Help Me On My Truck Hunt

"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
10/11/2016 at 20:49 • Filed to: None

As pretty much everybody on the internet knows, I’m looking into buying a truck to replace my Jetta and this has been going on for quite a while now. But I’m a very indecisive person and I like to either fully evaluate my options as far as car buying goes. For instance, when it comes to buying a sedan, a VAG car will win 99% of the time. But for trucks, it’s different. I’m not biased to any particular brand of truck and I’m open to nearly any manufacturers offering of a mid-full sized truck.

But what I’m having trouble deciding on is what kind of truck I want to buy. I’m looking for a 2007+, 4x4, V8 truck with either a crew or extended cab truck. As far as options go, I’m going for a middle of the line truck. Not a base truck, but I’d be fine with cloth seats.

So, these are the options I’ve formed.

1. A 2014+ Silverado/Sierra with 90,000+ miles for anywhere from $21,000-$25,000. A truck in this price range would be basic on the options, but it would be newer. Plus, I really like the 2014+ bodystyle.

2. A 2010+ SVT Raptor with the 5.4 or the 6.2 and over 100,000 miles. I really like the looks of these trucks and the offroad potential that they have. Only problem is that they are pretty expensive and a bit older than most of my other options. My price range would be to $25,000

3. A 2010+ Tundra with the 5.7 with under 100,000 miles. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the reliability of these trucks and I like how they look. Only thing I’m not sure of is the lack of features on cheaper priced trucks.

4. Something diesel, possibly a 12v/24v Cummins truck. 1997-2002 bodystyle. This would be the most cost effective option, but I’m not sure if I’d want to daily drive such an old truck. Especially since I’d be getting rid of a 2016 car for one. The other thing would be that I’d like to spend under $15,000 on such an old truck and with a price like that, comes really high mileage and I feel like such an old truck would be loose as fuck.

So, Oppo. What’s my best option here? I’m also open to suggestions on things that should be added to my list.

DISCUSSION (18)

Sam > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 20:57

Just get a, R32 GT-R bro.

The Tundra is probably the best choice, though.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:02

How about a Power Wagon?

jkm7680 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/11/2016 at 21:03

Kinja'd!!!

Boxer_4 > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:05

Kinja'd!!!

Done. Next question?

ToyotaFamily > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:05

i’d go with the tundra. my dad moved from an 07 f150 to an 03 Tundra and likes the tundra a lot better.

jkm7680 > Boxer_4
10/11/2016 at 21:06

Hells no!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:07

Tundra is the safe choice, Raptor is the fun choice, Silverado is no, because of cylinder deactivation problems.

Saracen > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:09

The 2010+ Tundra may be reliable, but lags behind domestic trucks in every category. Go read any comparo.

The first gen Tundra, though. That is a damn good truck.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/11/2016 at 21:10

Sheeeeit, I forgot about that. As in programmed cylinder deactivation as a whole.

You know more about trucks than I do, what are your thoughts on the Raptor?

CRider > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:10

Matt Nichelson > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:16

There. It’s both of what you want.

Kinja'd!!!

jkm7680 > Matt Nichelson
10/11/2016 at 21:18

Hahah, goooood.

I still want an Audi on the side to satisfy that side of me.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:26

It’s kind of like my Fiesta. There is a reason I didn’t buy it used. While people joke about them being mall crawlers owned by douchebag 20 year olds, they still best the shit out of them. Other than that and having to rebuild the shocks periodically, the gas mileage is laughable.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/11/2016 at 21:29

That’s a good point.

I guess I’d just have to give it a thorough inspection beforehand.

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 21:52

Kinja'd!!!

No seriously that’s as helpful as I can be.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > jkm7680
10/11/2016 at 22:18

I’m partial to option 4, because I did that. I started with option 5 (Old 351 Windsor powered Ford for $6000), and then went to option 4 (2005 Silverado diesel for $8000 and 306K miles on the clock), since the 1995 Ford didn’t have ABS (and an Oh S*#! moment with a trailer full of Audi marked the end of that).

The diesels will run forever (no matter if you get a Dodge, a GM, or a Ford, although my advice about not getting a 6.0L or 6.4L Ford has more to do with repair procedures than anything else). Features like Bluetooth and such, you can always add later on.

If you can survive wrenching on a VW product, you can take on any domestic truck without any problems.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/11/2016 at 22:19

GM and cylinder deactivation....yeah...it wasn’t a good idea with the V8-6-4 and it isn’t a good thing for long term reliability now.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680
10/12/2016 at 03:07

Powerstroke. Reliable and good for DD. I dd my 7.3 most the time and no issues. Also its a powerstoke so thats all you need to know