Standby Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Find a Hilux and ship it over. Diesel, good gas mileage (without armor), and pretty damn tough. US won't allow it. You have a better chance of getting an MRAP on the streets.
Stitch Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 97' F-150 with 184,000 miles on it (including a trip down the ALCAN), still going strong. No major problems, still in great shape.
Majestik Møøse Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I'm not sure if the current generation of turbocharged aluminum DOHC truck engines will be as reliable as the old cast iron OHV V-8s.
xaarman Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) I upgraded from a 2002 to a 2011 F-150 4x4 XLT. I routinely haul a race motorcycle and my equipment with me to tracks.Pros:- 5.0 has a lot of power, cruise just under 80 for hours and get 15.5 MPG. 80-85+ you can tell that it is not shaped like a Corvette.- Cabin noise is pretty silent- 15.2 MPG commuting to base on 87 octane. EcoBoost requires 91/93.- The digital dash has a cool flat panel screen that gives you neat info about your truck (mpg, servicing, truck climb/roll angle, front wheel deflection.)- Every part of it feels like it is built like a tank- Turning radius is significantly better than my 2002.- 36 gallon tank is awesome- Brakes are awesome.- No issues with the tailgate supporting myself, a 400lb bike, and ramp weight.Cons:- It's too f'n big. I wanted a Tacoma but they're nearly the same size, and haven't been updated since 2005.- Blind spots. The improved side mirrors help, but the rear seats are set up so that the headrests block the corners of the truck when looking behind to back up.- Nitpicky, but because everything is bigger, it takes two hands to put on the seat belt as opposed to one motion in my older truck. Pedantic, but annoying.- Stereo was lesser quality then the Dodge Ram 1500 rental I had. The dot matrix 2 line radio screen looks a bit hokey compared to the sweet LCD in my dash.- The MPG it calculates is exactly .5 MPH too generous every fill up.- It's too f'n big. Bring back the Ford Ranger.- With the Ford OEM bedliner, the hooks are set into the plastic so they are a pain to get tie downs on- With a 36 gallon tank, most pumps automatically shut off at $95/$100 so you have to do two transactions every fill up.- The center bench seat is awkwardly big when down, yet awkwardly flat to sit in when up. Also, the headrest blocks your rear view.If I had to do it again, I'd definitely buy the truck, but get one with a backup camera.I'd also wait for the 2015 F-150s coming out here soon.. They have all new engine options and a potential game changer of an all aluminum body that gives dramatic weight savings. Edited September 12, 2014 by xaarman 2
schokie Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 My '14 Ecoboost owners manual recommends 87 octane. I've never put a drop of premium fuel in my truck. The $100 cutoff used to annoy me, but now I don't bother with the second transaction. It's usually only a couple gallons more for the top off, and after I've spent $100 on gas I don't care to spend any more. I still get that sweet 650+ mile range displayed. I agree the bedliner hooks are annoying, so I put some cheap carabiners on them. It helps some. Though if I fill the bed completely with dirt or gravel I still can't get to them. Definitely get a backup camera. I bought a full size truck for the sole reason that I wanted something large and obnoxious. America. So while I'll never complain about it being too big, get the camera. I only occasionally tow, but if I was a regular tower I would get the max tow option for the wider wheelbase. The one downside to the Ecoboost is the location of stuff in the engine. It's a standard Duratec engine which wasn't designed for the F150 originally, so the oil filter and oil pan are in really odd spots. It is physically impossible to change the oil without making a mess.
Majestik Møøse Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 My '14 Ecoboost owners manual recommends 87 octane. I've never put a drop of premium fuel in my truck. Apparently the direct injection allows for this, even though the turbos are pushing 12psi. The fuel and air aren't mixed until they're in the chamber, so there's less chance of knocking. Pretty sweet.
Prosuper Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Still driving a 92 F-150 4X4 with a 5.8l with 219K and everything still works except me. 6
yatalpan Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I am still driving my 2004 F150 4x4, now at 150K miles with no major issues
murdocjxx Posted September 13, 2014 Author Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Sounds like to me its between the F-150 and Tundra. Thanks dudes for you advice Edited September 13, 2014 by murdocjxx
F15E154 Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 2010 Silverado, 5.3L, 50K miles…never a bit of an issue. 19-20MPG on highway, 17-18 in town. Personally I don't like the 2014+ Chevy's - but if you can find a low mileage 2013, I'd recommend it.
spaceman Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Raptor, if you can afford it. They look cool but don't take one off any jumps!https://jalopnik.com/5820104/are-ford-raptor-frames-too-weak-for-off-roading
StoleIt Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I'm seriously considering a diesel 2016 Colorado for my next vehicle. I think it looks great. The engine will be bullet proof, get great (for a truck) MPG, still be able to haul a decent load for being a mid-sized truck, and Chevy has made this generation of vehicles have an option of being a 4G wifi hotspot. Edited September 13, 2014 by StoleIt
LockheedFix Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I've always been partial to the Dodge Ram 1500. I've owned a '99 and an '08, and I only sold them because of two OCONUS PCSs. This review of the '14 Ecodiesel has me looking really closely at getting my third when I go back. https://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/truck/1402_2014_ram_1500_is_motor_trend_2014_truck_of_the_year/photo_31.html 1
Eagles1776 Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 ^ amen to that. Have an '04 4X4 1500 with 87k miles. Works great hauling my stuff when camping. Really can't complain.
sky_king Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 I always thought the short nose of Tundras made them look like pugs... Two things I'll never own.
Runr6730 Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Had a '11 Ram 1500 4x4 Laramie before my OCONUS PCS. I can't sing it's praises enough. Not only did the 5.7L Hemi pack a powerful punch, but it rode like a car on the streets and, IMO, is the best looking truck on the market
Standby Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 They look cool but don't take one off any jumps!https://jalopnik.com/5820104/are-ford-raptor-frames-too-weak-for-off-roading Those frames weren't bent jumping.
BADFNZ Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Does the Tundra still not have a fully boxed frame? No thanks.
Lawman Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Had a '11 Ram 1500 4x4 Laramie before my OCONUS PCS. I can't sing it's praises enough. Not only did the 5.7L Hemi pack a powerful punch, but it rode like a car on the streets and, IMO, is the best looking truck on the market The multi link rear goes a long way to improving the truck ride. However, it still maintains as one of the best towing trucks in any of its available weight classes despite the old attitude that you need a solid axel and leaf springs to do it. I'd buy an Eco diesel ram in a heart beat if I wasn't already sitting in two paid off cars. That Fiat diesel has been on the market for over a decade and well proven, combined with an 8 speed tranny you have a sub 10k towing half ton that gets high twenties on the highway.
Hodor Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 If you want new wait for the new F-150... Otherwise the Dodge is a great truck. The cost of the diesel though is tough to justify.
Lawman Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 If you want new wait for the new F-150... Otherwise the Dodge is a great truck. The cost of the diesel though is tough to justify. You can thank the eco lobby for slowing the adoption of high efficiency diesel in America. PR campaigns on how diesel is dirty or forcing different emission requirements closing off huge swaths of market (IE California). We are easily a decade behind the power curve but thanks to eco requirements the wide field of Asian and Euro market Diesel vehicles including the ones of US manufacture. Whats funny is all the PR on diesel being bad is now coming back to bite them because its the only way for manufactures to meet the ever increasing average mileage requirement while keeping Americans in the larger Cars/SUVs they are accustomed too. They thought they could starve out that market for small hybrid/electric vehicles.
Standby Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 In case you haven't purchased or already made up your mind...
sky_king Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 So, is that a stock Chevy Silverado? 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
B*D*A Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Find a Hilux and ship it over. Diesel, good gas mileage (without armor), and pretty damn tough. US won't allow it. You have a better chance of getting an MRAP on the streets. Gotta be 25 years or older then it's game on. My 1986 BJ70 is JDM. Since we're in dream mode... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWvMR7YBh-w Edited September 24, 2014 by B*D*A
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