re: Buying a new truck

Posted by holdemtigahs

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2018

97 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:01 pm to BHM

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Go deive them and really drive them. I just purchased a truck after decades of driving a car. I am not a fan of how it rides in rough roads but that is just me. Not sure if one brand rides rougher but I would pay attention to ride quaility.

What did you end up purchasing?

Posted by TheFlyingTiger

Member since Oct 2009

3994 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:03 pm to terriblegreen

we have a sequoia, but man Toyota is behind in cockpit tech, fuel burn, interior comfort, ride.

it'll never die, but it's a frickin tank with floppy disc tech

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Posted by tigerclaws15

Member since Jan 2007

3482 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:03 pm to holdemtigahs

looking at the GMC myself

Posted by KLSU

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2003

10338 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:03 pm to holdemtigahs

To be honest: Get what you like best!

Any of them can be a lemon or a great truck so just go what suites your needs best!

Posted by Eyesinweasel

Member since Jul 2020

22 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:04 pm to holdemtigahs

Tundra. Just bought one last year. My previous tundra was an 04, traded w 214k and change miles. Had been to the shop once (alternator). Got a good price on the trade. It won’t blow cold air up your hole(s), but it cranks and gets you to point B every time. Also, it doesn’t have that stupid feature that kills the truck every time you stop.

Posted by GEAUXT

Member since Nov 2007

29297 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:06 pm to holdemtigahs

I've got a 18 lariat F150 with almost 50k miles on it. It's been great. Get the v8.

Posted by terriblegreen

Souf Badden Rewage

Member since Aug 2011

9681 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:06 pm to TheFlyingTiger

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we have a sequoia, but man Toyota is behind in cockpit tech, fuel burn, interior comfort, ride.

it'll never die, but it's a frickin tank with floppy disc tech

I totally agree with you. And I'm ok with that. I put 25-30K miles on my truck every year. My last three trucks were F150, Sierra and Silverado in that order. All of them were very comfortable but monumental mechanical pieces of shite. Give me the reliability any old day of the week.

I have a Tundra now and I will never go back.

This post was edited on 8/18/20 at 12:07 pm

Posted by carhartt

Member since Feb 2013

7723 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:06 pm to holdemtigahs

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Shows what I know!

If you know that little then you should at least go look at the new Rams. They are damn near luxury vehicles on the inside and ride better than any truck around.

Posted by RT1941

Member since May 2007

30284 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:07 pm to holdemtigahs

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I've been driving smaller cars for a long time. I'm wanting to upgrade to a four door truck. I'm not looking for some truck nuts links. Just a friendly suggestion or your opinion.

F-150
Silvardo 1500
GMC 1500
Tundra

I don't have any interest in the Dodge Ram or Nissan Titan

What do you want to do with it? You've driven small cars, do you care about fuel costs? Do you need a heavy duty truck with towing capacity? Will you go off-road?

Drive them all and choose the one that best suits your needs.

Posted by PhiTiger1764

Lurker since Aug 2003

Member since Oct 2009

13936 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:12 pm to keakar

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but IMHO buying a 5 yr old used truck will get you the same and cost $10k-$15k less then new

The used truck market is absolutely batshit right now. I’m in the market for one and have been keeping up with it. Prices are 20% higher across the board than they were in February.

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Posted by holdemtigahs

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2018

97 posts

Posted on 8/18/20 at 12:13 pm to RT1941

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What do you want to do with it? You've driven small cars, do you care about fuel costs? Do you need a heavy duty truck with towing capacity? Will you go off-road?

Drive them all and choose the one that best suits your needs.

I've want to have the ability to haul things if need be. I don't need to pull a huge camper or anything like that. I've got a son and I think he'd like to go off-roading with me.
Honestly, anything I get will have the 4x4 option. I don't really care about fuel economy.

P.S. I've driven small cars out of necessity. We've always needed me to have a smaller cheaper car and now that's not the case.