Different strokes. You don't need a low mpg truck for commuting. You need......wait for it........a sedan like you been driving. You gotta Explorer for towing. .02.
Im new to pickup trucks
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'07-21 are solid in the Tundra. I do prefer the '14+ update, but it's mostly lipstick and gloss
Wild-card option. Just rent a truck when you need one sporadically, since it will be cheaper than truck ownership. If you are MPG sensitive, you can stick to efficient and more cost effective vehicles.
https://www.homedepot.com/c/truck-rentals
Uh....burrito?
The Pentastar has plenty of ticking problems of its own. You're just robbing Peter to pay Paul here.
Whatever you buy get an extended warranty
I totally get wanting a truck. They don’t ride as well but they are handy. I had an older tundra, a newer f150, and while we stopped towing, the bed is too handy and now have a Tacoma.
Agree, v6 is great and either the ford or Ram with v6 would be a pleasure to own. Personal opinion avoid the ford 10 speed, my experience there wasnt great. Unless I needed the power, the 3.5L NA would be fine.
I like the Tacoma. Fun truck. Gets better gas mileage. More fun to drive, gets in and out of traffic better, and I really don’t need a full-size truck wrapped around me on my commute.
Wheelbase counts if you will be towing. IMO it counts more than engine size. If towing over 4500 lbs or on long interstate trips, get a full-size for the longer wheelbase.
RWD costs when it comes to mpg. Full time 4wd costs as well. Any kind of lift or larger tire eats mpg. Removing or shaving the air **** costs mpg. If you like to mod your truck, and you like mpg, you will be frustrated. The Honda and maverick have some advantages here. I think H/K has a FWD truck on the market too which looks pretty snazzy and tests well.
Agree, v6 is great and either the ford or Ram with v6 would be a pleasure to own. Personal opinion avoid the ford 10 speed, my experience there wasnt great. Unless I needed the power, the 3.5L NA would be fine.
I like the Tacoma. Fun truck. Gets better gas mileage. More fun to drive, gets in and out of traffic better, and I really don’t need a full-size truck wrapped around me on my commute.
Wheelbase counts if you will be towing. IMO it counts more than engine size. If towing over 4500 lbs or on long interstate trips, get a full-size for the longer wheelbase.
RWD costs when it comes to mpg. Full time 4wd costs as well. Any kind of lift or larger tire eats mpg. Removing or shaving the air **** costs mpg. If you like to mod your truck, and you like mpg, you will be frustrated. The Honda and maverick have some advantages here. I think H/K has a FWD truck on the market too which looks pretty snazzy and tests well.
OP, you are comfortable financially speaking right? Just seems a warning flag to me hearing someone say they want to buy a truck, but say they can’t afford the gas of a V8. If you’re so sensitive that a V6 and V8 MPG difference makes or breaks your financial comfort level, I would suggest recalculating your decision.
If you are all good, Tundra is out of the game. They are reliable, but get abysmal MPG. Tacoma also is not so good MPGs. Reliable, but for some reason they are fuel thirsty.
I would consider a Frontier. They are old tech, cheaper, and can tow well. My coworker bought a new one. He’s loving it.
If you are all good, Tundra is out of the game. They are reliable, but get abysmal MPG. Tacoma also is not so good MPGs. Reliable, but for some reason they are fuel thirsty.
I would consider a Frontier. They are old tech, cheaper, and can tow well. My coworker bought a new one. He’s loving it.
Didn’t know you could get a big horn without it being a 4x4.
