Top 5 Reasons NOT To Buy a 1st Gen Tundra (00-06)

[@Baebon6259]

6th reason: Don't buy it to keep the price down so I can snatch it.

[@208Tyler]

Hahaha

[@ColoradoSolar]

😂

[@maxcurry9667]

Absolutely. I live right down the road from the Toyota plant that made these. There are so many nice examples of this truck in my area. They were the most perfect truck ever made in my opinion.

[@Charlie-io6jm]

Lol 🎉❤exactly

[@Charlie-io6jm]

@@maxcurry9667what city and state

[@alabama2uz]

I've owned my 2000 for almost 20 years. It was off the line 25 years ago next month. Everything you said was on point.

[@208Tyler]

That’s awesome!

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Interesting. My 2000 tundra says mfgr date 04/99

[@alabama2uz]

@@Jeff-sp7bg First month of production.

[@maxcurry9667]

​@@Jeff-sp7bg Car model years are always a year ahead.

[@JeffGuin]

Same here. 2001 with 300K miles. Runs like the day I bought it with consistent preventative maintenance. All the issues mentioned are legit, and the ball joint failure fortunately occurred pulling into parking at home. Still, it's my baby and I love it.

[@MaddoggOG70]

I've replaced most everything on my 2000. Suspension, upgraded calipers, brakes, steering rack and parts, radiator, water pump, timing belt. O2 sensors. No rust. Runs and drives like it's new. Just turned 300000 miles. And the AC blows ice cold too.

[@208Tyler]

That’s awesome! I’m hoping to hit 300k

[@easystreet12]

I just hit 300k on my 02

[@Raywired]

00 Tundra Owner, ball joint broke in a parking spot while backing up, I was lucky. No real money spent on truck owned for 22 years and now have 450,000 miles, on the road every day with bed full of construction tools. Love my Tundra

[@_potofgreed_]

I love my first gen tundra. I am hyper focused on any maintenance and it takes care of me.

[@208Tyler]

That’s the best way to be!

[@MrCyclee]

Love this video because it's you basically saying the trucks 30 and things wear out over time. As oppose to when I got my dodge dakota it was electrical issues and blown headgaskets are as common as breathing

[@kevinyoung2431]

You can't buy my awesome 2002 Tundra because it's not for sale, but a dump truck load of cash could temp me into selling it... probably not though because the truck is just that good.

[@P4ddyC4ke]

Too late... :) I've owned my 2002 for about a year and 4 months. It had a TON of work done to it prior though. I absolutely love it.

[@208Tyler]

I love mine too! Glad you’re is treating you good

[@elbowmacaroni1408]

I'm looking at one for 7k what do you think.

[@scottymac5174]

I bought my 04 20 years ago in April. 167,000 miles. All of the required maintenance done at the required times. After 20 years and now being retired, I am fixing it up. Had a kid come up to me last week while on a trip, "Sick Build Bro!!!" Wanted pics for his Instagram page.

[@208Tyler]

That’s awesome!! Love it

[@scottymac5174]

@@208Tyler My good friend has a BMW 2002... Same deal.. "Sick car Bro!" He was laughing.. "Now its your turn"

[@billydeesullivan537]

I've had my Gen 1 for about 11 years now. Aside from not being 4x4 or having a locking rear-end, it's one of the best trucks I've had. I bought it used. I don't need all this tech, features, or other BS. It's a truck. It does what trucks do. The lack of a V8 is my only hang-up for buying a new one . I currently own a 06 sr5 V8 4 door. I've only needed a shift sensor, driver window repaired, breaks, tires, rear axle seals, and valve cover gaskets. My truck has hauled some stupid heavy trailer loads. Currently haul a sub compact tractor on a trailer.

[@Benitentiary]

idk if im just lucky, but i looked for mine for quite a while and finally got one 3 years ago from a ford dealership at 86k miles (now at 128k) & my 2004 sr5 (dc) 4x4 has key fob (2 oem actually plus another with remote start from previous owner), heated cloth seats, heated mirrors, compass/thermometer, 4.10 LSD, $20 fm transmitter for music&phone charging thru cig lighter (works great with the stock radio and JBL speakers) but Im just getting defensive Lol

[@208Tyler]

Sounds like a great pickup!

[@johnduong3914]

Very good info here. Never knew about the uniball upgrade. Any reason you haven’t done it yourself? Im getting about ~285ish miles on a full tank lol so far anyway (V8)

[@208Tyler]

Thanks! I haven’t done it because it’s expensive, and I don’t mind changing LBJ’s every couple of years

[@john-dq9dt]

Many years of working on the road this is the only truck I've seen go 600k on original motor and trans....

[@208Tyler]

They’re really good pickups. In general it’s hard to find problems with them

[@jonweaver2410]

Not transmission. Got '01 Toyota Tundra Ivan Stewart Signature Edition at 208K. Bought and replaced used transmission.

[@jonweaver2410]

4WD too.

[@208Tyler]

The first couple years of the FGT did have a transmission recall. They the design from there after though. And my original trans is still fine at 235k

[@impulse922]

16-17mpg on 06 with stock size street tires. Kind of scared with 265/70/17 e load rated or larger tires.

[@calambres6614]

What about early Lexus GX470 that's what I want next creature comforts and dependable they look tough too

[@208Tyler]

Great vehicle! No ball joint issues, same drivetrain as the first Gen. Really solid vehicles

[@theUltimateLord]

I could care less!!! That 4.7 is the only reason I need to buy lol

[@208Tyler]

You’re not gonna hear me disagree. This was a tough video to make, there’s not a lot of things to criticize about the truck, and impressive that this was Toyotas first full size offering

[@donovanchilton5817]

I’d mention how finicky the ECU can be. Small Evap leak? Would be a shame if I turned off your VSC, TRAC off and threw a CEL.

[@208Tyler]

Hmm. I don’t have any of those systems, and I can’t say I hear a lot of people complaining about them.

[@maxcurry9667]

Just make sure you replace your gas cap every 5 years or so. Not a problem unless you have charcoal canister problems.

[@FullTimeGT]

Great video, Spot on! But when you have a rust free first gen Tundra, addressed those few flaws correctly and your comfortable with dealing without the new technology stuff, you will have a darn good work horse for a pretty long time. It won't let you down.

[@208Tyler]

Absolutely. There’s so little to worry about on these pickups, especially rust free ones

[@gtrance3567]

Not sure if you mentioned the nasty smog pump failure.

[@wdj935]

Tyler, thanks for sharing. Please add chapters to your upcoming videos so the promo ad can be skipped.

[@208Tyler]

Noted!

[@ScuffedDonut]

Idk total chaos uniball joint is pretty dang good for a non oem

[@208Tyler]

It is! Just not something most people will be interested in

[@wilurbean]

No one has made a way to reverse the ball joint? Like LCAs that remount it

[@208Tyler]

Aftermarket uniball setups are the solution.

[@gringoreno]

Re call took care ofthatball joint over sized tires do not help

[@208Tyler]

No, the recall did not solve the design flaw in the suspension that leads to ball joint failures

[@kalebsheridan9017]

Dang I get 21 mpg going 60 mph. 19ish if i go 70-75 mph

[@208Tyler]

That’s impressive. Stock, V8? What elevation do you live/drive at?

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Really? I've never got any better than 14 mpg on my 4.7 L v8

[@kalebsheridan9017]

@@208Tyler about 1800 ft and bone stock. 159,000 miles as of now. I baby this thing too. Conservative tires as well.

[@208Tyler]

Good to know! I think I’m hampered a little by weight/aerodynamics, and slightly larger tires. At 2600’ typically and most highway drives take me up higher in elevation.

[@kalebsheridan9017]

@@208Tyler okay I gotcha. Yeah this was under best conditions. Relatively flat stretches of highway, no mountains. City driving my mpg takes a dump. Especially short frequent drives where the engine cools between stops. I wanted the best possible mpg measured so I can keep track of engine health over time.

[@Pearson10M]

WORST CAR/TRUCK I EVER OWNED!! Everyone has that one "lemon" in their life, this was a complete sh*tbox for me: My "issues" - 1) Timing Chain corroded due to a very slow anti-freeze leak near the pump. Was at 14K miles and Toyota said it wasn't a part defect so didn't cover cost. Mechanic said they had never seen this. 2) Complete frame and subframe rust out. I not talking a few spots, it was so bad, that I drove it in for the complimentary inspection and they wouldn't let me drive it even home 5 miles remove my stuff and bring it right back. 3) The bed floor rusted almost since day 1 despite me putting a fitted bedliner in. I ultimately removed the liner and spread 2 cans of thick car wax on it to further protect and then put the fitted liner back in. 4) Gas Cap, Step Bars, and rear wheel well trim all rusted off before 5 years and 70 K miles. 5) Rear Bed door latch broke (plastic fitting into the catch clasp. Toyota wanted $200+ for the both latches and the pull bar despite it being only small piece of that system. Salvage yard would only sell me complete door. Ended up removing full length plastic door guard and hand activating the side latch with string. 6) "Chrome" bumpers were a joke. Wife backed into (tapped)a mailbox pole at about 2 MPH (lass than walking speed) and the bumper buckled like aluminum foil. Aside from the parts breaking or corroding, I had the V6 (190 HP) Manual 4WD and the thing was anemic when it was loaded with anything more than me. I don't know if it was the gearing or where the HP Peak was on the curve, but Fred Flintstone got his car going quicker. Wouldn't have been that bad if it didn't get like 17 mpg mixed (worse if loaded). Once they replaced the Frame it drove like crap. Felt like the wheels and frame weren't aligned and I was "crabbing" down the highway. When I found out I was getting a new frame, I begged them to just give me $5000 and they could have it. They wouldn't, so I said when you put it back together it needs new shocks and strucs and I would buy them from the dealer and they could put them on instead of the old tired ones. Nope, we can't do that. We put it back together as we found it. Sold it it 2 weeks after the new frame for $5200. Never have or will ever buy another Toyota.

[@FreedomLovinLady]

if it's the same truck you bought the under powered v6 instead of the rock solid v8, and the truck this video is about doesn't have a chain it has a belt... the frames had some recall for rust and toyota replaced frames or treated for rust, plastic bedliners cause rust, that's why you get a spray on, i think you did not have the and truck as this video and you live in the rust belt and don't treat your undercarriage with wool oils or something comparible ... had my 2003 v8 4wd since it was new, still runs awesome, none of the things you described have ever happened, just regular maintenance and replaced stuff as it wears out (like the radiator at over 120k)... great truck

[@averagezombie125]

too late, got a 05 sr5 a couple months ago

[@208Tyler]

Hope it treats you good. These are great pickups

[@allenchitwood493]

This guy is a real DOWNER AURA this!

[@208Tyler]

Ya the guy who made this video sucks

[@cpscps2679]

Nothing wrong with the ball joint or the suspension design; the problem is that some owners think this is a non-maintenance item.

[@208Tyler]

To be clear, the ball joint “fails” at a normal interval for a ball joint to be replaced. However, I will not defend it as a good design. It unnecessarily jeopardizes people’s lives by failing in that manner. I could push a ball joint on a 2nd Gen tundra or tacoma to the same point and just be left with unevenly wearing tires and poor handling. There’s no good reason to design the ball joint the way Toyota did, which is why Toyota ditched this setup for all vehicles that came after. Losing control or rolling your vehicle isn’t some kind of just punishment for neglecting a little maintenance.

[@masongravelle1531]

Too late

[@208Tyler]

They’re great pickups haha. I love mine

[@raulbueno4284]

2005 Toyota tundra I tow gooseneck trailer 15000

[@patssox954]

You should have bought a tundra with the 5vz-fe. I get 400 miles or more every tank. I have zero issues. Yes I replaced ball joints and timing belt but overall this is the best truck you can buy. Low maintenance and dependability. You are dramatically misleading people. Go buy a dodge you’ll be happier 😂

[@208Tyler]

You’re misunderstanding this video. I LOVE the first Gen tundra. It’s a great pickup that I highly recommend. These are the top 5 reasons not to buy one, and I think they’re pretty weak reasons. I’ve had a 3.4 in a 4runner and driven my brothers taco with it, I’ll take the 4.7

[@saulgarcia3255]

Yep just get the OEM and keep up with vehicle maintenance. 👍 Over all the 1gen tundra is a killer.

[@hotpackjay]

Hey I have the 3.4 5vz and I definitely don’t get 400 miles to the tank…

[@saulgarcia3255]

@@hotpackjay 300 miles to a full tank.

[@saulgarcia3255]

So 👎 your complaining about all the things that you're going to run into when buying a used vehicle. And then you 😑 go right into selling your sponsors. You should buy a new truck and leave the used Toyotas to us 👌

[@208Tyler]

You’re misunderstanding the video. I love my tundra, and I would recommend it as a great pickup. I made this video as a way to inform current and potential owners of what they might run into, or what to avoid in a potential purchase. These “5 reasons” to not buy a tundra are, in my opinion, weak reasons, or legitimate reasons that apply to a small portion of people

[@cjmtn44]

Yea but like 4 of the 5 reason you gave were not tundra specific… I was hoping to learn about tundras. Same as any used 20+ year old vehicle. Maintenance. Tech. Rust. Pulling for content here bud

[@208Tyler]

@@cjmtn44 I already have all those topics covered… Common problems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXW1pnWQmtqIf80 Buyers guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6TZl6ebiZuCn9k Cost of ownership: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4LPn5ukpNd9aZI Every maintenance issue I’ve encountered : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXWXpWkaNyNY8k This video here does use reasons that would apply to other old vehicles. That’s fair. But this is the only video where I broaden my horizons and get truly “critical” of the first Gen tundra ownership experience. I think doing so and leaning into a negative review can be informative and helps round out my content and hedge against biases I may have.

[@cjmtn44]

@@208Tyler very good. And my perspective is coming from only watching this one video, Ive not watched your other content.

[@208Tyler]

@@cjmtn44 you bet. I appreciate you commenting

[@jaybae8056]

Quick question, I have a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50. I need to get cargo rack for it. What years fit it? If I just so happen to find a 2004 or 2000 roof rack at the junkyard

[@208Tyler]

All years fit all years for R50's.

[@jaybae8056]

@@208Tyler thank you sooooo much bro!!!!!!!!

[@jaybae8056]

@@208Tyler got to get my rear differential checked out, every time I go over a large bump, I get a really weird vibration sound. May or may not be the differential. Also happens when I'm going at lower speeds in high gear, like 3rd gear doing 15 mph

[@canadianpirateanders9951]

I just got a 2005 double cab sr5 that has a 5 inch lift that has been fully blacked out. Black everything. Has the bucket seats and sunroof, a new touchscreen dash. It’s a sweet ass truck. Has 190 k and needs some love but super happy with how simple they are to work on. One thing is it does hold 3rd gear until 3000 to 3500 rpms sometimes. Seems like it’s holding the gear way longer than it should. Or is this a normal tundra thing?

[@FreedomLovinLady]

its holding 3rd for longer because the computer in it says it needs to in order to push the over sized lift and tires you are running at the best engine advantage it can get, it will also adjust to how you are driving, if you are lead footing around town it stays ready to jump more, if you are more chill it might take it a moment longer to jump to speed because that keeps the truck more efficient

[@Slasher4446-q3e]

I've owned 2002 for 3 years now, its the best truck ever made. I would take a Gen 1 Tundra over any modern truck.

[@208Tyler]

They’re great pickups!

[@jerryrichardson4474]

06 235000 Best I have ever owned