Author Topic: New to me 2008 Toyota Tundra (Read 4856 times)

TC_outdoorsman · « **on:** March 15, 2018, 02:34:07 PM »

I decided the 1997 F250 (with the 5.4 gas engine) was no longer reliable enough for our family to take on long vacations pulling a trailer, so I decided on a new to me 2008 Toyota Tundra. I found the canopy on craigslist and just need to paint it now. Anyone have any recommendations on back up cameras or other useful aftermarket items? I have wanted a tundra since the original came out and have not been disappointed with this one yet. It has 135,000 miles on it and I am hoping it will go 250,000+ trouble free miles.

Alchase · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:20:19 PM »

Nice looking rig!

Viking360 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:42:23 PM »

Nice truck, I got a couple buddies with a 2010 and a 2013, they seem to like them a lot and no problems that I have heard of except the gas mileage but it’s a truck.

greenhead_killer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:56:30 PM »

My dad and I both have tundras. Great trucks. Nice find

scotsman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2018, 07:53:21 PM »

Curious..... looks like a nice truck. Mind if I ask what you paid for it?

TC_outdoorsman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2018, 09:53:46 AM »

I paid $14K for the truck, and found the canopy on craigslist for $350.

Timberstalker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2018, 10:04:49 AM »

You stole that rig. Wow.
Nice buy.

Brushcrawler · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2018, 10:28:33 AM »

I have a 2006 and love it. Only 90,000 hunting and fishing miles on it. Recommend a line-x Bed liner if it doesn’t already have one.

TC_outdoorsman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2018, 11:23:44 AM »

Thanks Brushcrawler. I like those 2006 tundras but I have 4 kids and I could never find a 06 tundra with a double cab with 3 seatbelts in the front and 3 in the back (I dont think they made them with a front bench seat).

It does have a spray in bedliner.

jackmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2018, 11:31:11 AM »

I had an 08 and now I have a 2010 , the only issues I have had with both are the heater makes a funny noise and the gas gauges haven't worked right in either one, I had a little over a quarter tank yesterday and managed to run out if gas on 167 so just be on the look out for that!! Nice truck, I have really liked both of mine!! They get really crappy gas mileage when you tow things!!

SkookumHntr · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2018, 11:33:35 AM »

I have an 05, its a great truck!

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2018, 07:42:04 PM »

I have an 08, no problems other than water pump at 80k, just weeped a little.

JWEBB · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2018, 09:57:52 PM »

Nice lookin truck! Should get three hundred k with regular maintenance easy without anything major going wrong

eplanajr · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2018, 03:04:31 AM »

I have a 2008 5.7 with 220k on the clock. Great rig.

huntnfmly · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2018, 04:00:13 AM »

Nice looking truck congrats and thats a great deal

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2018, 04:49:28 AM »

Nice truck!

dc · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2018, 08:18:13 AM »

Appears to be a pretty fair price. Congrats on a nice looking rig. I also just bought a new to me truck this weekend. I had a 03 6.0 liter ford with 254,000 that was a money pit. I have a trailer that is 6600 lbs dry. I don't ever carry water or what not, and pull it 7/8 times a yr. I looked at the Tundra and 3.5 Ecoboost, and decided on the Ford. I got a 2014 with 21,900 and so far have put on 500 miles and love it. Pulling the trailer to the beach this next weekend to dig clams. Anxious to see how it tows.

nutntoit · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2018, 12:56:39 PM »

Congrats on the truck! I have a 17' Tundra and love it. If you don't already have all weather floor liners the Husky liners are worth every penny. They cover a lot more than the factory mats and you can just hose them off when they get dirty. Also, for any Tundra specific questions or information check out Tundras.com. There is a ton of great information on there.

Old Man Yager · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2018, 05:01:35 PM »

Quote from: jackmaster on March 16, 2018, 11:31:11 AM

I had an 08 and now I have a 2010 , the only issues I have had with both are the heater makes a funny noise and the gas gauges haven't worked right in either one, I had a little over a quarter tank yesterday and managed to run out if gas on 167 so just be on the look out for that!! Nice truck, I have really liked both of mine!! They get really crappy gas mileage when you tow things!!

Dumb 💩💩

jackmaster · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2018, 06:22:20 AM »

Quote from: Old Man Yager on May 01, 2018, 05:01:35 PM

Quote from: jackmaster on March 16, 2018, 11:31:11 AM
I had an 08 and now I have a 2010 , the only issues I have had with both are the heater makes a funny noise and the gas gauges haven't worked right in either one, I had a little over a quarter tank yesterday and managed to run out if gas on 167 so just be on the look out for that!! Nice truck, I have really liked both of mine!! They get really crappy gas mileage when you tow things!!
Dumb 💩💩

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2018, 09:00:49 AM »

You have a darned good looking truck there! I'm finally getting rid of my POS 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. What a cheap piece of crap money pit that car's been. Brake problems every 20K miles, no AC, leaks. I bought a 2007 Tundra with 158K for $14K. It's silvery-grey and drives nice. I won't take possession of it until Friday evening at the Toyota dealership. Can't wait to get it up in the woods!

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2018, 09:04:46 AM »

That truck would look sweet with a lift

Jason · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2018, 09:56:20 AM »

I love seeing all you guys with Tundras. I also have a new to me Tundra. Just got her a week ago. This is my second Tundra and 4th Toyota truck since I was 18.

Brushcrawler · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2018, 05:05:12 PM »

Jason, what brand is that bumper winch setup? I’m looking for something that will fit an ‘06.

Jason · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2018, 06:49:22 PM »

Quote from: Brushcrawler on May 02, 2018, 05:05:12 PM

Jason, what brand is that bumper winch setup? I’m looking for something that will fit an ‘06.

Hammerhead bumpers front and rear. Winch is a Warn VR12000.

greenhead_killer · « **Reply #25 on:** May 02, 2018, 08:50:14 PM »

nice looking rig, can never go wrong here

Brushcrawler · « **Reply #26 on:** May 03, 2018, 09:45:28 AM »

Thanks! They look sharp.

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