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Topic: Truck Opinions: Tundra, Titan, F150, Silverado
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SydeWaySix
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I might be looking to get a pickup truck to daily drive and use for towing my Faleen to/from trackdays. I know they are all pretty bad on MPG's, but can you give me your input on the following options: Tundra, Titan, F150, or Silverado. I'd be willing to spend around $7-8K for a crew cab (4-door) in good condition. I do need it to fit 2 car seats in the cab though. I dont really need 4wd, but I guess it'd be nice to have as well.
Please give me your opinions: Best quality, longest lasting,least amount of "known" issues, best MPG's, etc. THANKS!!
[ December 14, 2012, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]
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Tundra! your welcome!
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NEIGHT
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So you got rid of the Mustang?
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MaK_1967v8
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Does it have to be a gas motorized truck? Why not a 1995 - 1997 powerstroke f-250 or 350? You can get a really nice one for 7-8k. Look for one with a 5 speed and you'll be problem free. not to mention no smog.
My dream truck has always been a crew cab, 5 speed, short bed, 4x4, powerstroke diesel.
[ December 14, 2012, 04:47 PM: Message edited by: MaK_1967v8 ]
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SwEeT03Gt
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only tundra i'd look into would be 07 n newer the older ones i compare with rangers or colorado. the titans are good, but there rear ends are small n over heat. i really dont trust f150's f250 n above yes, so i get a silverado imo best pick up n the "1500" class but 2007 n up tundras 5.7 beats them all
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90fox5.0
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Titan buddy of mine has had his for 4 years has not had any problems looks and sounds nice with 40 serie flows
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MaK_1967v8
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I have 3 company trucks that are 2001-2004 Chevy Silverados. They all have 300-500k plus miles on them. They've all had 2-3 transmissions, 2-3 fuel pumps and an alternator here and there. No other maintenance required. One of them had a cracked radiator. but other than those issues. Reliable to boot.
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off deez
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I have an 06 Titan and I love it, no problems and it rides nice
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Nissan Titan ftw! I used to own a 04 and no issues at all. It had 140k when I got rid of it.
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COBRA50
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F150
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87droptop50
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Gmc Sierra with a 6.0
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SydeWaySix
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Neight...no, I still have the mustang.
My first choice was a Tundra because of the reliability of Toyota, but I'm really starting to like the Titan! Also, i am not looking for a diesel, so a power stroke isnt really in consideration.
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DEVERO2
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NO TITIAN. my best friend had one and it was an unreliable pain it the ass. You can get a nice crew cab F150 for a good price. or an older F250-350.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
NO TITIAN. my best friend had one and it was an unreliable pain it the ass. You can get a nice crew cab F150 for a good price. or an older F250-350.
What kind of issues did the Titan have?
What about Dodge Ram 1500? Anyone have any input on these?
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fstryde3
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I've owned F-150 and Ram can't complain about either so that's what I would buy , the Tundra is cool but overpriced and personally would skip the Titan. I have zero experience with the Silverado so I won't shit on it just because it's a bowtie.
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5.0_707
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Id go silverado, I haven't had any issues with my 08 silverado.
[ December 14, 2012, 07:43 PM: Message edited by: 5.0_707 ]
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for a good tuck that will stand the test of time, its Toyota or a ford. ftw
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turbo50
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Ecoboost F150 and never look back
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SydeWaySix
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quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Ecoboost F150 and never look back
What is ecoboost?
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I have a 05 dodge and love it... Gas is not the best tho I get 13 in town and 17 on the freeway..
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Venomousnotch
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2003 Ford F150 Lightning FTMFW.... ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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98Snake
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quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Ecoboost F150 and never look back
100% agree with this, however it's a lot more than what he was looking to spend.
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Cstang5.0
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I have a 05 dodge and love it... Gas is not the best tho I get 13 in town and 17 on the freeway..
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1sickGT
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quote:
Originally posted by Venomousnotch:
2003 Ford F150 Lightning FTMFW....
2001 lightning ftw!!!
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