Trade in for a Tundra…

The RAV4 and other toy hybrids sure get rave reviews. The added boast in power is a bonus. If the Tundra had a hybrid with excellent gas mileage I certainly wouldn’t hesitate buying a used one once it depreciates the outrageous price they ask for a new one. That’s currently not the case.

According to this review the 2025 Tundra doesn’t get that much better mpg than the non hybrid. Where the current hybrid excels is the boast in power.

 
Tundra’s are freaking awesome.

But your year/engine of Ford is proving to be quite reliable.

I don’t think you gain anything trading in for a Tundra. I think it will cost you a lot more than if you had a couple of repairs on your ford.

Taxes, tires. Plus the resale value is crazy on Toyotas so that’s a pro for you selling it but a con for buying it.

Gas mileage is probably better on your current truck.

If you do get the Tundra you have to get the 38 gallons gas tank.
 
I have a 2018 Tundra 5.7, very reliable. My only complaint is the seats and brakes. If you spill a drop off water on the seats it leaves some horrible stains. The brakes seem to wear out fast. If I could do it over I would have gotten a 2017, less computer stuff on them.

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I have a 2016 F250 with 99,400 miles. No way I’d trade it for any Toyota. I was just thinking a few days ago, the truck seems to be running smoother than it did when I bought it almost 10 years ago.
 
I would absolutely stay with what you have.
You gain neither lower miles, better fuel economy, knowledge of the history of the vehicle and give up any sort of 'truck' capability but the Toyota glazers will love you for it.
My F150 with the 3.5 Eco just turned 186k over the weekend....I have only put new exhaust manifolds and two coil packs in that time and like you, it rides and drives as smoothly as new.
My Tacoma at that stage was rotting from the inside and needed significant mods just to make it down a fire road.
 
Well, I had two Tundras and I had some issues with both. Mainly the air injection that had to be deleted in both, major PITA when the exhaust manifold bolts snap off.

We had a fleet of the 6.2 Fords in the West Texas oil field. These things were ran hard, idled all day in the 100 degree Texas heat and never break. Fleet would finally mile them out at 200-250k miles with 10,000 or more engine hours, some way more.
It made me a believer, enough that I bought two high miles 6.2s, and one new Alumiduty 6.2
Zero issues out of any of them. Oil changes and that’s it.
One out of a couple hundred might break a valve spring, but that’s a rare issue.
Toyota fanbois (that I used to be one) need to get past their myopic idea that nothing can be better than a Yota.
Also my Gladiator has a higher payload than my Tundras did. Which is pretty sad.
 
Bama67 said:
Well, I had two Tundras and I had some issues with both. Mainly the air injection that had to be deleted in both, major PITA when the exhaust manifold bolts snap off.

We had a fleet of the 6.2 Fords in the West Texas oil field. These things were ran hard, idled all day in the 100 degree Texas heat and never break. Fleet would finally mile them out at 200-250k miles with 10,000 or more engine hours, some way more.
It made me a believer, enough that I bought two high miles 6.2s, and one new Alumiduty 6.2
Zero issues out of any of them. Oil changes and that’s it.
One out of a couple hundred might break a valve spring, but that’s a rare issue.
Toyota fanbois (that I used to be one) need to get past their myopic idea that nothing can be better than a Yota.
Also my Gladiator has a higher payload than my Tundras did. Which is pretty sad.
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HOOOOBOYYYYY!
YOU'VE DONE IT NOW!
NEVER, AND I MEAN NEVER CRITICIZE THE TOYOTA CULT!
Where's my popcorn....
 
DeepI In The Rut said:
Not sure what I’m looking for in response - maybe encouraging advice? I have a ‘21 F250 6.2 gas with ~85,000 miles. Been a great truck so far (no problems). I do not need this size of a truck anymore, but I do like it. I previously had a ‘18 Tundra. I am thinking about going back to a ‘20-21 Tundra because of the known longevity and peace of mind that comes with it. However, the lack of payload and short bed length of the Tundra (even though I will rarely have the need to surpass it) have me a bit hesitant. Also the idea of trading a truck in for roughly the same # of miles is a little counterintuitive to me. I intend to keep the Tundra until she dies if I go that route. I know all vehicles will need repairs but get nervous of having to do expensive repairs as I get to 100,000 miles on a Ford (or any of the big 3). First world problems!
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I own two fords. One has 239,000 plus miles and one has 202,000 and change. I’d jump in either one and drive across this country without a second thought. My brother has a Chevrolet with over 300,000 miles. And a ford with 289,000 miles on it.


Don’t drink the koolaid. The big three will last just as long as any tundra.
 
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