Toyota studied million-mile Tundra while developing new model
Toyota bought a million-mile 2007 Tundra to help its engineers develop the third-generation truck. Here's what they learned.
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Toyota studied million-mile Tundra while developing new model
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The guy got a free new Tundra also out of the deal.
On average, the truck went to the dealership every 8500 miles (117 visits to the dealership).
So, there's some magical stuff in TGMO.
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On average, the truck went to the dealership every 8500 miles (117 visits to the dealership).
So, there's some magical stuff in TGMO.
The Million-Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra Pickup: The Teardown
The high-mileage Tundra was torn down to check its health—here's what Toyota found.
Our trusty 2001 only has about 210K. It's perfect. Except it sucks the gas...
Too late. It's gone.
Probably not far off. While the guy made the dealer rich with 117 visits, he didn’t make Toyota rich by not buying a new one. Toyota lost out on about 4-5 sales (200-250k mileage disposal average) AND gave the guy another truck for no cost.
But you have to admit: vast majority of cars aren't going past 400k. If they shave a part a bit and save a few cents, control costs and wind up with a vehicle that will still outlast the needs & wants of the majority of the buyers... isn't that a win for everyone?
It’s not a win for the buyer. The perfect world buyer wants a vehicle that will go forever and require basic maintenance. Trading only when bored with the vehicle. I get what you’re saying, but I’m also “thinking like an American consumer “.
They bought it for use in the fall advertising campaign focusing on Toyota longevity. Gotta keep Jan busy.
My B-I-L had one. Loved it, but gas mileage wasn't great, so he got rid of it.
The Tundra has taught me how to drive properly. Step on the gas and you gonna pay...
But the truck is hugely popular. I routinely get unsoliticed offers. Notes are left on the windshield and I even get knocks on the door. It ain't for sale.
Toyota sales are based on REPUTATION and so is its resale value, why would they do anything to undermine that!
It doesn't matter how many miles the average guy drives, what matters is that the 2nd buyer knows that he'll be good for xxx more trouble free miles.
It doesn't matter how many miles the average guy drives, what matters is that the 2nd buyer knows that he'll be good for xxx more trouble free miles.
I'll take that bet.
This is not Toyota's style, as they have continuously demonstrated over the last half century. You are referring to how the "other" guys do things.
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I am always on the lookout for a rolled or smashed donor first gen Tundra/Sequoia with the 4.7 V8 4x4 that has say around 100k for a drive train conversion on one of my Tacomas
