I had expected to keep my '07 Tundra for another few years, however back in October I ordered a new one. I picked it up on Saturday. I went with the TRD Off-Road Rally package. I'm super happy with the truck thus far. Its a huge improvement in every way over the 2nd gen Tundra (with reliability the exception). I considered buying a lightly used '20-'21 Tundra (last year of the 2nd gen was 2021) however the platform is fairly archaic at this point and driving one felt just like driving my '07. In addition to that, a gently used 2021 are listing for around 60k. For those in the know, I am fully aware of the issues Toyota is having with the 3.4L in the new Tundra, but have some faith that they are/will be sorted. If the engines in the 2026 trucks are still having issues down the road, I'll dump it for something else.
Anyway, a few shitty pics below along with one of the old girl. I put the '07 up for sale last week and someone is coming for it tonight. I will miss that truck as its been my daily for 15 years. I'm just shy of 300k km on it (299,700), so I likely won't see it past 300k.
Wow, huge congratulations. I thought I had read somewhere a few months ago that Toyota had finally figured out what was causing the issues with the 3.4L, and knowing Toyota and they way they manufacture, they were probably pretty quick at implementing a fix at the engine plant. So hopefully yours is good!
I'm sure this truck was eye-wateringly expensive. These trucks have jumped in price a good 50-60% from when I bought mine in 2018.
Thanks GBA.
They've made improvements to the manufacturing process to remove debris from the blocks as well as improvements to the main bearings. Time will tell.
All new vehicles are eye watering at this point. A mid trim compact SUV is 50k+. This Rally trim is on the lower end of the Tundra trims, but just high enough to have the Softex upholstery and upgraded infotainment. Honestly, my eyes watered even worse when looking at Ford/GM. Its no wonder they have huge incentives on those trucks. I fully expected the Tundra to be priced higher than the domestics, but that's not the case at all.
Additionally, 60k for a 4 year old second gen Tundra is insane. The TRD Pros are even more. That's one of the reasons that I went new. Crazy story, I paid $26.5k for my '07 in 2010. That truck owed me nothing.
That's a really nice truck! It also looks like a nice spec.
Congrats! Hopefully it treats you as well as the last one, though it's pretty hard to beat the reliability of the mid 2000's Toyotas.
Nice, Congrats! I really like the way these new Tundra's look, they nailed the styling, too bad the reliability has been questionable from launch - really impacted their sales I think, and also pushed the value of those 20/21 models through the roof. At least you're going in well aware of the potential issues, and hopefully at this point in the game they've sorted it.
Gotta say though, your old truck looks pretty damn good in that photo...those wheels and flares really suit it well, I'd rock that for sure!
Congrats on the new purchase, looks absolutely fantastic!! And the old one owed you NOTHING!! Looking forward to seeing how this new one treats you.
15 years and under $30k truck, man that's a great stretch.
Hard choice on which of the four choices we have in this category, Ram, GM, Ford, and Toyota, all seem to had powertrain issues of some sort. Like you I would bet on Toyota figuring it out than any of the domestics.
Love the look of these trucks and pricing does seem competitive and availability doesn't seem to be a big issue.
Congrats and may it be a good companion for your journeys for many years.
Ya, it's odd, the RAM has had the least powertrain issues over the last couple years. Not what you'd expect from Stellantis, especially after recently introducing a turbo six.
Thanks all for the kind words!
Quote from: Firm on Dec 22, 2025, 04:11 PMNice, Congrats! I really like the way these new Tundra's look, they nailed the styling, too bad the reliability has been questionable from launch - really impacted their sales I think, and also pushed the value of those 20/21 models through the roof. At least you're going in well aware of the potential issues, and hopefully at this point in the game they've sorted it.
Gotta say though, your old truck looks pretty damn good in that photo...those wheels and flares really suit it well, I'd rock that for sure!
Ya the old truck does look pretty good yet. The main issue with it is the floor of the box is rotting. Few more years and it'll have visible holes through it. I'm sure I could have found a box and had it painted for much less than a new truck though, haha.
Quote from: Bridgecity on Dec 22, 2025, 06:04 PMYa, it's odd, the RAM has had the least powertrain issues over the last couple years. Not what you'd expect from Stellantis, especially after recently introducing a turbo six.
Thanks all for the kind words!
Just give it time, lol
SPECTACULAR!!
Quote from: Firm on Dec 22, 2025, 04:11 PMreally impacted their sales I think
The data doesn't really reflect that.
The first full year of availability (2022) even though constrained by supply chain issues/Covid they sold about the same number as the old truck. The next year, 2023 was the best Tundra sales figures in 15 years. 2024 was the second best EVER sales figure, only behind the first full year of sales of the previous generation. 2025 sales will be the 3rd best EVER for Tundra.
I think they're doing just fine.
And the sales figures reflect this.
Pretty sure they're selling as many as they can build. Certainly, dealer lots don't seem to have new trucks sitting on lots for long.
BridgeCity, did you have to order this one? Or find it on a lot somewhere?
Ron is bang on with the sales figures. Best sales in many years besides the introductory year of the second gen. That said, I'm sure they'd be better if the 3rd gen wasn't having engine problems.
GBA, dealer inventory for Tundras is minimal. The single Saskatoon dealer had two units on their lot when I initially visited. Some Alberta dealers have more available, but we're talking under 20 in stock, typically less than 10. I had to order. Zero negotiation on price, but as previously mentioned they are priced well below the domestics, at least on the mid level trims.
I test drove a couple Fords and going in I thought I'd be driving an F150 based on reviews. I don't get all the reviewers that place it as the number one pickup. Im sure I have bias. Tranny is sloppy, and the suspension is floaty in comparison to the Tundra, which is much more direct. Wind noise is also much higher in the F150. I drove the Tundra and F150 within an hour of each other, and drove a couple trims/engines of the Ford. Also, the company I work for has a significant employee Ford discount. It wasn't nearly enough to get me to move over. I really wanted a 5.0 at the start of the buying process but couldn't go that direction in the end.
I've driven and rode in several current GMs and am not interested.
I haven't spent any time in a current gen RAM.
Alright, I guess it sells better than I thought. I've probably only seen maybe a dozen or so on the road down here.
It'll be interesting to see how the fuel economy is compared to your old Tundra. In theory it should be a pretty big gain but real world will prove how much of an improvement it truly is.
Seeing as your old truck was 15 years old, and how trucks keep getting bigger, do you find the new Tundra feels larger, smaller, or about the same?
^ I'm interested also Johnnymac. It will be an improvement for sure, but I'm thinking more like 10-15%. For reference, in my daily commute I was seeing about 16L/100km in the summer and 17-18 in the winter.
The truck looks smaller to me, but its longer and wider. It feels more open although the windshield seems shorter. It feels bigger to me driving it, and more disconnected, as in I can't tell as well when the rear end is kicking out or when the front is going to let go. Its really cold and roads are icy here lately, and I'm honestly nervous driving it around out of 4wd. I'm at the tire shop right now getting winters on so that will make a big difference.
Other than that, it rides better, is much quieter, and I'm sure it will handle better overall once I get a chance to drive on normal roads. Reliability aside, I prefer the V6 over the 5.7 V8 (gasp!). Its quieter, smoother, and more powerful. Obviously it doesn't sound as good.
I realize I'm comparing an '07 to a '26. The newest second gen Tundra I drove was an '18, and it felt just like my '07. I'm sure the '21s feels very similar as there wasn't big changes to the chassis/suspension. Second gen was such a great truck though for its time.
Quote from: Firm on Dec 23, 2025, 12:06 AMI've probably only seen maybe a dozen or so on the road down here.
Not shocking given where you live and also that the Big 2+1 sell at least 10x more than Tundra
Congrats! Hopefully it's as dependable as the old truck.
Congrats! Sharp looking rig.
Nice upgrade!
Congrats on the new truck! The dealer keeps calling me every few weeks if I am interested in trading mine in on a new one.....
Quote from: Fobroader on Mar 11, 2026, 02:55 PMCongrats on the new truck! The dealer keeps calling me every few weeks if I am interested in trading mine in on a new one.....
Thanks Fobroader.
Keep it until you need to get rid of it (but you already knew that). You already have a great truck that'll last another 10-15 years. I looked at getting into a '20-'21, but couldn't justify the cost versus a brand new gen. In addition, driving my '07 felt just like driving a much newer one of the same gen, and after 15 years with it, it was time for a change. Don't get me wrong, I love my new truck, and it's better in every way than the previous gen (as it should be) with the exception of reliability. We'll see how this turbo six holds up. It is a glorious little engine. Makes the 5.7 feel like a dog if I'm being honest, even though the peak numbers aren't that different.
I got a 23 Tundra, base stripper deluxe model SR, as a loaner from Toyota. Now, did they fix the build quality?? The one I had was really, really rattly and had wind noise out the wazoo. In tow mode however, that little turbo V6 would light up the spare donut sized tires on the truck till you decided to get out the of throttle, but yeah, the noise was a huge detractor for me.
My 26 has been damn quiet. I test drove a TRD off road back to back with a F-150 Tremor before purchasing. It was very windy that day and it was much quieter than the F-150. I took another F-150 out on the same day that had the 2.7. Same story. No complaints on the build quality. Its solid and rattle free. However I'm only 4700km into ownership.
Quote from: Fobroader on Mar 11, 2026, 03:36 PMI got a 23 Tundra, base stripper deluxe model SR, as a loaner from Toyota. Now, did they fix the build quality?? The one I had was really, really rattly and had wind noise out the wazoo. In tow mode however, that little turbo V6 would light up the spare donut sized tires on the truck till you decided to get out the of throttle, but yeah, the noise was a huge detractor for me.
I wonder if they strip sound insulation from work grade trucks but surely the noise levels become a workplace safety hazard. I drove a base model Sierra to Canmore once and that was terrible.
But the Ford F-150s that UHaul rents out is not bad at all.
About a month ago I added running boards to the truck, mainly for protection from rocks chips when traveling gravel roads, which I do frequently in the summer. I went with Go Rhino RB20 slims. Nothing special about them. I liked the look and they have an option for a slimmer profile so went with those.
I also purchased a set of summer wheels/tires. I wanted a more aggressive look, similar to my old Tundra. The wheels ended up being KMC Impact, in the machined face finish. My boys convinced me silver is the new black so thought I'd give them a go. The look is growing on me, but still not 100% sold. The offset is +18mm, which is similar to the 20mm offset of my old wheels, however they do have more "poke" than I'd like. Ah well, it is what it is now.
For the tires I went with Toyo Open Country AT3. A couple reasons for those. I was set on an AT in 285/70/18 size, essentially the largest size without a lift and/or body modifications (stocks are 265/70/18). My preference was a load class C tire for better ride, however the only one I could find in that size was the Falken Wildpeak AT4. No issue there, except for the weight. The Falken's are 68lb per tire. The load class E Toyo's are 57lb per tire, a significant difference, and the lightest of the competitors. Cost also played a factor. The Toyo's have been out for a few years, and cost is generally lower on them than other competitive tires. The Toyo's are still well regarded in the AT class.
The wheels/tires beefed up the look. I still want to add a set of Bilstein 5100 shocks up front. They are height adjustable. I think a rise of 1.5"ish in the front would finish the look nicely.
Truck is looking great!!!
Those look fantastic!! I am looking at a set of Method Race rims for mine this summer....I just haven't pulled the trigger. Seeing as how it snows every few days, I'm in no hurry to get the winters off. :'(
Thanks guys.
I had a set of Methods I was eyeing up also, very similar to these KMC's. In hindsight, I should have went with them as they had an option with more offset, which would have tucked the wheels in another couple centimeters. They were the 318 model.
Oh, and when looking at wheels, don't be scared by the MSRP on the manufacturer's website. These KMC's are listed $470 US each. I didn't pay anywhere near that.
Yup, those are the ones I like, the 318s. Can't decide between bronze or black, I feel like my wife not being able to pick out an outfit lol. The Methods are between $4-500/rim, but I don't mind. I bought some cheapy TRD knockoffs when I first bought the truck but I am kind of sick of them.
For reference, the KMC's were $340 per.
Nice!!
Nice! Truck looks great. I agree, a little 1.5" leveling setup up front would complete the look.