You get drawn to 3/4 ton because it feels like a truck. I have a 1/2 ton 2wd for my daily driver, and it does great for the back and forth to my day job. It however, is not a truck.
I haven't bought new since a 1991 model.
That 3/4 will be around long after these half tons and actually retain some value.
Honestly Toyota will probably get my next truck money because they've refused to go along with a good bit of the pandering in the vehicle market, and I appreciate that.
I've liked the small trucks for a long time, for puttin' around the place or in the woods, but never could justify having one.
(truth is, I'm the lucky one)
I think some of the older Tundras are said to be pretty good goers and stayers. I just fix my old stuff until it doesn't go anymore and then I get new old stuff, usually. If I buy a Yoter it'll probably be from the used section, though I'd kind of like to buy new just once and drive that for 20 years. We've hit a wall, imo, newer isn't better for 90% of the vehicle manufacturers. Toyota is the only outfit still impressing me, by buddy just bought a 4-Runner and that thing gets around alright and don't guzzle too terribly bad.I've liked the small trucks for a long time, for puttin' around the place or in the woods, but never could justify having one.
Most things I keep around the place have to be good at more than a couple or three things.
My darlin' is happy she made the cut
One of my employees has a new full size Toyota (Tundra? I think). Seems like a good truck, but I need someone else to get the new wore off before I get to it. I'm rough on my trucks.
I know and your right.
Wonder the same thing.
That's crazy expensive. Did you ask to see the construction trucks they keep in the back lot? I've seen rubber mat, manual crank window trucks for half what the loaded trucks are. And they last just as long, tow just as much, and go just as fast.
I have drove both a lot and if I was buying new it would be the 6.4 Hemi.
Man the mileage is what's tough to swallow on that one.
Since the DEF the mileage is not as much different as it once was. Plus the price of diesel doesn't help.
That seems poor mileage for the 6.2. I've never run a diesel so don't know about that. My 6.0 GM products and my Hemi always got at least 16 or more until I towed with them. The hemi was the worst, any trailer at all would decrease the mileage to 7.Gas vs Diesel. I've got a 6.2 gas and a 6.7 diesel that I drive equal amounts yearly. The extra amount the diesel cost I'll end up spending in fuel cost on the 6.2 over a 5 yr period. I don't regret buying the 6.2 because it works perfect for the intended use but I did expect better fuel milage. The real downside though is having to stop for fuel every few days. The diesel has a 50 gallon tank and gets 14mpg. The gas has a 25 gallon tank and gets 9 mpg.
I assume you're talking about the 6.2 GM gasser. If so, is that while towing?Gas vs Diesel. I've got a 6.2 gas and a 6.7 diesel that I drive equal amounts yearly. The extra amount the diesel cost I'll end up spending in fuel cost on the 6.2 over a 5 yr period. I don't regret buying the 6.2 because it works perfect for the intended use but I did expect better fuel milage. The real downside though is having to stop for fuel every few days. The diesel has a 50 gallon tank and gets 14mpg. The gas has a 25 gallon tank and gets 9 mpg.
That has always been Ford's weak spot. They never made anything that got good mileage compared to an equal vehicle of any other manufacturer. It may run forever but you are gonna put the fuel thru it. I say that as a diehard Ford man. Hoping the new 7.3 gas is something special. I got a driveway full of Triton motors and they leave a lot to be desired in performance especially towing. I wish I could swap them for an Ecoboost.
