Pickup Owners

[308Jeff]

What Do You Drive?

[GL49]

1975 F-250. It goes the same places that the new ones will. And if it quits, I can make it run, I don't need an electronics expert.

[Blanket]

Chevy

[LUCKYDAWG13]

2008 f150

[jmort]

1997 f 150

[tinsnips]

5 Chevys,2fords so I guess chevy

[Greg S]

99 F350 Crew DRW

[flyer1]

2008 f150

Same for me.

[marlin39a]

16 Toyota Tacoma double cab. My 3rd Tacoma. Drive one off the lot, and they never go back.

[mac60]

Also drive a 2016 Tacoma. Bought it new - good little truck.

[Ickisrulz]

1996 F-350 DRW regular cab. About 8.5 mpg.

[kingstrider]

1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super factory short bed big block with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning.

[308Jeff]

I put other but my truck is a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Supper factory short bed big block with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning in a cool color combo.

Would love to see a pic/pics of that.

[OutHuntn84]

2000 F-250 Crew Cab Lariat with the 7.3 and 4x4

[Ithaca Gunner]

Daily driver, a '99 Chevy S-10 4X4, also a '69 GMC 2500.

[dubber123]

1953 m-37

[jonp]

2004 F150 XLT 4wd with the 5.4 engine. Bought used after my daughter totaled my Tundra. I've done a timing job, replaced a bent rod, put in 2 power steering pumps, a steering shaft and today I replaced the rear bearings and axle seals.

I wish I had my Tundra back and if they were not so expensive I'd buy another one.

[shoot-n-lead]

I have Ford and Chevy...your poll would not accept both.

[LaPoint]

2001 Ford Exploder Sport Trac. 234,000+ miles on the original engine.

[fivegunner]

I have a chevy 4/4 extend cab Its ok . the pickup I liked the best was a 96 Ford 4/4 5 speed trany 6cylinder, But Ford made them to last only 4-5 years before everything rusted out, except the oil pan it rusted out in 13 months :lovebooli

[CastingFool]

96 Silverado short bed, with the 5.7 l. engine. Well broken in, 284k miles on it. Great truck for my needs, unfortunately, it is slowly rusting away.

[rl69]

1995 F 350 And a 2000 Z71

the he ford is my daily driver the Chevy I use when I go hunting as long as my wife isn't using it

[irishtoo]

2004 toyota tacoma. just passed inspection again. i hoping for 3 more years. irishtoo

[crowbuster]

97 f 150 4x4. shes gettin tired

[jmort]

^^^ mine is still ticking 185k miles
4.6 L is gutless, but runs like a top.
Pretty good 4x4
3 door extended cab

[buckwheatpaul]

2002 F250 with 7.3 Diesel and 4WD of course!

[Skinny]

99 silverado & 86 silverado both two door, single cab, short bed 2x4, 5.3 & 350 stroker, AOD trans, both black.

[Minerat]

2016 Silverado High Country 2500, crew cab, 4x4, 6.0L, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic.

[alg3205]

1999 Ford F150

[MT Chambers]

2003 Ford F-250 4X4, V-10-gets you where you wanna go and quickly.

[billyb]

Toyota Tacoma pre runner, 2001 with 296000 miles. Only changed the timing belt twice, and one set of tie rod ends. Spark plugs now and then. the rest is all original.

[Teddy (punchie)]

1999 f250 Superduty 293000 miles get about 12 MPG and if you watch the RPM's she'll do about 18 MPG 7.3 diesel.

[Skeet06]

2015 Chevy 3500 Duramax 4X4. 11 1/2 mpg towing 15000 lb 5th wheel, and 20 mpg running empty on the highway

[texasnative46]

To All,

1990 Ford Custom F-250 Super-Cab with 7.3L diesel/ZF manual transmission.
(Popularly known to my friends as: "Big Ugly, TOO". = The original "Big Ugly" was totaled in 08/16, while parked, by a drunk driver, who was also high on meth at the time.)

yours, tex

[shaper]

89 Chev. Silverado extended cab over 400000 miles
89 Chev. Cheyenne
81 Chev. C10 short bed step side. eyebrow, side mount, wire spokes, Choo Choo custom interior and exterior. Restoration in progress.

[ambergrifleman]

2005 Ford Super Duty. 6.0 Liter,

[shaper]

89 Chev. Silverado extended cab over 400000 miles
89 Chev. Cheyenne 4x4
81 Chev. C10 short bed step side. eyebrow, side mount, wire spokes, Choo Choo custom interior and exterior. Restoration in progress.

[Skunk1]

2003 f250

[rancher1913]

which ever one will start and that I think will make it from point A to point B and back.

[starmac]

I am kind of like rancher, though I own and drive fords mostly. I do have a 98 dodge diesel (last year of the 12 vavle non computeried) I do have a computerized ford diesel that is alright, but it is an older 7.3.
I gave a 95 chevy away last year, high mileage, but still very dependable and getting more miles daily.
I do still own one 86 chevy with a service bed, but it is basically a yard truck and probably averaged less than 100 miles a year since I have owned it.

[rondog]

2014 Silverado, just got it 12/06/16. Nicest vehicle I've ever had, I love it!

[rondog]

1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super factory short bed big block with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning.

I'd like to see pics too! I drove a '72 C10 for many years, loved that truck, loyal as a hound dog. My dream was to restore it into a faux Cheyenne with the paint and trim package. Alas.....

[Budzilla 19]

2002 Dodge Ram 2500 24valve Cummins Turbo Diesel 2wd pure darned hot rod!!!!! 500 HP for now, but more to come! (I only drive it when it's not raining,lol) Daily driver is a 99 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 24 valve Cummins Turbo Diesel with 5 speed transmission, a few extra goodies on it also! Both are really good trucks! 21mpg on hot rod truck,(if you keep your foot light on the smoke pedal!!) 4x4 is 16 mpg at best. They didn't cost much, for the dually truck that is, the hotrod has enough cash sunk in it to buy a REALLY nice sports car!! But, they are both paid for. I can't buy comparable trucks for half of what I have in both trucks, and like was previously stated, I CAN work on them both! In fact, I built the engine in the hotrod truck myself!!! Just my story. Got Diesel?

[Mtnfolk75]

2011 Ram Big Horn Quadcab 1500 4x4

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[tdoor4570]

93 F-150 4x4

[Djones]

2000 7.3L 4wheel drive crew cab long bed. Bought and paid for, just the way I like it.

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[woodbutcher]

:D 1984 F150 300ci I6.C6 automatic.DD.Only time it did`nt start,the battery had croaked.North of 400k miles.Can do just about any maint it needs myself.
The one upgrade that I have done to it,was to get rid of the electronic feed back carb and replace the tfi ign system with the DS11 ign system.That was an easy swap as it is a simple PNP job.Milage went from 8mpg hiway to 16 mpg hiway.Cost of swap maybe 90 minutes.Had to go to a friends house to borrow hie timing light.Mine had grown legs and walked off.All parts needed were given to me free.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[WJP]

12 Dodge 2500 cummins. Just got through with tires and front end work. Held up pretty well for almost 200 on it.

[texasnative46]

Diones,

BEING PAID FOR is what I like BEST about my 1990 F250 diesel. = I don't plan at 70YY to EVER have another car payment.

yours, tex

[MaryB]

2001 F-150 2wd 5.4 Triton V8 with the rare 54Boss package(one of those aftermarket add on companies like the old van conversion places). Basically added power everything, limited slip rear, tuner chip to the computer, fancy decals, and remote start/alarm function that I hate because it is flaky. Fun to drive, hard to keep back tires on it!

[Harter66]

I've been riding and driving in F series since conception .
It started with a 56' F100 . 99' Ranger , 99' Explorer and an 85' F250 currently on the road , the 59' Ranchero I drove to school and the 56' I met the 1st time at the tender age of 5 days are waiting patiently for the restoration.

[avogunner]

2007 F-250 6.0 Powerstroke. 110K and not bulletproofed - yet.

[Lloyd Smale]

right now a 2015 Silverado and a 2015 jeep jk. 2000 jeep tj stuck away in the pole barn.

[kmrra]

2000 Chevy 1500 , have owned it longer than any truck I have ever owned, and spent the most on it too . In the past I have always driven fords since I was in high School, and my next one will either be a ford or a newer Dodge. I have only been with with out a Pickup once when I got a wild hair and bought a Monte Carlo, that was a mistake, you never realize just how handy a truck is till you dont have one , never again. course that was when I first got married too and we were a single car family at that time. Many many moons ago.

[Driver33]

2011 nissan titan for daily use an a 1985 f250 with 6.9 idi diesel for hunting. Both are 4×4

[Hogdaddy]

Chevy :bigsmyl2: '94 180 grand still going strong 4.3lt ; ) PS 2500 Chevy work truck 2007
H/D

[Mytmousemalibu]

03' Silverado 2500HD, Duramax, EC/SB.

[Harter66]

99' explorer 275,000 , expedition 175,000 ,ranger 156,000 , 85 F250 6.9 189,000 purchased as a high mileage truck . Tie rod , glow plugs , installed new aux tank and a windshield , I think it might go another 100 k if I baby it :) .

[retread]

I have driven Chevy's or GMC al my life until GM was turned into Obama Motors, then I could not buy another in good conscience. I now have a Toyota Tundra and won't look back.

[rr2241tx]

2004 Silverado LS 2500 HD 4X4 6.0L Auto Long Bed Extended Cab
Gas prices doubled the next week.

[mike69]

97 f250 HD 7.3 5spd 278,000 miles . Had a 75 f150 4x4 I drove for 14 years before getting the 97

[Ithaca Gunner]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn179/krag1894/004_zpsc3807051.jpg

Only picture I have handy of my '69 GMC. 2500 series, 305CID V-6, (yes, 305 V-6!) posi rear, Muncy trans, and around 12 MPG, loaded or not. The old gal rests in the yard for now, still runs strong with over 260,000 miles on her, but needs a restoration.

[RayinNH]

!997 Ford Ranger with 90,130 miles, well until last night when we were rear ended and totaled the vehicle.

[texasnative46]

Driver33,

It is my sincere belief that the 6.9 IDI & equipped with a 4 or 5 speed manual transmission is the TOUGHEST diesel PU ever made. = One of our club members from Goliad County, TX has over 600,000 trouble-free miles on his 1984 F-250 & plans to continue driving it for the remainder of his "motoring life".
(He told me at a local "diesel-head get-together" in October 2016 that he "long ago lost count of" how many batteries, sets of tires, belts, etc. that he has replaced when they wore-out.)

yours, tex

[Beerd]

cast my vote ('96 F-250)
looks like Ford has a slight lead over Chevy, 48:45
..

[sundog]

2012 F-250 Super Duty King Ranch. Really nice truck. We got it new to pull 5th wheel RV, and it's been most excellent at that and other duties. Very comfortable ride. Pulls grades extremely well when towing. Installed a combo extended range fuel tank/toolbox.

[Menner]

to many to list but drive
2002 F150 everyday
Tony

P.S. TexasNative46 The 6.9 is all but bullet proof Have a 1985 F350 Dump truck. just not a lot of power to spare with them LOL

[Jake70]

1995 Chevy C 1500 crew cab.

[skeettx]

1986 Toyota T-100 224,000 miles
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 234,000 miles
Both do what I need them to do
Mike

[Rick R]

2011 Toyota Taco. Quad cab, full length bed, 4x4.

[dragon813gt]

2005 GMC Canyon Z71 SLE. Worked well for years because I had a GMC Savanna 2500 as well. No longer have a full size van so I need a truck that's 4' between the wheel wells. The price of pickups is ridiculous anymore. Especially when I would put maybe 5,000 miles on it a year. Can't justify the cost. I'm keeping my eye open for the right truck w/ a price around $12,500. High mileage doesn't scare me. It's rust that does.

[BRobertson]

2001 Dodge/Cummins with MANY mods.
The only thing that is still Dodge is the steering wheel!!

I would not trade it for a new truck!!

[texasnative46]

Menner,

Add a TURBO. better exhaust & the 6.9 will not only be bullet-proof but POWERFUL enough for most any task.

Fwiw, my 7.3 IDI with ZF will cruise all day at 75-80MPH in the South TX Summers & never even "get warm".
(Btw, I "got caught" with over 3 TONS of lead on my PU by a WV "License & Weight" Trooper & would have gotten a ticket, had she NOT seen the "thin blue line" on the rear of the truck & inquired about it.)
Btw, I've never (until then) wanted to hug a State Trooper BUT that was one GOOD-LOOKING redhead, who filled-out the uniform WELL!!!

yours, tex

[Driver33]

Hey tex my f250 has the 4 speed manuel transmission an only 143k original miles. I'm the 3rd owner. The only thing I can complain about is trying to fix leaks due to it sitting so much. Once I get that taken care of it will be my daily driver an the nissan will get a rest

[texasnative46]

Driver33,

OK, so WHY don't you drive the GOOD truck more than the Nissan?? = Generally IDI trucks don't LIKE just "sitting around".
(BTW, most of the old Fords leaked a little from when they were NEW.)

Fwiw, my 1990 IDI w/ZF has 181,000 one owner miles & runs GREAT.

yours, tex

[Driver33]

Working on fixing fuel leaks. The system bleeds down an it is/was a pain to start. I think I have most of them fixed

[Bob in St. Louis]

'02 GMC with 235,000 miles.
To date, I've not spend a grand on repairs (maintenance excluded).

[tygar]

08 Dodge Laramie & 96 Ford Power Stroke both 4x4 & super/extra cab.

[Idaho45guy]

2014 Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab with the Hemi. Wanted the F150 but could only afford the Ram. Paid cash. Been a great pickup. Added a few modifications to get me just about anywhere I need to go in the mountains...

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[Bzcraig]

'09 Dodge Dakota extended cab 4x4 V8

[clum553946]

Used to drive a 2012 Ram 4x4 Crew Cab w/Hemi. Great ride! My 18 year old daughter has stolen it! Lol

[Lloyd Smale]

So when Obama was elected did you move to japan???? Do you not know that the japs cut as many deals as GM with our government before they would build here??
I have driven Chevy's or GMC al my life until GM was turned into Obama Motors, then I could not buy another in good conscience. I now have a Toyota Tundra and won't look back.

[Mal Paso]

2004.5 HO 24 Valve Cummins, 6 speed, 4X, exhaust brake and Horn, 180K.

Best truck so far except the $100 Aluminum Crimped to Plastic Radiator on a $10,000 engine LOL. Spent last Saturday pulling the intercooler to get to it. I passed on the $100 radiator and got the $160 Premium one. LOL There was an all aluminum TIG welded one available for $800 that should have gone in when the truck was built.

I HAD an '85 6.9 IDI. Heads at 160K. Injector pumps ALL THE TIME. I carried a spare and have changed them on the side of the freeway. It cured me of IH engines.

Still have an '52 Powerwagon and a '73 F262

[Bob in St. Louis]

I'm surprised to see as many Ford as there are.
I thought y'all were a smarter bunch than that.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Kidding... of course.
Just trying to stir the pot. ;)

[alamogunr]

Just saw this poll and had to vote. I've got a 2013 Toyota Tundra. Looking back I almost wish I had sprung the extra bucks for a Tacoma. I got a deal I couldn't pass up on the Tundra. It is a basic crew cab with a long bed. When I got home with it I found that it wouldn't fit my garage. It was so comfortable(the reason I didn't go for the Tacoma) that I accepted that inconvenience. With my size and age, I didn't want to have to shoe horn myself into the driver's seat.

[9.3X62AL]

2014 F-250 4X4, 6.2L gas engine. I've had good luck with F-series trucks, likely because I 1) take car of them and 2) seldom keep them past 4 to 4-1/2 years. None too impressed with newer Fords and their recycled-beer-can body metal fetish, but not the first time that Ford has done weird stuff with their truck line.

[Freightman]

1989 F250 still has the original muffler on it, and it still works :drinks:

[Reverend Al]

2014 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4. Without a doubt the very best truck that I've every owned! (I added the racing stripes ...)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd466/Reverend_Al/New%20Dodge%20Ram%20quad%20cab%204x4/New%20racing%20stripes%20008%20Large_zps4bmn7n4z.j pg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/Reverend_Al/media/New%20Dodge%20Ram%20quad%20cab%204x4/New%20racing%20stripes%20008%20Large_zps4bmn7n4z.j pg.html)

[Soundguy]

1999 f350 drw 7.3 psd

[Scorpion8]

What Do You Drive?

97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L right now, but is getting long in the tooth. Looking to replace soon with an F-150/F-250.

[bob33809]

2016 Ram 3500 4x4 swr

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[Soundguy]

97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L right now, but is getting long in the tooth. Looking to replace soon with an F-150/F-250.


good truck.. i had a 98 DR 1500 5.9 I sold to my job when i got my diesel ford. that 98 is still running every day. it needed a front 4wd wheel bearing and a new distrib cap since then ( 9 ys ago ) but it starts and runs to work and jobs every day. dash is gone!

[Connelly47]

I use a 2000 Blazer as a kid hauler and light weight wheeler, and a 64 GMC 1 ton for waist deep snow and gnarly mountain trails.

[Poygan]

Mine is a '92 Chevy 1500 purchased in 2001. Four wheel drive but basic beyond that, 6 cylinder, just turned 100K recently. Only put on maybe 1,000 miles per year now. Using my newer car ('95 Olds) most of the time. I think it may outlast me....

[dagger dog]

2007 F150 Crew cab 5.4 Triton 4WD 3.73-1 posi. 6.5'bed, this is the engine that blows out or seizes the spark plugs.

Best tip for these engines is don't wait for 100,000 miles to change the plugs do it at 50K and if you have a few extra bucks replace the coils at the same time, I do the oil changes at 3,000 miles.

[riorider]

2002 F150 Supercrew 226000 miles and still going strong!

[Texas by God]

Ford or Chevy but never ever a Dodge. Currently I have an old4x4 Silverado for the farm and a Ford Ranger for commuting. Both excellent trucks. Best, Thomas.

[Green Ghost]

I drive a 1990 f-150 with a 5.0 engine. The parts are cheap and the electronics don't control everything.

[Idaho45guy]

Best pickup I ever owned was my grandpa's 1966 F100 2wd with the 352 V8 and 4spd. He bought it brand new and I bought it for $100 in 1989 with 70k miles on it. Sold it in Iowa in 1998 and regretted it ever since.

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[starnbar]

The 2 best trucks I ever owned were a 1951 ford with a flathead v8 60hp if I remember and a dodge power wagon both had over 200,00 miles on em when I sold em and wish I had em back.

[Lloyd Smale]

not a ford guy but that's a cool truck!
Best pickup I ever owned was my grandpa's 1966 F100 2wd with the 352 V8 and 4spd. He bought it brand new and I bought it for $100 in 1989 with 70k miles on it. Sold it in Iowa in 1998 and regretted it ever since.

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[Ickisrulz]

Speaking of grandfather's trucks...

This is a 1959 F-100 that was purchased new by my mother's father. When he died in 1983 my father and I drove it from CA to NY. It was driven very little from the 1980's until my mother gave it to me two years ago.

I haven't had the time to get it going and it is sitting in my barn. The body is in pretty good shape for being in NY for a few decades. I expect the motor to be fine after I get the carburetor and ignition system replaced. The plan is that my youngest son will be driving it. I have a few years as he is only 10.

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[Soundguy]

2007 F150 Crew cab 5.4 Triton 4WD 3.73-1 posi. 6.5'bed, this is the engine that blows out or seizes the spark plugs.

Best tip for these engines is don't wait for 100,000 miles to change the plugs do it at 50K and if you have a few extra bucks replace the coils at the same time, I do the oil changes at 3,000 miles.


What my mechanic explained was... time the changing of the spark plugs to be within your covered warranty and service package.. and when they pull the threads out.. they can replace them. :)

[Bob in St. Louis]

From what I've heard about the Triton spark plug thing is that "Autolite" is the only company that makes one piece spark plugs. All other have two piece (for the Triton engine). When you attempt to take them out, that bottom half falls into the cylinder. So the Autolite would be less likely to do that. Not that I'm generally a big fan of that brand plug, but if it avoids all that, then it's worth it.

[Ithaca Gunner]

What ever happened to the good old 8' bed and plain cab?

[jmort]

They are out there, current production
Most want dual use vehicles or a truck just used to move people around

[flyingrhino]

188085'07 Tundra Off Road

[Bob in St. Louis]

What ever happened to the good old 8' bed and plain cab?
Few and far between.
My neighbor "put me to task" to find a full size Chevy 4x4 with A/C an 8' bed, and regular cab.
I told him, "No problem, what color, they're everywhere"?
Turns out, there was ONE is St. Louis at the time, and it had major hail damage. That's the one he ended up buying. But I was surprised there was only one is STL.

[texasnative46]

Bob in St. Louis; All,

As I've said elsewhere, IF you're looking for a NICE antique PU, I find them OFTEN here in south TX, while I'm out looking for antique boats & outboard motors.

Let me know what you're looking for & I'll let you know when I find one.

yours, tex

[Bob in St. Louis]

Thanks Tex!
Yea.... It's on my bucket list to get something "vintage".
I'm in the auto industry, and frankly, I'm so tired of technology on cars nowadays, I told my wife that my next "new" car will be older than I am.
My dream car is a '66 Catalina. Slightly modernised, but not in the electronics department.
I'll put word out when that day comes.

Something like this:

http://smclassiccars.com/uploads/postfotos/66-pontiac-catilina-2dr-ht-mild-custom-1.jpg

[texasnative46]

Bob in St Louis,

Fwiw, I'm trying to "buy back" the custom built 1976 AMC Matador SST coupe that my ex "traded off" shortly before we got a divorce in 1979.- I know who has it & hope one day to buy it from his estate administrator.
(The current owner has been in a nursing home for 5-6 years & won't even consider selling it. = It's just sitting inside the barn, under a car cover, on his farm near Naples, TX.)

The coupe has only 82,000 original miles & was running fine when it was parked.

yours, tex

[Bob in St. Louis]

Best of luck on that. Sounds like you've had a soft spot in your heart for that one for a long time!

[Outpost75]

1984 International Cornbinder

[texasnative46]

Bob in St Louis,

VERY TRUE.
I was the person who had it custom-built by the AMC factory, with the genuine rosewood & leather interior & all the other "stuff" that was "special ordered". - I waited nearly 8 months for AMC's custom shop to "get around to building it".
My "soon to be ex" traded it off because she knew that I wanted to keep it; she traded it off while I was out-of-state on TDY.

By the time that I got back to TX, the Matador had been sold & the dealer couldn't find (or didn't want to be bothered with looking for) the buyer's correct name/address. It was traded-in to a HUGE (and really "impersonal") Cadillac/Oldsmobile/GMC truck dealer in Dallas.
(I found it again by accident about 6 months later but the "new owner" wouldn't re-sell it.)

yours, tex

[Bob in St. Louis]

Wow, that's a heckuva story!
By now, it'll probably need restoration.

[texasnative46]

Bob in St. Louis,

I'm sure that it will cost more to restore to "as built" than I paid for it new. - That's OK, too.

The old saying about, "Hell has no fury - - - - " is often 100% CORRECT.

yours, tex

[Bob in St. Louis]

Oh indeed, most definitely!

[warboar_21]

Have a 2015 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 with the Cummins. 2nd Cummins truck I've owned. First was a 1999 CC 4X4 2500. It was stolen in 2007 and had 185,000 trouble free miles on it.
So far the new one has just turned 34,000 and I'm hoping I don't have any problems with it.

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[Moleman-]

1984 International Cornbinder

We've got a 1966 1000A with a BG241 straight 6 and borg warner automatic. Have a 76 345 on the stand now about 1/2 put back together to swap in along with a rebuilt TF trans and torque converter. Daily driver is a 2012 F150 4dr 4x4 with the 5.0. Only has 35K on it so far.

[308Jeff]

A bit surprised we have as many Toyota owners as we do.

[joesig]

'78 K20 w/ a 4spd. Can fix anything on it with a 9/16 or a hammer.... and a MIG welder. The other five Chevy/GMCs are all automatics so the 78 is my favorite. Cut my teeth on a 72 SS El Camino

[Lloyd Smale]

my best friend had a 65 cornbinder for his first vehicle in school. Id hate to make a guess how many beers were drank in that one!
We've got a 1966 1000A with a BG241 straight 6 and borg warner automatic. Have a 76 345 on the stand now about 1/2 put back together to swap in along with a rebuilt TF trans and torque converter. Daily driver is a 2012 F150 4dr 4x4 with the 5.0. Only has 35K on it so far.

[jmort]

"A bit surprised we have as many Toyota owners as we do"

12% not that big. They seem to be reliable and not everyone needs a heavy-duty work truck.
If you need a light duty truck, seems to be a reasonable choice for the ​few who want to go in that direction.

[alamogunr]

"A bit surprised we have as many Toyota owners as we do"

12% not that big. They seem to be reliable and not everyone needs a heavy-duty work truck.
If you need a light duty truck, seems to be a reasonable choice for the ​few who want to go in that direction.



+1 I've been a Toyota owner since '96 when we bought an Avalon. Kept it 10 years and bought another one in '06. Bought the '13 Tundra as a second vehicle and it has fulfilled that role very well. Just bought a '17 Avalon Limited for what may be our last car. I value reliability over a lot of other things that prompt people to choose a particular car.

I have to admit that, in buying the Limited, I violated my "keep it simple" principle. If we keep it 10 years, there will still be features on it that I haven't learned to use.

[km101]

1999 Dodge Ram V6

2016 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton diesel, 4 x4 Crew Cab

Still like the old '99 single cab best.

[MaryB]

My truck wasn't really sold as a truck.. only thing it is missing is leather seats the rest if luxury city with power everything...

[warboar_21]

A bit surprised we have as many Toyota owners as we do.
Considering Toyota Tundra is tied with Ford at 96-98% American made, it doesn't surprise me one bit.
If I wasn't about to buy a 5th wheel toy hauler I would've gone with a Tundra.

I bought the wife a Limited 4Runner 4x4. 4.7L V8 full-time 4x4 and everything else available in 2004. It now has 145,000 on it and other than tires, brakes, oil, and filters it has needed nothing else. Non of the power switches have faltered in any way.
It's been the most reliable vehicle I've owned to date. My 99 Dodge was a close second but I had to have a lifter pump replaced, front end rebuilt, and a window motor replaced.

[308Jeff]

Considering Toyota Tundra is tied with Ford at 96-98% American made, it doesn't surprise me one bit.
If I wasn't about to buy a 5th wheel toy hauler I would've gone with a Tundra.

I bought the wife a Limited 4Runner 4x4. 4.7L V8 full-time 4x4 and everything else available in 2004. It now has 145,000 on it and other than tires, brakes, oil, and filters it has needed nothing else. Non of the power switches have faltered in any way.
It's been the most reliable vehicle I've owned to date. My 99 Dodge was a close second but I had to have a lifter pump replaced, front end rebuilt, and a window motor replaced.

I get that. I did quite a bit of research on what is currently the most reliable truck. And the answer is? Depends on who you ask. :D However, it would appear that Chevy currently comes out on top in many of the sources.

My truck is an '09 F-150. 5.4L 3V engine. It turned 200,000 miles on Wednesday of this week. Much like your 4Runner, it has only had wear/maintenance items replaced. Nothing else, not even the belts or hoses. It runs and drives pretty much like new.

Almost without exception, everyone makes a good/great pickup now. At one time Toyota certainly had much better reliability than the American counterparts, but that is no longer true.

[warboar_21]

Jeff I agree with you on American made vehicles vast improvements.

I did just read an article though of the 8 worst lemons on the road. GM had no. 1,2,and 3(Silverado). Ford had 4 and 5 and Chrysler/Jeep took the last 3 places.

Everyone can point out that one car they've or someone they know have owned that was super reliable but as a whole Honda and Toyota have been in the top spots for decades.

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[Ickisrulz]

They are out there, current production
Most want dual use vehicles or a truck just used to move people around

For the amount most people seem to need trucks, they'd be better of buying a nice car and an old beat up pickup. Many people with the nice pickups cannot even lay a sheet of plywood in the bed.

[308Jeff]

Jeff I agree with you on American made vehicles vast improvements.

I did just read an article though of the 8 worst lemons on the road. GM had no. 1,2,and 3(Silverado). Ford had 4 and 5 and Chrysler/Jeep took the last 3 places.

Everyone can point out that one car they've or someone they know have owned that was super reliable but as a whole Honda and Toyota have been in the top spots for decades.

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Tundra's had severe frame issues for a while.

My previous truck was an '08 Ram Crew Cab Hemi. It only had 71,xxx miles on it when I traded it in, but the only thing I had to replace was the oil, tires, and HVAC blower motor. Does that count? :-)

[bob208]

right now I am driving the newest truck I ever owned. 1998 chevy k1500 wt. 4.3 v6 it hauls and tows great. I like the work truck. because it does not have all the electronics. I have to lock my own doors and wind down the windows. I am restoring my 69 cst short bed 396 4 speed

[ShooterAZ]

I'm on my third Tacoma 4x4. These dudes are tough little trucks and I have had no problems of any kind with any of them. The dealership keeps sending me notices that they want to buy my truck, then I go down and haggle with them until I feel good about the price. The thing is, they really hold their value. I put 50-60K on them and get a new one for 10K or so with trade in.

[brass410]

depends on what the customer leaves for repair

[alamogunr]

Tundra's had severe frame issues for a while.



First I've heard about that. No matter. The way I use a PU and this will be the last one for me(barring a severe wreck), I doubt that any kind of frame issue will ever surface. This 2013 Tundra has hardly any electronics other than the radio, which is rarely used and the computer which controls engine function. It has the smoothest automatic transmission that I have ever experienced. Gas mileage is not the greatest but I only have approx. 22k miles after 3½ years. At 74, each year has fewer miles driven on both vehicles.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Some years ago I worked at a Toyota dealership as a body mechanic. I got to drive em all and my favorite in the Toyota line was the Tacoma, it felt like a truck and was good as any mid size pick up made. The Tundra on the other hand just didn't have the truck feel, I was always looking for low tires or weak suspension. They just drove too nice, more like an SUV than a truck, (driving my '69 GMC 3/4 ton daily may have had something to do with that opinion I'll admit).

Then there was my favorite customers, a pair of deputies assigned to the district attorney's office. They used their issue 4-Runner as a ram on a few occasions, (maybe 3-4 times a year, we were on a first name basis after the first couple visits).

[Minerat]

2016 Silverado High Country 2500, crew cab, 4x4, 6.0L, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic.

Forgot to add its a "work truck" [smilie=l:

[coloraydo]

'89 F-150 is my daily beater. Have a Chevy 2500 HD for the camping vehicle, the only new p/u I have ever had.

[Idaho45guy]

Tundra's had severe frame issues for a while.

My previous truck was an '08 Ram Crew Cab Hemi. It only had 71,xxx miles on it when I traded it in, but the only thing I had to replace was the oil, tires, and HVAC blower motor. Does that count? :-)

Are you sure you're not thinking of the Tacoma and frame rust issues in vehicles in the salty road areas of the country?

[Idaho45guy]

In regards to reliability, when I was looking to buy a new pickup a couple of years ago, I was surprised that the Ram 1500 finished reasonably well. I've had horrible experiences with Dodge products, including a 2001 Ram 1500.

From what I was able to discern, reliability in the Ram series is highly dependent on how loaded the pickup is. Low optioned trucks like mine with only power windows and such are far higher rated than the ones with all of the fancy stuff like nav systems, heated seats, etc.

I know mine has been great, but it's only got 31k miles on it. When it gets north of 100k with no issues, then I'll be happy.

[lightman]

Well, I voted in the poll but neglected to make a comment. Currently I'm driving a Ford F-250 Super Duty. I would buy another one.

[308Jeff]

Are you sure you're not thinking of the Tacoma and frame rust issues in vehicles in the salty road areas of the country?

There may be issues with the Tacomas as well, but I was referring to the first gen Tundras.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=+Generation+Tundras+Have+Frame+Rust+Issue s&qs=n&form=QBLH&sp=-1&pq=generation+tundras+have+frame+rust+issues&sc=0-41&sk=&cvid=08A340BDB29B48EE8057C2D65F1A4886

[elk hunter]

Here's mine. 1945 Ford 1/2 ton 239 flathead V-8. Still going strong at 72 years. I think I'll keep it a while longer.188705

[jmort]

How cool is that ???
That is a keeper

[Dancing Bear]

Retired my 99 Dodge Dakota in July of 2014 and bought a new 2014 Ford F150 XLT 4x4. Not into the gadgets (nor cost) of the higher trim levels.

[dpoe001]

I have two trucks i drive,first one is my tow dolly,heavy load truck 1989 chevy cheyenne 2500,the second truck is my bike hauler and fun to drive truck ,1957 Willys Pickup.

[prsman23]

79 Chevy 4x4 1/2 ton. Put. 14bolt in back and a Dana 44 upfront. 2" lift. Going 4".
350 from a 95 that had 75k on it.
Currently redoing the entire interior and then taking care of paint. It's rattle can now and looks like poo.
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My daily is an 04 F-350 4x4 with the 6.7L V10

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[jonp]

There may be issues with the Tacomas as well, but I was referring to the first gen Tundras.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=+Generation+Tundras+Have+Frame+Rust+Issue s&qs=n&form=QBLH&sp=-1&pq=generation+tundras+have+frame+rust+issues&sc=0-41&sk=&cvid=08A340BDB29B48EE8057C2D65F1A4886

Yeah, I got the notice in the mail on that one. Some were rusted some were not. It all depended on where you lived. Guy I know in my hometown had a whole new frame put under his. Mine had not a spot of rust

[Handloader109]

Ford guy. Now a 2005 f150 crewcab. Nice fittings, bought 3 yrs ago after my wife had a guy hit my f250 super duty. ( Loved that Diesel but really no use for that heavy a hauler). Prior was a 89 ranger, dang good little truck, I put 259000 on that thing. With nothig but tires and battery changed. All highway miles.

[woodbutcher]

:killingpc Just a little comment here.On the newer vehicles with the "Fly by wire"steering.Be most careful about those setups.It has already been proved that the system can be hacked,and steering control can be taken over someone with a laptop.Now,would`nt that be fun?
Good luck.have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[warboar_21]

Personal Truck is a 2015 Crew Cab 4X4 RAM 2500 SLT with the 6.7 Cummins. It's my second Cummins. My first one was a 99 set up the same way my current one is. It had 185,000 on it when some dickwad stole it.

My company Truck is a 2016 Toyota Tundra SR5 with the 5.7 V8. This truck is a beast when it comes to power but it's a thirsty beast.

[44deerslayer]

1979 k10 Scottsdale with 64987 miles
1976 k5 blazer chalet very rare only 1800 made 23687 miles
1968 gmc step side with 36459 miles
2015 Silverado high county with 6.2 vette motor twin turbo

[MaryB]

I would love that Blazer Chalet! Perfect 1 person camping rig for some of the off road spots I fish.

[gregbart]

2001 Dodge 2500, diesel, here. Funny thing..... Just tonight, my wife mentioned maybe getting a new truck. I told her that I didn't want to trade in my comfortable, paid for, reliable truck.

Turns out she had planned on me keeping the old truck as a family spare vehicle. So, are the new Ram diesels as reliable as the 2001 model? I may be in the market.

Greg

[44deerslayer]

Wow your the 1st person who knew what that was I use it all the time hunting and fishing I'm a Muskie guide and it's nice too be all self contained

[308Jeff]

2015 Silverado high county with 6.2 vette motor twin turbo

Would love to hear more about this. I have several friends with turbo LS vehicles.

[44deerslayer]

What would you like to know chevy high country 6.2 twin turbo

[308Jeff]

How much boost you're running, and if you've had it dynoed? Turbo LS motors are beasts.

[44deerslayer]

It depends 7 to 8pounds yes I had it dynoed around 620 and have a boost control I don't drive it that much only a few times a year it's my tow rig I have a 30 foot camper I tow with it other than that it's sits in my garage

[308Jeff]

NICE. Bet it's a hoot to drive.

[45workhorse]

Have a 1992 Ford Ranger 4x4 extend cab. Bought it new.
1970 Chevy C20 Longhorn. Grandfather bought it new, Dad had it for a while. Now it's mine.

[10 ga]

Voted Ford F series and could have voted Nissan Frontier. Have 1 of each. Ford is a 2000 model 150 and is my huntin and workin truck. The Frontier is a 2012 4 door model and is my going to church and doing stuff with the grandkids truck. 10

[54bore]

95 Tacoma 4X4, well over a 1/4 million miles, daily driver, stil going strong!

[Elkins45]

I'm driving a Chevy Silverado, and before that Toyotas. I can promise you there will be no more GM products in my driveway after this one. It's had more problems than the 30 years of Toyotas before it combined.