2005 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab DLX V6 2WD (Auto)

Ownership: 2005 Toyota Tundra

Ownership

While it won't likely be the first choice for buyers in search of a good ol' pickup truck, the current Tundra provides a capable, refined, and safe compromise between mid- and full-size pickups. And though it's not as large as the behemoths from Detroit, the Toyota's maximum payload rating of 2,025 pounds (third in class, just behind GM's trucks) and its 7,100-pound max tow rating provide enough muscle for the occasional heavy-duty chore. Its reduced size also makes it much easier to maneuver through clogged city streets and into tight parking spaces.

Tundra buyers receive a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, as well as five-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage and a five-year, unlimited-mileage rust-through warranty. Plus, buyers have the satisfaction of purchasing a vehicle with a proven value track record, as evidenced by its Excellent IntelliChoice Cost Value Rating, ensuring a good return on investment down the road.