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2017 Tundra 1794 Edition
Jim, 03/06/2017
2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 FFV 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
I had previously driven a 2007 Tundra SR5, which I had purchased in '09. It's why I bought a 2017. I studied, as I do with all big purchases for a couple of years. In reading the reviews online, I agree with the "cons". We all know they don't get great gas mileage, and I've owned this truck, with 1500 miles on it, for a little over a month, and right now, the computer shows 15.9 mph. Having said that, most of my driving is 60 mph on the highway. And I also know a couple of new Tundra owners who are getting in the 13-14 range. If my computer is correct, I'm doing a little better. The other "cons" in reviews are slow braking, and I knew that going in. They are heavy trucks (5900 lbs) if I'm not mistaken. My old Tundra had the 4.6 engine and the 5.7 is a hoss compared to that one, though for my purposes, I never had an issue with the 4.6....just wanted more, and I got it. One of the other knocks is a less responsive steering, but it's never bothered me as I don't drive Fords or Chevys anymore, though I drove Chevy for 30 years prior to '09. Now for the "pros".......the interior of the 1794 is said to be comparable to the Lexus, and I believe it. The leather is beautiful and this thing has every gadget available as the 1794 is a "Platinum" with a unique interior. I've heard it said that competitors offer more stuff, but to be honest, it will take me 10 years to learn how to operate everything on this one. The 1794 does have directional signals in the mirrors and one of my favorite safety options, the blind spot indicator in the mirrors, which I now rely on. The interior (save the inside cargo space) is larger than my wife's Chevy Tahoe. Far and away the roomiest truck out there. And with the long wheelbase, on the highway you get a ride like a very nice car. This truck is 4WD, and the suspension is stiffer than my 2WD '07 Tundra, but on the highway, there's no comparison. Both smooth riding trucks however. As the guys I've worked with and I share truck information liberally, they've been surprised at the price of this truck compared to say a comparable Ford "King Ranch". It' s large pickup that drives and rides like a large pickup, and if you consider that going in, you really can't go wrong with a Tundra.
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Made me a repeat customer
Mac, 03/27/2017
updated 10/03/2018
2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
This is now my second tundra. I liked my first one so much I bought a second one. I think is a truck that does just about everything (except fuel economy) pretty damn well. It's not class leading in most respects but it does everything well. My last tundra had exceptional reliability only repair it had was a water pump replaced under warranty @ 80k miles. So far my 17 has been perfect as it should be sense it only is 2 years old at this point. If you want a truck that gets the best mpg, look else where, if you want massage seats look else where. If you want a reliable truck that's a strong preformer while maintaining expetional reliability the tundra may be the truck for you.
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Best full size truck hands down!!!
James L., 04/21/2017
2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 FFV 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
I drove all the full size trucks before I purchased and based my research on customer reviews. I have owned Ford, Dodge, Chevy. I run all three in my fleet, not one has run over a 100k without a transmission problem or a spark plug blown out of the head to new ball joints before 60k you would think a truck would go 150k without a major repair, if regular maintenance is done. several of my friends drive Tundra's with well over 150k without these issues. I purchased a 2017 1794 edition the power and towing is impressive and the ride is very comfortable, although it might not have all the gizmo's to park and drive itself who cares its a truck you are suppose to drive it. yes, it does not get 20 mpg but 17 mpg is just fine, its a truck with a powerful V8 engine and with the TRD exhaust it sounds like and performs like a powerful truck. Toyota builds an amazing truck, more reliable, better resale value and comfortable to drive........Period.
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MPG did improve
Casey, 07/07/2018
2017 Toyota Tundra Limited FFV 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
When I was shopping for trucks I was driving a Ford F-150 “2011”. This is the first Toyota I have owned. The dealer did informed me that the Tundra was a nice truck, built well, but gas mileage was poor. When I drove the truck the impression I felt was this is a solid truck! For the first 3000 miles my average mileage was 12.7 mpg around 5000 miles the average is now 15.6. My hi-way mileage is around 17.8 mpg @ 70mph and is 15 mpg @ 85mph (live in Montana). I always receive a compliment about the ride a feel of the truck from my passengers. I enjoy driving the truck and would not think twice about purchasing the truck again.
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The Tundra is a great choice!
The Truck Dream I Real, 09/14/2017
updated 09/21/2018
2017 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
I am a truck owner that really doesn't exactly need a truck on a regular basis. I just really really wanted one and have wanted one for a very very long time. Over the past few years I have driven all the other trucks out there and have been reading all I could on trucks and this is what I've come up with. The only full size truck that really doesn't measure up to the rest is the Titan. It lacks in ride, quality, and performance in most everything I read unless it was from Nissan. What I really liked about it was the exterior style which is tops in my book and the warranty is great. After that it is beat out by all the other trucks. Next the Ram. This truck has the best ride of the bunch. With coil springs in the back it is a clear winner. Interior is great, the twisty transmission is strange but overall quality is fantastic. The look outside is so very truck but to me it is more a traditional truck look through and through. This is the clear winner in gas mileage when you're looking at the diesel. It brings in 20mpg. But when you factor in that diesel fuel is more $ and you'e paying about 10K more for the truck then that win loses it's luster. Based on my research on true car and others sites you may get the best price with Ram but you may end up paying it back in the end with maintenance and lost value. Dodge/Ram etc had low customer satisfaction at their service dept and it looks like owners will be spending some time there ever so often. Next up Silverado, Chevy get's me every time with their interior, I love it and am not sure why. It's ride is #2 and I almost bought one just because of their 22' rims (AWESOME). They tent to offer great deals if you hit them right. I noticed in November GM usually comes out with great incentives for trucks and SUVs even though the salesman act like it is random. Reliability was a concern for me even though it looks to be better than Ram. Gas mileage is competitive here at 16mpg or so. F-150 is #2 in almost every single category for me, tied for second best ride, looks, interior, performance (unless you're talking Raptor), price. It gets top spot for tech though. Like it or not the aluminum frame improves gas mileage. their ecoboost engines are well liked and frankly make a lot more sense for most of us. Reliability is a solid #2 behind Toyota (all the rest are in the seller). It is a great truck and the #1 vehicle on the road for a reason and you'll probably pay for it. Now my Tundra, The thing is big. I drove a full size truck all through high school and have been driving 3 row SUVs for 4 years and this truck is all I can handle. Parking is a beast! Parking garages are scary. The Power and sound of the V8 puts a smile on your face but you can feel the mass of the vehicle sucking the gas as the pedal goes down. Surprisingly it might be last in mpg at about 14mpg real driving which is odd for Toyota. However, the others are at 15 and 16 so this is hair splitting at it's finest in my opinion. Reliability reliability reliability! This was the biggest thing for me right next to overall cost. Toyota is on it's own as being the only reliable truck according to consumer reports and just about everyone I've spoken to who drives one agrees. The reason they do this is, well because that's Toyota's M.O. and because this truck might also be last in tech. The ride on the magnetic shocks with the raising and lowering of the Ram during freeway driving was impressive but that all is going to brake, none of that fancy stuff is on the Tundra. In fact my biggest complaint on the truck is the key fob design from the 90's if you can even call it a key fob. It is pathetic for a 45K truck, there is no other way to describe it. Another huge plus aside from reliability is the crewmax room in the back. It is huge and I love it. That all said, you can definitely make a U turn without much trouble. The truck has a good turning radius it's simply BIG. More on the tech, I like the bluetooth and the usability of the infotainment center. It all works well and is one of the better ones out there which I feel pretty good about saying since I travel a lot and drive a ton of rental cars each year. I have a limited and the back up camera is great but why it doesn't also have proximity alerts is beyond me... I backed into a little car once already... oops. I am 6'4 and I must say the cabin is a little tight on head room but manageable (barely). I do have the sun roof so that probably factors in. Seat comfort could be improved but it really isn't a problem and the lumbar is a great touch. Likely not uncommon among trucks but a really nice touch is the damped tailgate. It comes down soft on it's own and is light with no need to slam it shut. Lastly, a funny thing that I love way more than I ever expected is in the Tundra you can roll down the whole back window. Why the other trucks only have a baby window there I have no idea because taking that whole window down and up is awesome.
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Best-value pickup truck!
Eric in Michigan, 02/18/2017
2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 FFV 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
46 of 49 people found this review helpful
I am pretty obsessive about buying new vehicles. I had a lease that is coming up soon, so I've been researching trucks for the past 2.5 years. I am not loyal to any brand, but have owned more GM vehicles than anything else. Quality and reliability were huge points of research for me, as I have seen GM quality really fall in the past 15 years. That is what first got me looking at Toyota trucks, was quality. Their quality and resale value really stood out compared to the rest of the field. Now I hope to own this vehicle for 10-12 years, and I anticipate less repairs with this brand compared to the others. Here are some specific observations: SEATING: I purchased a 6-passenger configuration. We have 8 children, so being able to have true seating flexibility was huge. Only Toyota and Ford offer full 6-passenger seating with 3-point seat belts and head rests for all occupants! I do wish that the front seats on this had more adjustability, but that was a sacrifice I had to make with the 6-passenger seating. The 5-passenger configurations have wonderful seat adjustments. MOTOR: the 5.7L is awesome! Very smooth shifting, with a nice, muted hum of the V8 coming into the cab. Nice sound deadening lets us hold good conversations without yelling. I love how Toyota is one of the few that don't have this crazy cylinder deactivation technology. For a few sips of fuel, all these manufacturers are doing this cylinder deactivation which can unevenly wear the cylinders, burn more oil, and cost more to repair. Yes, Toyota gets the worst gas mileage of all the pickups, but one or two repairs and that minimal fuel savings is out the window. I've just seen too many items being made now that offer wonderful "efficiency" at the expense of reliability and durability. SAFETY: I love that Toyota has not yet started doing all this automatic driving and braking stuff. I prefer to drive my own vehicles and not have a computer try to decide what is best. I think all these driver aids are making people worse drivers, and again there are reliability issues. (I've heard of some Ford products hitting the brakes out of the blue thinking it "senses" something in front of it). Are people really wanting to trust their safety to a sensor? All electronics go bad at some point. INTERIOR: The interior is pretty basic and is lacking USB ports, but with 2 12V power outlets in the front and 1 for the rear, we just installed some 2-USB power adapters in each 12V outlet, but it would be nice if Toyota put those in. RIDE: very smooth and composed ride
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Great vehicle with a few major disappointments
Scott, 03/13/2017
updated 09/13/2019
2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
UPDATED AFTER ALMOST 3 YEARS: Mileage is slightly increasing after 25,000 miles on the truck. The ride continues to be very smooth. I completely stopped using the navigation because of how useless the ScoutGPS system is, even using an iphoneX. I found the majority of wind noise was from the radio antenna and replaced it with aftermarket and most of it went away. A strong side wind on the highway will still produce a whistle noise from somewhere though that is annoying. I have the truck scheduled to go in a second time to have the rear diff worked on. After the repairs to fix the leaking seal, it's doing the same thing again. I know the Tacomas had a huge issue with this. Also a lack of quality I didn't expect with a Toyota. I still think it's the best looking truck on the road but now I don't refer to it as a great truck, its just a truck. I will end up taking out the stereo and GPS and replacing it with aftermarket just to get it up to speed with other makes that have the better systems from the factory. It's become apparent that on the technology side, Toyota is way behind their competition. The engine is still very strong and not a leak or issue anywhere. Not related to the truck but my experience with Toyota service, since it's mentioned in the survey above, is not good. I don't think I've been in once where the didn't dismiss a concern which they were later proved wrong, or damaged the truck, or misquoted the costs, or ignored me waiting at the desk. Owning other brands of cars, my experiences with other dealer service depts has always been better than the service and quality from my local dealership. I wish I had another option that wasn't 1-2 hours away at least. UPDATED AFTER 1Year: My disappointments below haven’t changed. The mpg is the same after 11960 miles. My two biggest complaints though are the wind leaks/noise on the highway and still the garbage ScoutGPS. Some new issues are the door panels rattling a bit and lots of panel vibration with the stereo volume up. Looks like I’ve got a small leak in the rear end too that will need to get fixed. The bed also isn’t perfectly centered and Toyota says it’s just the way it is. Bad manufacturing quality controls. I admit that I really expected better quality from a Toyota. On a separate note I’m not happy with the dismissive attitude and lackluster service at Toyota. Huge disappointment. FIRST REVIEW: I love this truck with a just a few exceptions. The looks are great, it rides very nice and is comfortable, its amazing in the snow, ice, and rain. Very powerful. Steering is great. Stereo sounds pretty good for stock. TONS of room in the back seat and up front. My disappointments after a couple months are the fuel economy is not even close to the manufacturers claims. According to the vehicle computer I'm getting barely over 12 mpg, and that's with a couple road trips of a few hundred miles each. Toyota's claim is 13-17mpg. I've never seen the computer hit 13 yet. In fact, after my last fill up of a 38 gallon tank the computer said 410 miles to empty. Thats not even 11 mpg. That's my biggest let down. Second, when the wind is blowing and while going down the highway I get wind noise in the cab which is very frustrating on a brand new vehicle. Around town its fine and on calm days its fine but doing 65-75 and wind blowing its not good. Lastly, the ScoutGPS is the worst thing ever. If you're considering Toyota, make sure you have Integrated GPS, NOT the ScoutGPS. It's a very poor attempt at using your phone (and data) to sync with the vehicle for GPS. It's only arrows instead of maps, it cant find several locations I've looked for, it uses your data plan non stop, and if you forget your phone you're out of luck. It's completely useless. Overall I'm very happy. The fuel economy is a big disappointment but it is what it is now. I will be replacing the stereo unit though to get away from the ScoutGPS.
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Best-value pickup truck (part 2)
Eric from Michigan, 01/11/2019
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2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 FFV 4dr Double Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned this truck for nearly 2 years now. I love it more than when I first bought it! The more I read of new trucks and what manufacturers are offering, the more I love my truck and hope it lasts forever. Specific observations: SEATING--The seats are very comfortable! I have plenty of thigh support on long trips, so fatigue is minimal. I have 6 passenger seating, which means manual adjustments instead of electronically-adjusting seats, but that was the sacrifice I had to make. There is nice lumbar support, but not so much that it causes any pressure points in the low back. VISIBILITY--the outward visibility is decent but, like most full size trucks, the hood is large and does obstruct some view. It becomes the norm quickly however, so it doesn't bother me. HEADLIGHTS--the factory headlights were awful. I did install some HID headlights from Headlight revolution which were much nicer! They were too bright for oncoming traffic in the primary position. Thankfully the Tundra has a little dial to adjust the headlight beam downward for times that you have a load in the bed and headlights need to be adjusted. This easily lets me adjust the beam downward so I'm not blinding oncoming cars. TOWING--this tows very smooth! The trailer brakes are very easy to adjust and the truck feels planted and stable with a trailer. The tow/haul button works very well. I was impressed that with a trailer full of beach sand (2500lbs) and a bed full of sand (approximately 1200lbs) there was some rear-end squat, but not as much as I expected. FUEL ECONOMY--this seems to be the main place the competitors attack the Tundra, but i'm averaging pretty good. In the summer I averaged about 15.9 mpg. I live in the country, but work in our small city, so I drive a mixture of roads and conditions. This winter with my softer snow tires (Blizzak) I am averaging about 15.2mpg. Pretty decent in my opinion. MAINTENANCE--none!! I had the Toyotacare which covered all the oil changes and tire rotations for the first 2 years. BED--a huge point in favor of Toyota! I have a double cab, which offers plenty of room for rear passengers, even full side adults. I still was able to get a 6.5' bed instead of the too-small 5'7" beds on most pickups nowadays. ENTERTAINMENT--I am frankly disgusted by most manufacturers offering more and more interior "bling" and bigger screens and more interior distractions. The driver is supposed to be focused on driving so my basic interior setup is what I feel is appropriate for a vehicle. I don't need a 10-12" screen to look at while driving. I should be looking at the road. The controls are very easy to use while keeping the eyes of the driver on the road. The knobs are big and logical. The steering wheel controls work perfectly. The bluetooth syncs up reliably. I have very rare connection problems--way better than my past Chevys. The bluetooth phone conversations work very well too. I don't have to yell for my wife to hear me on the road. ACCESSING THE BED--the bed walls are very tall. It is very hard to reach over the side and pick up items in the bed. I'm 5'10" and I usually have to get into the bed to get items from the bed, other than storage totes which I can reach over and grab. The benefit is that I can haul a lot of taller items, including my recycle bins and very large cooler dry under my tonneau cover. I wish that there was a better step into the bed, but I bought a great hitch step on Autoanything.com that extends long enough that I can step up even with the tailgate down. TRACTION--the traction is great most times. There is so much power that I sometimes peel out in wet weather. The traction control works well. 4WD engages and disengages well and works excellent. Update 8/2019. I have now owned the vehicle for 2.5 years, have 38000 miles on the odometer and the ownership experience has still been awesome. My wife hit a deer which caused bumper damage, which has been the only maintenance thus far. I am done with the Toyota care so now doing my own oil changes, which are a little tedious compared to the other vehicles I have owned (GM, Lincoln, Subaru). It takes a little more time, but is not too difficult. I absolutely love this truck yet and would buy it all over again. The only thing that really would give me pause are the crash ratings. I wish they were better. Last winter I had to pull an Art Van delivery truck out of my driveway in the winter in the snow. I hooked up a sturdy tow rope, put the truck in 4 low and up my hill we went in the snow--that was fun! The driver of the delivery truck was quite amazed. This past summer our property was flooded so I spent a good deal of time hauling sand. I had about 1 yard in the bed (roughly 2,000 lbs and slightly over the limit) and several thousand pounds hauled via trailer loads too and the truck has performed wonderfully! My gas mileage is still gradually improving, up to about 16.2-16.5 mpg overall!!
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First time Tundra owner
Steven Pruitt, 01/27/2017
2017 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Since I was 18 years of age I have owned two new Dodge 2500, three new Nissan Titans. Small and mid-sized: new Chevy Colorado Z71, new Mazda B2000, new Dodge D-50, new Mitsubishi Macro-Cab, and a new Isuzu 'Hombre'. Now, I own a 2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition. Without question, the Mitsubishi was the most reliable pickup I've ever owned, and after putting 330,000 miles on it. My Son and I changed the timing chains, and tyranny bearings SO HE COULD DRIVE IT FOR ANOTHER 45,000!!!! The Dodge 2500 (2008) was the biggest price of junk I have ever purchased. Chevy showed me just how bad customer service could be. I have a very strong affection for the Nissan Titan, in that they are comfortable and easy to drive, but the acoustic deadening is non-existing and the wind noise is extremely irritating. So far the Toyota is very quiet, comfortable and has that throaty growl (after I installed the TRD dual exhaust package) and extremely quick! There are some items the Tundra doesn't have that I enjoyed on the Titans, and ergonomically it is behind some of the other brands. However, one of the biggest reasons I purchased my Toyota was the resale value. It's nice to have all the Truck world has to offer on your ride, but paying for it again in the end is not a very smart way to purchase.........and there is a good reason for the high retainage of value as the years of ownership pass bye..........Toyota builds a better truck.
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Great all round pickup for family use
David E. Jones, 09/02/2017
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2017 Toyota Tundra Limited 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Purchased as a tower, hauler, and family vacation vehicle. The Limited is luxury enough, but not over the top. It has a power slide moon roof and power rear window making this seem like an open air jeep when we want to. This will be incredibly fun for beach trips when we drive the beach. The crewmax is huge and comfortable for all 5 passengers. The limited leather is good quality and easy to clean. The controls and buttons are simple and easy to use, also feel sturdy. I have heard of complaints about the infotainment system's visibility, but I have not experienced that problem. My driving impressions are positive. The engine is powerful and the 6 speed transmission is well matched. Acceleration is spot on. Steering is good with decent feel and excellent turning radius. The exhaust note is nice with the TRD performance exhaust. The only downside is gas mileage. It has met the 13/17 MPG in my driving the truck 3000 miles. But, to get better mileage it would have meant going to a different brand that would have cost more money for the same trim level. I am hoping that Toyota reliability and value retention will make up for the increase in gasoline costs. My thought is it will. In closing, this vehicle was purchased as a utility vehicle that will meet our family needs. So far it is very competently doing its job. 8 month update. No problems to report. Functions for me as expected. No complaints. Still very comfortable to drive. Easier to maneuver and park with 8 months experience. Love this truck, plan to keep a very long time. 3 year update. Still loving this truck. No problems. Still does what I want it to do. Gas mileage is 15 mpg on average. I have gotten over 18 mpg on highway trips. Interior and exterior holding up well. Have only done routine maintenance, no repairs. I would definitely buy again, however I am keeping this one for a long time. At 40,000 miles, still trouble free. Just basic maintainence. Will need front brakes soon. New tires probably at 50k. Love this truck.
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