teachercd Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 So I am thinking about getting a truck You truck guys, do you have a favorite one and if so, why? Also, are miles that big of a deal on a used truck? Like is 100K or more that big of a deal for trucks anymore? 2 Quote Link to comment
desertshox Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 First you need to pick a side, Ford or Chevy. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 6 minutes ago, desertshox said: First you need to pick a side, Ford or Chevy. Ehhhh, I knew that was coming! I honestly don't think I care but I know it is a big deal for some. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 19 minutes ago, teachercd said: Ehhhh, I knew that was coming! I honestly don't think I care but I know it is a big deal for some. I have driven chevys for a very long time. I finally wanted something different and went with the Toyota Tundra 1794 edition. I love it. It has more power with a 6 cylinder than I had with a v8 in chevy. Technology in it is awesome. If you're looking for an older used truck, not sure how the older Toyotas are. I like a truck that feels comfortable. So many feel like you're driving a lumber wagon. Chevys fit that bill and Toyota has taken it to another level. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Wish I could find the video. Guy made this hilarious fake commercial about guys buying trucks but never using them for anything other than commuting - fits about every guy in my neighborhood. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Just now, GSG said: Wish I could find the video. Guy made this hilarious fake commercial about guys buying trucks but never using them for anything other than commuting - fits about every guy in my neighborhood. Yes, that is pretty much what I am looking for! I might use the bed occasionally for stuff but not a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 4 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: I have driven chevys for a very long time. I finally wanted something different and went with the Toyota Tundra 1794 edition. I love it. It has more power with a 6 cylinder than I had with a v8 in chevy. Technology in it is awesome. If you're looking for an older used truck, not sure how the older Toyotas are. I like a truck that feels comfortable. So many feel like you're driving a lumber wagon. Chevys fit that bill and Toyota has taken it to another level. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, teachercd said: Yes, that is pretty much what I am looking for! I might use the bed occasionally for stuff but not a lot. Lol Quote Link to comment
desertshox Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, teachercd said: Ehhhh, I knew that was coming! I honestly don't think I care but I know it is a big deal for some. Had to get it out of the way. We all knew it would be said. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I’ve been driving GMCs for a long time. Latest is a 2018 Sierra SLT with some upgrades. It’s basically a Denali without the Denali badge or grill. I really like this one. But yeah it’s basically just a commuter until I have to haul a washer & dryer or fridge or lumber or hook up the trailer to get a load of mulch etc. if you’re never going to do anything like that, prob don’t need a truck. But it’s very handy when you need to do that stuff. I’ve never liked Fords. My first car was an old pos Ford and our first company truck was a F350 that rides worse than a lumber wagon. I’m sure they’re not as bad as my experience. Lately I’ve noticed a lot of Dodge/Ram around here. No experience with those. The GMCs I’ve had have been extremely comfortable. The one exception was when I dropped down in size and had a V6 Canyon. Too small for me and it was horrible to drive on I-25. Notorious stop and go traffic and it didn’t have enough power to pick up and go again to stay with the pack. Got rid of it within a couple years. When I step on the gas, I want s#!t to happen 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 9 minutes ago, JJ Husker said: I’ve been driving GMCs for a long time. Latest is a 2018 Sierra SLT with some upgrades. It’s basically a Denali without the Denali badge or grill. I really like this one. But yeah it’s basically just a commuter until I have to haul a washer & dryer or fridge or lumber or hook up the trailer to get a load of mulch etc. if you’re never going to do anything like that, prob don’t need a truck. But it’s very handy when you need to do that stuff. I’ve never liked Fords. My first car was an old pos Ford and our first company truck was a F350 that rides worse than a lumber wagon. I’m sure they’re not as bad as my experience. Lately I’ve noticed a lot of Dodge/Ram around here. No experience with those. The GMCs I’ve had have been extremely comfortable. The one exception was when I dropped down in size and had a V6 Canyon. Too small for me and it was horrible to drive on I-25. Notorious stop and go traffic and it didn’t have enough power to pick up and go again to stay with the pack. Got rid of it within a couple years. When I step on the gas, I want s#!t to happen I like the look of GMC trucks. I also like Chevy Avalanches! And I LOVE Jeep Wranglers. I am so confused! 1 Quote Link to comment
commando Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 FWIW....i don't know of any pickups that get good gas mileage. i can already see you complaining next fill up if you buy a truck. especially one with a 30 gallon tank like mine. 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 48 minutes ago, commando said: FWIW....i don't know of any pickups that get good gas mileage. i can already see you complaining next fill up if you buy a truck. especially one with a 30 gallon tank like mine. Yeah...I can see that too! I don't drive that much...right now I fill up probably once every two weeks or so and it costs like 35 dollars to top it off. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Don't forget the truck nuts. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
commando Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, teachercd said: Yeah...I can see that too! I don't drive that much...right now I fill up probably once every two weeks or so and it costs like 35 dollars to top it off. i believe most trucks get about 17 MPG. how does that compare to what you are driving now? Quote Link to comment
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