Full size pickup opine...Tundra, Titan, Ram, F-150, Silverado?

[Lumber_Jack]

So, I currently drive a company supplied truck.  But now that Im in the replacement process they are really shorting me on what iI can get.  I have the option to purchase a truck and get paid mileage reimbursment.  After doing the math I feel that I can come out even with this option, so Im considering it. 

 

So, with that what full size trucks have yall had experience with.  I currently have a 2008 GMC Sierra with 240K miles on it.  It hasnt had any major repairs, just $200-$300 here and there.   Its been a great truck.  It does burn a lot of oil now though, so I know its coming up on a breaking point in its life. 

 

What I need,

 

• 4 wheel dive
• good reiliablity, will occur 40-50K miles a year
• comfortable (see above)

I have looked at Toyota Tundras, and if money wasn't an issue I would certainly buy one, but they are considerably higher priced than equal option in other brands.

 

Anyone have any opinions on the Nissan Titan?

 

How about newer model Dodge rams?  I am skeptical about their reiliablilty

 

F-150?

 

Stick with GM?

 

 

[AU_88]

You can pick up the Sierra and silverado cheap right now with the new models rolling out...

[LenoirGunner]

Stick with either A. the best selling truck for 30 something years. (they aren't there because of low price) B Go with another chevy or GMC. C is a dodge if you get the hemi. D. Toyota tundra E nissian titian.   Tundra does not have a boxed frame last time I checked which will give you this.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJZVUnOduH4  I know this is old but they have not changed enough for it to be out of date. Stick with the big three and you will be fine for a 1/2 ton. 3/4 or 1 ton go with chevy or ford.

[Lumber_Jack]

You can pick up the Sierra and silverado cheap right now with the new models rolling out...

 

very ture, but for the math to work in my favor I have to minimize depriciation, so a slightly used 20-40K miles is probably what Im going for.

[dlm37015]

ford f250 with 6.7 with mine I get 25-27 miles per gallon lots of room 3/4 ton 4 door 4x4

ask 6.8 how it rides he drives it more than me

200,000 mile bumper to bumper warenty

the last one I traded in had 400,000 miles plus on it

Edited July 15, 2013 by dlm37015

[Lumber_Jack]

ford f250 with 6.7 with mine I get 25-27 miles per gallon lots of room 3/4 ton 4 door 4x4

ask 6.8 how it rides he drives it more than me

200,000 mile bumper to bumper warenty

the last one I traded in had 400,000 miles plus on it

 

sold, I'll give ya $25,000 for it :D

 

in all honesty thats exactly what I need, but Im not sure I can find on in my price range, I'll look though for sure

[austin7.62]

F150. Who else has motors that rev as high a import 4 banger???

[whitewolf001]

I have a 2011 Tundra 5.7 4x4 that I got in October of 2011 and it has been a sweet ride. No problems thus far but in all fairness, she only has 12k. I work at Toyota and there have only been like a couple of recalls, mostly pidly stuff like the C0M(window switch) and a couple of others. There was a air injection TSB that is ridiculous money but Toyota extended the mileage out to 60k or 60 months, whichever comes first but hey, at least I'm honest lol. I will say this, mine has about 10,500lbs tow capacity and will flat out stomp my dad's 09 Ford 5.4ltr.

Edited July 15, 2013 by whitewolf001

[china coaster]

  I am on my second Titan and can say they ride and drive well. Can't speak for their longivity. I put 59000 on a 2006 then traded it for a 2012 in Feb. because I wanted a  crew cab. I use the Titan for my travel truck. I tried to wear out a '75 and a 79 dodge and couldn't, so can say they hold up. I have a 2001, 2500 Dodge 6 speed diesel with 60000 on it and runs perfectly. It's my farm truck now. If you can find a Nissan dealer with some 2012s left you can get a deal.    

[Joseg]

Okay, when it came down to trucks I came down to two: F150 and a Titan. The tundra just came out a year or so earlier and was going for over 40k, back seats sucked (no room), Government Motors was out, Dodge was out unless it was a Diesel. I chose the Titan got a crackhead deal on it with 2k miles on it. If I could do it again, I would go with the F150, more aftermarket accessories and more parts inventory on the market.. And they have gotten better with each new release.. 

 

Though I do love my Titan, sucks in the city, but great on the highway.. 

[whitewolf001]

Ah, yes I forgot MPG, I got about 16-17 going to New Orleans last week and back. She usually gets around 13-14 in the city. 385hp at the crank will do that...

Edited July 15, 2013 by whitewolf001

[Garufa]

Has Ford starting making F-150 frames out of Aluminum yet?  I know they are planning on it.

[whitewolf001]

Has Ford starting making F-150 frames out of Aluminum yet?  I know they are planning on it.

 

MOTHER OF GAWD THAT'D BE SICK!!! I'd like to see that on the ol' Lightning or one of the new Raptors. :yum:

Edited July 15, 2013 by whitewolf001

[frankmako]

overall the ford f-150 would be your best bet with the new ecoboost motor.   

[Joseg]

overall the ford f-150 would be your best bet with the new ecoboost motor.   

 

 

You might want to read up on it, there were reports of engine loosing HP going up hills.. 

[Dane]

A diesel would be your best bet. Better fuel mileage, better reliability, and better resale with higher mileage. That said I would look at ford or dodge. Both make a great hd truck. Look at the 3500 or f350 because they are usually only 2-3k more than the 3/4 ton and you get twice the loading capacity.

I had a dodge 3500 and ran 130k miles with no repairs.


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[austin7.62]

You might want to read up on it, there were reports of engine loosing HP going up hills..

Never heard of a motor "loosing" HP! Lol

[TGO David]

F150

[hlb14]

A coworker of mine just listed his F150 with an ecoboost motor for sale because he only got 14-16 MPG combined.

[austin7.62]

A coworker of mine just listed his F150 with an ecoboost motor for sale because he only got 14-16 MPG combined.

Must be mashin it!

[Erik88]

ford f250 with 6.7 with mine I get 25-27 miles per gallon

 

I have a very, very, hard time believing this. Are you doing the math David, or just looking at the computer on the dash?

 

My 4-banger Toyota doesn't do that well.

[austin7.62]

Diesels are going to get better gas mileage. I've heard about people tuning and modding the hell out of the 7.3s and getting like 30+ mpgs.

[Dane]

ford f250 with 6.7 with mine I get 25-27 miles per gallon

I have a very, very, hard time believing this. Are you doing the math David, or just looking at the computer on the dash?

My 4-banger Toyota doesn't do that well.

I would agree with you if I hadn't done the same with my cummins I used to have.


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[TGO David]

I have a very, very, hard time believing this. Are you doing the math David, or just looking at the computer on the dash?

 

My 4-banger Toyota doesn't do that well.

 

You've obviously never owned a Diesel.

[TripleDigitRide]

I have a very, very, hard time believing this. Are you doing the math David, or just looking at the computer on the dash?

 

My 4-banger Toyota doesn't do that well.

Diesel engines operate differently and more efficiently than gas engines.