In the past 2 years I have bitched a fair amount about several things
on my 01 Tundra that I have been displeased with including a Tranny
failing on me. With all of that when compared to the competetion I
would still buy a Tundra.

WF

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:36:12 -0500, dbtexas@earthlink.net.invalid
wrote:

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I have a 2003 4 runner with the v-8 - when I accelerate it hard, I can smell
sulfur like odor in the cabin. I went to the dealer on Saturday to say if
there is anything he could do. (You could probably see my conversation
regarding this in the Toyota news group). Anyway, their stance is that the
fuel in Illinois has high sulfur content. I test drove a v-8 tundra. I also
accelerated it hard, and sure enough I could smell sulfuric like odor.
Anyway, when I test drove a Dodge 1500, also over the weekend, I did not
smell anything of that nature. Bottom line, if you live in Illinois and get
a Toyota, you will experience this odor.


What was surprising in my research, is that Ford trucks are getting really
high JD power ratings. Both initial and long term reliability. Next Saturday
I will visit a Ford dealer.

After fretting here about 'tundra brake problems' noted in LemonAid I got
two types of answers. The first was from folks here, notably a Toyota
mechanic who said 'no problem'. I had seen some messages about owners
having probems with brakes, however. I then e-mailed the author of LemonAid
and his reply was succinct: there used to be probs but Toyota fixed the
problem. I then went out and bought a new 2003 and have been very happy so
far (approx. 500 km so far so not much of a test). That's my 2c.
Ciao,
David

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"WhiskerFish" <sseamans@knownospam.cox.net> wrote in message
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I have a 2001 v8 extended cab 2wd Tundra. It's my third Toyota, (86 4wd p-up
and 98
4 runner 6cyl) and I have about 38k miles on it. The rear window latch broke
and
I also had to replace the oxygen sensor about 1000 miles ago. Compared to
the 1st
two Toyota's this one has had more (2) early problems. The back seat is also
too small
but that's my fault for not thinking that option through. I just had the
brakes replaced
and there have been no problems associated with that. I carried a 600 lb
motor in it
a few weeks and drove it to Ky from Fl and back during the summer but that's
about
it as far as pulling anything, I do drive it mostly in town stop/go type
traffic. I like it and would
buy another with a bigger back seat.

"Dan J.S." <me@hyperx.com> wrote in message
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owner for life, later. Seriously, the smell is probably oil coating on new
exhaust parts burning off, sort of an acrid smell. It goes away.

I bought a 2000 Tundra,and so far I love this truck.I traded in my Ford
F 1-50,and while the f-150 is a good truck,it don't come close to the
Toyota tundra.The Tundra feels solid,and the I-force
v-8(wow)powerful,and the ride is the best of any truck I have been in.As
far as reliability,I would bet the farm on it.I own a 93 toyota Camery
that has well over 100 thousand miles,and have not done anything to it
but a timing belt,which is a 60 thousand mile maintenance job on a
Camery(and I had that done at over 90 thousand miles).I don't think you
can go wrong with a Toyota.Just my 2 cents.........

http://community.webtv.net/CliftonG/atvfuninthesun

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I just turned 10K mles on my 2003 Tundra (V8, auto, 4x4). I have had _zero_
problems so far. This is the best vehicle I've ever owned in 40 years of
driving. It drives and rides like a luxury sedan, handles and stops like
it's glued to the road, and I just got 18mpg on the highway on my last
tankful.

Tom S

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:36:12 -0500, dbtexas@earthlink.net.invalid wrote:

I bought my 2000 Tundra Jan of 2000. A common problem is
front end vibration while braking. There is a TSB on the problem
and my brakes were rebuilt for free under warranty.

The only other thing I can think of is that the front seatbets have
a weak return spring. I can live with it.

Skip

Skip wrote:
Skip, 99.9% of the time, its just a dirty anchor. Try cleaning the
shoulder anchor and report back with your apology to Toyota. ;-D

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Dodge cat is old tech. I dug some more, and all imports (cars assembled 100%
over seas) are forced to use the new cats. While the refineries got
themselves an extension on creating better mix. Oh well...

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 22:27:37 -0700, MDT Tech® <ssauer4O@repairman.com> wrote:

Ok. I'll give it a try.

Dan J.S. wrote:
ahead or on schedule, the oil companies are behind. As soon as the other
cars catch up, they will smell at times too. I get zero sulphur smell on
any of my Toyotas, and the newest is a 2003. But we have had complaints
of the smell. So I know the sulphur fuel is around.

I have a question, i have a 78 chevy 4x4, and a 90 model z71, i work both
pretty hard, i haul a 17.5' ski boat, 3500 lbs tractors, just aout anything,
as the tundras strong enough to replace the 90 model? the 78's a tank and
haul just about anything. I want a truck i can use, and will last forever.
the 78's made it this long, could a tundra make it 10 + years of being used
like a truck should be?

thanks for opinions
TB

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On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 01:17:39 -0500, "Trailblazer" <talset@microxl.com>
wrote:



Buddy of mine has a 94 Z71 1500. Good truck. We have been head to
head many times in the Hard Work and play environment. He Loves my
01 Tundra. Thinking of trading his Z71. I haul a 19 foot Center
Console Bay boat about 110 miles round trip many weekends and have
also done a fair amount of work on the farm moving equipment, draging
Hay trailers, getting crap out of the ditches etc. etc. My Tundra has
almost 40 k miles and some of that is pretty significant work/ play
stuff. So far it has performed very well. As for what it will do in
10 years I can only hope for the best but it has started off running
hard!

WF

Nearing the hundred thousand mile mark on my 2000 4 wheel drive. Just a few
minor kinks over the years that the dealer worked out - nothing worth
mentioning. Every time I jump behind the wheel I get the same feeling - I
love this truck! And I can't wait to get going someplace. I still think
it's one of the best looking trucks around for any price. Not a single
regret!

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On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:36:12 -0500, dbtexas@earthlink.net.invalid
wrote:

28,000 miles on my 2003 and I have no regrets. Zero problems... all
I've done is change the oil, air filter, tire rotation, and basic
fastener torque checks.

Yes... you read that correctly... that's 28-thousand (not 28-hundred)
on a November 2002 purchased 2003 model TRD 2wd.

http://www.linkline.com/personal/rlockyer/tundra/



--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:26:42 -0500, "Dan J.S." <me@hyperx.com> wrote:

The '91 Ford Escort ranked #1 in JD Power's reports too.

I had one and it was my last Ford... EVER.

When I complained about problems, people said that I should expect
that from a $10,000 car and that Ford trucks were MUCH better.

That may be the case, but then that should apply to everyone else as
well, thus, my 2000 Echo should also be a P.O.S., and it's not.

If Ford can't do a $10,000 car right, I'm not giving them a chance to
screw me out of $30,000.



--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/

Brandon wrote:

Recirc is usually never used except in a MAX cooling witht he AC on.

Brandon wrote:
The only differecne between AC and AC MAXC is recirc.

I never use recirc unless AC is on. I hate the humid air and fogged up
windows is creates.