Truck Recomendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 11-09-2016, 10:41 AM

Are you buying new or used? I've had a handful of Fords and they are making a great product right now. As an industrial designer I can say that I'm very impressed by the engineering and design features on the new f150 and would buy one but I'm holding off for the smaller ranger that will be coming out late next year. My 2011 escape has close to 100k miles on it, and done probably more offroad, towing and car topping than any other out there and has only one minor issue with a computer glitch where it gives a hard shift once a month. Totally different vehicle but gives you an idea of how well their vehicles run. Toyotas are good too can't knock em.

alanw · 11-09-2016, 11:01 AM

Support our workers, buy American. I'm partial to Ford, 15 years now in my 4x4 F150 and still going strong with only minor work done. Had a F150 before this one that I traded to get the 4x4.

chris138 · 11-09-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alanw

Support our workers, buy American. I'm partial to Ford, 15 years now in my 4x4 F150 and still going strong with only minor work done. Had a F150 before this one that I traded to get the 4x4.

Toyota Tacoma: made in San Antonio, Texas

Ford 150: made in Mexico

ful-rac · 11-09-2016, 03:42 PM

alanw · 11-09-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Toyota Tacoma: made in San Antonio, Texas - profits shipped overseas

Ford 150: made in Michigan and Missouri

Fixed it for you

bus kid · 11-09-2016, 06:27 PM

my 2006 Nissan Titan has 150k miles and 4 oil changes , yes you read that right 4 oil changes. I'm on my 3rd set of tires, and 2nd battery. It pulls our skipjack no problem, to the Sacramento river, Havasu, and San Diego all from the OC this past summer. Get what you can afford. not just monthly payment but insurance and gas too!

Raskal311 · 11-09-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

my 2006 Nissan Titan has 150k miles and 4 oil changes , yes you read that right 4 oil changes. I'm on my 3rd set of tires, and 2nd battery. It pulls our skipjack no problem, to the Sacramento river, Havasu, and San Diego all from the OC this past summer. Get what you can afford. not just monthly payment but insurance and gas too!

"Just because you could it doesn't mean you should". LoL picked up a 2012 titan recently.... god dam thing gets 9mpg without any cargo... god damit. LoL

bus kid · 11-09-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

"Just because you could it doesn't mean you should". LoL picked up a 2012 titan recently.... god dam thing gets 9mpg without any cargo... god damit. LoL

Amsoil. And get it tuned. I get 18 streets 27 highway. Daily driver.

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tita...1816?_k=js8cxn

Ggiannig89 · 11-09-2016, 08:18 PM

Another Happy Toyota owner here. I've got two actually. 1st is an 08 with 240,000 on it with no work other then maintenance. The other a 4X4 2013 50k.
Strong motor and no problems.
In the end get what's going to get the job done and make you feel good about driving.

2-Stix · 11-10-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Toyota Tacoma: made in San Antonio, Texas

Ford 150: made in Mexico

Yup! Most toyotas are made in america.

Mr_Fixit · 11-09-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

Are you buying new or used? I've had a handful of Fords and they are making a great product right now. As an industrial designer I can say that I'm very impressed by the engineering and design features on the new f150 and would buy one but I'm holding off for the smaller ranger that will be coming out late next year. My 2011 escape has close to 100k miles on it, and done probably more offroad, towing and car topping than any other out there and has only one minor issue with a computer glitch where it gives a hard shift once a month. Totally different vehicle but gives you an idea of how well their vehicles run. Toyotas are good too can't knock em.

I am looking for used. Assuming its reliable. I am an engineer, but a software engineer. I can t STAND dealing with... {{Disgust}} mechanics... {{cringe}}.. Nuts... bolts... washers.... gaskets!!!! what horrid things! Hell, I dont even change my own oil. car diarrhea... gads get a diaper folks!

I also have a preference for American Made. Ford or Dodge.. MakoBob recommended (A GLOWING recommendation) Ram 2500. F150 is what I was thinking, but that is why I ask. Now I am expanding my scope.

YakDout · 11-09-2016, 02:11 PM

If you dont go full size diesel, at least consider an eco-diesel. Such as the ram 1500. If you HAVE to go f150 I would go eco-boost. The advantage of the diesels are fuel economy and power. Definitely get the 4 wheel drive. The new titan xd's with the optional cummins look good on paper and I believe toyota will be coming into the diesel world very soon also.

tacmik · 11-09-2016, 02:33 PM

The way I look at it is that most vehicles in the same price range are pretty much equal. Look for what you can afford that fits your needs and who really cares if it is a ford or Toyota or dodge or chevy. In the same price range they are pretty much equal. Buying used look at what comes with it and the maintenance that was done on it.

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bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	my 2006 Nissan Titan has 150k miles and 4 oil changes , yes you read that right 4 oil changes. I'm on my 3rd set of tires, and 2nd battery. It pulls our skipjack no problem, to the Sacramento river, Havasu, and San Diego all from the OC this past summer. Get what you can afford. not just monthly payment but insurance and gas too! __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

11-09-2016, 02:33 PM	#13
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	The way I look at it is that most vehicles in the same price range are pretty much equal. Look for what you can afford that fits your needs and who really cares if it is a ford or Toyota or dodge or chevy. In the same price range they are pretty much equal. Buying used look at what comes with it and the maintenance that was done on it. __________________

11-09-2016, 10:41 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	Are you buying new or used? I've had a handful of Fords and they are making a great product right now. As an industrial designer I can say that I'm very impressed by the engineering and design features on the new f150 and would buy one but I'm holding off for the smaller ranger that will be coming out late next year. My 2011 escape has close to 100k miles on it, and done probably more offroad, towing and car topping than any other out there and has only one minor issue with a computer glitch where it gives a hard shift once a month. Totally different vehicle but gives you an idea of how well their vehicles run. Toyotas are good too can't knock em.

11-09-2016, 08:18 PM	#9
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Another Happy Toyota owner here. I've got two actually. 1st is an 08 with 240,000 on it with no work other then maintenance. The other a 4X4 2013 50k. Strong motor and no problems. In the end get what's going to get the job done and make you feel good about driving.

11-09-2016, 02:11 PM	#12
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	If you dont go full size diesel, at least consider an eco-diesel. Such as the ram 1500. If you HAVE to go f150 I would go eco-boost. The advantage of the diesels are fuel economy and power. Definitely get the 4 wheel drive. The new titan xd's with the optional cummins look good on paper and I believe toyota will be coming into the diesel world very soon also.