2008 Toyota Tundra Consumer Reviews Page 4

The Best Damn Truck Period

Written by: dubois on 01/17/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr Double Cab LB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I drive a lot. Have an E350 van, F250 diesel, Tribeca and this combines all of those vehicles abilities into one - and that was the point. In 3 months I have traveled 11,500 miles inc'l east to west coast r/t via Dallas. Total av gas is 16.2. Rides great on ALL surfaces. Have just towed a loaded 5 x 8 trailer and a full bed (appx 5000 lbs total) that trip alone was 1300 miles avg gas was 15.6 - bottom line this vehicle has loads of room, features, and therefore offers me 4 vehicles in one, van like space & hauling, SUV like passenger room, great gas and truck like towing. With the 4.7 V8 and an 8 ft bed I can still hit 60 in about 7.5 seconds if I need to. Best vehicle I have ever owned!!

Favorite Features

Mid Level trim offers more than expected, 4 whl drive really works well and is a breeze to master. Traction control and brakes are fantastic. 8 ft bed is a monster and towing is easy. Gas mileage wayyy better than expected and all on 87 octane

Suggested Improvements

Wish heated seats were optional on cloth seats or in mid grade trim, as well as upgraded stereo/DVD package. Would also like, heated washer fluid, or heated wiper blade area - otherwise no complaints

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Toyota burned the midnight oil

Written by: Tundyguy on 01/16/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Well thought out vehicle, this is my second new Toyota and I am not disappointed. I looked at all the other great trucks out there, Ford, Dodge, GM, Nissan and the Tundra is what I chose. It's impressive that such a great quality truck is actually 100% made in the USA. Great job Toyota. I have the Limited Crewmax and this truck has got it all. Beautifully made vehicle, makes me not want to rough it up. If you're looking for a great SUV and a great truck all rolled up into one the Tundra Limited Is it.

Favorite Features

The nav/bluetooth/stereo system is awesome. The brightness and clarity of the headlights is outstanding. Excellent paint, excellent interior. The note of the engine I could listen to all day. The seats looks and feel like they belong in a luxury sedan. Memory seat, too nice to fully describe.

Suggested Improvements

The sidesteps should be standard, this truck really needs them.

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Great Powertrain!!

Written by: Slysnakeman on 01/12/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Truck has loads of power and a silky shifting 6 speed tranny. MPG has stayed around 16 overall with about 30% of my driving in the city. Truck steers and tracks exceptional and acceleration is effortless. Overall the ride quality is "good" not great. The rear suspension rides jittery and a bit stiff. It's what I expected from a truck with a 1500 lb. payload and 10,000 lb. towing capacity. I've really enjoyed the nav/JBL with bluetooth, and the backup camera is very helpful in a truck this size.

Favorite Features

Engine, transmission, nav, Bluetooth, and the actuator assisted tailgate.

Suggested Improvements

Better OEM tires than the Dunlop SP5000. Offer a lighter duty model that is not as stiff in the rear and does not have the "bed bounce" that the current model seems to have.

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Can't wait to jump in and drive

Written by: AOD on 01/11/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr CrewMax Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I am 42 and I have owned 51 vehicles since 1984. I always thought Toyota had a bland design so I never bought until 2007. Now I LOVE Toyota. Seems all their efforts go into the important aspects of a vehicle, not "bells and whistles" I am so JACKED about my new Tundra and struggle to find anything significantly wrong. Just LOVE the Tundra!!!

Favorite Features

Rides like a Caddy. Great ground clearance. Roomy interior. Ability to tow.

Suggested Improvements

Stock tires not so good. Stick antenna (should be integrated in window). Why does a Corolla have an integrated key and the Tundra does not???

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Toyota "Blunder" Limited

Written by: Toyota Blunder on 01/11/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr Double Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Have owned most light trucks over the last 25 years. This by far disappoints in most categories. The ride is harsh and poorly dampened, the radio, though upgraded could not keep a station. The integrated phone system, though great in concept worked when it wanted to. The steering is vague, the transmission needs improvement. 6 spd. sounds good until you put it to the test. Coming to a stop it was evident that you could experience each speed back to 1st. 6th gear is like the old 3sp. stick if you shifted too quickly the vehicle sounded as if it were lagging... same for the Tundra. The interior: plastic. I have bought a new Avalanche, top of the line for less money... fabulous

Favorite Features

Great brakes. needed to improve them after old design. What took so long? Great interior storage. Solid, no rattles. The gas pedal is too sensitive for this overly powerful truck.

Suggested Improvements

Not enough room here. This truck is so mismatched, how bout something to look at. Standard suspension is horrible. How about some sound insulation from the harsh engine and drivetrain... this truck is not quiet. Start at square one.

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Tundra Crew Max SR5

Written by: Frank Aparo on 01/10/2009

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr CrewMax Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Good truck I have had Chevrolet / Dodge this my first Toyota. Great engine I have got 21 MPG with the big engine key is to use the cruise and leave it at 70 MPH. I also use either Mobil 1 or Valvoline Synthetic which helps a little. I wish Toyota had the compass in the SR5 package. Visibility is the worst of any truck I have had big blind spots could be fixed with split mirrors, but I did not want the towing mirrors. I bought the CrewMax for the rear leg room it is by far the biggest rear seat room cab. I am amazed that to change the oil the skid plate must be removed. I work for an automotive supplier and we supply all of the big 3 and transplants Toyota has the toughest specs.

Favorite Features

CrewMax rear seat room

Suggested Improvements

Compass on the SR5 package, better visibility with windows that are lower in the side panels for better site lines when passing. Oil filter access panel

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Nearly Perfect Truck

Written by: sfb452 on 12/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have almost 14k on the truck and I am more than impressed. I am very demanding of my vehicles and have no tolerance for rattles, design flaws, quality, etc. No disappointments with this truck so far. I have driven the truck in rain, snow and ice. Rarely need 4WD to get around even in the worst conditions. Tons of power, excellent transmission & brakes. Averaging 17.1 combined mpg on new AT tires. Tows like a diesel. Amazingly quite and solid road manners. Unbelievable amount of room in front and rear seats. All of the gadgets (bluetooth, rear camera, nav) work perfectly. I have purchased over a dozen new trucks (all brands gas and diesel). So far, the best truck I have ever owned.

Favorite Features

Powerful, smooth engine. Excellent transmission and brakes. I do not know how I lived without the rear camera or bluetooth. Sunroof and power rear window have also been a pleasure. Tons of room in cab and storage areas throughout the cabin. Incredibly quiet on rough roads and in high winds.

Suggested Improvements

I had one minor dash rattle but fixed in about 5 minutes myself. Stock tires are horrible on anything but dry pavement. Gas gauge is way off. Headroom is tight with SR if over 6'. Homelink buttons do not light up. IPod integration? Paint seems a little less durable. Tailgate feels underbuilt.

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Tundra Offroad??

Written by: Dashboard on 12/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Do not buy if you farm, ranch, backroad, camp, hunt, drive in snow, ice or mud. My 2000 TRD Tundra was a dream. I live in Colorado high country & drive in all the worst conditions & environments list above. The truck is a city or highway vehicle. No front tire chains. Clearance too low. Also; if you wear a shoe or boot size larger than Japanese size 8 watch out for the driver-side floor heater duct. My muddy boots (size 12) kept hitting the duct when I applied the brakes. The bed is to high for side access without a step stool.

Favorite Features

The bed light can be shut off or on.

Suggested Improvements

Higher driver-side heat duct. Lower bed sides. More clearance. I lost my trailer light port on the first creek bed I crossed. Chain capable on both tires.

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My Toyota

Written by: Mike on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We have a Travel Trailer - about 6,800LBS and do some serious hills Santa Cruz Mountians and such. The ride is very nice - lots of power on demand. I have to say my Jayco G2 - if not for my rear view its like its not behind me. The NAV and Radio are a little bit of a reach. The seats could use more of a wrap around lumbar support. Other then that - I really love the truck. I have every option you can get!

Favorite Features

Like the rear window opening. Also the seats (have the tan leather) very clean finish easy to use. Bluetooth for the phone. The radio rocks! The sonar alarms are nice as well.

Suggested Improvements

Like the seats to have more of a wrap around the sides in the lower lumbar. Also - they could go down lower they seem to sit rather high even if you adjust them down. Also like to see something like On-Star.

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Great truck

Written by: nancyjo on 12/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have only been on a few road trips, but I love my truck! I am a Toyota girl and with vehicles like these, I will always be loyal. This truck drives very smoothly and quiet. The stereo is great. There is a ton of room.

Favorite Features

Stereo. Tons of power! Looks great, very sexy. Lots of room and storage.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage is awful. I only get about 13 mpg highway. My husband says it can pass everything but the gas station. I wish auto lights were standard because I keep forgetting to turn them on. Also there is no need for the center console to store files (kind of weird).

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