Opinions/Experiences with F150/Tundras

[AAlmeter]

I looked at all of the 1/2 tons in '08 when I was last shopping around. Of the two you selected, my opinions were:

Ford: weakest engine out there

Toyota: tailgate seemed flimsy and I had trouble getting used to the A-pillar/roof (I kept smacking my head)

I ended up going with a Titan. Tundra would have been a close 2nd.

(for the record, I had an F-150 prior to that which was a bit...uh...troublesome)

[thebiglebowski]

another vote for the ford. i own an 08 F-150 XLT 4x4 and love it. had an 01 ranger before that. and both have been totally reliable.

back seat on the F-150 is so huge, I can fit 3 large persons back there. to me, it boiled down to the fact that ford's been making trucks for a hundred years and they know what they're doing. ford all the way!

[68TriShield]

I've owned seven Ford trucks,all 3/4 ton except one though.My last two however have been Chevy's and except for the last GM having the 8.1L with a 200 mile p/tank range,they have given me good service.

All that said,there is a reason Ford F-150 is the country's best selling truck and numbers don't lie

[fhrblig]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

I looked at all of the 1/2 tons in '08 when I was last shopping around. Of the two you selected, my opinions were:

Ford: weakest engine out there

Toyota: tailgate seemed flimsy and I had trouble getting used to the A-pillar/roof (I kept smacking my head)

I ended up going with a Titan. Tundra would have been a close 2nd.

(for the record, I had an F-150 prior to that which was a bit...uh...troublesome)

Just curious, how has your Titan held up? I always thought it was a great truck, but I've heard from some owners that they've been unreliable.

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by fhrblig

Just curious, how has your Titan held up? I always thought it was a great truck, but I've heard from some owners that they've been unreliable.

Just about to cross over 60k and no problems so far. I do a lot of offroading during the day (I'm in the construction/engineering business) and during my off hours I'm either working on my house or my cabin (a lot of towing/hauling, some offroading).

I'd say I beat up on a truck as much as anyone could be expected to and its been just peachy....my only complaint is that my yellow lab's fur loves to hang onto the black interior That and the fact that I'm fairly tall (6'4"), have long legs, and wear loggers boots and I often wish that I had an extra inch or two under the steering column. I never notice it when I'm driving, only when I'm stuck sitting in it for long periods.

[fhrblig]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

Just about to cross over 60k and no problems so far. I do a lot of offroading during the day (I'm in the construction/engineering business) and during my off hours I'm either working on my house or my cabin (a lot of towing/hauling, some offroading).

I'd say I beat up on a truck as much as anyone could be expected to and its been just peachy....my only complaint is that my yellow lab's fur loves to hang onto the black interior That and the fact that I'm fairly tall (6'4"), have long legs, and wear loggers boots and I often wish that I had an extra inch or two under the steering column. I never notice it when I'm driving, only when I'm stuck sitting in it for long periods.

Good to hear. I like the Titan and was kind of bummed to hear people having issues with them. As far as dog fur, I lucked out with the fabric in my Ranger. Her hair comes right up with the vacuum, no problem. But in the old Caravan I had before it stuck to everything.
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