2001 Toyota Tundra 4X2 SR5 review from North America
"Import Rules!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There's basically nothing wrong with the truck. Just wears and tears as any cars/trucks.
If you didn't get the TRD Suspension Package with TRD/Bilstein Shocks (estimated another $500), the factory Toyota shocks would probably give up any where between 30,000-40,000. Mine died somewhere in the middle.
When you change your oil, make sure your just using 5W30s. Cause 10W will decrease your gas mileage by a little.
At 55,000 miles my O2 Sensor went. Don't know which one. When you get a Check Engine Light and you don't want to pay $80 just for the dealer to tell you what is wrong, go to AutoZone, they'll do it for free. There are four O2 Sensor, and they're very pricey.
Don't get the TRD Exhaust unless your willing to pay extra for low HP gains. I think Toyota offers the Borla Dual Exhuast for about the same price and it's a whole lot better. And with the the TRD Supercharger ($3500), its supposely have the same amount of power as a 5.6L Titan.
General comments?
This truck is very nice. Awesome for towing w/o sacrificing the ride comfort. The engine might not be as big as Domestic Trucks, but you'll be suprise of what it can do.
Not a lot of HP, but you still make them feel Salty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2004 |