Being a long term owner(3rd timing belt long), I'm partial to the first gen Tundra.

I live in boise two months ago I bought a two thousand two G m c sierra s l t with only fifty five thousand miles on it , garage kept one Owner pristine condition I had to pay top dollar for it, but it was worth it. It is one awesome truck. I love it.

Raptor

the 02' tundra

Tundra

I drive an '03 F150 and a '93 2-door Cherokee Sport XJ. I get way more attention than I want driving that XJ.

Good point.

Well said!!

I can understand it with nice performance cars. But a truck is a utilitarian vehicle old and used is exactly what I'm going to do to it anyways. So why spend the money on new?

100% - it makes for a 90 sec conversation at best. Buy a neat older car (especially one with a following) and you will get way more attention than some new car that looks like every other new car from every other manufacturer. Oh and it seems that every new car out there comes mostly in black, white, or silver.

Exactly

More room to negotiate with used vehicles depending on the model.

The stupid keeps getting stupider.

depends. I bought a used mid 2000s diesel with 300k on the odometer for 9k. Was worth it for me :) I went in looking for a cummins and allison diesel but ended up with a powerstroke dually lol.

It all depends. You can live in a tent on skid row for $75.00 or you can buy a $15MM house down by the beach. Are you going to tell the buyer of the beach house he's stupid and over paid??!!!

I would say even less than that

Utterly Insane.

That price is to much for 20 years truck almost 15 000 cnd,dollars max 7,8,thousand dollars

@@johnf321 have you priced out used trucks? Obviously you haven't. Specially here in Canada, they are getting ALL the money.....

100. Do you really need to be ripped off on a 20 year old truck with dang near 200k miles. Madness.

The Triton V8 engine options for the 2006 F-150s were maintenance nightmares. My preference for the early 2000s F-150 model years is the 4.2L V6s. My first new F-150 was a 1987 model with 300ci inline six with TBI, and it was essentially bulletproof. Later on, I purchased a new 1993 Ranger with 3.0L V6. I didn't experience any major maintenance issues, but that 3.0L was "gutless" let alone the gas mileage was barely over 20 MPG on the highway. I currently own a 12 year old F-150 with 3.7L V6, and it has been very reliable with decent gas mileage around 23-25 MPG on the highway. I won't even consider purchasing a new F-150 due to Ford's three consecutive years of being the recall leader let alone their truck prices are unaffordable.

@@locknload4691 the triton 5.4 tends to be the one with issues. I have the 4.6, it does lack power, but I rarely tow anything. Aside from a spark plug issue, easy fix, the 4.6 is pretty much bullet proof as long as they’re well maintained. I definitely agree with you on the newer models.

Well said.

The 4.62v Triton and the 5.4 2V Triton did not have VVT or the camshaft phasers so they had almost none of the problems you describe. The 4.6 2V is known as the taxi cab motor and are known to go 300K and beyond with 5,000 mile oil changes. the 5.4 2V is the same motor with just a larger displacement so I'm confident it is just as reliable. I have an '06 with 220k with only filters, fluids, spark plugs, and a couple of ignition coils. No leaks of any kind and the tail pipe is so clean it has light rust on the inside or it. At 220,000 miles it uses a Qt. of oil between oil changes. I agree with you on the 4V engines, you just have to know what engines to look for. @@locknload4691

​@@rodzimmerman19792v are the great ones. The 4v are trash.

Don't think anyone thinks it's a good deal , it's just who can make another " house payment " for a new ride ! I need a one ton and I'm having nightmares from looking at the stickers ! Sheesh , this is the world bankers trying break us and they are getting it done !

It is because cars are lasting longer than ever. Vehicles used to be considered worn out at 100k miles, now you can easily go 200k to 300k miles, especially with trucks.

@@redbaron6805 there is better reliability for many makes but not all. And who can afford dealer repairs once a vehicle is out of warranty?

@@dubworldvwadventures I'm not disagreeing with that, but that has always been the case. Within each manufacturers model range, there are always models that are far more reliable than others. The same applies to dealer repairs. I have a Tesla and have used the Tesla service center, and they have always been surprisingly affordable, and don't gouge you on parts or labor as an example. I tend to use independent mechanics for everything else.

@@Aaron-dp5kb I'm not a big fan of those conspiracy theory plots, where manufacturers are secretly designing vehicles to last X number of years. There is no design process that exists to make vehicles corrode on demand. Engines have tighter tolerances so they need thinner oil, which also makes them slightly more efficient. Some things are cost cutting, some are poor engineering, some are just teething issues with new technology. The car manufacturing business is highly competitive, and every manufacturer is trying to balance cost vs reliability. No manufacturer wants to build a poor product, as their reputation suffers and warranty repairs are costly.

So true, tried this with my wife and suggested the Honda Ridgeline. We compromised and she got exactly what she wanted - an F-150. But besides driving dynamics and ease of parking, the cost and fuel economy difference (vs the 2.7 ecoboost) was negligible while being much larger inside. Shoot out to @motorfeed for pointing out the discounts right now on full size trucks!

No one needs a truck until they need it.

A lot of people think they never need a truck, but then once you have one you suddenly realize it is great to have it. When you need to haul something that does not fit in a car you are really glad you have a truck. And the extra ground clearence in the winter time also helps in deep snow. I also never planned it but I met a guy at a bar who was a handyman and he had a lawn mowing business, and he was looking for a driver with a truck, because he could not drive, so he hired me to drive him to his jobs. He paid me $10 an hour and paid for all the gas, so I made pretty good money with my truck, on average about $80 to $100 a week, and he paid for all my gas too. So after that deal I was so glad I had a truck. And then I moved from one apartment to a different one, and I was glad I had a truck for that too. If I had a car I would not have been able to do any of that. And one last thing, we also did snow removal in the winter, he has a snow blower and he cleared apartment building parking lots.

@@zues2013 Exactly, my thoughts too.

I have an s10 I don't really do Big truck stuff, but I take shit to and fro all the time

There is a sucker born every minute. Just have to wait until one walks through their doors.

its a beautiful truck and I would love to own it but I agree. I dont think its worth over 12 grand

I'm not trying to justify these prices, but inflation wasn't that bad 5 years ago.

Inflation is a scam!

​@@dualismdeeperlaws2430still feeling the aftermath of the cash for clunkers tax on the poor

The Biden inflation. We get what we vote for.

@@dualismdeeperlaws2430. . . . I believe " Obummer " stole enough tax money to buy us all a nice house ! But his husband wouldn't like that .

if you want a toy that is the one to get the most desired toy out there

@@kenmiller5954 i looked it up and they want a crazy amount for it 😕. I know they are becoming collectables, but it was a ridiculous price

its a 1986 with 200k miles. asking price is $12,900

@@dirtbeard108 yup, I looked it up on their website. I don’t care that they are becoming collectible, thats too much for what it is.

I've allways said that if a person is always buying something new it's because they have not found something reliable that they love driving. Like I've heard of several people that loved driving their 98-03 BMW M5 so much that they kept them for as long as possible.

I have an '01 Tundra with 296,000 miles, and it's refused to die on me. What a mid-sized workhorse!

Yuppies aren't driving those lifted trucks

@@Ceremony74 - I’m not sure who buys a $100k+ lifted truck from a dealer but they obviously have more money than sense. You can save a lot of money by getting a stock truck and adding the lift kit. Lifted trucks are nice to have when it’s flooding but that’s the only positive that I can think of.

Today's yuppies don't know shift. Fix it for you😊

By ALL U YOTA FANBOYS

This. This is why i buy new... I don't trust ANY rustbelt cars. At all. They're all time bombs, even the Toyotas

Toyota turns to dust here in Maine just like all the other brands do. If you want to preserve a favorite vehicle, you need a "Beater with a heater" to drive 6 months of the year

We have the same problem in Connecticut. I bought my last truck in Florida and drove it home. No rust.

No one ever talks about how good those old sequoias are.

Congrats on the Square Body. I tried to find some in my area but there was nothing. Getting harder to find them.

I've been looking at mid to late 90s mainly, but I honestly don't know if I would even want to go beyond 2005 (especially with Ford). Ford was legitimately the king of trucks back then. My dad had a fence company and all of his trucks were 90s F-250s. The newest truck he had was a 2000 diesel F-250 and I actually used it as a daily driver when I was home from college for the summer in 2003.

how does it hold up for a truck that is half a century old?

It's a great tow machine, but very thirsty. I had a 454 in a 72 corvette and it was smogged, slow, and thirsty.

I still drive my 1991 GMC ,Ill never get rid of it its a tough truck and simple to work on .

That's a great move. I have a 2003 Yukon XL RWD 2500 8.1 with over 250,000 on it. The truck is SIMPLE to work on & insurance, registration, maintenance and depreciation are CHEAP, even when compared to getting a fuel efficient car. My tow vehicle turned into my regular driver, when I decided to stop daily driving a motorcycle. The 8.1 is fun to stomp to the floor. :)

8200 for 2004 way to expensive I got my 2004 F150 for $2500 cash

@@theswampfisher3253Well I live in the rust belt and it’s extremely hard to find clean older trucks here. Mine came from out west and is 100% rust free super clean so $8200 was reasonable. That truck with bad rust still goes for over $5k around me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

So you have never seen one in a junkyard? I could be wrong but am guessing that those didn't last forever.

Scotty might agree.

​@@stinkycheese804They don't make it to the junkyard unless it is totaled. Most Toyotas are rebuilt and fixed up for another 200k miles.

Yes first thing I thought of is rust/rot.

@@fleetfootedtexan They do it for obvious reasons, which is fuel economy. A truck with a 10 speed transmission will easily get double the fuel economy of a 4 speed automatic truck...

@@tc25d I know. That's what I'm afraid of. They use a lot of salt in PA too, and brine from nat gas wells, and chips. It's basically having your truck sandblasted with salt water every winter. I can't justify the price.

@@tc25d That's my plan too.

but its 2WD, that costs extra.

I bought my 97 f150 5-1/2 years ago for 2000.00 still going strong.

..or buying it..

Nope, those OBS F150s fetch crazy money in great shape. I see those damn things come thru the dealer auctions doing close to 10k in excellent shape, even 2wd ones.

Most people don’t need 4WD where I live. I want a 2WD truck that’s simpler to maintain. People keep trying to buy my old 94 pickup. Some lady offered me $1800 for it last year. I told her that anything in good running shape is worth at least $4k.

Lol. Have you ever owned an old Toyota? The values are getting crazy. I flipped a few 80 Series Land Cruisers a year ago and made some nice profit.

@@MotorFeed yes but you’re ripping off some dumb kid who doesn’t realize that if it needs a new transmission you might as well send it to the junkyard for scrap

Older Tundras and Tacoma's for whatever reason hold a premium markup everywhere I see them listed

I refuse to buy those tundras at 9000 in my area they aways have tons of miles

They are generally good but at a certain age and usage everything starts to have issues

Can’t go wrong with an old V8 Raptor.

Old Raptors are expensive on replacement parts - suspensions seem to need work...neighbor had one and it was breaking the bank

That green/gold is for sure a great color combo.

With modern day parts? Good luck.

@@michaeldalton8374 I used mostly genuine toyota parts. Only a few parts I replaced were aftermarket. Like OME rear suspension.

That's a great buy!

@@MotorFeed Thanks. The paint is a little rough on the hood and roof from 24 years of California sun. I can live with that. Great video!

Yeah parts are getting harder to find, 1993 f150 and 1995 thunderbird here

For 75K I'll get a rack for my Jeep and throw wood on top of it.

And your saving alot on registration, tax and insurance.

@Aceman597 you're not kidding! Insurance for my Tundra is 3x cheaper than my '23 SUV.

Brokies

Mom’s basement dweller. 😂

And also a 20 year old truck with 500k miles on them 😂

Certainly do not compare, + the r/r replace/repair will be unlimited.

😂😂😂😂

Paid*

Right? Im over here thinking 12,499 for a 96 with 174k miles? What!!!!

You are talking about a truck purchase in 2016...pre pandemic...not comparable to post 2020 market

@@briandoan3837 I can absolutely compare it as it relates to the ridiculous asking prices in 2024. It wasn't all that long ago...

You could probably sell it for that much today with 198k

Thank you!

Showing your age. Saying”suped up” 😅

Yup! I'm sure there's a new TikTok name for it.

100% for sure!

Yep the 6.2L is the only Taptor I'd buy. Those engines will go 400-500k np

That's low miles for an 04!

I had a drive home vehicle and then retired. Illness has kept me from driving to the lake. Just not driving as much at this time. Subscribed!@@MotorFeed

I got a 2002 with 114k miles. It drives like a brand new truck

I put 55,000km a yr on my 01 reg cab. Has 350,000km on the clock still my daily. I have a automatic 3L v6

@@steelcityrooferjm That is a lot of miles, I am retired and I drive about 300 miles a month, or about 4,000 miles a year.

lol, are you aware that wind chill has absolutely nothing to do with starting a vehicle? Wind chill only applies to how quickly the wind cools down something significantly hotter than the ambient temperature. A vehicle at 0F ambient with no wind, will not have it any easier to start than a vehicle at 0F ambient with a wind chill of -30F. At the same time, just about any vehicle that is maintained, if it still runs, still has a starter in good shape, strong battery, and no corrosion on the cables and clamps, will start fine in cold weather. You can take any beater that runs and get it into that condition with minimal expense and time. Even so, you are getting good value out of your Ranger and if rust doesn't do it in, you can probably get more than another couple years out of it and it would be more cost effective to keep driving it than to retire out after only a couple more years, even if it needs some engine work to make that happen. Those old 4 cylinders are not expensive to pull and repair or replace, nor is the manual tranny. If you keep it from rusting away, it may be hard to find something less expensive to keep on the road, long term. It helps a lot that there is a sea of replacement parts out there for it.

I have a 94 Ranger with a 3.0 liter engine with 150k miles. I drive it 1-2 times a week. It runs fairly well for its age. Back in the 80’s and 90’s, Ford built tons of 4 cylinder Rangers to offset the high profit gas hog trucks and SUV’s that Ford really wanted to sell. It had something to do with the CAFE standards.

Thank you so much!

And ill be here waiting until they give. Cash in hand for pennies on the dollar when they finally adjust to reality. Im salivating just thinking of their struggles currently …………

Nice find on the 06. Timing belt is good but the ball joints and other suspension stuff needs a refresh. Radiator looks good for now.

Just watched the reveal! So glad you went with the First Gen Tundra!!! Can’t wait to watch more content on it

2014 Ram1500 hemi owner here too! Definitely not getting rid of mine any time soon either!

I got a 2002 as well. Toyota tried to cut costs with the frames. They are the weakest link but if you can overcome that they are bulletproof

Dana frames - I've seen some you could put your hand through on those early 2000 SR5's

Yeah he is pretty much clueless about the toll that time or mileage takes on a vehicle, especially when trying to equate value with the overpriced specimens he has been looking at. Get one from a private party, at 25% off those prices, and pay a mechanic to check it over before purchase if you don't feel comfortable DIY.

The original Titan was so under rated.