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2002 Toyota TundraTop-line Tundra models for 2002 get a number of standard features that were previously optional. This Indiana-built truck competes with...
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Top-line Tundra models for 2002 get a number of standard features that were previously optional. This Indiana-built truck competes with full-size Ford, Dodge, and General Motors pickups, though its somewhat smaller. Regular-cab Tundras have two doors and an 8-ft cargo bed. The extended Access Cab has a 6.5-ft bed, a 3-place rear-bench seat, and rear-hinged back doors that dont open independently of the front doors. No crew cab is offered. The V6 engine comes with manual or automatic transmission, the V8 with automatic only. Tundra has rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. New for 02 is an optional limited-slip rear differential for V8 versions. Base, SR5, and top-line Limited models are offered, with the base trim exclusive to the regular cab. For 02, Limiteds get standard in-dash CD changer, ABS, and keyless remote entry, all of which were previously optional. ABS is optional on all other Tundras, but 4-wheel-disc brakes are unavailable.
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Consumer reports best truck....by a mile
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Pros: Reliable, comfortable, attractive, easy to drive
Cons: interior a bit spartan
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The Bottom Line:
This truck does nothing exceptionally and everything well. A pleasing experience awaits you.
We bought this truck after suffering through 3 years ownership of an Olds Alero. My wife really, really wanted a truck. I said "No, think of the expense, what are we going to use a truck for?"
Thankfully my wife completely ignored me and we purchased this truck which has turned out to be the best purchase we ever made. My friends wife works at a Toyota dealership, we were looking for a car but after 3 hours took a Tundra crew cab, double cab, full cab whatever they are called out for a run. I was sold.
As far as ease of driving were concerned it felt positive and comfortable. we purchased the SR5 model so did not benefit from leather seats and all the trimmings but all said and done the seats were comfortable, it was roomy, not particularly stylish but very business like. The engine is a V8 producing 245 bhp and 282 lbs of torque. I have no idea what that means but it has hauled around everything I have needed with consumate ease.
The bed is 6" than the F150 Supercrew, which has been very useful while I have been remodeling.
The cab is extremely roomy and will carry 5 adults with ease, another nifty feature is that the rear window will slide down as all other windows, that one always gets an oohhh!
The engine is capable, quiet, 15 around town, nearly 20 on a run. The interior is fairly spartan, typically Toyota it does not scream luxury and you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a Camry. It does have a nice JBL stereo with a 6-cd in dash loader
From what I understand from those who know, the Tundra does not have the greatest pulling power in the world but I think it tops out at about 5800lbs.
I have used this truck nearly every weekend and I love it. I t is not the fastest, it will not pull the most, it is not the biggest, but it does everything you need and it does it well. It was not that expensive coming in just under $30,000 so I feel with the reliability of Toyota buy this truck and you will have to find other things to worry about.
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