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TRIXSNK
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Well finally selling the 03 Tacoma this Friday.
Now the hard part is trying to decide which truck to buy to fit all my needs:
- 4x4 for snowboarding / camping / etc
- Space to fit at least small kids in back
- Reliability
- Gas mileage
- Ability to tow the Cobra
I'm a huge Toyota guy and was thinking of an 04 Tundra Double Cab but i'm also thinking about going with a F250(or eqiuvelent from other manuf.) with a diesel.
What do you guys think ..................
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Get a chevy truck like a silverado/sierra. Chevy trucks seem to be reliable and run for days.
[ November 28, 2006, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: EASTBAY5_0 ]
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Well finally selling the 03 Tacoma this Friday.
Now the hard part is trying to decide which truck to buy to fit all my needs:
- 4x4 for snowboarding / camping / etc
- Space to fit at least small kids in back
- Reliability
- Gas mileage
- Ability to tow the Cobra
I'm a huge Toyota guy and was thinking of an 04 Tundra Double Cab but i'm also thinking about going with a F250(or eqiuvelent from other manuf.) with a diesel.
What do you guys think ..................
I know its hard to swing a Toyota Fan. I know my uncle has a crew cab Tundra and it is pretty nice. Drives like a car. For me the only two 3/4 ton or 1/2 trucks I would buy are a Ford or Chevy. Dodge has the good motor but thats about where it starts and ends. Crappy ass trucks. Thats why they sell them sooo cheap. The Duramax is solid motor, and with an awesome tranny in the Allison. Easy to make 1000lb's of TQ with them. The ford has been a great work truck for a lot of years. I know I just rolled over 221K on mine, and has never had ONE problem with it. Great truck.
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Yellow94GT
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Well finally selling the 03 Tacoma this Friday.
Now the hard part is trying to decide which truck to buy to fit all my needs:
- 4x4 for snowboarding / camping / etc
- Space to fit at least small kids in back
- Reliability
- Gas mileage
- Ability to tow the Cobra
I'm a huge Toyota guy and was thinking of an 04 Tundra Double Cab but i'm also thinking about going with a F250(or eqiuvelent from other manuf.) with a diesel.
What do you guys think ..................
I know its hard to swing a Toyota Fan. I know my uncle has a crew cab Tundra and it is pretty nice. Drives like a car. For me the only two 3/4 ton or 1/2 trucks I would buy are a Ford or Chevy. Dodge has the good motor but thats about where it starts and ends. Crappy ass trucks. Thats why they sell them sooo cheap. The Duramax is solid motor, and with an awesome tranny in the Allison. Easy to make 1000lb's of TQ with them. The ford has been a great work truck for a lot of years. I know I just rolled over 221K on mine, and has never had ONE problem with it. Great truck.
221k stock motor and tranny.
Not to mention it runs 15.4 in the 1/4 mile while tipping the scales at 7000lbs! ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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TRIXSNK
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Drew / Frank Thanks for posting as i know Drew has a F250.
I know they are reliable and can be modded failry easily which is kinda why i'd like to go with a diesel......but what kinda real world gas mileage do you get?
Also how much space is in the back of an extended cab F250 (not the CREW CAB)? Enough to fit an adult male up to Tahoe from the Bay comfortably?
Drew i can't remember if your's is a Crew or X-tended cab ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Also any particular years to stay away from?
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My cousin works at ford go talk to him if u want a ford truck which u should get bc they have the best trucks ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Stay away from the 6.0 (03 and up) powerstrokes. We have tons of problems with them. Any 7.3 truck from mid year 99 to 03 are the best candidates.
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CTD ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Yellow94GT
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Drew / Frank Thanks for posting as i know Drew has a F250.
I know they are reliable and can be modded failry easily which is kinda why i'd like to go with a diesel......but what kinda real world gas mileage do you get?
Also how much space is in the back of an extended cab F250 (not the CREW CAB)? Enough to fit an adult male up to Tahoe from the Bay comfortably?
Drew i can't remember if your's is a Crew or X-tended cab
Also any particular years to stay away from?
There are 4 guys in my truck in that Pic watching a DVD on the way to the dyno, (3 hours). There isn't a whole lot of room in the back for some real big dudes, but guys are size fit back there fine.
As for fuel milage, my truck with the 40's gets 16-12 MPG depending on how much weight I have behind her. Diesels
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Yellow94GT
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Oh yeah, and that truck/trailor/car setup hasn't found a single grade that it can't pull at 75+ mph.
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Drew / Frank Thanks for posting as i know Drew has a F250.
I know they are reliable and can be modded failry easily which is kinda why i'd like to go with a diesel......but what kinda real world gas mileage do you get?
Also how much space is in the back of an extended cab F250 (not the CREW CAB)? Enough to fit an adult male up to Tahoe from the Bay comfortably?
Drew i can't remember if your's is a Crew or X-tended cab
Also any particular years to stay away from?
There are 4 guys in my truck in that Pic watching a DVD on the way to the dyno, (3 hours). There isn't a whole lot of room in the back for some real big dudes, but guys are size fit back there fine.
As for fuel milage, my truck with the 40's gets 16-12 MPG depending on how much weight I have behind her. Diesels
I saw one sorta like that at the ford dealership in concord but im stuck w my suv for awhile ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Drew / Frank Thanks for posting as i know Drew has a F250.
I know they are reliable and can be modded failry easily which is kinda why i'd like to go with a diesel......but what kinda real world gas mileage do you get?
Also how much space is in the back of an extended cab F250 (not the CREW CAB)? Enough to fit an adult male up to Tahoe from the Bay comfortably?
Drew i can't remember if your's is a Crew or X-tended cab
Also any particular years to stay away from?
There are 4 guys in my truck in that Pic watching a DVD on the way to the dyno, (3 hours). There isn't a whole lot of room in the back for some real big dudes, but guys are size fit back there fine.
As for fuel milage, my truck with the 40's gets 16-12 MPG depending on how much weight I have behind her. Diesels
That's all i can say about your set-up Drew (It just needs a black car on the trailer hint..hint)lol.
I dont' have to many BIG BOYZ that would ride back there but good to know average size guys can fit w/o too much trouble!
Now i think i might just look for a F250 x-tended cab but with a short bed(4x4) if i can find one like that.....i mostly see long-beds
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
Drew / Frank Thanks for posting as i know Drew has a F250.
I know they are reliable and can be modded failry easily which is kinda why i'd like to go with a diesel......but what kinda real world gas mileage do you get?
Also how much space is in the back of an extended cab F250 (not the CREW CAB)? Enough to fit an adult male up to Tahoe from the Bay comfortably?
Drew i can't remember if your's is a Crew or X-tended cab
Also any particular years to stay away from?
The Xtend cab is alright, I know that the next one I get WILL be a CREW CAB. The 6.0 has been problematic since has been out. Seems like the 03/04 years are the worse. Thats the only thing that shys me away from the ford for a new truck. The 7.3 is as about as solid as a motor can be. Mine is a late model 99 or 99.5. I get around 20mpg everyday use, but I drive a lot of freeway miles. I once Towed my Trailer down to L.A. empty at 60mph I was about 24 MPG and on the way back with a load I was about 19/20MPG.
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
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Oh yeah my Truck is 2wd though, I know you need 4x4.
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Oh yeah, and that truck/trailor/car setup hasn't found a single grade that it can't pull at 75+ mph.
Since your can do 75+ I guess mine can do 80+ ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
Oh yeah my Truck is 2wd though, I know you need 4x4.
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Oh yeah, and that truck/trailor/car setup hasn't found a single grade that it can't pull at 75+ mph.
Since your can do 75+ I guess mine can do 80+
....and i was just about to ask if you wanted to sell it hahahaha
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Originally posted by DLo:
CTD
There you go dont fuck around get the best!!!
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Yellow94GT
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
Oh yeah my Truck is 2wd though, I know you need 4x4.
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Oh yeah, and that truck/trailor/car setup hasn't found a single grade that it can't pull at 75+ mph.
Since your can do 75+ I guess mine can do 80+
....and i was just about to ask if you wanted to sell it hahahaha
Mine is for sale.
I'll take $33,000 for it.
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
Oh yeah my Truck is 2wd though, I know you need 4x4.
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Oh yeah, and that truck/trailor/car setup hasn't found a single grade that it can't pull at 75+ mph.
Since your can do 75+ I guess mine can do 80+
....and i was just about to ask if you wanted to sell it hahahaha
Mine is for sale.
I'll take $33,000 for it.
If i had that much to spend i would Drew.
I have to keep it around 20k or so.
So if you're sellin it what's next to tow the Stang?
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Those 7.3L F-250's are rock solid.
As for Toyota trucks, they are reliable too. I had my '89 Sr5 for about 6 years now 208k stock motor/tranny.
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Yellow94GT
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So if you're sellin it what's next to tow the Stang?
08 Twin Turbo 6.4L Superduty
What else? ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
So if you're sellin it what's next to tow the Stang?
08 Twin Turbo 6.4L Superduty
What else?
........ballin....... ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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As Drew and Frank have already mentioned, you simply cannot go wrong with a 99 through late 03 Ford Powerstroke.
6.5" lift with 35"s and I've still managed to pull off 19 mpg. Power and torque wise you will never be able to compete with a diesel if you own a gasoline powered truck. You can pick up an excellent condition 02 Powerstroke Lariat crew cab 4X4 for around $25K with under 80,000 miles. 100,000 miles on a diesel is just break in.
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Originally posted by EASTBAY5_0:
Get a chevy truck like a silverado/sierra. Chevy trucks seem to be reliable and run for days.
I agree so here is one if he wants it
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by NavidR:
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Originally posted by EASTBAY5_0:
Get a chevy truck like a silverado/sierra. Chevy trucks seem to be reliable and run for days.
I agree so here is one if he wants it
What are they asking for it?
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TRIXSNK
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ttt
By the way what should i expect in regards to cost and general things to maintain vs a gasoline vehicle?
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