2010 Tundra Pre-purchase questions

[GregM111]

I test drove a Tundra today and really liked the truck. The Dodge RAM was also pretty nice and I'll make my mind up later this week.

1) Do Tundra's have the frame rust problems older Tacoma's did?

2) My dealer did not have any SR5-TRD trucks with the bench seat, only buckets. I prefer the bench for utility and dog duty but like how comfortable the buckets were. Have there been many complaints about the bench seat with regard to comfort?

3) Fuel Mileage. I assume on par with any other full size truck.

4) The tailgate felt awfully light when closing. I don't think it was the damper but maybe it was. Will it fold up like the early Tacoma's when loading 300 pound motorcycles?

Thanks.

Greg

[Dana_15]

1. No.

2. My 07 had the bench seat, it was very comfortable. It folds down into a large center console and by appearance it doesn't even look like a bench seat. Obviously you will have a column shifter.

3. Yes, the best I ever got (DC 4X4 5.7 4.3 rear) was 17 mpg.

4. The tailgates are really cheap, be carefull loading on them.

[RONE]

Originally Posted by GregM111

I test drove a Tundra today and really liked the truck. The Dodge RAM was also pretty nice and I'll make my mind up later this week.

1) Do Tundra's have the frame rust problems older Tacoma's did?

2) My dealer did not have any SR5-TRD trucks with the bench seat, only buckets. I prefer the bench for utility and dog duty but like how comfortable the buckets were. Have there been many complaints about the bench seat with regard to comfort?

3) Fuel Mileage. I assume on par with any other full size truck.

4) The tailgate felt awfully light when closing. I don't think it was the damper but maybe it was. Will it fold up like the early Tacoma's when loading 300 pound motorcycles?

Thanks.

Greg

1) No.

2) Don't know.

3) Correct. My 5.7 DC 4x4 with tow package (4.3 differential) has done 22.5mpg over an entire tank of gas (450 miles!) drafting behind a semi at 80-85mph. Driving alone at 70mph the average tends to be 16.5-18.5mpg.

4) There have been some issues with people loading 600 pound ATVs/motorcycles. There have also been people load bikes without any problems. I don't know if there has been a design change in the newer models, but I have NOT read of any new damage in the past year, so maybe there has been a change.

[GregM111]

Thanks. I know these questions come up all the time but it is nice to get input prior to plunking down 35k on a new rig.

Greg