Things I don't like about my First Gen Tundra

Hey everyone, in this video I wanted to list out and review some of the things that I dislike about my 2002 First Gen Tundra. Overall, this truck has been awesome, reliable, and truly a workhorse. However, there are a few things that I dislike about it, and could be deal breakers for you depending on your use case. Let me know if there's anything else you don't love about the truck! Thanks for watching! - Sal
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Toyota reliability?
04:06 - Access cab doors/backseat
06:03 - Fuel economy
07:10 - Sluggish engine and transmission
09:00 - Road trip (dis)comfort
10:10 - No cabin air filter
10:50 - Key fob reception
11:47 - Dropping skid plate for oil changes
12:46 - Outro

[@packingbone1953]

I’ve had more parts fail on my 2020 Silverado in the last year than my 2000 tundra has had in the last 7 years. Awesome trucks

[@JDMDriveway]

lol that's wild. Thanks for watching!

[@jebbush6776]

Bought an ‘02 Access Cab with 140k miles on it for $4,000 a month ago. Your channel has helped a ton with maintenance, upgrades, and issues to look out for. Thanks for posting, it’s really helpful!

[@pace5316]

best year for these trucks imo, vvti honestly doesn’t add much performance and the 00-02 have much more aftermarket support

[@BustaFattyCap]

wow what a steal! congrats

[@JDMDriveway]

That's awesome, what a steal. Best of luck with the truck! Thanks for watching

[@keithmccormack6248]

Wow! Great price! I bought my ‘02 last summer with ~265k for $6,200 and I thought that was a steal! My mechanic was selling it for another of his customers who used it as his work truck/grocery getter. As soon as my mechanic said it was for sale, I jumped all over it. Toyota replaced the frame on it last May and it has very little body rust for a 22 year old vehicle where they salt the roads every winter. I replaced the timing belt and water pump at 270k as well as the brakes all around and the thing runs mint. Cats are up next for replacement, but I still have some time for that.

[@MrRustyBob]

I took possession of my 2000 Tundra from my father, who for whatever reason didn't like the size of the truck as much as he thought he would. I've had it since 07 or 08 with 56k miles on it, and the price was right. I'm a shade under 134k right now. All I've done to it is change oil and filter every 5-6k mile. Air filter as needed. Battery 4 or 5 times. Tires three times. Disk brakes once. Going in the shop next week for timing belt and associated parts, water pump, plugs and fluids replaced. And possibly new shocks. I plan to keep this truck till the wheels fall off. It's been a champ. Like you said, it's never let me down.

[@rickjames9256]

my 06 has 425K on it. Runs awesome and I would recommend 05-06 tundras to anyone. Regular maintenance and replacing parts with OEM ones goes a long ways.

[@JDMDriveway]

Love to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@scottymac5174]

Just doing the regular, recommended services.

[@sealteamrick3190]

I drove my 06 Toyota tundra with a 2 inch spacer with blown shocks on 33s the captain chair from savanna ga to San Diego ca in 3 days and honestly idk if it’s cause I’m younger and it’s the first road trip by myself but I was comfortable until the third day, the bilstein 5100 or a digressive shock so it’s stiffer on small bumps and smoother and “softer” on big hits so that probably doesn’t help on long trips. You’ve been an amazing help with the first gen tundra stuff and everything you’ve done a few things to keep in mind that I’ve learned from my own truck the rwd models have a chance to crack at the trans mount bolts on the crossmember, rust gets bad where the frame slopes up at the rust gets pretty bad and can split between the layers

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate the info man! And thanks for watching

[@shr00m7]

I always look forward to your videos- great info, well-explained, no click-bait. Thanks!

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@chrisryan9986]

I have a 2003 2wd. I share some of the same concerns, but for the price I paid (5k w/165k miles) it is a great truck. I budget $1200/year for maintenance. Coming up on 2 years of ownership with only oil changes and a radiator needed. Valve cover gaskets and plugs are next, to be followed lower ball joints, exhaust manifold. Biggest complaints... throws an emmissions code for evap every now and again, clearcoat failure on hood and roof. Thank you for all of your vids on your truck. You have saved me time and money.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah that's a great point. The price of entry for these trucks is substantially lower than other modern trucks, and the maintenance budget doesn't break the bank either. Thanks for watching!

[@SampsonGG]

Check torque on those valve cover bolts before committing to replacing the gasket. They are known to come loose. Very common on this motor.

[@jackrosen1740]

I change my oil filter by reaching down from the top. I break it loose with a filter wrench, and then unscrew it into a plastic bag which catches the oil. Works surprisingly well. In the past I have also cut a long funnel in half, as a sort of a trough to direct the old oil into a pan.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah I'll have to give it a shot. I've gotten a bunch of comments that a number of you guys do it that way. Thanks for watching

[@thyslop1737]

Good idea. Will have to do that next time. Getting tired of taking off the skid plate.

[@Skyyysixxx01]

Always enjoy hearing your side of these trucks. Majority of time I agree with you, along with the skid plate underneath. Simple oil change that turns into extra 20 minutes. But not complaining, great truck! My 03’ Tundra runs smoothly with 304,000 miles, taking me back and forth between home and college.

[@JDMDriveway]

Awesome man! Congrats on 300k lol. Thanks for watching

[@thyslop1737]

CoPilot ranked 2003 and 2014 as the best years.

[@kingcakevoodoo26]

Keep up with the videos! You don’t know how helpful they are. My 02 Tundra thanks you

[@JDMDriveway]

Glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching

[@allenduncan1944]

I bought my 06 DC SR5 4x4 new from Bob Tyler Toyota Pensacola. 18 yr old truck, and yes I have had to replace items that wear out, steering rack bushings, brakes, lower ball joints, shocks, cv axle boots, all of that is expected, It's comfortable on trips, gas mileage is about 17 hwy and 15 around town, I absolutely love this truck since the day I test drove it and have no plans to get rid of it. Had it painted twice, FL sun is murder on clear coat. Last month I bought a 2021 Crewmax TRD 4x4, very comfortable, however, fuel economy with the 5.7 is well, let's just say she's thirsty. I wouldn't trade either one for a domestic truck of any yr make or model.

[@JDMDriveway]

That's kinda cool! My truck was originally sold at Bob Tyler Toyota and I bought it used I n Pensacola too! Thanks for watching!

[@allenduncan1944]

d@@JDMDriveway We have probably crossed paths a few times. I like your video content, informative!

[@jesusnavarrete6317]

3 Accidents on our 2001. First one was at 115k. Now in 2024 at 270k Timing Belt and Ball Joints. We replaced on top of regular maintenance. Starter lasted 250k. Lower gasket is leaking but we're still running it. And keep topping it off. Handed down 2 times to my siblings.

[@JDMDriveway]

Cool to hear when trucks stay in the family like that! Thanks for watching

[@greatwhiteturtle1789]

Dude I LOVE your videos! I own an 06 and started really giving it some TLC after finding your channel!

[@JDMDriveway]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@kolzig1923]

I'm glad you addressed the skid plate - I got baptized in oil the first time I tried to take the shortcut and not remove it. Access cab doors are absolutely an issue at times. I have 2 young kids, and it feels like no matter how far back I park in the lot, people inevitably park beside me and make it a pain in the ass.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yep, both are annoying for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@styverdyver]

I always enjoy your content for your Tundra. I love my 06 DC (4th owner for 4yrs) and I can say that the captain type seats are pretty comfy for roads trips. I did multiple trips from Pa to Nashville, and Gainesville Fl. As far as parts......I accept the fact that they will wear out and need replaced. I will be replacing the U-bolts and seat on mine and the LBJs will get replaced at some point. I try to do most of my own work too. When I bought this truck, it had no skid plate, so oil changes are pretty normal. I had a 84 Taco (bought new) and took the skid plate off of that too. No problems for the 20 yrs I owned it. Mine is virtually stock everything, so when I need to replace something, I can usually find the parts. Thanks again for the content!

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate all the insight and info! Thanks for watching

[@wegrif4868]

Things I put up with daily in my '05 are a 1) driver side door squeak that I cannot reach to oil no matter how many times I've tried, 2) serious blind spot over right shoulder, 3) cabin air filter (why in the heck did toyota skip this ?), and the two most bothersome are 4) paint chips on hood, grill (truck age but also common toyota paint problem) and 5) stereo change out. I found this channel when you did the 'simple' change out. I have the am/fm cassette/cd stock radio and a double din fits the hole perfectly and beautifully and takes just a few minutes - but the wire harness to have a simple 'plug and play' are not available any damn where - I tried several and if I could not 'plug and play' I was not gonna cut and splice. I read about too many half functioning units. So I returned the JVC and re - installed the factory unit. Sure would love bluetooth and back-up cam tho.

[@JDMDriveway]

Ah yeah that's frustrating about the head unit. They sell adapter wiring but that only saves you from splicing into the factory wiring. You will still need to solder or crimp into the wiring coming off the head unit. Thanks for watching!

[@keithmccormack6248]

Sal, you’re a cool dude. Keep up the good work with the Tundra videos. Your candor is much appreciated, don’t change.

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate that very much! Thanks for your support!

[@keithmccormack6248]

@@JDMDriveway you got it, Sal. Thank you for posting the vids! They are a great reference, especially since my Tundra is the same year and color as yours. I recently upgraded the interior lights in mine using your video as a guide. Even used the links you posted to purchase the bulbs. I went with all red LEDs for better night vision, like a darkroom. 😄 Next I am considering upgrading the headlights since stock output is so poor. The lenses on my Tundra are still pretty clear, so I will probably try restoring them like you did with your fog lights first before going through the expense of new lenses and mini-projector bulbs.

[@user-cb6qv6hj7i]

Great video, Sal. I have an 05 AC and have very similar thoughts/gripes about my truck. I love the truck, but fully anticipate things to fail being 20 years old. Also, for a couple hundred bucks I installed a Compustar fob and remote start. Range is really solid!

[@JDMDriveway]

Nice nice! I've really considered doing the remote start. Maybe for next winter... thanks for watching!

[@darylhaack7752]

Thanks for posting Sal. I own a 2006 DC. Yes there is a ton of room for your passengers in the back seat. Yes there is no issue with the doors obviously. The skid plate is time consuming but not uncommon. My 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Cherokee is easier to do the oil change if l remove the skid plate. All be it is plastic not metal. As for the 06 Tundra. The skid plate has hooks that allow you to lower and then remove it and aids in the re-installation. A friend of mine recently commented that my 06 has a better ride then his 2022 GMC AT4. He felt the Tundra didn't ride like a truck (stiff). With any vehicle there are repairs eventually. Some of those are driver related some are just plain wear and tear. Again thanks for posting. Cheers

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate the comment Daryl! Kinda cool that your friend thinks your truck is more comfortable. Thanks for watching!

[@jonwillis9919]

Because I ride motorcycles and work in the industry, I hear people complain about seats way too much! Here's the thing, I can't even sit in my super nice recliner for 2 hrs without pain. Not because I'm broken but because it's not a thing to be comfortable in one place for that long. Change you priorities and smell the roses every once in a while!!

[@jaymoar3561]

The things you talked about replacing is absolutely normal for a 25 year old truck, should be lucky those parts lasted this long.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup, totally agree. Still worth pointing out in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@edwinhernandez7373]

Thanks for posting this man, even though it does have some cons makes me feel better about buying an access cab to be fair I did get it on the auction has 150k miles couldn’t pass on it though

[@JDMDriveway]

Heck yeah man, great buy. Thanks for watching

[@b-balllegend960]

i have a leveling kit and oversized tires in my 2000 tundra access cab, i still get 16-17 mpg compared to my dads overland built 2020 tundra that gets about 13

[@JDMDriveway]

Geez. It's crazy that modern trucks still get such poor fuel efficiency. Thanks for watching!

[@mdoneg]

100% on the road trip comfort. Just completed back to back 6 hrs road trips and even my passenger was not very comfortable after 3hrs.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yes, pretty poor back support. Thanks for watching!

[@halfmoon5034]

I have 04 4.7L V8 SR5 Crew Max with 203k miles on it. Runs like a dream! Love it

[@JDMDriveway]

Love to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@calebzavala5515]

Awesome video. I bought an 05 sequoia thinking that maintenance would be minimal. I’ve spent about 10k in maintenance over the last two years. I’ve started learning how to do things myself just to save money.

[@falcongunner33]

Great point on the parts wearing out. I recently saw one of these for a sale at a dealership with 28,000 original miles. They were asking $25k for it, so I posted in a Tundra forum. I got people responding that they would pay that and wouldn’t have to worry about it breaking down. Such a ridiculous notion since that price is getting close to new or CPO vehicles without shelf life parts on the brink of collapse.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah that's a lot of money for a 20+ year old truck. Super low miles, but still hard to stomach. Thanks for watching!

[@scottymac5174]

I just rebuilt the front suspension on my 04 Tundra. 165,000 miles. 20 years old. New upper and lower control arms, spindles, hubs, sway bar ends. New Bilstein 6112 front shocks/coils. All new bushings. The truck has been paid off for over a decade. The cost to do this would be way less than a year of car payments on a new car.

[@JDMDriveway]

Wow the truck must feel great with all those new components! Thanks for watching

[@mrmustache8735]

Yes no cabin air filter!! I was so confused when I couldn't find it. As for the keyfob I ended up just buying an OEM Toyota fob and it works great. In case you didn't know you can hold the fob to your head and it'll act like an Antenna. Yea no joke. It'll greatly increase the range. Try it.

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha I have tried the "head antenna" trick and definitely seen some improvement!! Thanks for watching

[@t94040509]

I got my 00 Access cab 2wd for about 3700 4yrs ago. Love it. I mainly just drive it as my everyday car for myself. No care for passenger space. Its got 305k and time for more parts!

[@JDMDriveway]

Sounds like the perfect truck! Thanks for watching

[@birdvlogs3633]

In my opinion, at that time, most extra cab trucks did not have rear doors. Having that rear door was better than nothing lol. It’s super nice for changing out of wet suits and changing! Awesome video

[@JDMDriveway]

That's a good point! It's definitely better than nothing. And yeah lol you can kinda make a "stall" with the 2 doors. thanks for watching!

[@CACressida]

A340E transmissions have 4 gear ratios and the torque convrtter lockup and unlock on newrr A340s confuses people thinking its got more than 4 speeds. Overdrive just means the 4th gear is a taller gear than 3rd gear direct drive. Here's a common gear ratio for an A340E. These transmissions have been in service since the 1980s. 1st - 2.804 2nd - 1.531 3rd - 1.000 4th - 0.705

[@MyFutt]

You beat me to it

[@JDMDriveway]

Sweet, thanks so much for the info! I appreciate it. And thanks for watching!

[@brantschenkrealtor]

Yes you definitely need to budget the maintenance. But that’s the fun part of buying an older truck!

[@JDMDriveway]

Hey I totally agree! Thanks for watching

[@ridgevincent9434]

Just spent 6.5k for an 04 4dr and love it. Love 2.8m from my job and this truck has 182k but was very well taken care of. Plan on keeping it till it dies. I'm putting 3k into it too, currently getting new rear axle housing, carrier bearing, u joints, u-bolts, seals and sensors. Next job is timing belt if needed. Claimed to be done at 120k. Will check once shop is done with rear

[@JDMDriveway]

Cool! Congrats on the new truck! Thanks for watching

[@skipmiller8309]

Greetings! I just checked out this video and the section about the key fob hit close to home. I am having the same issues with my fob as well. When I purchased the truck it came with two fob's and I have pretty much gone through both of them. You mentioned that you just changed the battery in the stock fob and it helped a lot. Neither one of mine has a screw to take them apart. Am I to assume that I use a small screwdriver to pry them apart and drop in a new battery? Thanks for the tips and videos!!

[@JDMDriveway]

Huh that's weird, mine has a little screw at the bottom. There's gotta be some way to crack it open though. Probably pry it like you said. Thanks for watching!

[@skipmiller8309]

@@JDMDriveway Thanks for getting back to me and I have more info. On a whim I decided to parooze through my owners manual to see if this very topic is covered and low and behold, it is. There is a page dedicated to showing you how to use a quarter or similar item to pop the cover off. Then removed the rubber seal over the buttons and then you are right to the battery. Put a new battery in a reverse the process and Bob's your uncle. I am going to take apart my backup to get the proper battery and then replace both. Thanks again and keep up the great content!

[@crazycanucknation]

I have a 2006 DC with captains chairs are the road trip comfort is excellent. Many people have remarked about the comfort of the seats

[@JDMDriveway]

Good to know! I'll have to give them a shot one of these days. Thanks for watching

[@humpday2267]

Dude I could not agree more about what you said about the access cabs and getting stuck in the doors trying to move stuff😂😂 I’ve got a 2000 Ac red like yours but it’s a nice truck but it’s definitely not something I’ll own forever but it’s definitely been fun while it’s lasted. Especially wheeling and such

[@JDMDriveway]

lol yup that's happened so many times to me. Thanks for watching!

[@davidward8578]

I think all trucks will have things to fix on them. The biggest difference between new and old is the price and I also think the first generation Tundras, if maintain are a better option then other same year trucks. Yeah I feel the same annoyance about some of the things you mentioned like the access suicidal doors when at a parking lot getting groceries. On my 2001 tundra I found it easier to close the front door when loading groceries from the back door while having the buggy in front of the front door. I also looked into the difference between the 3 speed vs 4 speed transmissions. They are actually about the same gear on the top end. It would be nice to have a 10 speed on the first generation Tundras. Change the oil filter from the top and let the oil from filter hole drain on shop towel or clean the skid plate with shop towel. Not much oil drips out anyways. I think you have a great looking Tundra. I enjoy your videos.

[@Tundra_Guy]

I do the same with mine, never remove the skid plate. I put a clear baggie over the oil filter, unloosen it and let it drop into the bag, no mess. My 2002 only has 56K original miles on it.

[@JDMDriveway]

I'll have to try that next time with the baggie. Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching!

[@zacharyknox842]

Hey have you ever had to replace the antenna mount? Not the antenna itself but the black mount/ bezel? Or any info on it?

[@JDMDriveway]

No I haven't yet, but mine is super loose so I've been meaning to look into it. I'll make a video if I get around to it, thanks for watching

[@matthewschubart3303]

Hey Sal, I’m in the market for a Tundra and based on my budget am between the gen 1 and gen 2 Tundras. Have you ever done a comparison or why did you decide on gen 1 over gen 2?

[@JDMDriveway]

I haven't, and I really just sorta fell into the gen1 community because that's what was available when I was buying. But even with that said, I like the simplicity of the gen1s and the "nostalgia" factor of them being a little older. Gen2 trucks are super reliable as well, and are a little bigger too if that's what you're looking for. I liked how the Gen 1 is basically the size of a modern Tacoma. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@legion1630]

thanks for posting again where have you been? btw when u decide to sell..pls let us know..i will buy it

[@JDMDriveway]

I've been around! I've made some more videos about my cars, and less about the truck lately. Plenty coming though. Still not looking to sell yet, but I'll let you know! Thanks for watching

[@freddycalero8235]

I'm about to go look at an 06 tundra with 243k miles. What would you be your main concern when checking it out? Thanks!

[@JDMDriveway]

Hey sorry for the late response, but big things would be frame rust and when was the timing belt last done. But frame rust is probably biggest in my opinion. Thanks for watching, and I hope it was a good truck you went to see!

[@legomaniac18]

I was wondering if you have removed the rope inner hooks in the bed. Mine are stripped and rusted and can't seem to get them out. Any suggestions?

[@JDMDriveway]

I haven't played around with them yet, I'd guess your best bet is just using a bolt extractor kit to get them out. Best of luck, thanks for watching!

[@AustinDWoodruff]

For the oil change with a stock plate. First time you take it off, cut an access hole yourself, clean up the edges and put some rustoleum paint on it

[@JDMDriveway]

That's definitely an option. I still think I'd rather remove it every time instead of drilling a hole in the skid plate. Just personal preference. Thanks for watching

[@crazycanucknation]

What part of changing the oil without dropping the skid plate seems difficult? Maybe the earlier trucks are different than my 06, I reach down the front driver side of the engine to get to the filter and the drain plug is readily accessible from below. The only con is that you need to stuff a rag under the filter to catch the oil when you take it off. Done it many times this way so must be different on your truck

[@JDMDriveway]

It's the same setup in my truck. I will say, I haven't actually tried pulling the oil filter from above. It just seemed like something I would make a huge mess trying to do lol 😂 thanks for watching!

[@twitchtwitch9006]

how many miles does your tundra have? -great video , keep up the great content

[@JDMDriveway]

I've got 245k right now! Thanks for watching!

[@slalomnorth]

Just got a 2002 tundra. Good to know on the overdrive gear thing I thought it kicked into 5th as well when at temp

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah I'll be honest, I kinda feel 5 gears too sometimes lol but everyone says that we have 4 speeds in our early trucks. Thanks for watching!

[@kylegarrett4071]

Ever consider minor benefit for not running skid plate since on road? & easier oil changes??

[@JDMDriveway]

I've considered it for sure. I like to think that the skid plate gets me an extra .5 mpg on the highway preventing drag on all the engine components lol thanks for watching!

[@impulse9091]

Im seriously confused about whatbu said about the transmission because i can feel my truck shift thru 5 gears and i watch the revs drop as if it was five gears however its a 2000 ac 2wd so i wonder if it couldve been optioned in

[@JDMDriveway]

I'll be honest, sometimes I feel 5 distinct gears too. Not sure on the details but I've had multiple people correct me and say that 00-04 have 4 speed and 05-06 have 5 speed. Thanks for watching!

[@JoseAlvarez-ho1fz]

My 02 sequoia has all major oem parts. I may have had a starter drowning in mud but after we cleaning it was good. 186k 3 inch lift on 33s

[@JDMDriveway]

Nice, yeah can't go wrong with oem parts, thanks for watching!

[@Dannyyzeee]

ive done several long road trips. really. surprised you find yours uncomfortable. i have found my first gen to be the most comfortable car ive ever ridden in and i also have a gx460 lol. maybe i would try reclining the seat some? i tend to ride a more relaxed position.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah that's interesting, I guess it could be my bad posture lol. I've heard of some people adding spacers to the front seat mounts to make it more comfortable as well. Thanks for watching!

[@SeamusDewaneUnity_Dew]

Last oil change I did I didn’t remove the skid plate. It was possible but it was messy and the upside was low so I think I’ll remove the plate next time

[@JDMDriveway]

That's what I'm worried about lol. I've got my normal routine down and I don't want to make a huge mess trying a new way 😂 thanks for watching

[@kilogolfmike8095]

Drop skit plate to change oil? My 2006 ac don’t have that, and I feel you about parts😅 I’m procrastinating about buying a carrier bearing and universal joints now😅 so expensive but I got to do it lol😂, feels like all my money is going into parts, just changed wheel bearing last month also.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah parts can add up quickly. Hoping the truck stays healthy for you! Haha Thanks for watching.

[@jcuevas8867]

I have a 2011 Tacoma TRD Off-road but I've been wanting to get a 1st gen tundra too lol

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha these trucks are awesome! Thanks for watching

[@lukedesrosiers3860]

Dude I do 12hr road-trips pretty frequently between Idaho and CO The lack of lumbar support led to a pinched sciatic nerve haha super painful

[@JDMDriveway]

Bro! That's crazy. But yes, terrible long term comfort haha. Thanks for watching!

[@steveasher9239]

I didn't know about the "oil change" skid plate. Considering if I can find it. And it 's not too expensive. I mean, why not?

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah I'm pretty sure the one I was thinking of is made by skid row. But you can google around and find a bunch of other options too. Thanks for watching!

[@jackberanek6684]

I have an 02 tundra and change the oil w/o removing the skid plate fyi. It’s been paid off since 2005. I’ll keep driving it.

[@JDMDriveway]

I've had plenty of people tell me that it's possible to change the oil without dropping the pan. I'll give it a try next time. Thanks for watching!

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

I was going to get a sequoia or tundra 2000-2002 an after you said the comfort is bad for a road trip I’m deff getting the GX470 a 2002 for my overlanding road trip rigg because I heard they’re comfy on road trips an competitive on the trails an beat out some big builds with minimal upgrades… I already got a 1998 Lexus GS300 so I’d like to keep it Lexus lol

[@JDMDriveway]

Nice, yeah I wouldn't recommend a bench seat. People in the comments are saying the captains chairs are more comfy, but I haven't tried them myself. GX470 would be pretty sweet tho! Thanks for watching

[@Defens222]

You have a good truck. The more technology in a vehicle the more problems that you will have. Buy a new truck and it will cost you a lot more than what you have paid for repair. A lot of trucks are the same way with the suicide doors. Even low fuel mileage won't come close to what a person would pay with high payments. Sounds like you're ready for a car if you want get up and go power or a pretty new truck. I have an older Sequoia with the same engine, it's great. I do some maintenance, such as oil changes, transmission fluid changes and it's good to go. No major issues. Make sure you stay on top of timing belt changes, if not it will cost you an arm and a leg.

[@JDMDriveway]

Lots of good info here, thanks for watching!

[@user-zn3hn5be1v]

Just FYI: The rear doors you don't care for are called suicide doors, (for no particular reason) but were admired in the 1950's hot rodding days ( I know before you were born). The 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was a rare cool 4 door sedan with suicide doors. (Bob Hope had one. Dateing myself I know). The ball joints on All model toyota trucks 1995-2004 had a free safety recall dealer replacement. Also, for those unfortunate enough to live in the snow belt, 1st Gen Tundras had such dangerous frame rust issues many trucks had their entire Frame replaced free by Toyota. I loved you video being up front about issues (but not too unusual to any model truck 25+ years old). Why not cut your own hole in the skid plate for oil changes, a simple DIY? Keep up the good work on your videos.

[@JDMDriveway]

Thanks for all the info, and thanks for watching!

[@cmedeirosjr585]

What happened to the TRD grill?

[@JDMDriveway]

I opted to take it off. Just wasn't my style right now, maybe it'll end up back on the truck at some point! Thanks for watching

[@CubNole]

Be advised that the standard practice for coil packs is to replace the ONE pack that is misfiring. One does not affect the others and replacing them all is just a waste of money when any one can easily be replaced at a later date when it actually fails. Most hobbyists make this assumption and that’s okay, but only jack leg shops recommend that. An old OEM coil is better than a new knockoff coil any day and that goes for all makes.

[@JDMDriveway]

Thanks for the tip there. My thought process on doing all of mine was that I had 2 fail in decently close succession, so I figured just do all of them and save the ones that haven't failed as backups. That way I don't have to keep changing them every time I get a misfire. To each their own. Thanks for watching!

[@kilogolfmike8095]

For anyone going to get a 1 gen tundra, be prepared to get Lower ball joints Wheel bearings Shocks U-joints Radiator Idler pulleys And you should be fine, just get all oem parts, pay the price because they will last longer than aftermarket

[@JDMDriveway]

That's a solid list. Thanks man!

[@rocknpecan7259]

I have a 2005 Tundra with 430k (single owner) I tell everyone that I have to make 2 or 3 truck payments a year and that’s better than 12 payments a year 🤠 I also got the lifetime free oil change and that has paid for itself many times over

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha wow that's awesome!! And the free oil changes are a game changer! Thanks for watching

[@qasemking3953]

What are those rims called??

[@JDMDriveway]

They're Vision Manx wheels! Thanks for watching

[@01Trdtundra]

Man I wish I had this exact drivetrain for my tundra, the V8 4x4 so I could do more off-roading and not be so slow in my v6 😔

[@kilogolfmike8095]

I have the 06 v6 also, been looking around for a DC V8, but for now I’m just trying to maintain this truck, better that walking or catching a ride.

[@JDMDriveway]

I'd recommend it man!! If you can find a deal, it's awesome. I've actually never driven a V6 truck to compare though. I'd like to one day. Thanks for watching!

[@theUltimateLord]

The first million mile 2nd gen did have the 4.7 btw

[@JDMDriveway]

I actually didn't know that! That's pretty cool. Thanks for watching!

[@MrMomoitin]

As much as I love my 2001 Tundra, she has left me stranded 3 or 4 times in the past 2 years or so. I've spent over 8k in the past year just trying to keep it her on the road, and it seems like I have to do major fixes every few months. Perhaps there will come a time when I've got it "all fixed up", but I've come to terms with the fact that I need to keep $ in savings for car repairs - still beats a $700 car payment though! That being said, it is a 23 year old truck, older than some of you. Things break after 2 decades and no vehicle is designed to run indefinitely without proper maintenance and care.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup, that's a great example of what I was talking about. Fingers crossed you have some good luck in the future though! Thanks for watching

[@SampsonGG]

Actually both of those million mile second gen Tundras were running this 4.7L 2UZFE, not the 5.7 The doors are a lot less annoying if you make a habit of just closing the front door after opening the rear. It doesn't latch, but it will stay in place Non-TRD FGTs had a plastic skid plate. You could swap it out if you don't think you need that beefy metal one

[@JDMDriveway]

I actually didn't know that those 2nd gen's had the 4.7, that's pretty cool! I use that door truck sometimes too, can be handy in tight spots. I also didn't know about the plastic skid plate, I'll have to check that out too. I appreciate all the great info, and thanks for watching!

[@thyslop1737]

The Car Care Nut, huge on KZbin, has the 4.7 liter motor ranked as either #1 or #2.

[@bsizzlehill2283]

radiator.. starter.. bushings, key tumbler.. alternator and battery. water pump and serp. belt.. all in the last 2 1/2 yrs for me on my 06. V6 4.0 litre. I dont know why I still like it..

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah, that's what I was trying to get across in the first part. They're old trucks now. Hope it's smooth sailing for you now! Thanks for watching

[@bsizzlehill2283]

@@JDMDriveway 7 months with no problems.. I go camping every 3 weeks. start it and stop it about 15 times a day 4 days a week for work. Its a good truck. I enjoy the channel.. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@brianhodgin3104]

My 2000 Tundra just clocked 588,000 miles but, it is on its second engine. This engine is coming up on 200,000 miles.

[@JDMDriveway]

Holy cow! Keeps on trucking! Thanks for watching

[@CristianRamirez-nk4os]

What tire size is it?

[@JDMDriveway]

They're 265/75r16. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnubfoJ_qtZld5Ysi=-txUjEA4ySWSBUjx

[@CristianRamirez-nk4os]

mines are 265/50/20

[@scottymac5174]

You don't have to take the skidplate off to do an oil change.

[@JDMDriveway]

I've had other people mention this to me as well, but I tried using the ziplog bag method removing the filter from the top and I ended up just making a huge mess lol. I guess you could set up some sort of "slide" for the oil to go down, but I think it's just easier to remove the skidplate.

[@scottymac5174]

There is a cabin air filter. You need to do some research on that.

[@JDMDriveway]

Unless I'm missing something here, I'd have to disagree with you on this. There are numerous forum posts about the lack of a cabin air filter on the 1st Gen Tundra and people trying to make DIY solutions. I'm not sure what info you're referencing, but if there are cabin air filters out there I'd love to install it

[@everythingpnw]

It’s 22 years old my guy

[@JDMDriveway]

lol math is hard, and rounding up is easy. Thanks for watching!

[@Kingpolo219]

Sounds like you need a sequoia brother

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha I've seriously considered it! They're a little more affordable than tundras too. Thanks for watching

[@scottymac5174]

The 2024 Tundra is a 6 cylinder and twice as large.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yep haha the new trucks don't quite have the same character to them that these first gens do. Thanks for watching

[@legion1630]

Double cab looks ugly though so unless you need it..this looks cooler

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha I totally agree. These proportions are just right. Thanks for watching

[@Balzzack]

Here’s the deal if you can’t work on shit if you can’t afford to work on shit go buy a truck that old I watch these videos a lot of these guys are pretty young I grew up with a time when I had to fix everything myself and I’ll tell you what I have no problem with my truck I mean it why you guys want to do all the modifications and shit you gotta remember these trucks aren’t supported like a lot of other models are

[@JDMDriveway]

That's true, there's not a ton of aftermarket for these trucks and they're only getting older every day. Thanks for watching

[@jaymoar3561]

These older Toyotas are more reliable than the newer trucks from every other brands out there, also 15x cheaper.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup, 15x cheaper is no joke and makes these trucks a great option!! Thanks for watching

[@kamikazikaizer]

One tip never buy toyota or Hondas from old Asian folks. They just drive and do minimum maintenance like oil change. When it hits high mileage they either sell it or trade in. Since they drive toyota and Honda mostly you never hear conversation of them having issues with their vehicles.

[@JDMDriveway]

lol never heard that one before. Thanks for watching!

[@-nobody6272]

So what you're saying is you don't like TIME. All of these issues happen over time with ALL vehicles. It's normal.

[@JDMDriveway]

lol yeah that's a good point. I still think it's worth mentioning for people when looking to buy a 1st gen tundra and maybe they hadn't considered age being such a factor. Thanks for watching!

[@bkbreeze808]

Would you sell your truck? I

[@JDMDriveway]

Not interested in that right now. But if I came across a super clean Double Cab, this may end up for sale. But I don't see that happening anytime soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Balzzack]

Bro reliability is only good if the person you bought from actually did maintenance to her vehicle doesn’t matter what truck you have made model if someone doesn’t take care of it when you buy it used you’re gonna have to fix shit

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah, having a strong history of the truck is most important when figuring out if it's gonna be reliable. Thanks for watching

[@evanjenkins263]

the price you pay to repair these trucks is tens of thousands less than anything new. will never seek my tundra. it will get whatever it needs when it need is

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup I agree. And I'll bet this truck will last you forever. Thanks for watching!