[Camach]

I'm looking at picking up a full size truck in the next two to three weeks. I was set on the 04-08 F150 but recently started researching the latest style of Chevy Silverados and Toyota Tundras, as I'm finding those trucks in my price range.

All trucks will be 4x4 quad cabs with around 40k miles. I don't see myself ever hauling anything near capacity nor will I be towing anything in the near future so that doesn't concern me.

An upcoming job has me doing quite a bit of highway traveling to different BFE podunk areas, as to why I am not interested in a car at the moment, my main concerns are reliability, comfort and gas mileage... as far as full sized trucks go.

I have only test drove the F150, in the new future I'll be testing out the other two trucks.

So far I have heard mixed reviews on the Chevys reliability and that the Tundra gets the better gas milage out of the three.

I ask any members who have experience with these trucks to voice their opinions.

Thanks

 

[Hurrakaine]

I think both domestics have higher EPA rating then the Toyota, but the Toyota seems to get better real world results like you said. For resale value, and a better powertrain, and build quality, I say go with the Toyota. At the least, years down the road, you will get more in return.

 

[Bryan King]

Forget the Silverado IMO. F150, Tundra, Titan or nothing.

 

[MassSRT]

Everyone I know drives Ford trucks and they've all been awesome.

 

[Camach]

Thanks for the responses. I will probably just nix the Silverado idea.

 

[blackdemon33]

I own a 5.7 Tundra DC Long Bed and a 5.3 GMC extended cab Sierra SLE, I can honestly say the Tundra gets way better mileage than the Sierra. I've traveled alot with minimal issues. I'd advise you to stay away from the 07 Tundras although most issues have already been worked out.

Ultimately it'll be up to you on what you choose and what you like, the new 4.6 V8 on the Tundra has been pretty good on reliability and it's derived off of the 5.7...

 

[GetawayInMoscow]

I realize this is Supraforums but the Japanese full size trucks are a joke compared to domestic offerings.

I guess it depends on if you are just going to drive it from point A to point B or actually use it as a truck. If it's the latter I say stay with a domestic.

I was laughing pretty hard at all the Tundras at TX2K11 squatting like they had the Titanic in their bed while only towing a light weight sports car

 

[jdsupratt11]

F-150 end of story!

 

[alpha6164]

I went thru similar decision a couple of months ago and ended up with a 2006 F150 quad cab 4x4. But honestly "gas mileage" and "truck" should not be in the same paragraph let alone sentence lol. Also trucks generally are driven more than cars so good luck finding a truck that is more than 2-3yrs old with 40k miles. They are there bu u pay premium. My 2006 had 90k miles and that is fucking good for a 2006. But these trucks will do 150-200k easy so I didn't care.

 

[BamaDave]

I drive a blown Tundra as a daily and not only is it a blast to drive but it will pull the house down! Do yourself a favor if your pockets are deep enough, check one out.

 

[Camach]

Also trucks generally are driven more than cars so good luck finding a truck that is more than 2-3yrs old with 40k miles. They are there bu u pay premium. My 2006 had 90k miles and that is fucking good for a 2006. But these trucks will do 150-200k easy so I didn't care.

As for looking at lower mileage trucks you could call it ignorance on my part. Other than searching around on forums I don't really have an idea of when parts on these trucks start to wear out so I didn't want to purchase a truck that would need to have something replaced shortly after.

What are your guys opinions on demonstration vehicles?

Searches have been bringing up mixed reviews: people saying stay away from sports cars as they have seen them abused. Obviously sports cars and trucks are apples to oranges but figured it could have followed the same lines of being abused. Others reported never having problems.

Also from what I have read most demonstration vehicles are sold with a couple thousand miles. One dealer has been telling me of one demo truck they have with something around 40k miles. A red flag popped up for me as I hadn't found anything about demo cars having that amount of miles. Another thing that concerns me is not being about to Carfax the vin, so who knows how many people have driven it before me.

 

[BamaDave]

Here are a couple of pics of my daily driver.

 

[GS4SOME]

I've driven my brother's 2007 F-150 several times and I love it. It's the best truck I've ever driven. It's very comfortable, easy to drive and still a lot of fun. And I also think they look amazing. So that helps.

 

[ex3cutiv3]

I drive a 2011 Sierra Crew 5.3L and am super happy with it. Hybrid camper hooked on and it still sits level. Great truck great power. The deal on them are amazing right now! I have always been a GM Truck Guy..

 

[ex3cutiv3]

They're all good depending on your intended use and preferences.

 

[ryanhulce]

I drive a 2009 Silverado Extended Cab. I get 20-22 mpg on the highway and crap in the city. I avg with mixed driving 17mpg on a tank of gas. I love the truck though it is great.

It is 4wd with a 3.42 Rear End.

But I agree with someone above me who said they are all great trucks. Get one with the best deal, I know Chevy has very very strong rebates right now.

 

[Zylo]

I went thru similar decision a couple of months ago and ended up with a 2006 F150 quad cab 4x4. But honestly "gas mileage" and "truck" should not be in the same paragraph let alone sentence lol. Also trucks generally are driven more than cars so good luck finding a truck that is more than 2-3yrs old with 40k miles. They are there bu u pay premium. My 2006 had 90k miles and that is fucking good for a 2006. But these trucks will do 150-200k easy so I didn't care.

My 03 F-150 just turned over 67k It's the most trouble-free vehicle I've owned, but with that low of miles, it's really not a huge surprise. I love everything about the truck, other than the factory shocks (Bilstein HD's FTW!) and the Flareside bed. I was a dumbass, that was 100% my fault. Oh I'll never really haul anything that large in the bed, that won't be a big deal. Well FUCK, that changed quickly :/

 

[Jarrett H]

All the debates on which one is better is silly, as they are so similar comparing them will just run you in circles. Pick the one you like and try to get the better engine offered. The new F150s have banging interiors, the tundra is more refined, and the chevy is a blend.

 

[SupraSlow]

I drive a 2010 crew cab 4x4 flex fuel truck and I like it, its comftorable and reliable,but my only complaint is the horsepower it just does not seem to have enough torque to me.

 

[Craig Bush]

OP, i'd advise searching the web for significant recalls and technical service bulletins for the vehicles in question. i heard from an aquaintance (a mechanic at a local Toyota dealer), that some of the recent Tundras (not sure which years exactly), are under recall for frame rust. last time i was there, there were 2 tundras in the garage getting a very extensive repair - they have to strip the truck down to the frame, and then transfer every component to a new frame (i don't think they were repairing the rusted frames). think i remember the guy telling me the dealer allots a full week of labor for the job.

if anyone else is more knowledgeable regarding this Tundra rusting issue, please chime in and correct any inaccuracies.


and fwiw, i've not owned either of the 3 vehicles you're considering, but have owned trucks from Toyota and GMC. i owned an '04 Taco, a '98 4-runner, and an '06 Yukon, and thought they were all pretty good trucks. the 4-runner was still driveable after a roll-over accident on the highway, despite eventually being totalled (Toyota build quality!). and the Yukon ('06 denali), made the trip between Alaska and Ohio (4500mi) 3 times very comfortably, even including an approximate 1000mi stretch of "unimproved" (dirt and gravel) Al-Can highway, once during near-blizzard conditions (in Jan '08), and never missed a beat.


craig