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sense I retired I have been wanting to buy a truck, Ill be snow birding pretty soon and will be towing the RT-S down south, I have not found a home yet but I know that's not an issue as there is plenty to chose from in Fl, With that what are you guys driving and why, I have two friends of mine that loves the tundra, I am torn between the GMC 1500 SLE extended cab and the ford F150 FX. with V8. I have a 5x10 tilt trailer that the RT fits on just fine. I have been looking but feel like I maybe missing something, Any advise is welcomed .
Thank you Mo
 
I just got a f150 supercrew cab, with the 2.7 eco-boost engine.
so far I'm smiling.
i had a 2010 hemi that was nice, but the ford is niceer and gets
better mileage
 
Your going to get brand "x" is the best. I've got my reasons for buying what I did.
My advice, go look and test drive em all. Compare what features each has, to the ones you really want/need.
They all make decent trucks. pick the one that fits your needs/budget.

Good luck.
 
vided said:
I just got a f150 supercrew cab, with the 2.7 eco-boost engine.
so far I'm smiling.
i had a 2010 hemi that was nice, but the ford is nicer and gets
better mileage
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I am anxious to learn about your gas mileage in that truck/engine combo. I hope it is 2WD.

Regards,
Joe T.
 
Toyota Tacoma. Bullet proof, great gas mileage and great resale. No problem towing what you want to tow. :thumbup:
 
I couldn't resist, I'm still driving my 2007 F-150 Lariat 4x4 cause it's got an AWESOME subwoofer in the stock ford sound system....
 
mowin said:
Your going to get brand "x" is the best. I've got my reasons for buying what I did.
My advice, go look and test drive em all. Compare what features each has, to the ones you really want/need.
They all make decent trucks. pick the one that fits your needs/budget.

Good luck.
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^^^^THIS^^^^. It's all a matter of personal opinion, much like an "oils" thread. If you can afford anything you want, take the time to drive em all
 
2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax owner with 155k miles on her. Bought it new and it has been a pretty good truck. You will be hard pressed to find more interior room than the Crewmax offers. I just change the oil every 5k miles and rotate the tires. She will pull like a government mule with the 5.7 engine.

Yes Toyota will cost a little more on the front end but I know lots of guys who had Ford/Chevy/Dodge and they seem to end up going to the garage from time to time or getting recalled for this or that. They just don't seem to keep them that long before they trade one in and get another. Me? ... well I am allergic to car payments so I will continue to drive my 2007 until the wheels decide to fall off which I figure will be another 150k miles or so.

Hard to go wrong with a Toyota IMHO. also assembled here in America from non-union folks.
 
Another one you might want to check out is the Honda Ridgeline. More along the lines of a Toyota Tacoma in terms of size etc. We have a 2013 model and chose it over a Tacoma, not because we didn't like the Tacoma but because we liked the Ridgeline that much better. The 2017's came out this year and are pretty nice and somewhat different in styling than the prior model. If you have never looked at one you should just give it a look. There is a trunk under the rear bed that is really useful. The truck bed is way tougher than the usual competition too. We plan to keep our 2013 for as long as possible cause we like it that much.

We have owned an F250 Super Crew with the 7.3 diesel and liked it and a Toyota T100 which was great and was the truck which ultimately morphed into the Tundra. As others have said, just get what YOU want but don't ignore any of them to give yourself all the options out there.

Gary
 
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Years ago I had a Tacoma great little truck, My only issue with it was my size. being 6tf 6inches tall and 245. and no support in the front portion of the seat. and I found the seats to be small but it towed great. I am looking for a 2014 to 16. does not make sense to buy new these days. I was looking at lease returns of those years big savings 7k to as much as 15k. I like the tundra a lot, the one issue I have with them the tundra is that they are thirsty. Gm or ford I don't have any issues on fuel . they are both right around 20 mpg .I don't plan on towing more then 3k at any given time. Ill the Honda is to small along with many of the mid size trucks.
 
A lot of info on trucks for you, we all have our preferences. Mileage changes greatly when towing, there are many variables. In our area of the country, used 4 x 4 are hot sellers, 4 x 2's not so much.

BTW the Ford F-150 with the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost makes for a great TV, Great mileage empty or towing. Ask Jack, he pulls a Work-n-Play with one. I have a F-250 with a 6.2 V8 14.4 empty 6 to 7 Loaded
I see you are open towing, this may be a issue with snowy and salted roads.:yikes: You may want to consider an enclosed trailer. Covers and tarps tend to mess up the paint, and you cannot seal the bottom from salt and dirt infiltration.

Just my thoughts.
 
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What will you do with the truck?

We've owned:
Nissan Frontier 2000
Toyota Tundra 2005
Nissan Frontier 2012
Dodge Ram 3500 turbo diesel 2011

They all have their plusses and minuses. For sheer towing capacity and size, the Ram was pretty much it. But just try parking a dually in town. The 3/4 size Tundra was a great truck, bulletproof but the transmission shift points weren't optimized for towing. The Frontiers have been our favorites, the crew cab is roomy for the dogs and seats comfy for taller adults than say a Tacoma. Towing is average for a mid sized truck, plenty for motorcycles and Spyders.

So the main question comes down to what you'll need a truck for and where will it be driven most.
 
I've had both a Tacoma and the Tundra. Can't get a stick shift with the V8. Love both trucks. As someone mentioned, go and test drive what's available and make your decision.
 
Drive a 2012 Tundra with the 4.6 double cab.Love this truck and have been driving Toyotas since 1984.But you have to find what you like the best.
Bill
 
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