Today, Toyota issued a press release announcing an amazing feat for a 2007 model year Tundra pickup. Loyal customer, Victor Sheppard, definitely got the most out of his purchase nine years ago. As the truck's original owner, Sheppard has amassed more than one million miles, all on the original engine and transmission.
“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.”
When Toyota heard about the resilient pickup, they wanted to know how much it was worth to Sheppard. Being able to evaluate a million mile vehicle in such good condition can offer valuable insight in regards to future manufacturing processes, so Toyota offered LeBlanc a brand new truck in exchange.
“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.”
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