2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax from North America - Comments

Nothing so far.

I researched and looked at GM, Ford, and Toyota pick-ups over a 2.5 months period.

The GM was nice, but I was a little scared of their new feature that shuts down four cylinders under certain conditions, since I remember GM having so many problems with the V8-6-4 Cadillacs in the 1980's. My previous vehicle was a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 which turned out to be a great vehicle, but it took me 22 trips to the Chevy dealer to get it straightened out in the first six months of ownership. I also was disappointed that the "all new" Chevrolet still had the same 4-speed transmission that was in my 2000 model.

The Ford was also very nice, but I think their power train is reaching vintage status, plus a friend has one with the 5.4L engine and he reports gas mileage of 13.5 in city driving. Since my Chevy Silverado had always gotten in the 16-17 mpg range in city driving, I did not want to buy a new vehicle and get 13.5 miles per gallon.

However, because of its looks and proven reputation, the F150 is probably what I would have purchased if I had not purchased the Tundra.

I liked the new Tundra the first time I saw it at a car show earlier this year. The things that sold me on the Tundra were:

1. Toyota's reputation and the experience that friends have had with Toyotas.

2. The 5.7 liter engine. I like performance and the Tundra is like having a sports car that looks like a pick-up.

3. The 6-speed transmission.

4. The EPA mileage estimate of 16 in the city and 20 on the highway. (I am a careful driver and I have always been able to get or beat the EPA sticker estimates on every vehicle that I have ever owned and so far, according to the computer, I am getting 16.3 miles per gallon in the city with the brand new Tundra.)

5. I liked the fact that my Tundra doesn't have on-star and doesn't have satellite radio. Unfortunately, GM and Ford practically force you to buy those features on their higher end trucks, whether you want them or not.

6. The Toyota double cab had a little more back seat room than my Silverado extended cab. However, the Toyota CrewMax just blew me away with the amount of rear seat space that it had, plus the reclining rear seat.

I ended up buying the SR5 CrewMax with the 5.7L V8, Silver Sky Metallic, with black leather interior, which is added by Gulf States Toyota, the Toyota distributor in our area. Interestingly, you can't get the CrewMax LIMITED with a black leather interior. I ordered my CrewMax with the exact equipment that I wanted on it, so I did not pay for any of the ususal BS add-ons such as etching, paint sealant, etc, etc.

One of the major problems with buying a Toyota of any kind is the Toyota dealers. In my opinion, it is not a very pleasant experience, but I finally found a dealership that had a good person in their internet department and he performed perfectly. I told him what I wanted, including the black leather interior, and he promptly got back to me with a very competitive price (approximately $2600 off the sticker price plus the $2500 rebate). I told him on a Thursday what I wanted and nine days later I picked up my truck with exactly the options that I wanted and I never laid eyes on my salesman until the day I picked up the truck. All in all, the buying experience with that one Toyota dealership was like a Lexus buying experience.

I looked the truck over at the dealership and it looked perfect. When I got it home, I looked even harder and it still looked perfect, which was pretty amazing, since I am also into collector cars and can be pretty picky. I am impressed with the way the truck is finished and I am impressed with the fit of the body panels and the interior.

Here are the negatives on the vehicle so far:

1. On the SR5 models, the head lights are manual. I was used to the automatic head lights on my Silverado, but decided it was not worth the extra $4300 for a TUNDRA LIMITED, which does have automatic head lights.

2. I wish it had a lever to pull to release the emergency brake.

3. I don't think it has the warning buzzer if you forget to turn off your turn signal.

I will also comment that the new Tundra is a really tall and large vehicle. The jury is still out as to whether I should have bought either the back-up camera or the front and rear sonar. You definitely need the running boards to make entry and exit easier.

The Tundra has unbelievable punch and acceleration, which I will use only when needed, but I had an occasion the other day where I had to change lanes to avoid an obstacle in the road and I was almost shocked at the way the Tundra accelerated. It was like a rocket. Interestingly, my wife had already named my truck "The Rocket"

You made the right choice switching to Toyota. You won't be disappointed. They have far fewer troubles than the Silverado's and F-150's always have.

Disregard the first comment above. Though I'm not a foreign vehicle fan, I must say I appreciate seeing a review that is balanced and fair to the given vehicle and to the other choices. At least you fairly considered each vehicle instead of using the same old stereotyping about domestic vehicles. Thanks for a FAIR import review. I wish there were more reviews like this one on this site.

Funny my 2004 and 2007 Silverado have been problem free. I personally like Onstar in the event of an accident it could save your life. We also have a SUV with this great feature.

Thanks for your review.

I have owned Chev, Dodge and most recently a Ford F250 with 5.4L gas. I will be ordering my 2008 Tundra tomorrow. One thing that I found out about today is the great bluetooth phone system that integrates with the Limited Series GPS/Backup Camera option. Please take some time to look at this option. If you plan to use the truck at as a mobile office it is worth consideration.

I find the comment on reliability funny when he's only put 250 miles on the truck. I'd hope nothing broke in the first 250 miles LOL. Load it up and drive it hard for 100K miles and write another review.

So far, after five weeks, nothing has broken on my Tundra and there is nothing to report except that everything is still perfect.

It is wonderful to buy a new vehicle and not have any reason whatsoever to visit the dealer service department. My hope is that my only dealer visits will be for routine maintenance and no warranty work.

I think the biggest challenge facing the domestic name plates is to consistently turn out vehicles that are problem free, because nothing sours a customer more than problems with a brand new vehicle.

I wrote the original review on this thread.

I have now had my SR5 CrewMax Tundra for just over four months and it has reached almost 5,000 miles.

I plan to take it in on Friday for its first oil change.

Up until this point, I have had no issues whatsoever with the truck. It has performed flawlessly. The fit and the finish and the build quality on my truck are all outstanding and I have not returned to the dealer since the day I first picked up my truck back in July. I have purchased a lot of new vehicles over the last 50 years and this is only the second vehicle I've owned that I haven't had to take back to the dealer for something to be corrected.

This truck is as smooth as glass and is eerily quiet at any speed. My wife and I have marvelled at how you can carry on a conversation in a normal voice at 70 miles per hour, without a hint of any wind noise.

The power and smoothness of the 5.7 engine have impressed me since my first day with this vehicle. This truck is incredibly smooth and responsive and it tracks and stops perfectly straight. You have power to spare and the acceleration has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.

Another thing that makes this truck stand out in my mind is the tight turning circle. You can do things in this truck that just can't be done in other trucks, especially in tight places. I have made u-turns in narrow places without having to stop and back up like I would have had to do in my Silverado. The tight turning circle also makes it a lot easier to maneuver in and out of parking spaces.

The Tundra has a tremendous amount of interior stowage space, the most of any vehicle that I have ever owned.

Also, the ride comfort of my Tundra is outstanding and it is much more comfortable on a trip than my wife's sedan. My truck has the Liquicell leather seats with lumbar support. These seats were added by the local Toyota distributor and they are some of the most comfortable seats that I have ever experienced.

My wife usually can't ride more than 100 miles without having pains in her back, but we took a 600 mile trip in the Tundra and she said she was completely comfortable for the entire trip.

I am not the easiest person to please, in fact my wife accuses me of demanding perfection from our vehicles. This is also my first Toyota, but at this point, I am, to say the least, very impressed and I can't say enough good things about my Tundra. I am also pleased that my Tundra was designed and manufactured in the USA. I am impressed and proud that American workers can turn out such a quality product.

I traded a 2007 FJ cruiser for a 2007 Tundra Crew-max. I am very pleased with my Tundra's size and performance. I often tease with my buddies and call it my sports car, mobile office and family vehicle. I added the K&N performance air intake and also ordered the TRD performance dual exhaust, and man does that sound great and boy does it move. I would recommend that anyone in the market for a full size pick-up look at the Tundra.

16:36 Well, a more reliable, smoother, and overall better engine and drivetrain most definitely go the Tundra. As does, tighter assembly, a MUCH nicer interior, better resale value... the list goes on.

OK, seriously... Have the Toyota Fans not looked into this, seriously!? Up until 2006, the Tundra was a solid truck. This is not a Foreign vs. Domestic pitch. The 2007 Tundra is a joke. It has the worst payload capacity (for real), the worst frontal crash test rating (you are up to 20% more likely to leave the accident on a stretcher than your own two legs) and the tailgates are literally falling apart when under regular loads. It used to be a good truck, but come on people.. look at the factual data, its right here on the web...Things change, that's the truth... Now Honda, they are still the only Foreign brand with an impeccable record, an outstanding company! Toyota is starting to look like the big three from the 80s and 90s....

I just had someone knock on my door and had to have my 2000 Tundra so deal was made. Then I had sellers remorse so I bought the 2008 SR5 double cab. This truck has made great strides in every way except for one... the ride is very harsh, stiff and bouncy. This really surprises me because everyone that had ridden in the 2000 Tundra had commented on how smooth the ride was. The new one is a 4X2 and is not the TRD off road, but it rides horrible and I feel Toyota needs to do something about this. I am very surprised more of you are not complaining about this as I have heard the 4X4's and the crew cabs are even worse. I do love everything else about the truck... very powerful and very quiet, but next time I will look at other brands.

Hey 15:44, according to "Consumer Reports" something like 93% of Ford manufactured vehicles are recommended. I own a 2000 Tundra but my next truck may well be a Ford (have to drive it first). The Tundra -- at least for now -- is too unreliable because of its problems with propeller and camshafts breaking. I hope that the original reviewer doesn't end up with these problems. Good luck dude.