You’ve heard of hitting a million miles with frequent flyer programs, but here’s something you’ve probably never heard: Toyota Tundra reliability is so incredible that one owner drove his 2007 Tundra for a million miles! Toyota recently rewarded Victor Sheppard’s huge accomplishment by giving him a brand new Tundra in exchange for his million-mile truck.
The Background
Sheppard’s 2007 model was one of the first Tundras ever made, and it was produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, where Tundras were exclusively built in San Antonio. Over the years, he drove long distances regularly for his job, traveling as far as Wyoming, North Dakota, and Virginia from his home in Louisiana. He put about 125,000 miles a year on the truck, far more than the average driver.
Consistent Service
As the sole owner of the truck, Sheppard meticulously maintained its regular service, which kept it finely tuned for his long-haul trips. They got to know him at his local dealership, where he took it for oil changes and minor repairs 117 times over the past nine years! The truck sports a few dents and some wear and tear, but it still has the original engine and transmission. It has never even needed to be repainted!
The Future
Now that Sheppard is behind the wheel of a new Tundra – his 16th – Toyota has the rare opportunity to disassemble the million-mile truck and find out the keys to its success. The goal is to take a look at each component to see how it’s held up over time. Toyota production engineers and researchers will spend months reviewing the 2007 Tundra from end-to-end, inside and out, gathering valuable data that will help them construct future long-lasting vehicles designed to go for a million miles.
An Amazing Story
A million miles is proof of Toyota Tundra reliability and an exciting reason to seriously consider purchasing one. If you’re interested in seeing your odometer hit 999,999 or you’d just like to hear more about the benchmark in dependability, visit Chicago Northside Toyota Scion on North Broadway in Chicago. Contact us today or call 800.710.7311 to find out more and get behind the wheel of the incredible Toyota Tundra.
