Truck decisions

[jallison681]

Hey folks,

Unfortunately I’m having to try to make a decision on what truck I am going to be getting a lot sooner than I was hoping. I was driving my wife’s 14’ Honda accord as a commuter to and from work, that was paid off, but due to a box truck hitting me on the peach pass in Stockbridge causing me to spin and get T-boned, I’m going to have to get another vehicle. KBB value looks to be about at least 8500, but I’m looking at F-150’s, chevys, and Tacomas. I’ll be in the range of 18-20. If it was your decision, which would you choose and why? Thanks y’all!

 

[Semi-Pro]

I only own Toyota now. I currently have a tundra, Highlander, corolla and on my 3 Rd Camry. The last Camry was 19 yrs old and 439k miles. The truck is just as solid.
I really want a tacoma and a 4 runner

 

[NCHillbilly]

Hey folks,

Unfortunately I’m having to try to make a decision on what truck I am going to be getting a lot sooner than I was hoping. I was driving my wife’s 14’ Honda accord as a commuter to and from work, that was paid off, but due to a box truck hitting me on the peach pass in Stockbridge causing me to spin and get T-boned, I’m going to have to get another vehicle. KBB value looks to be about at least 8500, but I’m looking at F-150’s, chevys, and Tacomas. I’ll be in the range of 18-20. If it was your decision, which would you choose and why? Thanks y’all!

I will own nothing but Nissan until I die unless they change something major. I've had them all over half a century. Get you a Frontier. Made in America, unlike the Ford. More power than the Tacoma at a cheaper price.

 

[Semi-Pro]

I will own nothing but Nissan until I die unless they change something major. I've had them all over half a century. Get you a Frontier. Made in America, unlike the Ford. More power than the Tacoma at a cheaper price.

I almost switched. I was convinced of getting a new titan years ago when they were top ranked in all categories, especially the fuel mileage. My brother in law beat me to it and hates it. Glad I was broke at the time.

 

[Ruger#3]

Toyota is going hybrid in 2024 if that’s a factor with you. No 6s, turbo four cylinder hybrids standard. Great vehicles but lost me at hybrid.

I’m old school, if I can’t disable auto start without voiding a warranty that is a nonstarter for me. I hate autostart.

 

[NCHillbilly]

I almost switched. I was convinced of getting a new titan years ago when they were top ranked in all categories, especially the fuel mileage. My brother in law beat me to it and hates it. Glad I was broke at the time.

Never had a Titan, but I've owned three Frontiers. First one-300K, still original everything down to the starter and alternator when I traded it in. I have never owned any other brand of truck that was half as reliable. I'm sold. Nothing at all bad to say. I can't say that for Ford, Chevy, Dodge, or Toyota. Truck made in Alabama, engine in Tennessee.

 

[hipster dufus]

Fan of nissan, still driving a frontiers, 2094, 4 cyl.215k. Original clutch. Had a 15 frontier, totaled by bambi. Hav a 2020 tacoma v6. Its ok, but I liked the frontier more.

 

[jallison681]

Thank y’all for the input. It’s a tough decision for sure. I’m not gonna buy brand new ( can’t even imagine spending the amount of money on a brand new truck ‍) but I just want to make sure my decision will be reliable and get done what I need it too.

 

[basshappy]

@jallison681 if you narrow down a few makes/models then research common problems and expenses for those model years you can afford. Get an idea of things that should have been addressed on a used vehicle and costs you may pay for repairs and updates.

Pay for an independent mechanic you trust to go over the used vehicle(s) you are considering.

 

[NE GA Pappy]

my 13 F150 with the 5.0 has been bullet proof for over 200K miles. I just got back from a trip to Pennsylvania with it. It performed just as it has since it was new, flawlessly. And I averaged > 22mpg on the trip, running 75 or so most of the time.

 

[Geffellz18]

Hey folks,

Unfortunately I’m having to try to make a decision on what truck I am going to be getting a lot sooner than I was hoping. I was driving my wife’s 14’ Honda accord as a commuter to and from work, that was paid off, but due to a box truck hitting me on the peach pass in Stockbridge causing me to spin and get T-boned, I’m going to have to get another vehicle. KBB value looks to be about at least 8500, but I’m looking at F-150’s, chevys, and Tacomas. I’ll be in the range of 18-20. If it was your decision, which would you choose and why? Thanks y’all!

Of those 3-Tacoma hands down-most reliable truck on the market.
Don’t overlook a frontier or even a Titan though. The diesel titans-Although discontinued due to lack of popularity(guessing due to payload/towing rating limits) is near bulletproof too-Cummins diesel tied to a Toyota based transmission.

 

[bany]

Got my f150 new in 2002. its been a great truck. Pick is around thanksgiving on a long road trip.

 

[antharper]

Get you a Tacoma and don’t look back

 

[NE GA Pappy]

Get you a Tacoma and don’t look back

do they get the horrible gas mileage that I have heard, or is that the Titan?

 

[MOTS]

I get about 18-19 mpg in my Tacoma, and 16.2 tank avg. in my Tundra Crewmax. Wife's Camry gets 30 plus mpg. Toyota only for us!

 

[Milkman]

my 13 F150 with the 5.0 has been bullet proof for over 200K miles. I just got back from a trip to Pennsylvania with it. It performed just as it has since it was new, flawlessly. And I averaged > 22mpg on the trip, running 75 or so most of the time.

Very similar history with my 2013 F150. 165k and going strong. Also over 20mpg on road trips.

 

[nix03]

Fan of nissan, still driving a frontiers, 2094, 4 cyl.215k. Original clutch. Had a 15 frontier, totaled by bambi. Hav a 2020 tacoma v6. Its ok, but I liked the frontier more.

You want to sell the Tacoma?

 

[tree cutter 08]

Toyota.

 

[Nicodemus]

Tacoma. My 2013 gets a little over 20 on the highway, pulls my 20 foot flats and bay boat with no trouble, and is as dependable as any truck I`ve ever owned.

 

[hopper]

Very similar history with my 2013 F150. 165k and going strong. Also over 20mpg on road trips.

What motor?