1999 Toyota Tundra SRV4 review from North America
"It goes up hills like a mountain goat"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at all.
It's been perfect mechanically and electrically.
General comments?
Really fun to drive. The ride and handling are very tight, it's closer to a sports car feel than a car or truck.
One wish though is that they'd up the payload. If you get a cubic yard, scoop of dirt dumped in the back, you'll bottom out - I did. They need to think about increasing the payload on the bed/rear axle weight. I would have really liked to have put a Truck Camper on it. But the bed weight limit on my model 2x4, V8 is 1900lbs. Increasing that to 2500lbs out of the factory would make a big difference. It can pull a 5000lb trailer which shows you it does have the power there.
It's great for commuting and some occasional hauling to the dump or camping equipment. If you're delivering loads that will fit in the bed to customers, it's got to be a wonderfully reliable option.
You can't buy anything better so long as you can live with the payload limit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | iForce V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2001 |