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re: Sept.2001: Which half ton truck are you choosing?

Posted on 9/13/26 at 4:03 pm to
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
20401 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 4:03 pm to
At that time, the Silverado was the best looking one.

Tundra was a great truck but that style was ugly AF
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
86366 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:16 pm to
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I've replaced the water pump, alternator, knock sensors, intake gaskets, belts, did a full frontend rebuild on it and replaced the shocks and axle snubs few months back, have done all the fluids several times, did the oil pan gasket, rear main seal, transmission input shaft seal, and rear end pinion bearing and seal this year too. All of those things any 20 year old truck needs including a Tundra.


Yeah, probably so. Tundras require maintenance too. But in the Chevy, you’ll eventually have buttons fall off and the dashboard will disintegrate (my dad’s 2002 Silverado had this), things like that.
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
20282 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:31 pm to
Fiancee's truck has every original button and the dash is pristine. Once again, maintenance is everything. My coworker has a first gen Tundra and the interior is rough and it leaks oil from several spots. He bought it from a family member that was the original owner and he wants to fix it up and keep it going so kudos to him but he's going to be putting in some serious work and cash into it.
Posted by weagle1999
Member since May 2025
4415 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:43 pm to
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Tundra was a great truck but that style was ugly AF


Toyota took the ugliest F150 ever, copied it, made some subtle changes and made it work IMO. Best looking Tundra to my eyes.
This post was edited on 9/13/26 at 6:43 pm
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
8928 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:47 pm to
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My husband is a woman and hates trucks too. Douchebag. They are made for a purpose and a daily driver is not one.


C'mon man, you threw that softball out there. Someone was going to hit it.

BTW, I've had 4 trucks, and three of them served me well as my daily driver. The one I have now is generally not used for that, but only because I have a beater I use for all those "trash" miles so I can keep them off my truck.
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
65231 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 6:56 pm to
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Which truck are you choosing?



FIFY




Deuce & A Half Forever!



Posted by ultratiger89
Houston, Tx
Member since Aug 2007
4365 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:21 pm to
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e had 4 trucks, and three of them served me well as my daily driver


Why? Why not buy a luxury sedan they are much more comfortable and affordable
Posted by CSATiger
The Battlefield
Member since Aug 2010
7079 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:27 pm to
no brainer, in 2001 I bought a Ram
Posted by ultratiger89
Houston, Tx
Member since Aug 2007
4365 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:28 pm to
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Pfff why. They’re bad for the environment


What a greenee weeenie response you suck
Posted by lsufan112001
sportsmans paradise
Member since Oct 2006
11309 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:35 pm to
O2 F150 checking in. 4.6 liter
I did replace motor at 282k. The tranny is smooth as glass at 341k miles.
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
11197 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:38 pm to
I still have my 01 Ram. It still runs. Only new vehicle I have ever owned.
Posted by Gnash
KTX
Member since Oct 2015
11949 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:45 pm to
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
8928 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:34 am to
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Why? Why not buy a luxury sedan they are much more comfortable and affordable


I don't need a depreciating asset as a status symbol and trucks are much more versitile and useful. The wife has a nice Volvo, but on trips she'd rather take the Tundra because it is comfy too and can has more room for stuff.
Posted by Rabby
Member since Mar 2021
1993 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 11:39 am to
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Why not buy a luxury sedan they are much more comfortable and affordable
Because some of us haul tools and materials, tow trailers and hunt/camp with our trucks.
If the wife wants a ride in a luxury vehicle, we take hers.
Posted by ultratiger89
Houston, Tx
Member since Aug 2007
4365 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 12:37 pm to
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Because some of us haul tools and materials, tow trailers and hunt/camp with our trucks.


I was referring to those that buy a truck and don’t use it as you do. I owned only one because I had a boat to tow. Sold the boat and the truck.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
7225 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 1:05 pm to
GMT800 and it's not even close.
Posted by BTROleMisser
Murica'
Member since Nov 2017
18270 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 1:32 pm to
Tundra... and I'd still be driving it.
Posted by cubsfinger
On The Road
Member since Mar 2017
1962 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 1:57 pm to
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2001 ram cause that’s what I bought

Just sold one earlier this year. Unfortunately it had the 3.9. Wish I had the V8. That truck was by far, the best single cab ever made. It was also the best $1500 truck I ever bought. It had cold AC the day I sold it.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
86366 posts
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:50 pm to
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Why not buy a luxury sedan they are much more comfortable and affordable


Bc I don’t want a luxury sedan!
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