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Looking for a work truck to put high miles on
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:55 pm
Will be driving 3k miles a month on average. Company paying 53.5 cents a mile
Not towing anything. Any suggestions?
I'm looking at a new Colorado Z71. Cheaper and rated just as good as a Tacoma.
Better gas mileage than a full size. Not sure I want to upgrade to diesel
Not towing anything. Any suggestions?
I'm looking at a new Colorado Z71. Cheaper and rated just as good as a Tacoma.
Better gas mileage than a full size. Not sure I want to upgrade to diesel
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:05 pm to Dr. Morgus
If I'm putting 3k a month, I think I want the extra space that you get with a full sized truck. The extra comfort is worth it to me.
If you're trying to maximize your mile money, sure, get a mid sized. I'm not sure how much better economy they get over a full sized though.
If you're trying to maximize your mile money, sure, get a mid sized. I'm not sure how much better economy they get over a full sized though.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:05 pm to Dr. Morgus
Can't get the 2.7 Ecoboost? Makes 26mpg and better comfort than midsize
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:15 pm to Dr. Morgus
I don't know if it's been done yet, but deleting one of those baby diesels would be pretty damn cool
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:31 pm to jimbeam
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Can't get the 2.7 Ecoboost? Makes 26mpg and better comfort than midsize
I rode in one of these a few weeks ago.
I was surprised and impressed to the point that I'm thinking of buying one.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:45 pm to Dr. Morgus
if you need a truck to put large stuff, or messy/stinky stuff in it, then get the Tacoma, they will go 500k miles and are the best high mileage use vehicles.
if you just need to carry stuff and it is not large stuff, or messy/stinky stuff, then get a 4runner. they are big and roomy inside, luxurious interior and ride like a cadillac but give you a truck like cargo area plus its a Toyota so you get that same 500k mile engine life
if you just need to carry stuff and it is not large stuff, or messy/stinky stuff, then get a 4runner. they are big and roomy inside, luxurious interior and ride like a cadillac but give you a truck like cargo area plus its a Toyota so you get that same 500k mile engine life
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:16 pm to keakar
I just hate paying the money for a 4 runner.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 5:27 am to Dr. Morgus
I put 200,000 on F150's in about 2 yrs time.
Now I use to go fancy with higher level package.
At this time I have a Chevy Colorado to wheel around town and my F150 is for work.
I owned 2001,2003, 2005, 2007,2009,2011,2013,presently 2015 3.5 non ecoboost v6, and picking up 2017 in two weeks.
Due to mileage I stay with basic package for I might splurge and go with a sports package.
Granted I drive hwy miles and sometimes tow a 4,000 lb trailer.
Never had mechanical issues.
I rotate my tires every oil change 5000 miles and get 60k to 105k on good set of tires.
Two trucks I have just changed the rear pads only.
This 2015 F150 I have only just put a cheap set of tires on it after 100,000 miles to get me through to when my new truck comes in.
Gas mileage in town avg 19-21 mpg
On hwy 21 to 24 mpg
If I tow a small aluminum boat 17-21 mpg
If I tow a heavy trailerit is all over the board depending on how windy it is.
Now I use to go fancy with higher level package.
At this time I have a Chevy Colorado to wheel around town and my F150 is for work.
I owned 2001,2003, 2005, 2007,2009,2011,2013,presently 2015 3.5 non ecoboost v6, and picking up 2017 in two weeks.
Due to mileage I stay with basic package for I might splurge and go with a sports package.
Granted I drive hwy miles and sometimes tow a 4,000 lb trailer.
Never had mechanical issues.
I rotate my tires every oil change 5000 miles and get 60k to 105k on good set of tires.
Two trucks I have just changed the rear pads only.
This 2015 F150 I have only just put a cheap set of tires on it after 100,000 miles to get me through to when my new truck comes in.
Gas mileage in town avg 19-21 mpg
On hwy 21 to 24 mpg
If I tow a small aluminum boat 17-21 mpg
If I tow a heavy trailerit is all over the board depending on how windy it is.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 5:28 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 5:38 am to johnnyrocket
Rotate and oil every 2.5 weeks? Geez. I hope you are traveling the country for work and not just commuting to an office. I couldnt do it
Posted on 6/14/17 at 5:53 am to Dr. Morgus
Tundra is your only option
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:01 am to keakar
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4runner.
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ride like a cadillac
You must have not rode in a cadillac before.
they are great vehicles, but the ride is vert stiff for the highway
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:31 am to keakar
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4runner
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they are big and roomy inside, luxurious interior and ride like a cadillac
I'm not sure you've ever been in a Cadillac.
4Runners are loud, and drive like a truck.
ETA- I see you beat me.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 6:33 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:51 am to Dr. Morgus
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rated just as good as a Tacoma
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:54 am to johnnyrocket
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I owned 2001,2003, 2005, 2007,2009,2011,2013,presently 2015 3.5 non ecoboost v6, and picking up 2017 in two weeks.
Fook mi, that's a lot of trading/buying, baw. Hope you make money on those from your employer/business. That looks expensive to me and I'm a 1%er (close enough, anyway).
Posted on 6/14/17 at 10:57 am to Dr. Morgus
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I just hate paying the money for a 4 runner.
I was looking at a certified GX 460 - wow those are expensive. But extremely nice. If V8 is what you want and you're willing to spend it, what Lexus does with the trucks is nothing short of amazing. LX, too - although woefully impractical and not really cut out for off roading, the LX is an extraordinary feat of engineering.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 10:58 am
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:31 am to Ace Midnight
Do you need the z71 package? Is 4 wheel drive needed?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 11:31 am to Dr. Morgus
Posted on 6/14/17 at 12:55 pm to 257WBY
I'd like the leather and interior upgrades and the option to tow in the future.
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