2008 Toyota Tundra Consumer Reviews Page 7

3rd great tundra

Written by: mcs-m on 08/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

3rd tundra, first one was an 00 sr5 reg. cab., long box 4wd. 2nd one was an 05 reg cab long box 4wd, which was used heavily this last year in Wisconsin's cruddy winter. The 4wd held up fine after a beating. The new tundra rides nice (a bit more jittery than the 05, 00) but has great room inside. It was really hard to find int. wipers and cruise control in this model, looks like a ploy to have everyone buy the sr5.

Favorite Features

Interior storage is great, safety, power, engine and transmission smoothness, interior controls, mirrors, front and rear seating arrangements (bench seat has nice storage area).

Suggested Improvements

Rear cab pillars/posts are a bit big and create a blind spot - it's not a huge problem, just have to be careful. This is made harder with a canopy which adds about 3-4 inches of blind spot behind the pillar. Other than that, it's great.

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Awesome tow vehicle

Written by: Mark on 08/21/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The 2008 Tundra is a fantastically well engineered vehicle. I use it to tow a large 2 horse BP trailer (loaded weight approximately 6700 lbs./ 600 lbs. tongue weight) to and from horse shows from Pennsylvania to Maine. It tows comfortably and most importantly safely. Fuel mileage while towing at interstate speeds is 11.5 mpg, non- towing 17.5 mpg. Very respectable fuel economy for this type of truck. Additionally I get positive comments everywhere I go on how nice the truck looks fitted with a Leer 100XL cap. I highly recommend this truck for towing & hauling.

Favorite Features

Power. Looks. Driving comfort. Seats 6. Safety & towing ability.

Suggested Improvements

Gauges are recessed too deeply to be easily seen during the daytime while wearing sunglasses. Radio is positioned too far away from the driver.

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First Truck/Best Truck

Written by: JOG on 08/20/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I am 47 yrs old, this is my first truck, so you know I have done my home work before purchasing. Very impress to say the least. The new Tundra beat all the other trucks in its class in every category. After owning a 2001 C5 Vette for three years, it's kinda hard to give up speed all together. My vette did 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, but imagine a 7000 lb truck going 0-60 in 6.0 seconds. I LOVE IT!! I put some 22" U2 chrome wheels, added side bars, tinted my windows, bedliner and exhaust chrome tip. What a good looking Tundra!

Favorite Features

Overall look of truck, quickness from 0-60, interior space and comfort of ride, oh! not to forget the truck looks very intimidating.

Suggested Improvements

None! Considering the price point, what a bargain!

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Great truck for the price

Written by: kayleigh on 08/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This truck is amazing for the price! They have all kinds of colors and models. I've got a Toyota tundra double cab with runners on the side, tundra mat in the bed. I just traded in my 2008 Toyota Tacoma for this truck and the tundra is so much better. Has way more room and is comfortable.

Favorite Features

The dual climate control, power windows, truck rails on the side, comfort, cruise control

Suggested Improvements

none

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very satisfied

Written by: david b. on 07/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Tundra Grade 4dr Double Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

The fuel economy is as good as my previous vehicle (Chevy blazer) averaged just over 17 MPG 60% hwy, 40% city. My driving style is a lot more conservative due to the price of gas. The tundra has a lot of room and excellent interior storage areas. Excellent turning radius/easy to drive. Previous reviews hammered the transmission for down shifting too much. Haven't had that problem. Did have some problems w/radio/stereo. It would turn on/off, change stations. Dealer replaced it and haven't had a problem since

Favorite Features

Comfort, fuel economy is good for a large size P/U. Due to fuel prices dealers are giving a lot of incentives so a consumer can get a full size truck for a great low price.

Suggested Improvements

Put Cruise control as standard equipment. Would help with everyones fuel economy.

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High Expectations

Written by: HNSNFN on 07/28/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Just purchased our first Toyota vehicle. Needed a 4wd with the power to pull trailers. We are absolutely over joyed with the comfort and quietness of the ride this truck provides. I have always believed that Toyota builds the best quality vehicles available, and we have high expectations that this pickup will deliver the quality we expected when we purchased. Don't see the harsh ride mentioned by other reviewers. Could be our minds will have changed towards Toyotas after having owned this one awhile. We certainly hope that will not be the case, and don't expect that it will be. Happy owners here so far!

Favorite Features

Looks, ride, comfort, extreme quietness, rear passenger area size and features, Bluetooth... everything so far. What a truck!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Certainly would love perfect gas mileage, yet how can one utilize horse power without letting the horse drink? No grips here, we knew what to expect with the engine size we needed.

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The Beast of 1/2 Ton P/U's

Written by: elk slayer on 07/24/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I've owned 10 p/us prior to the Tundra and I can honestly say this is the best p/u I've owned to date!! Power, comfort, styling, reliability, etc. Fuel mileage is a bit bad but it is in fact a truck w/huge eng. I work hard for my money so when I spend 30K + I want the best and most reliable available wouldn't anyone?? Toyota's track record speaks for itself! Drive them all and I think you'll be taking home the Tundra! Nuff said!

Favorite Features

Exterior appearance! It just looks big and tough! Powerful engine!

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy! Stereo controls on steering wheel it is a little of a reach to the controls.

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Great Truck!!!

Written by: KMF on 07/23/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Traded in a 2006 Tundra for this one. Love the huge interior and quiet ride. Everyone fits. Have the 5.7 and I easily pull a 25 ft camper with two sliders.

Favorite Features

Looks and interior. Towing power

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, bring back the good sun visor; the old one with extenders blocked the sun from every angle. Miss my radio controls on the steering wheel.

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It has Detroit Engineers thinking!!!

Written by: hhseguras on 07/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Toyota Tundra Tundra Grade 4dr Double Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

First truck I own, second I've driven (F-150 @ work). Great improvement from the 2006 model: Looks stylish and bold, quiet and roomy interior and of course, Toyota quality built and dependability. I have the 4.7 V8 which can handle more than adequate the loads, nice power for merging quickly on highways (loaded) and excellent braking system. I guess Toyota is going to make a big hole on the sales for the big three. No doubt that the new drive train's performance comes as a result of Toyota's research and investment on its Formula 1 team. That is something that only Ford can possibly match; but by that time the Tundra will have a well earned name in the segment, difficult to beat.

Favorite Features

Power, brakes, styling and yes, MPG: I started getting 16.9 MPG and after the break-in I'm getting 18 MPG and always with the AC on. I guess these numbers are not bad at all for a truck this big.

Suggested Improvements

It needs extensible visor, ride is a little rough on concrete roads (because of the gaps), very cheap plastic on the door handles, minor things a can live with.

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In Love with the Beast

Written by: tundragirl on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is my 3rd tundra and Toyota did a great job on the redesign. If you do not need all of the "bells and whistles", the Tundra grade is the way to go. My husband also has a Tundra with everything on it (sunroof, leather, satellite radio) and I plan to steal it from him. The new and improved truck pulls a trailer without hesitation and still stops on a dime. My previous tundra would let me know when I had a trailer behind it. I take 4 and 1/2 hour long trips in it at least twice a month and it is such a pleasure to drive on the highway. Rainy roads lookout because this Tundra is staying on coarse and won't let anything get in its way. The truck rides well and I have roughly 13000 miles

Favorite Features

#1-FUN TO DRIVE!!!! Comfort of the seats and you can actually fit a real person in the front bench seat. The power of the 5.7L and the smooth shifting transmission. Reliability is great. Cupholders and storage. Turning radius is also impressive. Racing a chevy, ford, or dodge and smoking them!

Suggested Improvements

I bought the towing package and it did not come with the ball. Come on Toyota! I wish that the ride was as smooth as the TRD and yes the TRD is smoother. I also think it should come standard with satellite radio and window tint.

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