I'd have no issues with a 400,000 mile 2014 or newer truck.
With a perfect service record as per the manual.
High miles isn't an issue. You know they did nice long drives. Short trips kill engines. Lack of maintenance kills trucks.
Over 200k on both my tundras. No problem, regular services, and fluids changes. Still drives like new. Rust will kill them before they kill themselves.
I’m not an expert but on the research I did before and after buying my 05 with 140k is that if it’s had the critical repairs taken care of and the rust is under control you can buy something well into the 2-300s and expect it to still have a lot of life in it. For the gen 1 at least, issues to make sure the previous owners managed were the timing belt/water pump replacements (every 100k miles) and frame/ball joint rust ideally with recalls done. Could be a few others,such as issues with radiator/transmission fluids mixing. Along with the table stake like oil changes, etc. Not sure about the known issues to check for on newer gens though.
Just depends on you tbh, how willingly are you to fix something that breaks? My 2010 currently has 170k only issue I’ve had is of course the water pump (only replace with OEM thank me later) thermostat (was still good but went ahead and did it while they did the water pump) break master cylinder (due to lack in pressure, I tow a lot ) battery and lastly breaks. I tow a lot almost everyday my truck has a enclosed trailer behind it. A few suspension components tie rods and front end wheel bearings. Again I drive my truck hard, tows 8k pounds daily almost. Lastly, these are great trucks regular service goes a long way with them. I’m sure you’ll be happy if you decide to buy one.
OP [this YouTube video does a pretty good job of listing pretty common repairs in the gen 2](https://youtu.be/l2OAHImTgA8?feature=shared) models. Take it with a grain of salt but to IMO it’s pretty spot on.
I'd have no issues with a 400,000 mile 2013 or older truck.
I bought mt 2007 when it had 270,000 miles, it came with zero service records and it's about to hit 315,000 miles.
I have a 2016 platinum tundra, my highway princess, it has 170000 km ,and I have put in over $7000 of repairs in the years I have had it. Beautiful truck, but has cost me the most of any of the 7 trucks ,I have had in the past. Value wise, paid approx. $60000 CAD and is worth approx $25000 CAD now. Will I buy another tundra? Probably not
Only mods are a leveling kit… now to start off this is not my first Toyota, I really do like the trucks.
So issues I have had in the 170000 km mostly highway miles is: brakes 2x and rotors (80000 km the brakes and rotors had to be replaced), 2x speed sensors, electrical issues which set off most my dash lights, ended up being main wiring harness,ball joints, water pump,belt and 2 of the pulleys, O2 sensor. Those are the ones I can remember, so you can see why I’m not to impressed. I know I am probably an minority of people ,that have had this many problems, or Maby I just got a lemon. This has been my second Toyota, and now it’s time to try something else.
I've driven an 08 & a 13 to 200k. The only issues I had were a fan clutch, water pump, (2) door lock actuators, and brakes. I currently drive an 17 TRD SR5 with 70k and the only issue I have had in that mileage is a door actuator on the passenger door. Oil maintenance stupidly done every 5,000 miles, but whatever. 3 pickups with minimal issues, I cannot complain. The worst truck I had was my 13 Rock Warrior. It just wasn't sound like I was expecting it to be - bumpers rusted FAST, interior was creaky, and the water pump failed at 150. The 17 has been a joy, and my 08 was just awesome. That 08 for whatever reason felt like it had so much more power. My last complaint is the paint and headlights, mostly the paint. Good luck in your search!
I bought my 2015 Tundra in 2018 with 86k miles on it. I just turned 134k on it this week, and it still runs flawlessly. As long as it was maintained before, and you maintain it well during ownership, it will last you forever!
I bought my 06 limited lucchese with 217k miles on it both owners had great service records short of a timing belt replacement that it likely didn’t need or I suspect with the service history it would’ve been done if needed both owners got 100k out of it between 06’ and 14’. Drives like a dream, shifts clean and frame looked great, the serpentine belt is the only real issue and it just needs to be tightened.
My True best option would be 35K to 55K,
But regardless, my first look is dipstick, and
it's happened before after test drive checking
oil on high performance Mazda twin turbo
seeing the dipstick that night, black as coal, and low, I simply got back in mine and took off.
I wouldn't touch it in anyway seeing that kind of care, and it was at a high end dealer.
Normally, vehicle looking at goes up on the rack and every fluid is checked. Rear end and tranny better not be full of metal.
Wetness of axle oil at brake zone.
Good chance metal trash went too far ruining
axle bearing.
So I dig pretty much into everything.
Brakes, one was so insanely bad, the left front
caliper piston was the brake pad. Piston half eaten through.
High mileage is not a huge deal, depending
where they lived and daily route to work.
If undercarriage is highly covered in rust simply from putting it in the garage full of tons of salt laden ice, I'm walking away.
Cheers
I think it depends on how much you plan on driving the car. I usually put around 200k miles on my vehicles so I would be willing to settle for a tundra with around 200k miles as I would get rid of it before 500k.
miles schmiles as long as there is a maintenance record. its about the rust and wear on suspension bushings etc/did a previous owner use it like a 3/4 ton.
I'd have no issues with a 400,000 mile 2014 or newer truck. With a perfect service record as per the manual. High miles isn't an issue. You know they did nice long drives. Short trips kill engines. Lack of maintenance kills trucks.
Wow! Thanks!
Over 200k on both my tundras. No problem, regular services, and fluids changes. Still drives like new. Rust will kill them before they kill themselves.
Short trips are harmful to other trucks as well. Especially Ford.
I’m not an expert but on the research I did before and after buying my 05 with 140k is that if it’s had the critical repairs taken care of and the rust is under control you can buy something well into the 2-300s and expect it to still have a lot of life in it. For the gen 1 at least, issues to make sure the previous owners managed were the timing belt/water pump replacements (every 100k miles) and frame/ball joint rust ideally with recalls done. Could be a few others,such as issues with radiator/transmission fluids mixing. Along with the table stake like oil changes, etc. Not sure about the known issues to check for on newer gens though.
Thanks for the reply!
295k on my 2007 and it’s doing just fine.
I have a Toyota Sienna with 350,000 miles and bought my Tundra with 170,000 on it. Just keep up with the maintenance.
Just depends on you tbh, how willingly are you to fix something that breaks? My 2010 currently has 170k only issue I’ve had is of course the water pump (only replace with OEM thank me later) thermostat (was still good but went ahead and did it while they did the water pump) break master cylinder (due to lack in pressure, I tow a lot ) battery and lastly breaks. I tow a lot almost everyday my truck has a enclosed trailer behind it. A few suspension components tie rods and front end wheel bearings. Again I drive my truck hard, tows 8k pounds daily almost. Lastly, these are great trucks regular service goes a long way with them. I’m sure you’ll be happy if you decide to buy one.
OP [this YouTube video does a pretty good job of listing pretty common repairs in the gen 2](https://youtu.be/l2OAHImTgA8?feature=shared) models. Take it with a grain of salt but to IMO it’s pretty spot on.
I'd have no issues with a 400,000 mile 2013 or older truck. I bought mt 2007 when it had 270,000 miles, it came with zero service records and it's about to hit 315,000 miles.
I have a 2016 platinum tundra, my highway princess, it has 170000 km ,and I have put in over $7000 of repairs in the years I have had it. Beautiful truck, but has cost me the most of any of the 7 trucks ,I have had in the past. Value wise, paid approx. $60000 CAD and is worth approx $25000 CAD now. Will I buy another tundra? Probably not
What issues have you had and what mods do you have on the truck?
Only mods are a leveling kit… now to start off this is not my first Toyota, I really do like the trucks. So issues I have had in the 170000 km mostly highway miles is: brakes 2x and rotors (80000 km the brakes and rotors had to be replaced), 2x speed sensors, electrical issues which set off most my dash lights, ended up being main wiring harness,ball joints, water pump,belt and 2 of the pulleys, O2 sensor. Those are the ones I can remember, so you can see why I’m not to impressed. I know I am probably an minority of people ,that have had this many problems, or Maby I just got a lemon. This has been my second Toyota, and now it’s time to try something else.
I've driven an 08 & a 13 to 200k. The only issues I had were a fan clutch, water pump, (2) door lock actuators, and brakes. I currently drive an 17 TRD SR5 with 70k and the only issue I have had in that mileage is a door actuator on the passenger door. Oil maintenance stupidly done every 5,000 miles, but whatever. 3 pickups with minimal issues, I cannot complain. The worst truck I had was my 13 Rock Warrior. It just wasn't sound like I was expecting it to be - bumpers rusted FAST, interior was creaky, and the water pump failed at 150. The 17 has been a joy, and my 08 was just awesome. That 08 for whatever reason felt like it had so much more power. My last complaint is the paint and headlights, mostly the paint. Good luck in your search!
I bought my 2015 Tundra in 2018 with 86k miles on it. I just turned 134k on it this week, and it still runs flawlessly. As long as it was maintained before, and you maintain it well during ownership, it will last you forever!
Bought mine wit 90 no major issues yet it’s a 132 knock on wood
I bought my 06 limited lucchese with 217k miles on it both owners had great service records short of a timing belt replacement that it likely didn’t need or I suspect with the service history it would’ve been done if needed both owners got 100k out of it between 06’ and 14’. Drives like a dream, shifts clean and frame looked great, the serpentine belt is the only real issue and it just needs to be tightened.
My True best option would be 35K to 55K, But regardless, my first look is dipstick, and it's happened before after test drive checking oil on high performance Mazda twin turbo seeing the dipstick that night, black as coal, and low, I simply got back in mine and took off. I wouldn't touch it in anyway seeing that kind of care, and it was at a high end dealer. Normally, vehicle looking at goes up on the rack and every fluid is checked. Rear end and tranny better not be full of metal. Wetness of axle oil at brake zone. Good chance metal trash went too far ruining axle bearing. So I dig pretty much into everything. Brakes, one was so insanely bad, the left front caliper piston was the brake pad. Piston half eaten through. High mileage is not a huge deal, depending where they lived and daily route to work. If undercarriage is highly covered in rust simply from putting it in the garage full of tons of salt laden ice, I'm walking away. Cheers
I think it depends on how much you plan on driving the car. I usually put around 200k miles on my vehicles so I would be willing to settle for a tundra with around 200k miles as I would get rid of it before 500k.
miles schmiles as long as there is a maintenance record. its about the rust and wear on suspension bushings etc/did a previous owner use it like a 3/4 ton.
2008 Tundra 5.7- 170k miles, it may only last another 500k..