2010 Toyota Tundra Grade

This is Toyota's full-size pickup, the one that goes up against the F-150 and Silverado with a stout frame and a roomy cabin. The Tundra feels solid and planted on the highway, and the steering is direct enough that you don't feel like you're piloting a barge. Inside, the cabin is spacious and straightforward, with big, comfortable seats and a power rear window that owners love for airflow and hauling long items. Some owners mention the truck eats tires faster than expected, and a few have had water pumps fail before 60,000 miles. The Grade with the 5.7L V8 gives you the big engine without the Limited's leather and upgraded audio, so you get the muscle for less. Its 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque come through a six-speed automatic, and the rear-wheel drive keeps things simple and light for a full-size truck. Expect 16 mpg combined from the big V8, and the Grade's cloth interior and manual seats keep the price down without skimping on the powertrain.