Questions for 2013 Tundra Owners

[Crusader]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a used Tundra Double Cab pickup. I've got a lead on what looks like a real nice one, it's a Limited trim. A couple of broad questions for anyone who might own one of these (a Crew Cab owner probably could chime in too, as of course the 5.7 engine is in both cab configurations).

First, are there any known issues/problems with the 2013 Tundra that I should look for, in both a physical inspection and in driving it?

Second, this particular model has about 98k miles on it and it looks like a cream puff from the pics and I think the current (second owner) is very particular about caring for his vehicles. Right now, he's asking $24,895 for it, which is in the upper end of the KBB range for this vehicle. To me it seems like the price is high given it's 12 y/o. I know that these trucks are crazy expensive and hold their value well, but compared to other ones I've seen that may be 4-7 years newer, this one seems kinda high.

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[WeiserBucks]

When I was doing research before my purchase everyone said to look out for cam tower oil leaks on the 5.7, seems like a semi expensive repair.

 

[Crusader]

When I was doing research before my purchase everyone said to look out for cam tower oil leaks on the 5.7, seems like a semi expensive repair.

Thanks. Curious, what did you end up buying and are you satisfied with it?

 

[S.Clancy]

We have a 2012, same trim and engine. With normal maintenance they are pretty dang bullet proof to 250-300K, many last much longer. We're gonna drive ours till it dies.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Thanks. Curious, what did you end up buying and are you satisfied with it?

Bought an older one to fit my budget and zero complaints except fuel capacity and mpg but that's a universal fact of these trucks.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

as stated above cam tower leaks and water pump failures are known issues but overall they are pretty darn good. I've had absolutely zero issues with mine, only complaint is small fuel tank.

 

[CorbLand]

Cam tower leaks. Also believe that 2013 is in the years of bed rust issues.

Price wise, as much as it sucks, someone will give him 25 for it so I would say it’s probably not out of line. I wish I could have found a deal like this when I was buying a year ago.

Quick search around me puts that 5K cheaper than anything I can find with similar mileage and trim.

 

[Crusader]

Thanks for the comments, guys. I just got a message from the seller and the truck is sold. But there's always another one out there!

 

[GunsAreFun]

When looking at any 2007-2013 Tundra, you need to get under the truck and check the bed for rust. It usually is most common in the corners, front and back of wheel well, and where it bolts to the crossmembers. Also check from the top by feeling for soft spots. If there is a drop in bedliner, have the seller help you take it out. They come in and out easy.

If that truck spent any significant time in Midwest or north, there is a very good chance it has serious rust.

There is no good fix for this. You can try to find a replacement bed from a junkyard in like Texas and then get a durable rust proofing applied to the bottom…they rust from the bottom up. That’s an expensive PITA depending on where you live. You can have someone cut the rust out and weld in new metal, while also rust proofing it, and then apply a bedliner. And then get a hose attachment so you can wash the bottom of your truck regularly in winter.

My 2010 was pretty badly rusted. The front corners were all the way through. Where it starts getting concerning is when the rust gets to where the bed bolts down.