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Need help picking a new truck
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:44 pm
My work truck is getting a bit long in the tooth. Big boss just called and told me to pick out any truck I want, as long as it’s white, and let him know. So, if you had a choice of any truck to drive, what would it be? Keep in mind my current truck is a 2016 F150 5.0 with 241k miles on it, so I will be driving for a while. I don’t know the issues with current diesel or gas trucks.
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Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:49 pm to Marlo Stanfield
I know people will downvote, but I have a 2018 Nissan Titan and I love it.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:52 pm to Marlo Stanfield
Do you have to pay for the fuel and maintenance?
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:56 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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Do you have to pay for the fuel and maintenance?
No, nothing. Not a penny.
My initial reaction is an F250 or GMC 2500 diesel, but I don’t know which is better/nicer or if I should stick to Gas.
This post was edited on 8/29/23 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:12 pm to Marlo Stanfield
Why would you consider diesel?
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:13 pm to Marlo Stanfield
Definitely get a gas engine.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:13 pm to Tigerpaw123
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Why would you consider diesel?
Because he's not paying fuel or maintenance costs.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:19 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
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Because he's not paying fuel or maintenance costs
And what advantage does he get from diesel?
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:20 pm to Marlo Stanfield
What type of work will this truck be used for?
This post was edited on 8/29/23 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:23 pm to Marlo Stanfield
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No, nothing. Not a penny.
My initial reaction is an F250 or GMC 2500 diesel
My only input is that if you're going to actually haul/tow stuff, get a 3500 single wheel if you want a diesel. The weight of the engine cuts way into the payload capacity of 3/4 ton trucks.
Otherwise, get what ya like.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:26 pm to Marlo Stanfield
quote:
My work truck is getting a bit long in the tooth. Big boss just called and told me to pick out any truck I want, as long as it’s white, and let him know. So, if you had a choice of any truck to drive, what would it be? Keep in mind my current truck is a 2016 F150 5.0 with 241k miles on it, so I will be driving for a while. I don’t know the issues with current diesel or gas trucks.
I’ve been driving 3/4 diesels for 15 years and I don’t think I’ll go back to a gasser half ton anytime soon. With that being said if you don’t haul a lot or tow much then a gas half ton is easier to drive around town and get in and out of places. It’s also easier on tires and less to maintain.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:38 pm to iwantacooler
I’m in industrial construction. While it isn’t all the time, I do/can need to haul around some heavier trailers/loads. We have some decent sized trailers I cannot do that with in my current truck.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:57 pm to Marlo Stanfield
This sounds like a perk of having a smaller truck.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:15 pm to Rize
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if you don’t haul a lot or tow much then a gas half ton is easier to drive around town and get in and out of places. It’s also easier on tires and less to maintain.
I think this is the only real consideration plus comfort if you drive a lot.
I'm an old man and have always been partial to how the Fords ride but I think now most American 1/2 tons ride a lot like a car. The Toyotas were always a bit of a stiff ride for me and I don't know if that has changed over the years,
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:17 pm to jgthunt
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I know people will downvote, but I have a 2018 Nissan Titan and I love it.
Aren’t they going to stop production of the Titan to focus on Electric vehicles?
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:37 pm to Marlo Stanfield
GMC 2500 AT4
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:46 pm to mdomingue
Any known issues with any new trucks I should be aware of?
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:50 pm to Marlo Stanfield
This is a white truck
It’s an F450
It’s an F450
Posted on 8/29/23 at 7:55 pm to Marlo Stanfield
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Any known issues with any new trucks I should be aware of?
Mine is 2012 so I haven't kept up. I think that Ford or GM are good choices, I have a Ford ECO boost. I haven't had any real problems. If I had to do it all over again I would probably go with the V8 they offered back then.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:06 pm to Marlo Stanfield
F350 or 3500 SRW all the way. Ford and GM all have their pros and cons. To say now a days there is a GOAT is non existent. The Ram isn’t a bad option but they’re supposed to be doing a refresh in 2024.
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