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re: Buying A New Truck

Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:06 pm to
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:06 pm to
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My buddy's King Ranch


Is it truck-nutted?
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:07 pm to
obvi
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:07 pm to
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
35346 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:11 pm to
There ain't no bigger back seat than a crewmax tundra. They recline
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:12 pm to
My brother must have a different model then
Posted by Chad504boy
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166144 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:14 pm to
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There ain't no bigger back seat than a crewmax tundra. They recline


true, they make them that big to be able to carry all your gas cans needed out the weather.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69059 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:16 pm to
What matters most?

Resale - Toyota
Longevity - probably Toyota or Ford Super Duty
looks - Ford

A lot of people buy tucks based primarily on brand loyalty. So the best thing for you to do is look at them and see what you like.

I personally want a GMC Sierra. Have a Tacoma now.
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:20 pm to
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true, they make them that big to be able to carry all your gas cans needed out the weather



I average 17 mixed driving.
Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
30168 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:24 pm to
Owned a 2008 Tacoma. Loved it and had no issues with it in the 6 years that I owned it. (bought in 2010 with 8k miles)

Bought a 2016 Tundra this past December. Love it as well. No issues obviously as it's not even a year old.

I can't speak for the other brands, I just know Toyota has been incredibly reliable every year I've ever owned one.

Thought about going Ford after the Tacoma, but it was a 50/50 split of people who loved them and people who said they hated them.

ETA: The backseat on the new Crewmax Tundras are insanely spacious. You can also lift the seats up to create even more room if you need the floor space. Has a back up camera, touch screen radio, navigation, etc...

Safety ratings are highest for it's class (I believe) and quite frankly, I think the interior looks a lot better than the other brands.

Only downside to the Tundra for me is the gas mileage. I get 12 mpg, but I'm driving all city miles and I'm only driving 3-4 miles to work every day, so I really don't care.

I've also heard some people complain about the hood of certain trucks being to "high" and it impedes vision. The Tundra doesn't seem to have this issue.
This post was edited on 9/15/16 at 3:31 pm
Posted by Chad504boy
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166144 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:26 pm to
2wd?
Posted by The Tyger
Member since Sep 2016
153 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:26 pm to
My buddy works at a Nissan dealership and has been telling me how badass the new Titans are. Oh well, sounds like Toyota/Ford/GMC is the way to go
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
24257 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:33 pm to
My Tundra has 127K miles on it with no issues. I have a friend that just bought a 2015. His previous Tundra had gotten up to 265K miles.

Look on the road next time you are out and about and see how many old Tundras are still going strong.

Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
30168 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 3:33 pm to
Do you have a family?
How much/How far do you drive for work?
Transporting multiple people frequently?
Do you haul heavy loads frequently? (giggity)

As per my post, I'm partial to Toyota and would recommend them to anyone, but I'd definitely go test a few different ones out before you buy. You may have different preferences than other people.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13379 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 4:38 pm to
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Look on the road next time you are out and about and see how many old Tundras are still going strong.


That's a poor metric.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24634 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 5:12 pm to
Toyota Tundra
Posted by Mr. Hangover
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2003
34507 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 5:40 pm to
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Thinking about buying my first-ever truck




if you're older than 25, buy a honda ridgeline please
Posted by biggsc
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 6:03 pm to
Chevy 2500 diesel
Posted by Bama323_15
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 9/15/16 at 6:38 pm to
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This post was edited on 12/2/16 at 7:42 pm
Posted by DisplacedBuckeye
Member since Dec 2013
71175 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 6:46 pm to
Sierra Denali. 6.2

You're welcome.
Posted by Recovered
Member since May 2016
577 posts
Posted on 9/15/16 at 6:52 pm to
^^^^^^ My current set up, awesome power, silent cab, great HP and gas mileage. Best truck I've ever owned.
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