2000 Toyota Tundra Review
Summary
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The 2000 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup suited more for the general consumer than commercial use.
Pros
You can finally get a full-size, V8-powered pickup with Toyota build-quality.
Cons
Lack of options and platform configurations when compared to Ford, GM, and Dodge Trucks.
What's New for 2000
The 2000 Toyota Tundra is an all-new, full-size pickup truck designed to compete with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500. It features an optional V8 engine and can be ordered in a two- or four-door, regular- or extended-cab configuration.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Poor Exhaust Manifolds
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Toyota Tundra 4 Dr SR5 V8 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
This truck is great and will really go through the snow. Fun to drive but a little heavy on the gas. Biggest problem is cracked exhaust manifolds. Took truck to Toyota dealer and they want almost $900 just for the manifolds plus labor and gaskets. In doing some internet research this seems to be a standard problem and Toyota refuses to acknowledge it and take care of the problem. This is the first time I have known Toyota to not cover a defect. Remember they bought back all the Tacomas with bad frames but they refuse to take care of this. I love the truck but I can't say my next truck will be a Toyota.
Favorite Features
Really tight and the paint is excellent. Other than normal maintenance it never needs a thing.
Suggested Improvements
Step up to the plate Toyota and take care of your customers who put their faith in you when they bought these tundras. Do the right thing.
Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Toyota Tundra 4 Dr SR5 V8 Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck brand new. I've owned a Ford F150 and a Nissan pickup. This has been the best truck by far. The ride is more like driving a car than a truck. The V8 has more than enough power; I pull a trailer for work and never had any problems pulling up very steep inclines. I use this truck for hunting and have not gotten stuck yet (2wd). I have 117,000 miles and still drives like new. Other than routine maintenace, I've had to replace 4 O2 sensors three on front and one on rear; there are four total on the V8. The factory toyota front brakes rotors will only last 30,000 miles. I got an aftermarket set which came with a lifetime warranty and are holding up better.
Favorite Features
Design, power from V8, ride, reliable
Suggested Improvements
Better O2 sensor
Lived to tell
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Toyota Tundra 4 Dr SR5 V8 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
This was an excellent vehicle for my family. I purchased based on the history of quality and safety of Toyota products. It was an excellent truck. I recently was hit at a high speed and rolled it at least twice... and I was safe and secure in the cab with minor bumps and bruises. My next vehicle will be another Tundra.
Favorite Features
Safety, reliability, comfort.
Suggested Improvements
They succumbed to market pressure and increased the size of the 2007 model. This is a shame. This truck fit a market niche for people that need a truck, but not a monster truck.
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2000 Tundra
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Toyota Tundra 4 Dr SR5 V8 Extended Cab SB
Review
Seatbelt doesn't retract well. Seatbelt retract-stop button broke off, easy use no abuse. Co2 sensors bad, relaced myself -then recall- but $0 reimbursement < refused by Toyota dealer because I did it myself and they went bad before recall. Head gaskets leaked and expensive to replace gaskets -desing/bolts. OEM Brakes went out early, as per typical.
Favorite Features
Smooth power. Comfortable truck. Style. General reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Seatbelts. o2 sensors. Refund for OEM o2 sensors when work done by owner, with receipt for parts - it's only fair.
True Believer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Toyota Tundra 4 Dr SR5 V8 Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought my Tundra in mid 2002 with 44K miles. Drove it approx 35K per year pushing oil changes to every 10K. Replaced one set of front rotors, one fuel pump (it was blowing the EFI 1 fuse) and one set of spark plugs. It was an outstanding truck. I say was because it was totaled in an accident with 206K. Had it not met an early demise I believe it would have easily rolled 300K plus. I missed it so much I replaced it with another one with a young 148K on it.
Favorite Features
It's all good. Styling, feel and comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Figure out the brake shudder. It's irritating but certainly not enough to make me buy another brand.
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