just got rid of my RAM LONG HORN ECO Diesel. I can tell you with experience if you are a HI way driver you will be ok, If you are a low KM commuter than this engine is not for you. because of the charcoal filter this truck needs to breath and I live 3km away from my office. The charcoal filter was always full and it limped me home from the cottage one time. Went back to the HEMI
Used truck question
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The inherent complexity of a turbo is a reason why I’d stay away. Find one with the Coyote V8. Probably cheaper insurance too. You are either in the market for a full-size or not. Go bigger if you can afford it.
Tacos hold their value. Nissan Frontier Pro-4x can match it and save you a shit load of money. You can probably buy new for the used Taco price.
Tacos hold their value. Nissan Frontier Pro-4x can match it and save you a shit load of money. You can probably buy new for the used Taco price.
+1The inherent complexity of a turbo is a reason why I’d stay away. Find one with the Coyote V8. Probably cheaper insurance too. You are either in the market for a full-size or not. Go bigger if you can afford it.
Tacos hold their value. Nissan Frontier Pro-4x can match it and save you a shit load of money. You can probably buy new for the used Taco price.
No manufacturer builds a good turbo. They eventually blow the oil seal and smoke out your tail pipe.
I usually go NA and no more than a super charger.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you see a lot of Ram, Chevy and Ford on the construction sites due to their fleet pricing and discounts. For example: Ram offers a great discount through the Toronto Construction Association. I am not sure if Toyota even has that and I'm sure Nissan hasn't really got into that game...
What I'm getting at is that all vehicles are money pits. Aesthetics aside, your goals should be to: #1 - Pay a little as possible up front, #2 - Keep it for a long time and # 3 - Pay as little as you can on maintenance... My choices are to stick with #1 and #2 and spend what is required on #3 (by going to your local mechanic and not a dealership).
Having an old, battle-worn ride that is still running great is the charm of a truck.
To the OP - I'd choose the Nissan first due to the heavy discounts. You're getting a great USA-made, V8 powered truck at value. When CAA comes to rescue you, they are in a Nissan. A V8 Ford would be very-close/tie. Toyota is just too much money (typically). Buy a Ram for looks and ride quality (the new ones coming out look great).
What I'm getting at is that all vehicles are money pits. Aesthetics aside, your goals should be to: #1 - Pay a little as possible up front, #2 - Keep it for a long time and # 3 - Pay as little as you can on maintenance... My choices are to stick with #1 and #2 and spend what is required on #3 (by going to your local mechanic and not a dealership).
Having an old, battle-worn ride that is still running great is the charm of a truck.
To the OP - I'd choose the Nissan first due to the heavy discounts. You're getting a great USA-made, V8 powered truck at value. When CAA comes to rescue you, they are in a Nissan. A V8 Ford would be very-close/tie. Toyota is just too much money (typically). Buy a Ram for looks and ride quality (the new ones coming out look great).
I think I read it on TERB that a poster was in a Toyota Dealership once and they would plow their own yard with a F150 because the Toyota Tundra simply didn't have the balls. The Ford drivetrain is fairly robust and can handle the pounding while the Toyota would end up throwing a connecting rod. (Which I've done before BTW and it's not fun.)Another thing to keep in mind is that you see a lot of Ram, Chevy and Ford on the construction sites due to their fleet pricing and discounts. For example: Ram offers a great discount through the Toronto Construction Association. I am not sure if Toyota even has that and I'm sure Nissan hasn't really got into that game...
What I'm getting at is that all vehicles are money pits. Aesthetics aside, your goals should be to: #1 - Pay a little as possible up front, #2 - Keep it for a long time and # 3 - Pay as little as you can on maintenance... My choices are to stick with #1 and #2 and spend what is required on #3 (by going to your local mechanic and not a dealership).
Having an old, battle-worn ride that is still running great is the charm of a truck.
To the OP - I'd choose the Nissan first due to the heavy discounts. You're getting a great USA-made, V8 powered truck at value. When CAA comes to rescue you, they are in a Nissan. A V8 Ford would be very-close/tie. Toyota is just too much money (typically). Buy a Ram for looks and ride quality (the new ones coming out look great).
You are correct . I remember that post .I think I read it on TERB that a poster was in a Toyota Dealership once and they would plow their own yard with a F150 because the Toyota Tundra simply didn't have the balls. The Ford drivetrain is fairly robust and can handle the pounding while the Toyota would end up throwing a connecting rod. (Which I've done before BTW and it's not fun.)
