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I think I'm done with diesels. I have a 2013 F250 with 138000 miles and yesterday while driving, lost almost all power and the screaming began (not me..the motor). First thought was turbocharger. Confirmed today and the cost???
F'N $5000. Just searching for a few thoughts regarding the F150 vs Tundra. Pros, cons, likes, dislikes. Any opinions on the eco motors vs the v8's would be appreciated, too.
F'N $5000. Just searching for a few thoughts regarding the F150 vs Tundra. Pros, cons, likes, dislikes. Any opinions on the eco motors vs the v8's would be appreciated, too.
Here is the thing, they may not have all the flashy interiors of other trucks. But what they do have is very high quality materials and the shit just works. Any mechanical engineer will tell you the more moving parts the more shit can break.
I have a 2010 Tundra and would absolutely buy another one. And the new models look awesome!
A couple of guys effed with me a little about buying Japanese. At that time, 2006, the F150 was made in Canada and Mexico and the Tundra was made in Indiana. You don't know for sure anymore.
Factory Toyota parts are insane. They think that their parts come with bikini models or something. That would be one consideration if you are like me and keep a truck for a long time. I do most of my own repairs though and Toyota dealers NEVER get to touch it unless it's a recall or something.
Ford owners on here may have some guidance for you on the parts and repair issues. Other than than that, all the car companies that make trucks, make pretty good ones in actuality. Dodge has always made the ugliest trucks though.
The Shop
After looking at new trucks, I decided to keep my 2001 7.3 F250. It has 225,000 miles on it but has always been maintained and gotten everything it ever needed and then some. I had considered the new aluminum F250 but to get the couple of options I really wanted I had to get an absolute shit ton of options I didn't want. That pretty much took me out of the 3/4 ton market. Looking at the 1/2 tons I gave the ugly Nissan Titan a look and a drive with the new diesel. It felt weak, it looked a bit confused and ugly and although it was pretty nicely appointed it just really didn't do anything for me. Off to the gasoline powered 1/2 tons, I decided since I was settling for something in this group it better be pretty nice and a hell of a lot of fun. Came down to the Raptor or TuRD PRO Tundra. Raptors were hard to get last December and overpriced out the ass. Local dealer still has a $10,000.00 add over list. I went with the Tundra. Runs good, looks good and handles good. The TRD exhaust note sounds great. Best thing about it...it's a basic and simple layout like a truck should be. Bad things? For such a spacious cab (Crew Max) there is next to no storage space in it. No rear underseat storage compartments whatsoever and the rear seat does not fold forward to put anything behind it. The rear seats do lift up 60/40 style so yo do have room for a passenger and stuff, but they could have done better...a lot better. The bed...it's small. Brought home a vintage racing go kart today and I barely had room to close the tailgate with a towel between the front and rear. I guess not having to tie it down was a plus??? Headlights? No LED or Xenon option in 2017 sucks a big fat donkey d%*#. They could have put a better looking off road tire on it. I'm about to, but it handles so damn good with the stock Michelins....
I looked at 1/2 Tons 3 years ago. Looked at all of them. I would go for the Tundra. I liked the double cab w/ the auto rear window. The Ford & Chevy's were nice & had a couple of xtra bells & whistles but not needed. The only thing I would be disappointed in would be the gas mileage.
I have lot's of friends who have Ford's, Dodges, & Chevys. No lie... after 75K miles most of them have serious, weird BS issues, not with Tundra.
You can usually get good deals on Tundras. Tacomas are their biggest seller & they need to move Tundras.
Sidenote: I owned a Titan in their 2nd or 3rd year of production. My friends laughed at me.....not one problem, ever. Great truck....strong motor and great ride. I'd look at them again, but not much of a fan of the new body style.
The way I see it, all the OEMs make a good product for the most part nowadays and they all have their own respective bugs and occassional turd. You can go into the forums for Dodge, Ford, Chevy or Toyota and find thread after thread of people bitching about some flaw or problem at any given time. So pick what flavor you prefer and go buy it, I love my Mopar and I dont care what anyone else thinks, I bought it to work, not to get approval from Vitards.
Pit Row
If you tow a LOT, then you might be better off with a NA V8 rather than the ecoboost as they get extra thirsty as mentioned above.
When I put my 02 on Craigslist - despite its faded paint, 4-cylinder, and no cruise control - I had guys calling me left and right. I just kept saying, "First guy shows up with the most cash gets it."
Nice bike and truck, Bobby!
My issue was that even in the biz, I havent been able to find a good replacement.Looking for a loaded '16 or '17 to get the new engine and body style but couldnt find anything under $37,000!!! Called my friend who owns a local Toyota store and he invoiced me a new 17 crew,trd sport, Nav,JBL, roof and heated seats,blah blah blah at 38,000. Even threw in a TRD Pro grille. Just a story to show the unbelievable resale values of Tacomas.
My son in law and daughter have a Tundra with the 5.7 and haul a 37' Toyhauler/camper with 4 bikes and gear and it pulls it like its not there. Also, my 11 Tacoma had the 4.0 and hauled my 14' trailer with 5 bikes (approx 4,000 lbs)to Mid Ohio (3 hours) a couple weeks back with no issues. Only got 10.2 mpg but what the hell !!
i wouldn't buy a toyota full-size regardless of the deal. not a fan of them at all.
not trying to steal your thread, figured no reason to start a new one
I was trying to add this photo to my last post... oops
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