Trucks.

[TAFKALVS]

Um, that's nuts.

I see it around town. It's very drool worthy. Makes a Ford raptor look like a golf cart.

[Swine]

Ok truck experts:

I'm going to try to trade in my wagon and get into a truck again since I am moving back to the mountains.

Tundra vs. F150?

Leaning towards tundra. TRD specifically.

Talk me out of it into something cheaper.

If pulling a lot of mountains at elevation I'd prefer the turbos on the F150. I'm biased though, still rolling an '05 F150 with 202k miles. Better than the Chevy's I've owned, but never had a Tundra...

[lifelinksplit]

Ok truck experts:

I'm going to try to trade in my wagon and get into a truck again since I am moving back to the mountains.

Tundra vs. F150?

Leaning towards tundra. TRD specifically.

Talk me out of it into something cheaper.

Pretty sure there's a law in Bozeman that you have to buy the tundra..... (says guy who owns a tundra, albeit a 2000)

[Bronco]

Both of those trucks are great. I'd probably set a price point and find the lowest miles and best condition you can get for the $.

[Conundrum]

I posted my thoughts about Tundra vs. F150 earlier in this thread. I'm a Toyota guy and always have been. Went and looked at comparable trucks and came to the conclusion that the only reason to buy the Tundra is that you want a Tundra. The F150 beat the Tundra in every category I could think of, especially if you want a 6.5' bed. Broke my heart and I couldn't make a decision so I'm still driving my '13 F150 which I bought when comparing F150s with Tundras in '14. Only looking to sell/buy because someone hit me so I thought it might be a good time to upgrade.

[Gcooker]

For what it worth, which it may not be worth much, the oil an gas pigs in Northern BC only drive domestics, Toyota/Nissan just can't handle the roads up there. One or two trips and they get the shit kicked out of them while the domestics take the abuse.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Seems like the 150 makes the most sense.

I want a Tundra because I really loved my Tacoma.

Tundra looks better than 150s.

[TAFKALVS]

Seems like the 150 makes the most sense.

I want a Tundra because I really loved my Tacoma.

Tundra looks better than 150s.

get the Nitro Tundra...

Didn't you have a profitable car wash/dental practice?

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

get the Nitro Tundra...

Didn't you have a profitable car wash/dental practice?

Worked for one, not had one. Big difference.

[GeezerSteve]

Lots of posts late last year re 1/2-ton trucks, F-150 v. Silverado 1500 v. Tundra v. Ram 1500. I did oodles of research and a few test drives before we decided on a Tundra to replace our 1998 F-150/4.7LV8, which was a pretty good truck (blown engine at 160K). I started my search wanting to buy a new F-150. I really loved the idea of Ford's lightweight Al alloy body and the F-150 drove best. But we plan to keep the truck for 10+ years and those features were trumped by long-term reliability history. Tundra LT reliability is heads and shoulders above the others. Toyota UR engines, and in particular the current 3UR, are bomber, as are Tundra trannies (and both are made in the U.S.A. if that matters to you). Lots of F-150 reliability problems of all sorts. Chevy AFM has been a disaster. (Yeah, I know it can be rechipped to disable AFM, but that voids the warranty.)

[TAFKALVS]

Worked for one, not had one. Big difference.

Hmmm. Well you know the hot maggot utility vehicles these days are a toss up between 80 Series Land Cruisers and Powerstroke Diesel, right?

[Supermoon]

Tundra has a way better resale value too from what I saw last summer when we were buying. We bought new because it was only a few grand more than two or three year old CPO

[MakersTeleMark]

Any thoughts on the Colorado with the Cummins?

http://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/colo...off-road-truck

[oldblue]

Seems like the 150 makes the most sense.

I want a Tundra because I really loved my Tacoma.

Tundra looks better than 150s.

Perhaps post in this thread to make sure you get the look just right :

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...ccessory-Guide

Sounds like Daddy approved the new carwash

[Mazderati]

Duramax is not a Cummins product FWIW. You might look through this series. It goes through at least July of this year.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...eview-arrival/

[MakersTeleMark]

Duramax is not a Cummins product FWIW. You might look through this series. It goes through at least July of this year.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...eview-arrival/

Very aware of that, just miss-typed. Thanks for the correction and link.

[BCMtnHound]

Chevy AFM has been a disaster. (Yeah, I know it can be rechipped to disable AFM, but that voids the warranty.)

Just hit 28000km on our 2015 1500 crewcab. Needed an extra litre of oil in the 1st 5000km, no issues with AFM and oil consumption since. Averaged 12.5l/100km (18.8mpg) on a trip to Edmonton last weekend, averaged 20.5l/100km (11.5mpg) on the trip back towing 1900kg.

A Range Tech AFM disabler does not void the warranty; it leaves no trace in the computer so unless you forget to remove it before a stealership service, there's no issue that I am aware of.

Not a fanboy of any US made full size half ton, they each have their issues and place depending on use. At work, for half tons and cost/maintenance, Chevy>Ford>Tundra>Dodge. For 3/4 or larger, so far it's Ford>Chevy>Dodge. YMMV

[digitaldeath]

Ok truck experts:

I'm going to try to trade in my wagon and get into a truck again since I am moving back to the mountains.

Tundra vs. F150?

Leaning towards tundra. TRD specifically.

Talk me out of it into something cheaper.

You trying to make America great? You want respect?

[bodywhomper]

Hmmm. Well you know the hot maggot utility vehicles these days are a toss up between 80 Series Land Cruisers and Powerstroke Diesel, right?

Not quite a powerstroke diesel:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/isu...-build.702121/

[ghosthop]

Not quite a powerstroke diesel:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/isu...-build.702121/

That was a good thread. It reminds me to check out the active BMW build thread that basinbeater posted in the wrenching thread a while back. Here is the link to his current build. 80's series with a 6bt is fuggin cool.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lex...0-swap.892565/

[Viva]

For what it worth, which it may not be worth much, the oil an gas pigs in Northern BC only drive domestics, Toyota/Nissan just can't handle the roads up there.

Really? I used to see a lot of Toyotas all over northern Baja. South, too.

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[Skistack]

I see it around town. It's very drool worthy. Makes a Ford raptor look like a golf cart.

But can it do this?

[TAFKALVS]

That was a good thread. It reminds me to check out the active BMW build thread that basinbeater posted in the wrenching thread a while back. Here is the link to his current build. 80's series with a 6bt is fuggin cool.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lex...0-swap.892565/

Yeah, I think if I were ever to do a motor swap in mine it'd be a 6bt. The 4 cyl diesels don't offer much over the stock 1fz-e in terms of power.

[cravenmorhead]

I test-drove the Colorado diesel and was kind of fond of it. Never drove diesels in the past, so the torque curve took some getting used to; there is definitely still a fair bit of turbo lag off the line, despite the improvements they've made. It's smooth once you get it up to speed, and draws some interesting looks in parking lots since it still sounds like a farm truck at idle. Ultimately went with the Tacoma since I liked the build quality more and at the end of the day, just liked driving the truck more. Cost was a bit of a factor as well, though the improved mileage of the diesel helps balance that out.

[frorider]

Friend just got the GMC Canyon 2.8 diesel 4WD crew cab. I think it’s rated 28 mpg hiway...he got 26 on his first tank.

Although the width is just right IMO, the WB and overall length doesn’t seem like much of an improvement vs full size truck on vestigial ‘roads’.