2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 from North America - All Comments

Better truck to me is twice the warranty, absolute better ride, better far superior handling, better and stronger towing capability, much more load carrying capability in the bed, more room and people carrying capability...

If you own a new full size truck why remotely even consider giving up even one of the elements and decrease function and capability? The new domestics are far superior than the imports based on everything I have compared.

If Toyota gives me all the elements above irregardless of price with a few more amenities and new technological features I will buy one. I am not loyal to any brand, only the most features and benefits gets my money, but mainly the best dealer service without excuses.

The better truck has these elements; it's what you buy a full size truck for... there's less strain on the motor with loads, drivetrain, bed and towing has a lot of importance as at times I easily exceed a ton in the bed, and even with towing, the better heavier duty components in bumper to bumper heat and traffic are the reason I desire this.

I am a homeowner have done major renovations and carry heavy loads frequently, and then tow as well long distance. I do not want to be in a dealer in 2-3 years with 55,000 miles already accumulated hearing that I have no factory warranty left on mechanical issues...

I have a new Silverado and am very impressed on how well it is working out. Overall it's better to drive and stronger.

In our area the Toyota dealerships are discounting the Tundra thousands more than Ford is the F-150. You can buy a comparably equipped Tundra here far cheaper than an F-150. I suppose it may be due to all the bad press about all of Toyota's mass of problems, but Ford certainly isn't outselling them 8 to 1 based on price here. While Tundra is battling to stay off the "10 worst trucks" list, the F-150 is still (as always) rated as a best buy, as is the new Silverado.

I was reading a report of an accident in our area and felt that readers might enjoy it. I'm quoting word for word from the accident report:

"The impact scattered parts across the interstate. A drive shaft was in the median while other parts including bumpers and ENGINE FRAGMENTS were strewn around the truck. The REAR WHEELS of the truck were shoved forward by the impact. The front dash collapsed almost to the back of the driver's seat."

A report of an accident involving a "poorly built" domestic truck?? NO WAY. The vehicle involved was a 2004 Toyota Tundra supercab. Nor was this a horrendous head-on collision, but a rear-ender where both the Tundra and the other vehicle were going the SAME WAY.

I saw a photograph of the Tundra and was not overly surprised to see that simply the weight of the rear axle, differential, and tires had ripped the rear end loose from the flimsy frame and moved the rear tires about 18 inches forward. Needless to say, the driver was critically injured and may not survive. The driver of the domestic truck that the Tundra rear-ended was not seriously injured.

Yeah, domestics don't even bend when you crash another vehicle into them. They're magical. Give me a break. Let's assume that you base your decisions about what vehicle you buy on how it runs and for how long. In that case, Toyota is a better choice than any domestic every time.

11:34.

That is a valuable piece of information you have added, demonstrating how woefully flimsy Toyota makes their vehicles, particularly those they try to pass of as a truck. In addition to making the Tundra an inadequate vehicle to do any type of serious work a truck was meant to, it is also a serious safety concern that people need to be aware of.

Yet I do not like to hear incidents of people being injured, even if such an incident helps advance my position, which is that Tundra's (and Toyota) are an absolute abomination that people need to stop venerating like brainwashed sheep. I wish the incident you described never happened and hope both drivers are OK.

Can we please folks just learn a lesson from this incident so maybe some good might come from it... like maybe Tundra's are not fit to be on the road, much less passing themselves off as trucks? If the Tundra were made by an American manufacturer, built as flimsily and experiencing the same litany of problems that Tundra's are, you very same people praising them would be vehemently decimating them. You know you would.

21:08 it stands to reason if you are buying a vehicle and keep it a long time the standard 100,000 mile domestic warranty would have greater appeal than short term 50,000. Add the added loads the domestics can carry as well as stronger towing in which one would typically do and be willing to pay more to own and fuel vs a small economy car. I am extremely doubtful that any import truck will hold up to my towing requirements as I would be buying trans and rear ends in no time. I just had my boat out yesterday pulling in and out on low tide. If you slso consider the added room, comfort, handling and especially the ride and I cannot see how there is any special benefit losing any one of these elements by going with the Tundra. Flat out straight acceleration light to light on the street can be fun in the Tundra but I like the benefits I mentioned more so. I have driven most of the new trucks and will again as I love test driving and owing the latest developments/technology.

Hmmmm... interesting. GM now build 2 "Cars of the year" (the Malibu and Cadillac CTS), fully 40% of Car and Driver's "Ten Best" are GM, and they are "scrap"?? Interesting indeed, since one Toyota " (Yaris) is on the "10 WORST" list and Camry, Tundra, Sequoia and Highlander are all on the brink of being put on lists of "cars to avoid" due to horrible quality control and too many problems to list.

To my knowledge there is not currently ONE SINGLE TOYOTA on ANY survey's list of "Best Cars". The Pontiac Grand Prix (2007) beat out the over-hyped Avalon in J.D. Powers as best large sedan, Mustang beat out the puny Solara as best sport/personal car, and EVERYTHING has beat out Camry going and coming.

So where are all these Toyotas that are supposed to be so good. Apparently no authority on cars has noticed them.

18:58 In the last 20 years, give or take a few, Japanese auto manufacturers have been at the top of every major publication that reviews automobiles, and Toyota specifically has had more and higher rated cars than anyone else. Period. They still do. Japanese manufacturers are still always at the top overall.

I wish the Big 3 built cars that were actually close to as good as a Toyota, but the shame of it is that they don't and never did. Yeah, you can cite a few exceptions. So what. Toyota still has WAY more vehicles historically rated much higher in quality and reliability.

21st Mar 2008, 11:34

"I was reading a report of an accident in our area and felt that readers might enjoy it. I'm quoting word for word from the accident report:"

I was trying to locate this story and have not be able to find it. I was wondering if you could be so kind as to post the name of the paper or where it can be found.

And since this review is about full size trucks, not cars anyway, please focus on how they compare.

The GM I have has twice the factory warranty, far superior handling and ride, better load bed capacity, better towing, more people carrying capacity.

I drove a new Tundra and then bought a new GM Silverado.

Also the newest imports I had have significantly dropped in quality and mechanical reliability. Nowhere near the level 20 years ago, and in all fairness 10 years ago. Quite frankly I think the latest ones are abysmal... it's not just a couple lemons we can attribute our misfortune.

Again on the larger full size trucks not cars (who cares?), if you focus on the topic at hand and even test drive new 2008's, you certainly can see first hand.

I will test drive again in a couple years as I drive a lot and try them both again. At least I do so.

Many become an authority on what happened 10 plus years ago and do not buy frequently as I and certainly many others do as well.

I want the newest technology, safety features and certainly the best capability meaning ride, handling.load and towing characteristics. And at this point and time, no full size import truck I have seen and driven lately remotely stacks up as well as my current domestic model. Capability and function is why I do not drive just a small economy car or a tiny truck instead.

I haven't seen any Toyota at, or anywhere near the top of ANY reputable automobile authority's list of good cars in a very long time, with the exception of Motor Trend's hastily chosen 2007 Car of the Year, which was basically in recognition of the fact that Toyota had, for the first time since its beginnings, put an engine in a Camry that could actually beat a 9-second 0-60 time. After recognizing Toyota's drastic drop in quality, it chose the Cadillac CTS for its 2008 award.

In the current issue of Motor Trend, mention is made of the fact that Japanese car makers are catering to an aging population and are exporting their most boring and uninspired products to the U.S., "especially Toyota" they made a point to note, and compared the new Accord to a front drive Crown Victoria (though I wouldn't give it that high a compliment). I suppose Toyota might actually top one list: That of the world's most boring automobiles.

I am in the market for a new truck. Yet unlike many of the posts I have seen here, test driving or even looking at Toyota or anything foreign is not even a consideration.

Never mind all of the reviews on this site that clearly expose the Tundra for the flimsy piece of garbage that it is, or that all of my domestic vehicles have been flawless, I simply would not drive an imported vehicle under any circumstances. I would be completely ashamed.

Nothing against the Japanese or any other country that imports vehicles to America. I simply support my country, know it makes great vehicles that have never let me down and do not want to drive anything else.

I cannot wait to see the names I am called, or accusations that I am simple minded for having that opinion, as if it is such a bad thing. Oh wait a minute, I don't care.

At least I can hold my head up as I drive down the road.

23:06, Well, your opinions about whether or not Toyota are boring means nothing when it comes to their actual reliability and quality ratings, where Japanese cars still hold the top spots. Boring is an opinion, and the FACT that they are the best-made automobiles in the world is just that; fact. Not opinion.

"30th Mar 2008, 00:37.

23:06, Well, your opinions about whether or not Toyota's are boring means nothing when it comes to their actual reliability and quality ratings, where Japanese cars still hold the top spots. Boring is an opinion, the FACT that they are the best made automobiles in the world is just that; fact. Not opinion."

You mean top spots in quality like the Toyota Yaris ending up in Consumer Reports list of 10 Worst Cars? Or the absence of a Toyota or Honda in J.D. Powers Top Five list of initial or 3-year reliability? Or that Consumer Reports and CNN Money don't recommend used Toyotas because of engine sludging? It sounds like the experts don't agree with your opinion of Japanese quality.

Again the last commenter is commenting yet again about cars. This is about full size trucks remember???... I would advise everyone as a constructive suggestion to just get out of their chairs and test drive a few import full size trucks, and then a few full size domestics. I did. My criteria yet again is function. I am paying more to own a full size truck than a car; that means function, features and benefits with no compromises...loads, towing, people carrying, ride comfort and great handling... if we are going to keep digressing to the car kick, then let's focus on why cars are purchased instead of full size trucks. I cannot imagine buying any full size truck without considering all aspects of vehicle ownership, otherwise I could cruise around in a high mpg econobox. I also own a car, but never compare it in the same sentence as my full size domestic. I see the truck as utility, the car for distance commuting, going out to dinner and perhaps getting a few groceries... they are entirely different.