Toyota Tundra Three Year 60,000 Mile Owner Update (MUST WATCH)

Toyota Tundra Three Year 60,000 Mile Owner Update (MUST WATCH)
Having spent about three years and 60,000 miles with the 2021 Toyota Tundra, I'm going to share my honest experience with this truck and what it’s like to live with day to day. From the performance of the 5.7 liter v8 to its interior comfort and technology offerings, you’ll find out if you should consider buying a Tundra. And if you’re already an owner, you can gain perspective from other owners for more insight on what to expect going forward. Here's an extensive look at my experience with this vehicle.

[@chrisdrives8204]

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[@philcollins2176]

07 sr5 crewmax here. Original owner 250000 miles plus still running good. A few bells no whistles. Good truck.

[@chrisdrives8204]

Absolutely, glad to hear it 👍

[@cliffordhussey8549]

Sold my 2021 Toyota Limited 2 1/2 years ago. I had bought it new for $49000 and sold it for $57000. I miss my 2021 Tundra Limited and am strongly inclined to buy another one. Love the V8, the comfort, spaciousness and reliability. Searching for one now and ready to buy!

[@stevep5736]

Excellent video! So true about that bullet proof engine and transmission. I have a 2010 with zero issues. I’ll never sell it nor trade it.

[@rodl12]

I just hit 60,000 miles with my 2017 SR5 and have no rattles but have added a few bells and whistles. Best truck I've ever owned and look foward to keeping it for many years. Great review!

[@ramosteddy0687]

I have a 1 owner full label garage kept 2002 Tundra original 106,000 miles and i love it ❤😊

[@chrisdrives8204]

Sounds nice!

[@TonyTundra5.7]

Great video Chris.l like your narrative style while driving.I got pristine 2021 CM platinum MGM with 7000 miles last yr.I wanted the last of on of the greatest trucks made.This one I will have for 20 yr, just pur quality. You have a sub👍🙂

[@chrisdrives8204]

Nice truck...thanks for watching

[@davidwelty9763]

I have the same truck, same year. I love mine.

[@chrisdrives8204]

It's a great truck!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Great review. Ironically I’m almost in the same position as you with my 2021 but I have a Trd pro double cab with 60,000 miles. I absolutely love my truck you talk about getting the dual exhaust it’s one of my most favorite features the sound is absolutely incredible. When you’re towing it is louder no doubt but I only tell maybe once every other month so it’s no big deal for me. I love how this truck is old-school and I can tell you from my cousin who has a 2023 I do not see the value added with nearly $25,000 more in cost with these new tundras to the 2.5 Gen. You hit it right on the nose with the MPG my cousin only averages 17.1 MPG in town while I get 15.5 MPG in town. Screw that.

[@chicochico8596]

I have a 2016 1794 with 23,523 miles never see snow and I live in New England it's my baby I love it and I wanted to last me a long time I purchased a brand new in 2016 and will not change it for anything else

[@TheWizardjones]

Thanks for this video. It is very challenging to find an in-depth video about this make and model. I get it is a “generic” truck. But, I am more of build quality over extras type of driver.

[@AnthonyBrown-du3kh]

I am the original owner of a 2015 Platinium. I factory ordered a 2021 GX 460 in Jan 21, the vehicle arrived in May of the same year. My wife is the original owner of a 2018 RX 350, I thought I could convince the wife in selling the RX..that didnt happen. The GX sat in the garage, since I would perfer to drive the Tundra over the GX. I sold the GX in May of this year, I had a lot of equity in the GX so I didnt loose anything. Now I'm trying to convince myself in buying a 24 Tundra Platinium...lol

[@chrisdrives8204]

Great taste 😄

[@user-yj7ph9vk2k]

Google Tundra Engine replacements before you buy a new one. They're trash.

[@lcotto2064]

Do it!!!

[@user-yj7ph9vk2k]

@@SuperSnakePlisskenno man, the new one. The 3.5. I own a 5.7- I agree.

[@dgracias12]

I have a metallic grey 2014 SR5 double cab with the TSS package. 5.7L with 105,000 miles and I love it! The best part is, it's all paid off. 🤓

[@chrisdrives8204]

Can't beat that 😄

[@Two_Buck]

Great video. This is my dream truck right now.

[@TheLitTyper]

You would rather have a ram 1500 trust me

[@chrisdrives8204]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Two_Buck]

@@TheLitTyper That's the problem. I like the styling and interiors of the Ram 1500 but don't trust the quality and reliability.

[@cwqrpportable]

Life is too short to drive a boring Tundra.

[@christoph286]

Reliability is not boring for me

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Great breakdown. I had an 08 Tundra and moved on to a 2019 F150 Lariat with a ton of bells and whistles. Though the F150 is way more luxurious and comfortable I’m now facing a transmission problem with only 30k miles and having a hard time getting resolved. Now I’m back to looking at 2020 and up Tundras. Just hard to decide between the last generation and the current. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@chrisdrives8204]

Sounds like fun...good luck getting it sorted out

[@270eman]

I would go with the old one. The new ones gas mileage still sucks. The added complexity will probably end up costing you more money than any fuel you will save. That 5.7 V8 is bulletproof. The new tundra has 2 turbos and two intercoolers. Its a lot of extra junk you gotta hope doesn't ever break and to service the turbos they have to pull the entire cab.

[@cwqrpportable]

What’s the transmission problem?

[@darcypadgham7076]

I would go with the old gen as well. A new 4 cyl bi-turbo Tacoma owner just reported that his turbos needed replaced as they were faulty. It was covered under warranty, but the bill was just shy of $18K USD. It will be a lot higher for the Tundra as the cab also has to be removed from the frame and engine in order to access the turbos. That's a lot of money to pay when the turbos fail and it's a matter of when, not if! Especially if it's outside of the warranty.

[@ajsomp]

I’ve owned a lot of Toyotas. I wanted to really love the Tacoma but I’m a fairly big guy and it basically meant nothing could be behind my seat but a small kid (facing forward). Got my tundra sr5 with the upgraded electronics/headlights/fuel tank and trd off road package. I use the 4wd weekly if not more, and the bed is usually carrying any number of things. I like the cloth seats except for when I’m dirty/wet/sandy, but I can buy katskins later on. I personally think it does absolutely everything I need and my only real complaint is that I wish it was the size of my 06 tundra which seemed to be the perfect size. But this v8 and transmission is going to last me a while and the truck has the best track record around.

[@chrisdrives8204]

The 06 was a great size

[@270eman]

I got the 23 Tacoma SR5 with the crew cab and long bed. Love it so far. I am about 5'11''.

[@smms9697]

I wish they make a turbo diesel V8 Tundra

[@americandude3825]

Just shy of 221k miles on my 2008 5.7L sequoia. No issues.

[@TechButler]

As far as cars, I've owned Ford, a few Chevy's, Dodge, Chrysler, Mercedes, BMW, and several Hondas. By far the best were the Hondas I bought for the family. Most reliable cars I found out of the bunch and the cheapest and easiest to do maintenance on. All the GM and Ford cars, as well as the BMW had major issues sporadically throughout the time I had them. They were awful. I now have a 2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 with almost 140k miles on it and it runs like it's had no issues. We'll see how well it holds up.

[@spindrift2719]

I have a 2014 Platinum I had to order and I’m just upgrading the sound system , suspension , larger gas tank and maybe SC it …. I might get a two dirt tundra for a daily …

[@chrisdrives8204]

Wow, big 💰

[@chris092283]

I just bought a 2014 tundra and love it so far. The gas isnt as bad as ive heard. I bought it for the reliability cause i plan on keeping it for as long as i can

[@chrisdrives8204]

Great choice...I don't think the mileage is that bad

[@SeahawkAz]

BAMuffler from Dirty Deeds Industries makes the best after market exhaust and is bolt on and can be done in your driveway

[@nozrep]

and actually originally was trying to search out a high mileage v6 video too because they’ve out long enough now and because even though I, in theory, want to be a v8 snob, lol, I also rode in the new v6 one with a friend and I hate to say that I did not hate it at all, you know, trying to hold to my v8 snobbery and all😂. Plus also the guy is a family friend of my dad’s and he loves it. But also he does not haul stuff on the regular. So I shall still try to buy one of the used 5.7s.

[@chrisdrives8204]

The v6 definitely has its strengths

[@eyang7]

I went to test drive a 2021 plantium one and was very close to buying it but I didn't. Now I'm kinda wondering if I should or go with the new model 🤔

[@TheLitTyper]

Buy a ram 1500 and thank me later

[@ejshelby5460]

I’m in the same boat, in the process of buying a new 4Runner but can’t stop fantasizing about a 2021 Tundra. However, after driving a 2023, I am convinced it is worse. Plastic interior not good, transmission not very smooth. Previous experience test driving the old Tundra was that the built quality is crap, everything loose or wobbly or deformed. But not with this one on the dealer lot so…. Hard to decide. Then, don’t forget the leaking cam tower

[@chrisdrives8204]

Tough choice 🤔

[@spindrift2719]

@@ejshelby5460 wait for the 2024 models and see if it improves

[@George-on3zm]

@@ejshelby5460what did you end up getting?? I’m thinking of a 2020. SR5 and have Katzkins installed for like 1,200. Or just get the limited or 1794. Idk yet. Or go back to a 2018 ,19

[@nozrep]

it’s been 2 years of the hateful v6 tundra now😅 i wonder if any of the “vehicle culture” youtubers has done one those cool videos series engine swap series yet? haha like, one time i saw a video where somebody swapped that 800hp dodge challenger engine into a badass lookin Jeep Rubicon. Alrighty well I want a Tundra real bad. And, I am gonna go see if anybody’s swapped a 5.7 into a new body Tundra yet

[@guadalupecovarrubias3487]

well, driving 30mph around curves like you were demonstrating. explains the tire wear.

[@chrisdrives8204]

I always get passed on corners...feels like I'm crawling 😂

[@JPandher]

2017 sr5 my uncles just hit 377K

[@coverado]

Hey Sir! We sincerely look for a collaboration with you! Are you interested in trying our Tundra custom seat covers?😊

[@Jack-russell103]

50k out the door 4 years ago Still,worth 50k Absurd tmed

[@cwqrpportable]

Sir, I think you’re living in yesterday’s world when you start (at 6:00) to compare the Tundra to other makes. I buy and lease a lot of vehicles for personal use and commercial use. You are dead wrong! Let’s use the new Tundra as an example….. the fit and finish on this truck is awful. I’m cross shopping now between it and an F150 and the new Tundra, in comparison, is a mess with the cheapness, build quality and poor design. To me, the new Tundra comes across as a half baked vehicle that’s not ready for prime time.

[@ramiroescamilla7263]

Most of the new vehicles are junk across the board and all brands.

[@chrisdrives8204]

Agreed...best of the worst kind of thing

[@yangxai3317]

New tundra look ugly.😅

[@Lq32332]

It’s hilarious hearing him talk about Toyotas build quality after the disaster the new Tundra has been. Cheap build quality, seat bolsters breaking, rattling, etc. Brand loyalty is for suckers.

[@sammyjammy6647]

OK so tell us what vehicles you recommend?. I’m interested in new not used.

[@cwqrpportable]

Toyota, the myth, the legend…. The new Tundra is a POS, you’re right.

[@VroodenTheGreat]

You are breaking the law. You turn right into the right lane, and you turn left into the left lane.

[@chrisdrives8204]

Where?

[@VroodenTheGreat]

@@chrisdrives8204 Everywhere.

[@dudzy711]

I noticed it also. When you turn you shouldn't cross to the outside lane or inside lane.

[@scottishd0g87]

The proper authorities have been contacted. We've submitted this footage as well. God help you, Chris.

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

Get yourself a cheap lawyer Chris, you're gonna need one!

[@desertbear4410]

just picked up an SR5 Premium with 10k miles. 100% an improvement over my old 1500 or previous F150

[@jaytay7989]

Same, found someone’s garaged third car 2021 Tundra 6’5” bed with only 10K miles.

[@subaruwrx5701]

Ford are better

[@TheLitTyper]

Ford better than Toyota but in my opinion ram is my favorite but I also like ford and Chevy

[@chrisdrives8204]

In some ways, I agree

[@kenj.8897]

What are you smoking ?

[@MrSamIAm39]

Lol

[@jeffmason2691]

You need discernment, no way is a Ford better than a Toyota Tundra.