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In article , Skipfromla
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>On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:49:57 -0400, "ribbet4" wrote:
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>>Buy it you won't regret it. I have a 2000 with the same engine. I have been
>>pulling a 6000 pound camper with it for years. I have never broken down and
>>the only major repair item was a starter replacement. I now have 168000
>>miles on it and am still totally confident when travelling with the camper.
>>
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>>"Craig M" wrote in message
>>news:CVPYl.21520$8_3.8212@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com...
>>> Hi, thinking of buying a 2001 Tundra I have seen, test drove it the other
>>> day, its a one owner, 64K on the clock, has been used for towing, has the
>>> electric trailer brake controler inside the cab.
>>> Its got the 4.7L V-8 auto with O/D. most of the usual goodies.
>>> Any thing I should be aware of or look out for, will be a work truck, I do
>>> copier sercvice, and will put some type of shell on it, also use it for
>>> towing a bass boat.
>>> Thanks
>>> C
>>>
>
>I have a 2000 Tundra SR5 Access Cab 4WD - same Lexus 4.7 V8 engine
>with about 90,000 miles. I don't think there's much difference
>between the 2000 and the 2001. I towed a 2100 pound bass
>boat/trailer) with it for several years. The service tech recommend
>taking it out of overdrive starting from a stop and going up hill so
>that's what I did and haven't had any transmission problems.
>
>I put a Snugtop shell on mine and have been happy with it. Some of
>the shells I looked at matched the Tundra's color and fit the bed but
>the rubber grommet at the front didn't seal it around the cabs sliding
>windows to keep water out. The Snugtop fit just fine.
>
>I had only the factory warranty, 3 years, 30,000 miles.
>
>
>Problems I've experienced
>
>The brake system was replaced by Toyota at about 40,000 miles, which
>they did for free under warranty service, something about Toyota
>mistakenly using a brake system that wasn't heavy duty enough on maybe
>15% of the Tundras. I noticed something wrong going down hill at
>about 60. Using moderate brake pressure, the front end started to
>vibrate with a slight shimmy. I informed the dealer's service
>department and was told there was a TSB that called for warranty
>replacement under these conditions even after warranty period was
>over, although I don't recall how far the warranty was extended. There
>was no recall.
>
>I've had several oxygen sensors replaced between 25,000 and 50,000
>miles, all done by Toyota with warranty service - no charge. Evidently
>there was a batch of bad sensors so, per the service department and a
>TSB, Toyota extended the warranty on these sensors to 90,000 - again
>no recall. I haven't had any sensor problems since the last one about
>40,000 miles ago.
>
>FWIW, I got the 4WD for a couple of reasons. I drive in snow and mud
>about twice a year. Launch ramps are usually slippery from engine
>oil, transmission fluid, algae etc., that gets even more slippery when
>wet. 4WD makes it much easier and safer to launch and retrieve the
>boat, especially using launch ramps that aren't paved.
>
>Over all, the best it's by far the best pick up truck out the 6
>(Fords, GMCs and Dodges) I've owned. The only reason I can think of
>to get a new pick up is if Toyota imports one with a good diesel
>engine.
>
>Skip
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i would sell granny and the art collection for a diesel toy truck, my 86 was
the r22 motor and went for 361000 miles before the body rotted off. (new
england salt kills) a guy bought the thing, jacked on all different colored
panels and still runs it in maine.
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