Used Toyota Tundra advice

[Snapshot]

I've been looking at some used vehicles, and came across this 2008 Toyota Tundra. 4.7L V8. Very good condition, but high mileage 210,000.

I don't know much about Toyotas, or the longevity of these vehicles engines, etc.

Any advice from you Toyota guys would be appreciated

[muledeerarea33?]

Do you have a tech you trust? If so I’d have them check it it out. Most shops would charge around 100 bucks or so. That money could find thousands in potential repairs or find that it’s a sound vehicle. Worth it to have it looked at. I’m out of the shop for awhile due to wife being in hospital or else I’d do it for you, but I’d call monsoon auto (Texas hunter on here) he will give you an honest answer.

[Snapshot]

I haven't used a mechanic in years, as I do the repairs myself.

[maximus]

for what is worth a friend of mine bought a 2007 tundra the model previous to yours, he got it with a 190.000 miles and he had to put a new motor at around 220, it was the 4.7 v8 then he bought a used motor with a 130 thousand and last to around 200 and he change it again, maybe it was badluck or maybe those motors don't do more then that, he was carrying a lot of weight also since he is in construction. i had a four runner with 210.000 and never a problem.

hope it helps.

[muledeerarea33?]

Well then, crawl under it and look for leaks, pull a car fax (if anything was reported) look for overspray paint where it shouldn’t be. Orange peeled paint or aftermarket body panels/glass. Ask for maintenance record. If none then check all the fluids yourself. Drive it at freeway speeds and under to check for pulls, noises, wheel bearings, etc. check all the small stuff you usually forget about. A used vehicle is a used vehicle. Make and model don’t matter if all is good or if it’s not good and the price reflects the repairs.

[Snapshot]

People on some internet forums claimed the Toyota engines are long lasting if properly maintained. Guys with 300 -400k plus miles on them.

One of the drawbacks is the Toyota timing belt usually requires changing every 100k miles, or so they say. Just for grins, I watched a Youtube video of the replacement. A big pain in the rear.

Unless this vehicle has had 2 timing belt replacements, it could be due for one ?

[360 0r Better]

With my 45+ years in the business the 4.7 was a weak underpowered motor that went 2 to 220k period even with good maintenance, the 5.7 different story they will go a lot more miles if taken care of. Service history is always a big plus to know.

[Snapshot]

I had a 2002 Dodge ram with a 4.7. Different motor, but definitely lacking in power.

[CouesPursuit]

I have had an '02 Tundra since 60k that has been put through just about everything, it has 280k today and it runs sound. We just bought my wife a one-owner '03 Sequoia at 103k to do the same, minus the excessive hunting road hours. There is a reason it took us 20 months to find one, and you can't drive down the road without seeing a few. Great, great vehicles IMO.

 

Excellent posts by MD33. Good luck!

[TexasHunter]

I would always be leery of buying a car or truck with that many miles personally. Not that it couldn't be a great truck but the probability that you will have issues increases substantially with mileage like that. That being said if the price is right than it might still be worth it. 

[Snapshot]

I am leery also. The price is good, but it has been on the market for awhile, and the mileage is probably why? My old Dodge is ready for the proverbial glue factory, and I don't want another money pit.

[TexasHunter]

Well if you want to bring it by the shop next week sometime I'll do a pretty purchase inspection for free. With 210k your bound to have to put some money into it. I'm out of town this week and will probably have lots to catch up on first of the week but I'm sure I can squeeze you in if you want to. 

[Snapshot]

Thank you, Amigo. Very generous offer. I am not quite ready for that yet, but could be soon.

[Snapshot]

8 hours ago, muledeerarea33? said:

Do you have a tech you trust? If so I’d have them check it it out. Most shops would charge around 100 bucks or so. That money could find thousands in potential repairs or find that it’s a sound vehicle. Worth it to have it looked at. I’m out of the shop for awhile due to wife being in hospital or else I’d do it for you, but I’d call monsoon auto (Texas hunter on here) he will give you an honest answer.

Best wishes to the wife. Hope she is doing better.!

[CouesPursuit]

It will need the timing belt and water pump done if it hasn't and some other minor things have been replaced post 200k. Also, if you did buy one, first thing I would do is swap out the lower ball joints.