2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 review from North America
"Lexus Engine in a Toy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Besides the brakes, Nothing, I have done up up grades such as a K&N Cold air intake, 17" alloys with BF Goodrich tires, grille guard, etc.
When you start the truck cold it takes a few min to idle from 1800 to 700.
General comments?
I tow a lot, whether it be trailers to cars or boats, my truck is usually towing something. The towing capacity on the truck should be higher and the fake hitch on the back, should be hooked on the frame, not on the bumper. I don't have a lot of power when I am hauling a 5k load, like I did with my half ton chevrolet with a 5.3L in it.
The brakes are a flaw for the Tundra, I need to replace the rotors already and it needs brake work.
Seats are comfortable.
Stereo is OK, but not like what's in the new Camrys.
I get about 15mpg on the interstate and about 13 in town. It is not like the other toyots trucks I had where I got 21, 22 mpg.
It handles good and preforms well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55025 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64739 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2006 |