The seat belts failed to retract properly right from the beginning. I addressed this to the dealer when I brought it in for the first oil change and they replaced all of the seat belts and retractor mechanisms immediately with no questions asked- now they work 100%!
The back seat is a little small for a 250-pound, six-foot-tall man, but then I don't have to ride in my back seat.
Other than that, I am not fond of Toyota's OEM tire on this truck (non-TRD-package equipped) a 265-70/16 Bridgestone Dueler H/T 689 tire which I must say is comfortable and quiet on the highway, but it wears quickly and provides poor wet and snow traction. These tires howl around turns as if I were driving twice as fast. With 16,000 miles on the truck I can see they may not make it much past 30,000 miles.
Other than that, this truck is outstanding, a wonderful value, and that resale value can't be beat. Of course I won't be selling it anytime soon. If it is like my other Toyota trucks the body will rust away, but the motor will keep on going.
This truck rides like a Cadillac ought to. It handles the roads and dirt trails I drive equally well. The 4wd system is simple and bulletproof.
The interior is comfortable and I am happy to report the factory CD player won't skip even on gravel roads. The heated mirrors are a nice touch.
I firmly believe I will get over 200,000 miles out of this truck.
There have been no squeaks or rattles develop in 16,000 miles of hard use.
I just drove 485 miles on one tank of fuel and got 18.75 MPG- with the truck loaded heavily and the A/C on- which is still better than the EPA fuel economy on the sticker!
This truck is the perfect size and power. The V-8 is an authoritative monster and the truck is surprisingly nimble (for a truck!)
I am told Toyota redesigned the brakes for 2003 and newer models and it stops better than the 2000 model I drove. ABS is now standard and the brakes are awesome.
I tow 5000 pound trailers and this truck hardly notices it.
Your gas mileage surprises me. I have a 6 week old Tundra V8 SR5 with 2000 miles and am getting 14.9 MPG in Texas. I've called the dealer and he said wait until after the breakin period to check the mileage.
I have a 2000 Tundra sr5 TRD with 60k on it. I have also had the same seat belt problem and recurring brake problems. I recently had the brakes done and the truck brakes better than ever. Toyota has offered exceptional costumer service. Never paid for a single brake job. If Toyota ever came out with a 3/4 and 1 ton offering a diesel engine, the big three would be in real trouble. Exceptional truck.This truck is "The best 1/2 ton" on the road. What a lot of people don't know is that it is made in the u.s.a. and most importantly designed by a company that doesn't cut corners to save a few $$$$...Remember, this truck was designed to outperform all 1/2 ton trucks and it does.
I love my 2003 tundra, but where can I get a repair/service manual?
What is the average gas mileage should I expect with a new SR5 V8 Tundra? Has anybody tried the K&N filter or Helix Power Tower to increase the mileage?
Highway mileage is generally better than EPA estimates, so no surprise there. The 14 mpg in Texas guy must not be driving steady or with cruise on, as the evenness with which you keep your foot on the accelerator is important for good highway mpg.
Please, I have a very interesting question what does the iForce Emblem means? I'm planning to, but a Tundra, but I've seen ones with the iForce emblem located at the rear door, and others that simply, don't wear it!
Can anyone tell me, all the V8 engines in tundra's are iForce?? or, is there any difference between trucks wearing that emblem?
PLEASE HELP, and what does iForce mean?
Please send me answers to csvv27@hotmail.com.
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