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Looking into New Trucks
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05/05/15 07:01 PM
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UTDmiller
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All right, I have been looking into buying a new truck lately and want to hear some opinions. What do y'all think is the best bang for you buck when looking at 2014-2015 trucks. Options I am looking at include 4x4 and preferably a V8, I have been leaning toward the F-150s because their price for what you get seems very reasonable. Opinions?
John Miller
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
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05/05/15 07:32 PM
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fordnut
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Get a F150 4X4 with a 5.0L
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: fordnut]
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05/05/15 07:34 PM
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UTDmiller
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Get a F150 4X4 with a 5.0L That's what I have been looking at the most, but the popcorn eater makes me curious haha
John Miller
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
#10820493
05/05/15 07:40 PM
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fordnut
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just waiting on the crowd to start throwing their brand in the hat. Good luck your going to hear an ear full.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
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05/06/15 02:17 AM
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I agree with what was already said. The 5.0 f-150 is a good set up for pulling a few thousand pounds with no problem. Not to mention the great ride that the new f-150's have.
Gm engines have too many cam timing issues for me and i am just not a dodge, ram, or chrysler fan at all.
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
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05/06/15 02:47 AM
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UTDmiller
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Well seeing as both your opinions were in line with what i was thinking, i will continue down the same road. Thank yall
John Miller
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
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05/06/15 11:59 AM
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DLALLDER
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UTDmiller, I think if you seriously look at the Toyota Tundra, you will change your mind about which truck to purchase.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
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05/06/15 12:16 PM
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fordnut
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UTDmiller, I think if you seriously look at the Toyota Tundra, you will change your mind about which truck to purchase. Here we go! Took a lot longer than I first thought.
Last edited by 97fordnut; 05/06/15 12:17 PM.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
#10822250
05/06/15 02:04 PM
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Samsonsworld
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If I'm just towing a bass boat and wanted an F150, I look hard at the 2.7l ecoboost. It's performance is jaw dropping and gets better economy than the 5.0l.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
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05/06/15 02:04 PM
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redchevy
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I don't think you could go wrong with the Ford and 5.0.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
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05/06/15 05:46 PM
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UTDmiller, I think if you seriously look at the Toyota Tundra, you will change your mind about which truck to purchase. +1, especially if you plan to keep it a while. Personally I think the new Fords are ugly but so are Dodges. There also seems to be this renewed fascination with chrome.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: Stump jumper]
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05/06/15 05:58 PM
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redchevy
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UTDmiller, I think if you seriously look at the Toyota Tundra, you will change your mind about which truck to purchase. +1, especially if you plan to keep it a while. Personally I think the new Fords are ugly but so are Dodges. There also seems to be this renewed fascination with chrome. I find it comical you say the fords are ugly and recommend a Toyota considering how similar they look.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
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05/06/15 06:05 PM
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BassBucknBeer
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I loved my 5.0 in the 2012 mustang I used to have.Im sure it's just as nice in the f150. Sounds good too. People love to hate on the toyota 5.7, but it is a nice truck too.
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
[Re: UTDmiller]
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05/06/15 06:28 PM
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UTDmiller
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Well I would be buying a new 2014, way better deals since the 2015s are out now. Family member has a tundra and there are some things I like about the truck but gas mileage is pretty horrid, though 2 more mpg doesn't seem like much itll make a difference over a year. I plan on looking at a few this weekend so I appreciate all the responses.
Edit: Step Brother has a 2013 f150 5.0 and get 2-3mpg more towing or not over the tundra which is a 2012
Last edited by UTDmiller; 05/06/15 06:29 PM.
John Miller
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Re: Looking into New Trucks
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05/06/15 06:35 PM
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Tallgrass05
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If you want reliable, look at the Consumer Reports year-end buying guide. It shows the repair records for vehicles over the last several years.
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