Help me pick a new rig

Kolter45 · Mar 13, 2020

Marshall R said: ↑

I'm tempted to say Tundra, but I'd wait for a redesign. They are solid trucks but have needed an upgrade for a while But it should be soon, I keep hearing 2021. If it has to be Tundra I'd buy used, but 2016 or newer.

If not Toyota I like Ford just fine. My 2007 Tacoma just got too small and we bought a 2014 F150 Supercab used in 2016 and kept the Tacoma. I looked hard at Tundra then but there were no used ones equipped the way I wanted it. If you go full size you want the 36-38 gallon fuel tank. Trust me on that. The big tank not being an option on used Tundras is the primary reason I went with Ford.

My Ford only burns 1 more MPG than my Tacoma, but the big tank is great, especially if towing and even when not I can choose where I WANT to buy gas, not where I NEED to buy gas. I can bypass areas where gas is expensive and fill up where it's cheap.

Mine has the 5.0 and it has been perfect for 87,000 miles so far. But there is nothing at all wrong with the turbo engines. I'm really liking the 2.7. It will out run both the 3.5 and the 5.0. If you choose the right gear ratio will tow almost 8000 lbs, and gets better fuel mileage than Tacoma. It is also the least expensive option. You can get a 4X4 Supercab XLT with the 2.7 right around $40K.
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If I had to get a tundra it would def be a 2016 - I believe 2017 is when they added TSS & I hear thats a pain in the ass. Toyota Safety Sense btw not Toyota Sports Series. Maybe before 2017 it was an addon package?

Kolter45 · Mar 13, 2020

7 months old. Its a good idea to see it when its just stock & needs a bath. The interior is nice, but it is a Dodge.

2019 Ram 1500 5.7L Big Horn 4x4

Kolter45 · Mar 13, 2020

Here's a good little read about the 1794 Edition Tundra. That leather is really nicee

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/toyota-tundra-1794-edition

Hstone556 · Mar 13, 2020

coopcooper said: ↑

HOW. that's actually insane lol. I was looking at rams and it was 70k for a limited 1500 starting price
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For example see pic below, the pic is 2wd but 4x4 was priced at $44k. The truck she bought was actually marked down to $47k but negotiated down further to $44k. It’s got everything, adjustable air ride, panoramic moon roof, power steps...

lynlan1819 · Mar 13, 2020

jca[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey everyone,

So, my 2nd gen is officially totaled, and now I get select a new truck or suv.

Obviously, everyone's biased to a Tacoma, but I'd like to explore other choices. I'd appreciate any input regarding people's experiences outside of the 2nd gen realm. If anyone can point out the following pros and cons of each platform, I'd also appreciate that.

I've narrowed them down to the following sans Tacoma:

2020 Tundra Crew Cab, 5.7
2020 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, 5.3, 6.2, or Dmax 3.0
2020 Ram Crew Cab Bighorn, 5.7
2015-2020 5th Gen 4runner, SR5 to Limited Trim.

I'm obviously leaning towards a truck, because I've never not needed a truck. I'm just a bit overwhelmed at my options since so much has changed since owning my Tacoma.
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12-15 Tacoma

pairodice · Mar 13, 2020

I’ve had a newer F150 w/3.5 eco boost and still have a 18 tundra. F150 drives better than the tundra and has alot more tech. Anyone who dogs the ecoboost probably hasn’t drove one, they tow great, and are sneaky fast. Mpg are better than tundra by a small margin unless towing then 3.5 is actually worse. By 40k miles ford killed a trans and was stranded due to a bad throttle body, tundra has been flawless other than annoyingly hard to change oil on. I wrench in all my vehicles myself and usually keep them along time. F150 was a nice truck but it always had me thinking it was going to shit bed after 100k. I also have a f350 with close to 300k miles on the 7.3 diesel that I will keep forever

uwhusky12 · Mar 13, 2020

Find a low mileage 2015 Tacoma.

rocky_mountain_dave · Mar 13, 2020

The Tundra is a great truck overall but because it is based on an older platform its safety ratings lag behind the others. IIHS is a good source for safety ratings.

Kolter45 · Mar 14, 2020

rocky_mountain_dave said: ↑

The Tundra is a great truck overall but because it is based on an older platform its safety ratings lag behind the others. IIHS is a good source for safety ratings.
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That makes sense. I guess expect when the new tundra comes out it will crush the records

Kolter45 · Mar 14, 2020

uwhusky12 said: ↑

Find a low mileage 2015 Tacoma.
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I would so get a 2015 pro with a shell!!

jca · Mar 14, 2020

rocky_mountain_dave said: ↑

The Tundra is a great truck overall but because it is based on an older platform its safety ratings lag behind the others. IIHS is a good source for safety ratings.
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Word is that new federal standards require mpg of at least 30, hence the rumored twin turbo v6 with hybrid option.

jca · Mar 14, 2020

Also, I'm working on getting a calvary blue tundra sr5 4x4 at $40K plus TTL. Let's see how this goes.

jetfishn · Mar 14, 2020

A 2015 TRD Pro access cab LB would be a rare find! Only yr they made a longbed Pro I think.

4x4cajun · Mar 14, 2020

Jaypown said: ↑

Remove the options of the Chevy and the Ram. You'll spend your off time at the dealer for repairs and recalls. Play it safe and go with the Tundra. Not a ton of luxuries on the Tundra but it's getting there. and the 5.7 is as solid as the 4.0 is in the Tacoma. Check out Tundras.com for more information.
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Your choices are like “should I get a Porsche or a 1988 Honda ” WTF . Did you do ANY real research?

jca · Mar 17, 2020

Thanks to everyone who provided useful input. I went with the Tundra. /thread

Kolter45 · Mar 17, 2020

jca[OP] said: ↑

Thanks to everyone who provided useful input. I went with the Tundra. /thread
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Lets c it ASAP! Grats!!!

pairodice · Mar 17, 2020

jca[OP] said: ↑

Thanks to everyone who provided useful input. I went with the Tundra. /thread
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Congrats, let’s see how long you can resist modding it. I didn’t even last a day before debadge, took off the mud flaps, weathertech mats , tint appt and ordering running boards

jca · Mar 25, 2020

Kolter45 said: ↑

Lets c it ASAP! Grats!!!
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Haha, thanks man. Sorry for the delayed reply.

SR5 Crew Max 4x4 in Cavalry Blue.

Tacoma1997White4x4 · Mar 25, 2020

jca[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey everyone,

So, my 2nd gen is officially totaled, and now I get select a new truck or suv.

Obviously, everyone's biased to a Tacoma, but I'd like to explore other choices. I'd appreciate any input regarding people's experiences outside of the 2nd gen realm. If anyone can point out the following pros and cons of each platform, I'd also appreciate that.

I've narrowed them down to the following sans Tacoma:

2020 Tundra Crew Cab, 5.7
2020 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, 5.3, 6.2, or Dmax 3.0
2020 Ram Crew Cab Bighorn, 5.7
2015-2020 5th Gen 4runner, SR5 to Limited Trim.

I'm obviously leaning towards a truck, because I've never not needed a truck. I'm just a bit overwhelmed at my options since so much has changed since owning my Tacoma.
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Get a Ram it’ll make a nice lawn ornament

Novatoy1 · Mar 25, 2020

I was a Chevy Service Advisor. Chevy offered employees huge discounts to buy a Chevy.
Almost all the repair techs didn’t own Chevy’s.

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