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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Recommendations for a used truck?

NotanATFagent

Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??

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MI, USA

Posted: 8/23/2017 1:18:37 PM EST

[Last Edit: 8/23/2017 1:22:15 PM EST by NotanATFagent]

Seems like everyone around here suggests Toyota's, but I'm curious to see what everyone suggests this go around.

Got $20,000 to spend. One brother has a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the other has a 2012 Ford F-150, both have crew cabs. I like both of these trucks a lot and I'm trying to get the best bang for the buck.

I don't tow anything and I don't think I will other than a trailer every once in a while. Looking for low miles, something to use in the winter and to haul stuff for the house/vacations/etc.

That 16" AR barrel looks suspiciously like it's 15.9" long ...

beardog30 Member Joined May 2012 Posts 20961 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:22:55 PM EST Toyota's and Nissian's have the best warranty, something to think about.
	“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” Mark Twain

hsracer201 Member Joined Jan 2007 Posts 7482 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:27:30 PM EST If you don't need to tow = Tacoma. If you need to tow = Tundra. You're welcome.

detacbob Official callsign: Shotglass Joined Nov 2008 Posts 2368 EE Offline MI, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:31:04 PM EST [Last Edit: 8/23/2017 1:31:21 PM EST by detacbob] You can get a brand new 4 door 4WD SV trim Nissan Frontier for about 27K. If you're anywhere on the West side the Nissan dealer in Muskegon also gives a lifetime powertrain warranty on new trucks. Just sayin....

speedball Member Joined Feb 2002 Posts 4153 EE Offline KS, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:39:53 PM EST Arfcom is eaten up with Toyota trucks. Kind of like the bodies of said trucks are eaten up with rust. There is a reason the F-150 has been the best selling truck for 7 gazillion years now.
	Stay salty

hsracer201 Member Joined Jan 2007 Posts 7483 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:41:34 PM EST OP, were you the one who's blue car got hit?

Rumrunner358

Joined Apr 2008
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Posted: 8/23/2017 1:47:03 PM EST

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Originally Posted By detacbob:
You can get a brand new 4 door 4WD SV trim Nissan Frontier for about 27K.

If you're anywhere on the West side the Nissan dealer in Muskegon also gives a lifetime powertrain warranty on new trucks.

Just sayin....

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It's like stepping back to 2002! 15mpg two seat truck (because no one with legs can ride in the back of the crew cab) FTW!

NotanATFagent

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Posted: 8/23/2017 1:53:18 PM EST

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Originally Posted By speedball:
Arfcom is eaten up with Toyota trucks. Kind of like the bodies of said trucks are eaten up with rust.

There is a reason the F-150 has been the best selling truck for 7 gazillion years now.

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This is what I'm leaning towards.

I'm finding used 2012 trucks with ecoboost, crew cabs and about 60-70k miles for $20,000

That 16" AR barrel looks suspiciously like it's 15.9" long ...

beardog30 Member Joined May 2012 Posts 20964 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:55:03 PM EST Quote History Originally Posted By speedball: Arfcom is eaten up with Toyota trucks. Kind of like the bodies of said trucks are eaten up with rust. There is a reason the F-150 has been the best selling truck for 7 gazillion years now. View Quote My last three trucks have been fords. All 3 of them have had major repairs needed before 100k miles.
	“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” Mark Twain

detacbob Official callsign: Shotglass Joined Nov 2008 Posts 2369 EE Offline MI, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:55:36 PM EST Quote History Originally Posted By Rumrunner358: It's like stepping back to 2002! 15mpg two seat truck (because no one with legs can ride in the back of the crew cab) FTW! View Quote Actually, I average 19. I also don't need a truck that is a couch and media center like every other truck on the road....

Bassgasm Seeker of the Brown Note Joined Dec 2010 Posts 20903 EE Offline MO, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 1:57:23 PM EST Don't buy a Ford with the 3 valve 5.4, don't buy a first generation EcoBoost, and don't buy anything with any flavor of cylinder deactivation (most GMs and Rams). That should thin out options a lot.
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vmax84 Joined May 2001 Posts 10542 EE Offline MI, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 2:00:21 PM EST Quote History Originally Posted By speedball: Arfcom is eaten up with Toyota trucks. Kind of like the bodies of said trucks are eaten up with rust. There is a reason the F-150 has been the best selling truck for 7 gazillion years now. View Quote Ford tuff!!!!

Rumrunner358

Joined Apr 2008
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Posted: 8/23/2017 2:09:54 PM EST

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Originally Posted By detacbob:
Actually, I average 19. I also don't need a truck that is a couch and media center like every other truck on the road....

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Originally Posted By Rumrunner358:
It's like stepping back to 2002! 15mpg two seat truck (because no one with legs can ride in the back of the crew cab) FTW!

Actually, I average 19. I also don't need a truck that is a couch and media center like every other truck on the road....

I had one for a rental for about 3 months. Just me driving it was fine, actually pretty fun, but no one can ride in the back. Had to fill it up every other day, averages 15 mpg with a small gas tank, it was 4x4 so I'm sure that killed it too.

And it was like stepping back In time, the latest engine technology/interior from 2002.

More power to ya if you like it, it doesn't bother me

Op, if you like the Chevrolet and ford, just shop till you find one that's a good deal. You doubled your chances going with two big brands

ark-and-spark Joined Jun 2001 Posts 4392 EE Offline OK, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 2:13:07 PM EST In before the toyota fans ....oh wait. go with the Ford

MNSwede Member Joined Nov 2011 Posts 4631 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 2:18:21 PM EST You can practically get a new F150 for $20k

Stealthy_Waffle ID or no D Joined Dec 2013 Posts 1492 EE Offline IN, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 2:20:08 PM EST Quote History Originally Posted By hsracer201: If you don't need to tow = Tacoma. Still has drum brakes If you need to tow = Tundra. Was outdated in 2007 and overpriced You're welcome. View Quote
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10mmillie Joined Aug 2001 Posts 3048 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 8/23/2017 2:34:57 PM EST I prefer Chevy or GMC with the 5.3 engine.

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