26,000 Miles In, I am Torn Between Trading My 2018 Toyota Tundra Limited With The New One Due To Tech Bliss

Had a Tundra for several years. Good dependable truck.. but got a Ford F150. And love it. Much better than tundra all around and 22.5 mpg around town. Tundra was 15 at best

The dilema of the spoiled American.
Should I be spoiled to the extreme and desire a larger screen to watch the rest of the world burn and flood? or should I keep on wasting my money blind and stupid? Wow, what a headache.

I have a 2008 Tundra 4x4 with 68000 miles. Would not trade it for 2024 model. For one thing, I don't think I've put enough miles on it yet to assess reliability. My truck was quite affordable when bought. Today's prices are absurdly out of line.

Keep that Tundra!
I have the same truck, same colour but a 2021.
It’s the last of the strong Tundras.
Toyotas new pricing strategy along with the low price they will offer you on a trade will leave you a lot poorer.
Keep that truck and take good care of her.

If I were making the decision, without regard to finances, I would keep the older model. The infotainment system is nice, but Toyota got greedy here and is charging a subscription for several features. If you are anti-subscriptions, it is not worth the upgrade.

I have a 2017 1794 Edition with 107,000 miles, purchased new. It has been truly reliable, only recently replacing the water pump. While I agree, the infotainment is dated, I’m not willing to blow $70k on the new version. I plan to keep my 2017 for many years to come.

Yes all that tech will come in handy while you're waiting for the tow truck to arrive

Hey joe, I can certainly understand the feeling, but I just can't trade in my 2006 F150 with the triaton v8. This Echo boost stuff scares me to death.To many horror stories, and I know every inch of that V8, not to talk about the money.My truck has 66 thousand on it, not one problem, yes it drives like a truck, sounds like a truck, the new stuff would be nice, but I'll keep it.

Keep your 2018, I wish I would have kept my 2017. I traded mine in for a 2022 had it less than a year and traded it for a 2023. Wish I would have kept my 2017. They just don't have the get up and go like the V8.

I have a 2015 TRD Pro 240000 miles. Bought an Alpine head unit, made the stock speakers sound 100% better. My concern with the new Tundra is if a turbo goes out it goes to limp mode, no more 4 wheel drive. I work the pipelines, sometimes in the Appalachian Mountains, this scenario would not be good. TOYOTA should have kept the 5.7 as an option. Just my option.

I own a 2006 Tundra SR5 double-cab with about 93,000 miles on it. Fully paid for for many years now. No vehicle payments to be concerned about, so I, not the bank, own it free and clear. With proper maintenance and repairs, the truck just keeps going and going and going. I've had a camper shell, backup camera and monitor, bluetooth and microphone systems installed. So, it's technologically updated. It needs all the rubber trim replaced and a good paint job, which will probably cost $15,000.00. But that's better than being in debt for $70,000.00 or so to the bank for a new truck, not to mention higher registration, sales tax, insurance, etc. To conclude, as I've told my kids over and over, if you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you.

I own a 2006 Tundra SR5 double-cab with about 93,000 miles on it. Fully paid for for many years now. No vehicle payments to be concerned about, so I, not the bank, own it free and clear. With proper maintenance and repairs, the truck just keeps going and going and going. I've had a camper shell, backup camera and monitor, bluetooth and microphone systems installed. So, it's technologically updated. It needs all the rubber trim replaced and a good paint job, which will probably cost $15,000.00. But that's better than being in debt for $70,000.00 or so to the bank for a new truck, not to mention higher registration, sales tax, insurance, etc. To conclude, as I've told my kids over and over, if you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you.

I guess you've never heard of lemons, recalls, after market stereos, first owner depreciation and pollution from production. Getting rid of a good vehicle because the newer vehicle is glitzier is a decision many have come to regret.

I, roo, am torn. I have the exact same scenario, 2018 with 28,000 on the dial. I love the new tundra for its expected MPG, but would lean towards only purchasing the imax version. But the reliability and documented toughness of the 5.7 motor keeps me in it just a bit longer, until there is an absolute decisive document on the contrary.

Upgrade to aftermarket Tesla style android head unit with dsp plug and play units are available that crush the oem trash same goes for the shocks and just about anything you want to upgrade on your rig. Do some research before hand and have a better the oem truck

Keep the 2018 its practically brand new! It has another 980,000 miles left in it! The new wears off pretty fast! Unless you really need to get rid of some money

If all you want is a new infotainment system. I would upgrade the stereo you have now. Look into the alpine ilx-f511. It's a 11 inch screen and it fits the center console so much better . Going aftermarket is so much better. Plus while your at it you can upgrade door speakers and amplifier for a much better sound . And still be cheaper than going in on a new truck

Trade it for a 2021 ,0r 2020 a few better features, but still the same great truck

I feel that putting twin turbos on a v-6 may lead to a drop in reliability, even for a Toyota. I own a 2011 with a 5.7 v-8, 140,000 miles, and don't feel that I would ever consider another Toyota. I also buy a truck for it's practicality, not for all the newfangled accessories. KEEP YOUR 2018.

Joe, Please don’t trade your truck, I think you’ll regret it ! Instead, why not spend $1,000 and upgrade your infotainment system. Best wishes!

Keep it. The V8 is more reliable than a twin turbo V6.

I also have a 2018 tundra, and don't want a new truck put money into changing the things that bug you and remember toyotas have a high resale value as they last longer than most other trucks

Joe,
I live in New England and own a 2011 Tundra. I use it move firewood / pull my boat, the truck has 250k+ miles on it and going strong.
I have a difficult time buying a 6 cylinder turbo to replace what 8 strong cylinders have been doing for me so well, for many reliable years. Truthfully, the new technology doesn’t interest me.

Talk about reliability, I own 5 Toyotas! My 2003 4runner has just turned 300,000 miles and ne er a problem so I know what you're dealing with! I would love to have the new technology but I just don't think it's worth it!

Keep the 2018. Infotainment can be upgraded, ride quality can be upgraded with suspension and tires. Quality and reliability are huge factors to be considered. I wouldn't part with my 2017 Tundra with 75,000 miles for the new Chevy look alike Tundra with unknown and questionable reliability. The new generation needs time to prove itself as reliable as the older gens.

Don't the new ones are terrible. Lots of blown engines already. People have gone thru 3 engine in 60k mile. Not reliable.

I KNOW HOW JOE IS FEELING, BECAUSE I DO HAVE A 2010 LIMITED TUNDRA 71000 MILES, THE MILEAGE ON THE 2024 TUNDRA IS ABOUT THE SAME SO WHY CHANGED IT, AND I AM NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT.

You prefer a better "infotainment system"? That's a reason to buy a new truck? Saddle up for a sky-high new truck payment, increased insurance payment, all the present day pitfalls of recalls that come with today's new vehicles, AND, the instant depreciation of your new truck the moment you drive it off the dealer lot. Buy a replacement upgrade for your existing audio system! I own a 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited with 87000 miles and I wouldn't think of trading it in for any of today's ugly equivalents for which I don't even think there are any! Yes, I've spent some money ona couple of repairs, but the cost of those repairs is fractional compared to the cost to find a comparable sedan among today's offerings. Don't you have something more worthwhile on which to spend your money, or are you more impressed with "infotainment systems"?

4,000 miles deiving average in a year. You aren't in it enough for the infotainment system to matter.

Reliability is fundamental. Stick with the old reliable and not the new flashy marketing hype

Keep the old. I had a 22 Tundra that at 30000 miles the turbo crapped out and took 3 weeks to get all the parts. The new infotainment system isn't all that great either. Sound was marginal and it kept loosing my favorite stations
The new generation is not one to keep past warranty. I ended up trading for a different brand.. very disappointed with the new stuff. There isn't one manufacturer that makes a long haul reliable gas powered turbo on the market in my opinion