. That 5.7 L V8 was a workhorse and rocksolid dependable.
@Jay-me7gw10 ай бұрын
It would still not have been good. The only way it would have been significantly better is with cylinder deactivation and direct injection and if they truck lost 600 lbs.
@WX4GPS10 ай бұрын
They say not to top off your tank after the nozzle shuts off but why do people wait 30 seconds and add more. They said its bad for the Evap system, any thoughts.
@alskooper331910 ай бұрын
What happens? Liquid fuel can enter the charcoal vapor canister saturating the charcoal so the canister can’t vent vapor. Results, “engine light “ on and difficulties filling with fuel due to insufficient venting.
@davidwelty976310 ай бұрын
When measuring efficiency the use of Premium in the new Tundra makes it less financially efficient right off the bat.
@jasonbogdovitz735710 ай бұрын
I love that you measured all three distances of raking instead of just minus saying how far the truck next to it is ahead
@paulharsh7810 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t want to own the new one out of warranty. Meanwhile that 225k truck doing just fine. That 08 was $10,000. That’s a lot of gas to buy to get you to 80k.
@Streetglide20213 ай бұрын
Lots of power in that V6 if it doesn’t blow up!!!
@jamesbarker61910 ай бұрын
I had a 2000 Tundra with the 4.7 engine. Awesome truck!!
@chevyon37s10 ай бұрын
My neighbor still drives his 1st gen Tundra to work every day.
@number1yota10 ай бұрын
So just throwing this out there, because all 3 of you did it. Toyota designed the fuel door to hold the fuel cap during fueling. There are little slots to put the gas cap in. 2006 Tundra MSRP $33,575 -----> $51,240 for inflation (11-16-2023). MSRP for Limited. (Top Spec) 2008 Tundra MSRP $42,170 -----> $60,261 for inflation (11-16-2023). MSRP for TRD Off Road. (Top Spec) 2023 Tundra MSRP $72,130 MSRP for TRD Pro. (2nd Highest Spec)
@blazecarr10 ай бұрын
You guys gotta find out one more drag race with the tundras! Please find a trd supercharged tundra and run it against the hybrid twin turbo. I've been curious about this one
@Matt-tf1wz10 ай бұрын
Well I have a supercharged 5.7 and the little 3.4 doesn't come close. And it was the ttd pro hybrid junk
@T_8153510 ай бұрын
@@Matt-tf1wzwell that's not surprising seeing as a supercharged 5.7 is about as mean of a truck as one can get but I assure you the new gen hybrid is no slouch. BTW the hybrid system was added for performance not efficiency as was stated by Toyota's chief engineer.
@Matt-tf1wz10 ай бұрын
@tymt84 I have driven one and I agree they aren't slow by any means but they just are my cup of tea lol
@jakebob51015 ай бұрын
Being a 1st gen owner I will say the basic simplicty of the 1st gen makes it a great choice. Light wieght truck that doesn't feel heavy and very comfortable to ride in.
@robervin910710 ай бұрын
Nathan in the drag race number two. My favorite parts 7:34 7:42
@Isenseven10809 ай бұрын
I gotta add, if you turn off traction control and turn on tow mode on the 5.7 Tundra then WOT from a stop without brakes the thing is an absolute rocket. If you own one, please try it for big smiles
@777MilSim10 ай бұрын
My 05 4.7 tundra has 385,000 miles on it, original motor and trans. Crazy great truck
@jqentertainment696610 ай бұрын
I see them on FB marketplace with 280K plus miles, one even had 600K miles and they still go for $5K-$7K
@stefanovichmichael96866 ай бұрын
Only bad part about this video is the interuption of the Ford commercial
@TheReeper6029 ай бұрын
I have a first gen tundra and a second gen sequoia. And let me tell you I love them both!!!!!
@koomo80110 ай бұрын
I think my 2000 Tundra will still be on the road 20 years from now and there won't be many 2023s around.
@kylewallace431810 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I have an 03 4Runner with the 4.7. I religiously maintain it and theres no doubt it will still be on road for another 20 years. Probably not the case for these pros.
@jqentertainment696610 ай бұрын
Exactly. We have had our 2002 since new and it has 113k miles (can't drive it in MN winters or it will rust away). Sure, we've had to do the timing belt/steering rack/water pump/spark plugs/coils but that's all we've done in the last 20 plus years. Still runs and drives like new
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
@@jqentertainment6966 Wow thats low miles! I'm sure it'll last you a long time
@theconfused_fisherman10 ай бұрын
I drove my 2009 Silverado from Detroit to upstate New York, 463 miles, and it got 21.2 mpg and that was calculated, not the dashboard. Old trucks really can be efficient
@Captndarty10 ай бұрын
I have a 2020 TRD PRO with a Harrop supercharger. The power is 550 squared. More than the 3.5 TT I’d like to see a drag race between the two to see if the 10 speed is that much better than the 6 speed that it would give the TT Iforce MAX the advantage for the win?
@GeorgeJFW10 ай бұрын
How many miles do you have on the super charger? I would love to do the upgrade but I am worried about reliability.
@Captndarty10 ай бұрын
@@GeorgeJFWprobably 25,000. Haven’t had a single check engine light after the tune so for me, it’s been super reliable. On the daily I don’t drive it much harder than when it didn’t have the supercharger with the exception of the occasional on-ramp pull or passing from 70 to 90 and when towing. Sure it pulls really hard at 5500 RPM but I mostly enjoy the benefits of the supercharger between 1500 to 3000 RPM. If I drive it with the same acceleration as stock I get about the same mpg. Towing is a different story🤬
@firstlast---10 ай бұрын
My dream setup I'll never have the money for it
@jmd1118510 ай бұрын
My guess is, if anything, the 10 speed woukd hold it back in a race- 2 gear changes to 60 verses 1
@jmd1118510 ай бұрын
@@GeorgeJFWdon't worry! They don't usually recommend putting them in broken in trucks (115,000 mileage plus) but if it's low mileage, you have nothing to worry about. I can't speak for Hartop but the sooner you put a supercharger on the truck, the better the long term reliability it will have with a supercharger. Toyota used to install the TRD Superchargers on the brand new trucks which wouldn't void the warranty.
@wesfields93229 ай бұрын
1st gen tundra 2uzfe looks the best and checks all the necessary bells and whistles for a half ton experience.
@bartwaggoner200010 ай бұрын
Pressurized fuel system. Premium fuel. 2 turbos to fail. Don’t come at me with Toyota reliability - this is stupidly complex and I will find a used older gen Tundra.
@alexgray73292 ай бұрын
Reliable turbo engines have been around for 30 years
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
Did you ever find one? I love my 1st gen 2000. Only on its 23rd year did parts start wearing out and I had to do a lot of maintenance and replacements... that being said, the engine is super reliable and its one of the easiest vehicles to work on
@jqentertainment696610 ай бұрын
Have a 2002 tundra with the 4.7 with 113k miles. Love it
@DirtE3010 ай бұрын
Silly not to use the same fuel across the board if you’re doing a comparison. Both the V8’s can benefit albeit probably not as much at altitude.
@Rev-rd8ne10 ай бұрын
Agreed. The 3.5TT takes 87, so they could have put that in all the trucks too.
@SME57244 ай бұрын
My coworker has a 2000 tundra with the 4.7 and about 450,000 hard miles on it … he does not baby that thing and never has … TANK
@David-lu4th28 күн бұрын
All they need is regular maintenance and parts replacement as necessary... they sure can take a beating! 450 is insane! Mine is a 2000 4.7 also, but it only has 238k on it. Your buddy truly does drive that ol beast!
@markmoore23610 ай бұрын
I wonder how long those turbos will last? Replacing won’t be cheap
@coachwedd660821 күн бұрын
I have the 2019 Tundra Crew Cab. 5.7L. 40k miles. Runs like a top
@Danzilly10 ай бұрын
I'll take the 4.7l. Proven million mile engine.
@damilolaakanni10 ай бұрын
The 5.7 is also a million mile engine. Pretty much every Toyota V8 from the 90's and 2000's are.
@Stackali10 ай бұрын
there is a caveat on that. the guy was driving around 150k miles a year. this basically goes fore most cars that have gotten to 1 million miles. the driver was driving a crazy amount of miles a year on pretty much all of them. its a great engine and you should be able to get 400k to 500k with normal driving. there are thinks like starting and shutting down an engine that play into the lifespan of an engine.
@highplainsdrifter984910 ай бұрын
Blaine Johnsons million mile 5.7 Tundra on KZbin.
@johnpeters979310 ай бұрын
1 million miles on a 4.7l = $10,000 in scheduled maintenance. $5k if you take a chance doing timing belt @ 200k miles $3k if you DIY. 2ND gen launch was an "embarrassment" according to a toyota executive. I've owned both trucks.. The 4.7 with its known cracked exhaust manifold tick was annoying AF. Ball joints clunking @ 100k miles. My 2nd 5.7 did not have all the known problems...but it had enough of them and a few more. Average trucks....
@Pantelifts1010 ай бұрын
@@johnpeters9793average compared to what? Cause they were most reliable out of all for many years in a row.
@craighoffman81609 ай бұрын
I owned an '02 Tundra. Adding an aftermarket "Y" pipe (where the V8's two banks meet to exit out the single piped exhaust) to replace the stupidly pinched stock one freed up some power and improved economy, this was an easy and common mod for those old 4.7s. Had zero problems with my '02. For my needs, a 1st Gen Tundra with updated interior / connectivity would be the perfect truck. The new stuff is completely out of hand size and cost wise. I currently own a '17 GMC Canyon with the 2.8 turbodiesel. That has been a great truck, very fuel efficient (28 MPG lifetime) and it has 440 pound feet of accessible low end torque with a GDE tune. The funny thing is the "mid size" Canyon is narrower but otherwise not too different in size than my '02 Tundra was. One thing I do appreciate with the newer trucks - deeper beds. The '02 had a pretty shallow bed on it.
@depotdan46543 ай бұрын
2nd gen owner. Repainted truck rather than buy new. Have a buddy with a 1st gen that pulls custom gooseneck trailer. Upgrade the radiator and trans cooler, will tow forever.
@jonnyboy635910 ай бұрын
One of the best videos you all have put out in a while. Loved this matchup of trucks and presenters. Really want to see a new midsize shootout when you get the new Tacoma against Colorado, refreshed Gladiator, and Frontier
@BackRoadBound7 ай бұрын
I had a 2008 Regular cab 5.7 Tindra. Was a beast. 14.2 Stock. High 13’s with intake and exhaust. Low 12’s with TRD supercharger
@roadglide114210 ай бұрын
That new turbo turd won’t make it to 200K miles too! 😂
@themonkeyfinesse8 ай бұрын
We'll come back to this comment in the future
@taylorjanowiak81803 ай бұрын
Nathan is great. I loved his backhanded compliments to the 3rd gen
@harrymaier572710 ай бұрын
get your nails done when you have to wait for your little turbo engine to be fixed....😂
@davidroberts65945 ай бұрын
You tell that to the many ford v6 Ecoboost guys also?
@massif10076 ай бұрын
I put 467K miles on my 2003 Tundra. Best motor ever built. Still ran perfect when I sold it. I sold it to a kid in the neighborhood who now off roads it. I now have a 2010 with 80K miles and love it. I will never spend 70K for a work truck. I bought my 2010 two years ago in mint condition with 16871 miles. Yes 16871 miles 12 years old. Price was 32K at Carmax.
@shilohjung38762 ай бұрын
I have the 2007 sr5 5.7 llimited crew cab. Bought it at 120000 miles and currently a little over 180000 I know I have exceeded the weight. For towing Pulling a 26ft car trailer with a cat 299d skid steer pulling wise was great only wish I had a trailer break controller. But with managing speed knowing stops and turns. It handles right acceleration it greats towing or not. And plows through snow like a champ