Which Truck should I buy?

srunner2

I own a 96 tacoma v6 while my brother has a 98 dakota and a 97 s-10 and a 99 mustang (he is a rich [non-permissible content removed]). I have never had problems on my tacoma, while he is in and out of the shop with his two domestic trucks. With the tacoma, you lose interior space especially compared to the dakota, the tacoma also costs a bit more than its competitors. But you will own a truck with lasting resale value and great reliability no doubt.

pkoopmans

I am new to chat and would like to know what a good price and availability on a 2000 Tundra SR5 2WD. I have been saving for almost 2 years and have $14,000 plus I have an excellent 90 Toyota Super Cab I will be selling.

thanks1

I want to tow a 5,500 lb. empty travel trailer. I'm currently towing it with a Ford 1994 150 4x4 small v8. I am considering a Ford 250 v10 4x4 with a 6.8l. The gas mileage is something to consider. I use the trailer on a few trips in the summer. The rest of the time, the pickup would be for everyday use around town. However I am tired of going up and down mountains at 25mph and sometimes less. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to buy? I don't want diesel.

ihsalways

After a huge amount of research, including this and other BB's, reading the spec's, driving the tin, this is reality: IF you want to load up to 2000# while pulling another Ton, and want plenty of torque, and you don't need full back seat, and don't want to spend extra $$ just to haul around in big, expensive, hard to turn and park, 2500/3500-series honkers, then ONLY Dakota makes sense. And especially, GIVEN the above criteria, ALL 1500 series trucks (and the way overpriced Tundra) are foolish wastes of metal and money!
Either go DAK or go really BIG...

rm13

Do you have a Dakota that you haul a 2000# camper with, or are you preparing to make that purchase? That seems like an awful big load for even a 1500, not to mention Dakota. But if you've had success with that, who am I to argue.

obyone

The 2wd reg cab dak is rated at 2100# payload. With a 2000# camper, that leaves you with 100# for you and your goodies. Plus tow another 1000#. This doesn't make any sense as to why you'd want to overwork and abuse your truck. If you think it will handle it....probably for awhile....handle it safely? No way.

cspaulding

I have reviewed most of the messages on this board and it all comes down to this...there are good and bad in all makes...they all have lemons...We have a K2500 crew cab Chevy we ordered in last Spring. The truck is a piece of @#%), we believe we have a lemon. There are others out there who say this syle is the best truck they've owned, etc., etc. One thing is for certain in our minds...CHEVY DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS! After owning Chevs all our lives, we're probably looking at Dodge next time (i.e. next year) to replace our '92 Chev.

We also have an '84 K2500 Chevy, which ran great, we're dropping a "big motor" into that, and we've had no problems with our '92.

As for hotrods...you can turn a truck into a hotrod if you have money, time, patience (esp. money). My hubby had an '85 Chevy he used to show, it had a 400 small block in it, etc. He left quite a few trannys laying on the street before he figured out what he was doing wrong, but when it was put together it was one hell of a truck.

To each his/her own...get what you like and what's suited for your needs. I don't think you NEED a full size to be macho...it's not all in the truck.

Just an opinion.

cygnusx1

If you love spending Saturdays at the Ford dealership - buy a Ranger. You'll see more of your service manager than you will your own reflection.

eharri3

very interesting generalization... i find it funny when people can predict the future and tell with all certainty that one truck will spend all its time in service and another won't.

1995 Ford Ranger
4x2, 5 spd man, reg cab, 4cyl.

In over seven years of service it's had 5,000 mile oil changes, all other dealer recommended maintenance, and no problems. Fords can be as reliable as anything else. And check the maintenance and repair rooms for proof that imports can be as troublesome as anything else. Pick what fits you and take good care of it.
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hpia4v2

Same here.
I got 1995 4x2 4.0L ranger XLT 45000 miles never visit service department, until I need new brake shoes which was last month(from regular tear and wear). I just change the oil every 5000 miles and fill it up with gas. Th engine never burns a drop of oil.

But I am looking to replace it with Tacoma double cab cause my family is growing and still need utility of a truck.

live2ride

I am looking at the Toyota Tundra and Chevy Silverado. I do quite a bit of towing (5000+ lbs) and am wondering if anyone has experience with Tundra towing. I am afraid that it just isn't heavy-duty enough. Thanks.

pocahontas

Here's the direct link to one of our active Tundra discussion where you should also try asking (copy/paste) your question: Toyota Tundra Owners.

 

Also, try using the Board Search, on the left side of the page to find other topics (i.e. silverado) of interest throughout Town Hall.

 

Good luck. ;-)



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frankno1

I have owned Fords, Chewy's and Dodge pickups, I now own a Toyota Tundra and if you are going to stay below 6000#total trailer load there is not anything finer. Its very powerful and quiet for the lesser loads. I a looking for a F250 with the V10 engine not because I want to get rid of the Tundra but its not heavy or powerful enough for 7000# loads and up. But it is one fine 1/2 ton pickup barring none. But major power like 460 I power is a problem. Hope this helps Frank K.

ghostride

which 2001 Chevy truck to buy. 2001 SB,ExtCab 4X4 (loaded) 2500 w/ 5.3 or 1500 w/ 6.0. Don't trailer over 5000 lbs and will probally supercharge whatever I buy...so is the 2500 really going to last me longer due to the increased size of the individual components? I would get the 2500 with the 5.3 but it is not offered in 2001.

amora

Heavy duty radiator cooling, auto trans cooler, larger rear axles, etc. They are more
robust that the 1/4 ton units and can take more abuse without self destructing....

regards,

Andy
(C2500 owner with heavy mods)