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Favorite mid sized truck....
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:06 am
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:06 am
These models seem to be about the same size as the full sized trucks from 15-20 years ago.
Toyota Tacoma - the segment best seller with good resale value, solid expected reliability, but with an aging design. Gasoline V6 engine seems more optimized for Toyota’s cars and crossovers. No optional diesel or V8 (although Toyota’s 4.6L V8 has been fitted to trucks of this sized before).
Chevy Colorado - updated for 2020 - second best seller with loyal following. It ride/handles well and can be had with a very sturdy and fuel efficient Duramax Diesel engine. It also has a very hard core off road package with locking diffs front and rear. Wish it had an optional 5.3L V8, as the gas V6 needs a little more torque. There’s a gas 4 cylinder and 6 speed manual model if you are really cheap.
Jeep Gladiator - new for 2019....extremely cool looking but also pricey. The Rubicon model is an ace off road and there is a soft top model available. Diesel engine option coming soon, and the gas V6 is similar to the Colorado - needs more torque.
Honda Ridgeline - not my favorite, but a solid, practical contender if you are loyal to Honda. Ideal for suburban soccer moms and dads. Probably extremely reliable and ride/handles well. Only one powertrain, and it’s a very good gasoline V6 engine.
Ford Ranger - new for 2019, but kind of disappointing. I wanted to see a diesel option here or perhaps Ford’s 5.0L V8. It already feels and looks old. It’s actually a 5 year old design that’s “new to the US market. Only one powertrain option, but it’s a pretty good one: a turbocharged 4 cylinder. It does have all the new Ford infotainment packages, which puts it ahead of Toyota and Nissan in the tech department. It should make Ford loyalists happy, as they’ve gone without a new Ranger to buy for almost 10 years.
Nissan Frontier - Ancient design that has been around since George W Bush was president. Solid reliability and cheap. Feels like Nissan is phoning it in lately. The 4.0L V6 and 5 speed auto are lethargic and rough sounding. It’s easily the worst engine option available in any mid sized truck, but it’s pretty powerful and can tow pretty well.
What should make the short list?
Toyota Tacoma - the segment best seller with good resale value, solid expected reliability, but with an aging design. Gasoline V6 engine seems more optimized for Toyota’s cars and crossovers. No optional diesel or V8 (although Toyota’s 4.6L V8 has been fitted to trucks of this sized before).
Chevy Colorado - updated for 2020 - second best seller with loyal following. It ride/handles well and can be had with a very sturdy and fuel efficient Duramax Diesel engine. It also has a very hard core off road package with locking diffs front and rear. Wish it had an optional 5.3L V8, as the gas V6 needs a little more torque. There’s a gas 4 cylinder and 6 speed manual model if you are really cheap.
Jeep Gladiator - new for 2019....extremely cool looking but also pricey. The Rubicon model is an ace off road and there is a soft top model available. Diesel engine option coming soon, and the gas V6 is similar to the Colorado - needs more torque.
Honda Ridgeline - not my favorite, but a solid, practical contender if you are loyal to Honda. Ideal for suburban soccer moms and dads. Probably extremely reliable and ride/handles well. Only one powertrain, and it’s a very good gasoline V6 engine.
Ford Ranger - new for 2019, but kind of disappointing. I wanted to see a diesel option here or perhaps Ford’s 5.0L V8. It already feels and looks old. It’s actually a 5 year old design that’s “new to the US market. Only one powertrain option, but it’s a pretty good one: a turbocharged 4 cylinder. It does have all the new Ford infotainment packages, which puts it ahead of Toyota and Nissan in the tech department. It should make Ford loyalists happy, as they’ve gone without a new Ranger to buy for almost 10 years.
Nissan Frontier - Ancient design that has been around since George W Bush was president. Solid reliability and cheap. Feels like Nissan is phoning it in lately. The 4.0L V6 and 5 speed auto are lethargic and rough sounding. It’s easily the worst engine option available in any mid sized truck, but it’s pretty powerful and can tow pretty well.
What should make the short list?
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 7:23 am
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Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:14 am to goofball
I love mid size trucks. No desire to ever go any bigger.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:15 am to goofball
If I was buying one it would be a Taco.
The last time we were in Hawaii my wife asked one of the locals why they "all" drove Tacos and his reply was pithy and so very true: "Its because they have the FE engine which means it runs "Fo Eva".
The last time we were in Hawaii my wife asked one of the locals why they "all" drove Tacos and his reply was pithy and so very true: "Its because they have the FE engine which means it runs "Fo Eva".
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:18 am to goofball
I've had the frontier since 2012. Disagree about the engine after driving a Tacoma and Ridgeline. Has plenty of power and plenty reliable.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:20 am to goofball
quote:
Honda Ridgeline
Ghey.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:21 am to Obtuse1
I'm a loyal Tacoma owner. Wouldn't buy anything else.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:25 am to goofball
I recently bought a Ridgeline after test driving all of these trucks.
It is perfect for me - good gas mileage, good road manners, extremely comfortable, Honda reliability (presumably), with a truck bed for the occasional thing to be put there. Only negative is slightly underwhelming looks.
Taco was second, just too uncomfortable on the road with poorer gas mileage and less features that I wanted. Looks the best though.
It is perfect for me - good gas mileage, good road manners, extremely comfortable, Honda reliability (presumably), with a truck bed for the occasional thing to be put there. Only negative is slightly underwhelming looks.
Taco was second, just too uncomfortable on the road with poorer gas mileage and less features that I wanted. Looks the best though.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:26 am to goofball
4Runner ;)
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:27 am to goofball
Personal favorite is the Tacoma. Would also drive the Colorado or Ranger. Frontier isn't for me. Ridgeline and Gladiator look like abortions.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:27 am to goofball
Colorado or Gladiator.
Specially the Colorado ZR2 turbodiesel or the Gladiator Rubicon.
Specially the Colorado ZR2 turbodiesel or the Gladiator Rubicon.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:28 am to goofball
Gladiator prolly gets a lot of hate but they look pretty cool in person
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:29 am to goofball
I have two Canyons (the GMC Colorado variant) in our fleet.
They will be the last two we ever have.
Lots of interior & system electrical issues with both, A/C compressors with both, mileage is close to a full-size truck.
First Taco
Then everything else.
Then Nissan
The Gladiator is a niche vehicle, in my opinion.
They will be the last two we ever have.
Lots of interior & system electrical issues with both, A/C compressors with both, mileage is close to a full-size truck.
First Taco
Then everything else.
Then Nissan
The Gladiator is a niche vehicle, in my opinion.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:30 am to ElJefe686
GMC Canyon you left off the list.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:30 am to goofball
You can't put bumper nuts on any of those trucks
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:30 am to Ingeniero
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Personal favorite is the Tacoma. Would also drive the Colorado or Ranger. Frontier isn't for me. Ridgeline and Gladiator look like abortions.
Frontier 4x4 would be my go-to if I wanted something affordable that I knew would have to take a beating.
I actually love the Gladiator, but I feel like it needs a shorter wheelbase. It’s more of a lifestyle vehicle than the others.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:34 am to goofball
I was a looking briefly at a Toyota Tacoma, really liked them along with the Tundra's, but I'm so glad I went with my full size truck
The only thing I regret is the gas milage
The only thing I regret is the gas milage
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:37 am to goofball
I honestly consider 4Runner a mid-sized truck. Better yet, I'd put it at the top of this list.
IMO, a bed makes it a pickup, not a truck.
IMO, a bed makes it a pickup, not a truck.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 7:39 am
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:41 am to Codythetiger
Whassup with your shitty driveway?
Pull that raggedy shite out and get some pavers in there.
Pull that raggedy shite out and get some pavers in there.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:42 am to member12
Gladiator with 2 inch lift and 35s make it look a lot better.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 7:44 am to goofball
I am a fan on the Chevy Colorado Bison Edition but if I just wanted a mid size truck I would probably go with the Tacoma since has been the gold standard of mid size trucks for a decade or more
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