Re: CR Rates New Tundra V8 4x4 Reliability Well Below Average
Means exactly squat to me.
I've had 6 Toyotas in the last 20 years:
2 - 1986 Celicas
1 - 1986 4x4
1 - 1989 4x4
1 - 1996 4 Runner
and now the 2007 Tundra Crewmax
Out of those vehicles - I only had a "problem" with the 4x4 which amounted to a small leak in the rear diff. New seal - problem solved. That's it. I have little doubt my Tundra will carry on the tradition.
Now - how you do "project" reliability anyway? To me - a reliable car is one that runs flawlessly for years. 2-3-4 years from now if Tundra owners have experienced a ton of problems - then we know the reliability was below average.
Also - I love my truck. I think it rides great - the powertrain is smooth and powerful and I am totally satisfied with the truck. I've got a 2002 M5 in the garage bay next to it and it doesn't get driven now because the Tundra is so much fun and I love driving it.
You know what else - I have a 7 year warranty and NO ONE backs vehicles like Toyota. So - if there happens to be a problem here or there I know Toyota will stand behind the vehicle. I'm not planning on selling this truck for at least that long. So - no worries!
A few comments on CR using a small amount of data in a small window of time to determine overall reliability - to me it is a non-event. I could care less!
So I say - RELAX - enjoy the truck. CR isn't driving your truck - you are. If you are happy that is all that counts. A few colored dots on the CR website means nothing to your driving experience.
Last edited by moto22; 10-16-2007 at 02:36 PM.
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