Recommend a new to me truck...

herm · January 31, 2012, 11:20:41 AM

My F250 is still going strong,....mostly. i don't think i have any reason to complain about annual repairs, given the truck is 13 years old and has over 230k on it. but i am getting tired of how much diesel fuel costs (+/- .60 more a gallon than regular at the moment) and i sold my big travel trailer, so i don't need the towing capacity anymore. so,......

i can't afford a brand new truck, and even if i could i prefer moderately used. finally, i am partial to the following trucks;

Toyota Tacoma 07+ (at least extended cab....maybe crew cab.)
Toyota Tundra 07+ (extended cab)
Ford F150 07+ (extended cab)

anyone have any input?

ducpainter · January 31, 2012, 11:25:18 AM

I love my '08 F150 X cab...

I do wish I'd gotten 4 wd. $:-\$

rgramjet · January 31, 2012, 12:02:15 PM

I love my Avalanche.

Its ugly on the outside. The inside is as nice as a Suburban, rides like one also. My favorite part is being able to carry 4 x 8 sheets of plywood or 11' of trim, bone dry. It will carry my ATV.....never tried putting more than one street bike back there. Very versatile and reasonably priced on the older body style, up to 06.

I keep looking at diesel crew cabs, even had a guy that wanted to trade a long bed, lariat, f350 with similar miles for my Av.......couldnt get around the immense turning radius of the Ford......also it was the 6.0 motor without the head stud mod.

The Tundra is a nice looking truck, never been inside one.....

How much are you looking to spend? What will you be carrying in it?

Good luck!

Goat_Herder · January 31, 2012, 12:16:52 PM

I am big fan of Ford's EcoBoost engines. It first come out in 2010 in 2011 F-150s. I know it's probably out of your price range but it's worth considering.

Le Pirate · January 31, 2012, 12:20:31 PM

I know all the guys I work with love the toyotas (all but one of them drive them). Tundras or tacomas...though the tacomas seem to be more popular.

I've wanted to like them, but can't ever bring myself to consider buying one. I'm sold right up till I climb into one...every single time. The interiors SUCK. cheap plastic everywhere. That being said...all of our state trucks are fords, and the interior in those don't impress either

So there you have it: zero recomendations from me

BTW--I have a chevy silverado (2000 model). I would NOT recommend getting one. It's a piece.

Goat_Herder · January 31, 2012, 12:28:43 PM

Quote from: Le Pirate on January 31, 2012, 12:20:31 PM
I know all the guys I work with love the toyotas (all but one of them drive them). Tundras or tacomas...though the tacomas seem to be more popular.

I've wanted to like them, but can't ever bring myself to consider buying one. I'm sold right up till I climb into one...every single time. The interiors SUCK. cheap plastic everywhere. That being said...all of our state trucks are fords, and the interior in those don't impress either

So there you have it: zero recomendations from me

BTW--I have a chevy silverado (2000 model). I would NOT recommend getting one. It's a piece.

Most helpful respond.... EVER

muskrat · January 31, 2012, 01:18:13 PM

2011 z71 4x4 crew can here. I absolutely love it and it has enough guts to tow 9000 lbs with 17 city and 20-22 highway. You'll have to get used to the 6 speed and if like me turning off the variable 8 to 4 pistons firing bullshit.

zooom · January 31, 2012, 01:21:48 PM

I currently drive a Subaru Baja...it does all the truck things I need currently, can pull a motorcycle trailer with ease...and gets relatively sane gas milage and has that all weather Subaru ability when the weather gets mucky....I quite frankly miss my old VW Rabbit Pick-up, which you can find em on Ebay if you search VW Caddy...and I want an Amorok, but I know I am not going to see that anytime soon...

I know none of this helps...but that is my .02...

Speedbag · January 31, 2012, 02:10:33 PM

Still love my '04 Ford F150 FX4 regular cab shortbox.

Bought it new, had it nearly eight years now and all I've done is change the oil and put gas in it. Sometimes I crave something that's better on gas, but it's paid for and it's pretty hard to part with something that's been reliable as an anvil.

ducatiz · January 31, 2012, 02:43:34 PM

whatever you get, get a 4WD.

I have had 3 trucks and all were rwd. great for towing and hauling when it's dry but a few drops of ice and whaoooooooaaa

ducpainter · January 31, 2012, 02:45:05 PM

Quote from: ducatiz on January 31, 2012, 02:43:34 PM
whatever you get, get a 4WD.

I have had 3 trucks and all were rwd. great for towing and hauling when it's dry but a few drops of ice and whaoooooooaaa

+11ty billion.

my Ford will get stuck on flat ground if it's icy.

Punx Clever · January 31, 2012, 03:04:20 PM

'06 GMC sierra half-ton, extended cab, towing package 5.3l blah blah blah here. I like it, it's hauled all my worldly possessions in a 7x14 enclosed... though it did struggle at times.

Tips:
-Get as many bells and whistles as you can afford. It's amazing how the resell value is affected by things like power locks that only add about $500 to the upfront cost.
-4wd is nice to have. I don't have. I wish I did.
-Diesel. If you plan on towing anything, ever, get a diesel. My milage drops by 10 mpg pretty easy when I'm towing, all because it doesn't have to torque to run at the peak of the power curve when loaded. GMC/Chevrolet make a damn fine diesel these days.

lethe · January 31, 2012, 03:06:44 PM

I replaced my truck and my wife's car with her Q5 and a trailer.

So maybe just get something that has a decent tow rating and just do the truck duties with a trailer.

TiNi · January 31, 2012, 03:19:18 PM

herm,
if you do end up with a tundra,
don't keep your stuffed animals in the glovebox

ducatiz · January 31, 2012, 05:04:38 PM

Either get a crew cab or extended cab. The standard cab is ok for work, I guess, but you have so much more flexibility even with an extended cab -- tools, cargo, passengers.

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