ZR2 >< Tundra

[DarkKnight]

Given the decade long problems that these trucks have had with various lifter failures and such, and now with the current recall on 6.2L engines. Has anyone got tired of it and went to the dark side and gotten a newer Toyota Tundra? I admit it’s tempting, but as with anything I do, I spend countless hours researching, and have found that as sharp as the ‘25 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro’s are, that they also have their own on going problems with their new I-Force Max twin turbo V6, along with them not being built very good. Has anyone gotten one that they can share their experience with? I love my truck, but the failures and shitty infotainment center is getting old!

 

[MrScottly]

Toyota may have problems....But....When they started having engine problems, they didn't have to wait for the NHTSA to tell them to recall them. They did it on their own, and they aren't "testing" them, they are replacing the engines. It's not WHAT happens, it's how they REACT to it.

 

[Slyviper007]

Given the decade long problems that these trucks have had with various lifter failures and such, and now with the current recall on 6.2L engines. Has anyone got tired of it and went to the dark side and gotten a newer Toyota Tundra? I admit it’s tempting, but as with anything I do, I spend countless hours researching, and have found that as sharp as the ‘25 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro’s are, that they also have their own on going problems with their new I-Force Max twin turbo V6, along with them not being built very good. Has anyone gotten one that they can share their experience with? I love my truck, but the failures and shitty infotainment center is getting old!

100% with you on this...drove a gmc terrain (they wouldn't pay for a truck for a rental) for almost 2 months after engine failed in my ZR2...and still battling gm for towing reimbursement and lease payment reimbursement...such a pain...

 

[FormerTaco]

Buy a Tundra. I was a GM guy for years, then during the Great Recession went to Tacomas for my company and myself (they were still doing leases when GM could not). I absolutely loved the 4 different Tacomas I had for my personal vehicle. TRD Off Road. Never a flicker or a flinch or an issue, all with 100k plus miles. My kids got bigger, needed a full size, and I researched and test drove for months between a TRD Pro Tundra and the ZR2. They are neck and neck with everything, i.e., Tundra torque, ZR2 rear legroom, etc. My decision came down to a 10+ month wait time on a Tundra and the exact ZR2 I wanted used and discounted with 2,500 miles ready to be delivered immediately. Beautiful truck, minus the plethora of software glitches, engine BS, service costs, and the little quirks that you would think GM would have figured out by now. Toyotas are bullet proof, and when they do have an issue, they take care of it. Not to mention the fuel economy.

 

[RCF71]

Toyota trucks have never been known for good fuel economy… has that changed with the newer engines? My 2008 Tundra 5.7L averaged about 14.5mpg if I remember right, but was very reliable, plenty of power and amazing brakes.

 

[pcarpenter]

There are lots of problems with the new Tundras. The quality produced by all these manufacturers has slipped. I've had ZERO problems with my ZR2 (fortunately). I'll stick with an American truck.

ps - the new Tundra looks like a Lego toy

 

[FormerTaco]

Toyota trucks have never been known for good fuel economy… has that changed with the newer engines? My 2008 Tundra 5.7L averaged about 14.5mpg if I remember right, but was very reliable, plenty of power and amazing brakes.

The new Tundra with the iforce turbo 6 hybrid whatever has the torque, HP, and fantastic fuel economy, at least on the ratings. For my 6.2, I averaged 13.8 last highway trip from Indy to NC.

 

[FormerTaco]

There are lots of problems with the new Tundras. The quality produced by all these manufacturers has slipped. I've had ZERO problems with my ZR2 (fortunately). I'll stick with an American truck.

ps - the new Tundra looks like a Lego toy

I could just be salty, but I never once had a single issue with 4 Tacos, and first time back in a Chevy and it's glitch City.

 

[MrScottly]

I'll stick with an American truck.

Both Toyota and GMC are stock companies, publicly traded. Toyota is traded on multiple exchanges. That means these companies are owned by stockholders of all national origins, both institutional and individual. The company may be based in a country, but is not OWNED by that country.
Further, Toyota Tundras are assembled in Texas, and the North American parts content is higher than that of your Chevy. The percent of USA-made parts is also higher than that of your Chevy.. Hate to tell you this, but the Tundra, by all measures, is MORE American than your Chevy.

 

[NullNomad]

I think the Ridgline is still top of the list for "most American made" for what its worth...