From a reliability standpoint, it’s impossible to beat any 2nd Gen Tundra 07-21. Crew Max has a cavernous interior that works really well for covered / secured / climate controlled storage as well. Just be aware their 4x4 is not great, their limited slip and traction control does not perform particularly well on snow / ice, and no rear locker. So just be ready to use 4x4 a lot in the winter with good studded snow tires.
With my work I get new work trucks from the Big 3 every couple years, and over the last 25 years have had them all. The auto 4x4 systems on every other truck manufacturer sure are nice for not having to switch in/out of 4x4 given our varied road conditions up here. I find it much easier to run 3 Peak AT tires year round (with going full 4x4 when needed, and many have actual locking diff options) on those trucks than on my personal Tundras, and they perform better. But they have not been as reliable.
Unless 100% need a truck bed, don’t sleep on 2nd Gen Sequoias. Incredible drivetrain, fully fold flat cargo, and same reliability as the 2nd Gen Tundras. If they put that drive system in the 2nd Gen Tundras, they would be the ultimate AK truck. Its also criminal they took those capabilities out for the 3rd Gen Sequoia and stuck it with the Tundras basic part time 4x4, as well as removed the fold flat cargo area and roll down rear window.
Sincerely,
Lifelong Southcentral Alaskan who currently drives a 2018 Platinum-Pro Tundra owner who previously owned 2010 Tundra, 01 Tundra, 01 Tacoma, and 97 Tacoma. Wife drives 24 GX550 Overtrail who previously drove 20 Pro 4Runner, and 15 Camry. Then my sons have almost 200K miles on a 12 Prius.
