11-23-2015, 02:45 PM
rherold9 Wrote:Time to bring back an old thread from the dead.Having test driven a bunch of trucks the last few weekends, I've pretty much settled on a GMC. Most folks I've spoken to who have experience with long term ownership have said that they are much more reliable than similar Fords. They also top the charts from most long-term reliability studies. I did just read that if you are looking at used Ford F150s, avoid the 5.4L engines as they are almost all time bombs after 100k miles. Toyotas are also great trucks, I owned 2 mid-90s pickups and a 1st gen Tundra and they were all driven between 150k-300k+ miles. The newer Toyotas IMO carry overinflated prices for what they are when compared to their competitors. The Silverado is basically the same core as a Sierra, so imo you can't go wrong there.
And start another debate.
Years: 2010-2012
5.7L SR5 4x4 Tundra Double Cab 6.5ft bed vs 6.0L Z71(is this package worth it?) 4x4 Silverado 2500 Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
Both have similar things you get. Similar cheap interiors. Ride fine. I'm not worried about stiffness so don't bother bringing that up. I daily a stiffer than usual car... And have ridden in Kaan's Tundra. It seems fine. Both tow similar weight. I'm more worried about maintenance and things to watch out for. I've looked at both in person just haven't driven them.
Budget: Mid 20s.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks