When trading in a used vehicle, the value usually decreases as the mileage, condition, and age increases, unless that vehicle is a 2007 Toyota Tundra with over one million miles on it. Yes, you read that correctly, one million miles. Owner Victor Sheppard of Houma, LA, was the sole owner of the Tundra and accumulated the staggering mileage by driving all over the country for work. And while oil changes, timing belts, and other smaller components needed to be changed, the engine, transmission, and paint job are all still original.
“My truck looks great, and, except for a few little dents, it’s almost like new,” said Sheppard. “Even the seats look just as they were when I bought it. They’re not as clean, of course, but they’re not busted or worn out.”
So what did Toyota give Sheppard for his ’07 Tundra? A brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra. And what was their justification for this seemingly unbalanced trade?
“Having a million-mile truck in as pristine condition as this one with original parts is a truly rare find,” said Sweers. “Our team plans to tear down the entire truck, bumper-to-bumper, top-to-bottom to evaluate how the quality and safety we designed, engineered and built into the Tundra has held up to over one-million miles of real-world driving and help us continue providing ever-better vehicles for our customers.”
“What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? | Toyota.” What Is a Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Worth? | Toyota. N.p., 11 May 2016. Web. 17 May 2016.
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