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FreakZero · 04-18-2008, 11:01 PM

Hi,I am new here but here I go, Dealer finds the truck I want over 250 miles away . They send one of their employees to go get it at another dealership. Well on the way back the person calls in and tells them the truck is not running right and he is still about 75 miles from home. Well,he keeps driving with the truck miss firing or skipping ,this is what I was told by the mechanic. The mechanic said some codes came up but he had to call out to California to find out what the codes mean. He told me that the engine has low vaccum pressure. Well I have not finalized the paper work on the truck yet,was going to do that today,but when I got there to get my truck and sign for it,SURPRISE I find this CRAP out .No call from the dealer or anything. My wife and myself are wondering if this is a problem anyone knows about? Also one of the mechanics told me it may be a stuck valve,jumped timing or a head gasket. The dealer told me, we will get it fixed,and then asked me"Will you still take it". Not the best way to start out the ownership of a new truck.

Mickey · 04-18-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FreakZero

Hi,I am new here but here I go, Dealer finds the truck I want over 250 miles away . They send one of their employees to go get it at another dealership. Well on the way back the person calls in and tells them the truck is not running right and he is still about 75 miles from home. Well,he keeps driving with the truck miss firing or skipping ,this is what I was told by the mechanic. The mechanic said some codes came up but he had to call out to California to find out what the codes mean. He told me that the engine has low vaccum pressure. Well I have not finalized the paper work on the truck yet,was going to do that today,but when I got there to get my truck and sign for it,SURPRISE I find this CRAP out .No call from the dealer or anything. My wife and myself are wondering if this is a problem anyone knows about? Also one of the mechanics told me it may be a stuck valve,jumped timing or a head gasket. The dealer told me, we will get it fixed,and then asked me"Will you still take it". Not the best way to start out the ownership of a new truck.

Several ways this can go. You can probably get more off on the truck or have something installed at no cost. This is if you want the truck. My problem is why he had to contact California for codes? I thought all codes were the same no matter what state you're in. Now them not telling you is your bargaining chip. I'm not fond of codes. Had that issue on my 03 F-150. That will worry me on the truck. Like you said not the best way to start out with a new truck.

I'm also worried about the dealer not telling you anything. What else are they holding back?

can't stop spinning · 04-20-2008, 01:27 AM

get the dealership to tell you EXACTLY what codes popped up, and what they mean. It should be very easy for them to do.

If it's something minor, just get them to drop a few bucks off of the price, but if it's more major, walk away

08CMAX · 04-20-2008, 01:35 AM

either a steep discount or lots of $$ for your trade in or find another dealer! yoy dont hear of many NEW tundras with serious problems...of course every manufacturer can produce a lemon!

Possum · 04-20-2008, 03:45 AM

Run like hell!!!! When the horseless carriage replaced horses the HORSE TRADERS became CAR SALESMEN. How long was that truck on the other dealers lot? Why didn't the gopher return to the original dealer? What damage was done while driving an impaired vehicle? Don't YOU be the one to find-out.

Nukedog · 04-20-2008, 04:02 AM

That dealer is shady - stay away...

ramoine · 04-20-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Possum

Run like hell!!!! When the horseless carriage replaced horses the HORSE TRADERS became CAR SALESMEN. How long was that truck on the other dealers lot? Why didn't the gopher return to the original dealer? What damage was done while driving an impaired vehicle? Don't YOU be the one to find-out.

I love it when someone has thier history facts !
LOL , funny !

jbk23 · 04-20-2008, 09:57 AM

Get a new truck and be happy how could a brand new truck break down just driving off the lot that is unheard of.

FirstToy · 04-21-2008, 12:39 AM

Pick out a different truck.. I drove by the dealership today, and there were 20 or so new Tundra's on the lot. If they don't have another one, they will be able to find you one. I personally would not start out a deal with damaged goods. Not when we are talking about that much money....

SpankyDD · 04-21-2008, 02:39 AM

Don't do it, wait it out to get the one you want, who knows how much damage was done to the truck while driving it. Trust me you will never know the whole truth.

themaxx00 · 04-21-2008, 12:15 PM

I wouldn't buy any new vehicle with over 20miles on it. RUN!!!!!!!!!!! RUN!!!!!!!!! RUN!!!!!!!!!!! to another dealer.

clively · 04-21-2008, 07:01 PM

I think it's a sign i would not buy it and try to find another one

FreakZero · 04-21-2008, 07:23 PM

Hi, update, the engine has a broken valve spring and did not drop the valve. The valve is fine.The dealer is going to give me the 7 year 100,000 mile warranty for free if I will take the truck after the fix. So what do you all think??????? We are thinking this is a OK deal.

BLUETUNDRA · 04-21-2008, 08:30 PM

I think you ought to be able to get more. Press them a little for some add-ons or money off.

Andres · 04-21-2008, 09:08 PM

push a bit harder get a nice accessory for free, they will give it to you!!!! just push for it

04-18-2008, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
FreakZero Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Go to pick up new truck at dealer and already BROKEN Hi,I am new here but here I go, Dealer finds the truck I want over 250 miles away . They send one of their employees to go get it at another dealership. Well on the way back the person calls in and tells them the truck is not running right and he is still about 75 miles from home. Well,he keeps driving with the truck miss firing or skipping ,this is what I was told by the mechanic. The mechanic said some codes came up but he had to call out to California to find out what the codes mean. He told me that the engine has low vaccum pressure. Well I have not finalized the paper work on the truck yet,was going to do that today,but when I got there to get my truck and sign for it,SURPRISE I find this CRAP out .No call from the dealer or anything. My wife and myself are wondering if this is a problem anyone knows about? Also one of the mechanics told me it may be a stuck valve,jumped timing or a head gasket. The dealer told me, we will get it fixed,and then asked me"Will you still take it". Not the best way to start out the ownership of a new truck. Last edited by FreakZero : 04-18-2008 at 11:09 PM. Reason: Add more info

04-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
can't stop spinning Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29	get the dealership to tell you EXACTLY what codes popped up, and what they mean. It should be very easy for them to do. If it's something minor, just get them to drop a few bucks off of the price, but if it's more major, walk away __________________ 04 SRT-4 11.291@125.94 08 Tundra... no time yet

04-20-2008, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
08CMAX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 1,301	either a steep discount or lots of $$ for your trade in or find another dealer! yoy dont hear of many NEW tundras with serious problems...of course every manufacturer can produce a lemon! __________________ 08CMAX I.B.T.O. C.M.T.T.F.F. 2008 Crewmax SR5 Billet Grill 20" ProComp Wheels Toyo Open Country 35s 6" ProComp Stage 2 Lift TRD Air Intake TRD Dual Exhaust TRD Aluminum Shifter

04-20-2008, 04:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nukedog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jax, FL. Posts: 236	That dealer is shady - stay away... __________________ 02 Busa...Turbo...Get some! 08 Tundra DC 5.2 2wd USN Retired 1987-2007 IYAOYAS

04-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
jbk23 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Macon Georgia Posts: 697	Get a new truck and be happy how could a brand new truck break down just driving off the lot that is unheard of. __________________ 2008 Crewmax Black LTD or X-SP Crew max which I don't know haven't signed paper work on LTD yet looking hard on X-SP.

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04-20-2008, 03:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Possum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 320	Run like hell!!!! When the horseless carriage replaced horses the HORSE TRADERS became CAR SALESMEN. How long was that truck on the other dealers lot? Why didn't the gopher return to the original dealer? What damage was done while driving an impaired vehicle? Don't YOU be the one to find-out.

04-21-2008, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 512	Pick out a different truck.. I drove by the dealership today, and there were 20 or so new Tundra's on the lot. If they don't have another one, they will be able to find you one. I personally would not start out a deal with damaged goods. Not when we are talking about that much money....

04-21-2008, 02:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
SpankyDD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 5	No Way!!! Don't do it, wait it out to get the one you want, who knows how much damage was done to the truck while driving it. Trust me you will never know the whole truth.

04-21-2008, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
themaxx00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 416	I wouldn't buy any new vehicle with over 20miles on it. RUN!!!!!!!!!!! RUN!!!!!!!!! RUN!!!!!!!!!!! to another dealer. __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4X4 DC Silver Sky Metallica SIG SAUER 229 Equinox .40 IBTO NRA Member WWW.IBTOHQ.COM

04-21-2008, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
clively Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tennessee Posts: 17	I think it's a sign i would not buy it and try to find another one

04-21-2008, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
FreakZero Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Hi, update, the engine has a broken valve spring and did not drop the valve. The valve is fine.The dealer is going to give me the 7 year 100,000 mile warranty for free if I will take the truck after the fix. So what do you all think??????? We are thinking this is a OK deal.

04-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
BLUETUNDRA Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Satsuma, Al Posts: 32	I think you ought to be able to get more. Press them a little for some add-ons or money off. __________________ '07 Crewmax, 2wd, 5.7, TRD, Nautical Blue, Peragon Bed Cover

04-21-2008, 09:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,001	push a bit harder get a nice accessory for free, they will give it to you!!!! just push for it __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Factory Options: Toyoguard, fog lights, sliding rear window, all weather mats, drop in bed liner, bed rails. IBTO Mods: Toyota stainless steel running boards Rugged bed cover Custom Magnaflow exhaust, duals Airaid CAI OEM alloys 35% front windows tint Hitch step Toyota backup camera Black seat covers Pioneer FH-P8000BT stereo Chrome door handles Chrome grill insert Chrome mirror covers Toyota factory alarm activated

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