Some Truck Insight Please....

[RSanch111]

I'm in the market for a pickup or SUV. My criteria:

Must be 4wd
Must be crew cab if a pickup
Must be able to comfortably tow a 16' Low Hauler trailer

Also....Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra. What do you think???

And what do you think of the Nissan Frontier???

 

[finesse_r]

I'm in the market for a pickup or SUV. My criteria:

Must be 4wd
Must be crew cab if a pickup
Must be able to comfortably tow a 16' Low Hauler trailer

Also....Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra. What do you think???

And what do you think of the Nissan Frontier???

Two of the best pick up trucks on the market. For me it is the F-150, but I can't argue against the Toyota Tundra.

 

[snubbyfan]

Dodge Ram.

 

[pawngal]

Both the Ford F150 or 250 and the Tundra are great trucks.
Depending somewhat on the engine the F150 will get better gas mileage than the Tundra. Currently drive a 2011 Tundra and love it.
Tundra makes 2 different crew cab styles the double cab and the crewcab max. If you don't need the back seat for adults the double is cheaper and gives you a longer box than the crew cab max.

 

[venomballistics]

I'd avoid the Nissan as it seems the company is running low on giveadarn.
F series, the toy, or a Chevy.

I'd take a dodge ... to a Ford dealer to trade in on a Mustang

 

[jdh]

With modern design and maufacturing methods there is not a nickel's worth of difference between them. The dealership you buy it from, the deal they will make, and their ability/willingness to service and support you after the sale is more important than the badge on the grill.

 

[dusty3030]

I like Toyota's

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Partial to F-150. Just like Fords as I have driven two Mustangs for sixteen years each.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

We, too, are in the market for a replacement for our '05 Ram. It's our third Dodge--155,000 miles, original battery, third set of tires, nothing but routine maintenance--if that gives you a hint about our prejudice.

We drove the 3/4-ton versions of the Big Three recently, all gas motors. I expected the Dodge to blow away the other two. Barbara thought the Ford would win us over. We both fell in love with the Chevy. Go figure.

The Chevy had the best ride, the quietest cab, the nicest appointments, and on and on.... The Ford lost in every category. We also tried the GMC, and the Chevy won that battle, too.

All depends upon what suits you the best. Drive everything that meets your needs. You might be surprised what grabs you.

 

[MORSNO]

Nobody is asking about the trailer and what the OP plans on hauling? If you plan on hauling any major weight, I would go straight to the 250/350 market. Remember just because it will pull it doesn't mean it should, you also need to be able to stop the load. HD trucks have better suspension, braking, and towing abilities.

 

[Harrydale]

I agree with what jdh said in post #6. But I lean toward Ford because they didn't take the government bailout. jmho

 

[Cpo1944]

I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra . My best friend just bought a new Ford F-150
The Ford is definitely the better of the two . If I ever replace my truck it will be with a Ford.
My friend is a triple amputee from the Vietnam war and he has always had to buy Chevys, because Fords were too high for him to get in & out, But the local Ford dealer lowered the brand new truck 2 inches front and back and he is very happy with it. I actually looks terrific and if I didn`t know any better I would never suspect it was lowered.
I believe the dealer did the lowering at no charge, but I do not know how they did it.

 

[e3mrk]

Stay away from the Eco-Boost Engine and You should be fine with a Ford.

 

[Cpo1944]

Heres a pic of my Toyota, Its a nice truck, but I really like the Ford better

 

[LVSteve]

How much weight is going on that 16' trailer?

 

[Drm50]

My Chevy died a couple years ago. Was still running fine but had
Over 250,000 and needed some front end work. Being a little
short on cash, I didn't have the money to buy a truck, so I
bought a Ford F-150. Kidding aside it is my first Ford. I drive
over 100 mi a day. Hasn't let me down yet. Will never buy a
General Motors product again, my family was always Chevy.

 

[RSanch111]

Nobody is asking about the trailer and what the OP plans on hauling? If you plan on hauling any major weight, I would go straight to the 250/350 market. Remember just because it will pull it doesn't mean it should, you also need to be able to stop the load. HD trucks have better suspension, braking, and towing abilities.

16' Low Hauler trailer. Right now just misc household furnishings. Eventually motorcycles and snowmobiles. It won't be a work trailer, just toys and will not likely approach the 7,000 GVR of the trailer. Trailer has tandem axle and electric brakes that work well with a brake controller. Can't afford a 250.

 

[RSanch111]

I agree with what jdh said in post #6. But I lean toward Ford because they didn't take the government bailout. jmho

I agree. If it's not a Toyota, it will be a Ford for that reason. And I lived in the shadow of the Rouge plant for many years....But I'm not so loyal that I'll rule out the Toyota. Been hearing good things about them.

 

[RSanch111]

How much weight is going on that 16' trailer?

Trailer is about 2,000 lbs and what's in it will likely not exceed 2000-3000 lbs max. GVR is 7000. My wife's Ram Hemi 1500 handles it with no problem.

 

[RSanch111]

Another question: Mechanically, what's the difference between a Flex Fuel engine and a "regular" engine? Do I need to stay away from Flex Fuel engines?