Thoughts on going from Tacoma to Tundra

[OKHunter84]

Fuelly has 2025 Tundra and Tacoma average MPG's at:

Tacoma = 19.8 mpg (226,000 miles tracked)
Tundra = 17.5 mpg (48,000 miles tracked)

I'm at almost 50k on a '23 tundra and it's at 18.7 mpg. I've never seen it averaging 22 mpg like some claim. Could partially be me, I have a heavy foot at times.

 

[BreechFace]

I'm at almost 50k on a '23 tundra and it's at 18.7 mpg. I've never seen it averaging 22 mpg like some claim. Could partially be me, I have a heavy foot at times.

Still 18.7mpg is pretty good for a 1/2 ton with a periodic heavy foot.

 

[maxwell0700]

Its an upgrade and I doubt you'll regret it. I drive a 2010 tacoma and I love it but man sometimes that thing feels like a dinosaur. No power seats, no bells and whistles. The tundra has the space and the same old toyota reliability. The space is the big thing, I can barely fit a carseat in the back, it should be no problem for the tundra.

 

[tam4511]

I have had Toyota’s pretty much forever and have always used them for hunting. My current truck I bought new and is the only new truck I have ever purchased is a 2019 Tacoma DCSB with a 6 speed manual. I only drive it on weekends and for hunting due to having a company vehicle. When I do need to drive in traffic etc it pretty much sucks to drive. Now I am starting to look at Tundra’s this is what my wife thinks we should get. I am only really interested in 2018 to 2021 with the V8. Will I regret the change to a larger truck? Let’s hear your positives and negatives. This truck will be mainly used hunting and trips back and forth over the cascades. Truck will see a lot of dirt logging roads and lots of scratches due to the places I like to go.
Thoughts? Opinions?

The Toyota V8s are some of the best engines ever made. As a mechanic i always reccomend any Toyota V8 equipped vehicle to everyone. A 200 series Landcruiser would be my vote if you dont have to have a bed.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Its an upgrade and I doubt you'll regret it. I drive a 2010 tacoma and I love it but man sometimes that thing feels like a dinosaur. No power seats, no bells and whistles. The tundra has the space and the same old toyota reliability. The space is the big thing, I can barely fit a carseat in the back, it should be no problem for the tundra.

I got 3 under 3 and can take all the kids in car seats in the back of the tundra. It’s awesome