I can’t remember where I saw or read it. However, any info that doesn’t come directly from Toyota is always going to be speculation and that’s why I used the word “supposedly” in my post. My hesitation in buying now is solely limited to the possibility of the recall possibly being expanded...
As to Toyota “coming forward” with more info: To the best of my knowledge, Toyota has not recalled the Hybrid Tundras produced with the V35A engines that were manufactured during the same time period as the non Hybrids under the recall. Toyota says the Hybrid will not lose “motive power” and...
Try this: See if the dealership has a GX550 on the lot. If so, have them open the hood and start it up. If the engine in that GX is not making the same or similar noise yours is, then their argument that the noise in yours is normal is complete BS.
Well said! I looked at the Land Cruiser as well and really liked it until I sat in and drove a GX550. The GX 550 was much more refined, had a bit more cargo space, and it just felt like home to me. I decided right then the GX was very likely going to be my next vehicle.
Yep, we both find ourselves between a rock and a hard spot. Regardless of which way you go on buying a GX 550, at least you know most of the positives and negatives going in. I agree, I find it very difficult to believe Toyota would deliberately sell vehicles with an engine they knew would need...
You are correct about the assurances. If I never get the info from Toyota that makes reasonably certain the engine is solid in the GX 550 and has a very low likelihood of getting recalled, I’ll just keep my 2021 Tundra TRD Off Road. I’ll be very disappointed if that happens as I really wanted a GX.