New Truck Discussion

I know what I have isn't up to current standards but I try to use my Comanche as a truck as much as I can. I've looked at newer pickups but as I don't plan to get rid of this one it wouldn't make sense to have two. It's good for general recreational use like camping, carrying my kayaks and bikes, etc. I also use it for picking up building supplies and chasing down parts. It's not my main tow vehicle but it can handle what I have when needed.

One thing I would miss with a newer pickup would be the ability to grab things out of the bed by simply reaching in over the sides. I camp with several guys who have newish F150s, Silverados, etc. They all carry a small stool and climb in from the back. I've seen everyone of them standing up in their bed tossing things out. I can't remember the last time I stood up in mine.

Last thing; I can work on this. I have no clue on new vehicles.

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PCO6 said:
I know what I have isn't up to current standards but I try to use my Comanche as a truck as much as I can. I've looked at newer pickups but as I don't plan to get rid of this one it wouldn't make sense to have two. It's good for general recreational use like camping, carrying my kayaks and bikes, etc. I also use it for picking up building supplies and chasing down parts. It's not my main tow vehicle but it can handle what I have when needed.

One thing I would miss with a newer pickup would be the simple ability to grab things out of the bed by simply reaching in over the sides. I camp with several guys who have newish F150s, Silverados, etc. They all carry a small stool and climb in from the back. I've seen everyone of them standing up in their bed tossing things out. I can't remember the last time I stood up in mine.

Last thing: I can work on this. I have no clue on new vehicles.

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Damn. If I was single and didn't have to pull a trailer. The Comanche pickup has always been a favorite of mine.
 
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I know what I have isn't up to current standards but I try to use my Comanche as a truck as much as I can. I've looked at newer pickups but as I don't plan to get rid of this one it wouldn't make sense to have two.
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You should sell the old, old Comanche. I would happily offer you $20, maybe $25, depending on how much gas is in the tank. My generous offer expires in the morning :ROFLMAO:
 
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I've been looking at a new truck lately as well.
With the prices of vehicles & depreciation, there's only 2 manufacturers on that list i'm even considering.

Jeep or Toyota.
They're the only two that will hold majority of their value over a long-term.

Given that the Gladiator is flooded with issues at the moment, that really only leaves Toyota in the ranks for me.
 
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My 12th gen F150 syn oil changes used to cost me $22
Now the FL500S Motorcraft filter is $8 so its $25

https://slickdeals.net/f/17248045-1...9-33-99-for-non-members?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
$100 extra for 30 minutes of work
People that goto a dealer and volunteer their wallet are ……well…..
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I will have to look into Costco, I was a dealer mechanic for years and I call the dealer because we had oil change specials at the time I worked there. This was a time issue with me and getting rid of used oil now that I don’t work in a shop anymore. Dealers here are $200 an hour now
 
Yeah I'm in Chicagoland so ours are not too far behind your cost these days.
It's absurd, and why I learned to work on my own vehicles.

I have a friend that runs a shop too, but I don't go there for anything unless I need to use his lifts.
I've put a new engine in my Tahoe in his shop, and I've put my new Jeep steering gear in at his shop.
That's about it so far. A lift is a huuuuuuuge asset and very necessary sometimes.

His guys always bring me tools and sometimes if slow will help and I'll buy em pizza
Cases of beer is an expected contribution
 
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zachpeakee said:
I've been looking at a new truck lately as well.
With the prices of vehicles & depreciation, there's only 2 manufacturers on that list i'm even considering.

Jeep or Toyota.
They're the only two that will hold majority of their value over a long-term.

Given that the Gladiator is flooded with issues at the moment, that really only leaves Toyota in the ranks for me.
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Are you looking at the Tacoma? The new one seems to get good reviews with the new 4 cylinder turbo. Though this is the first year of the new model, so that's a turnoff for me. Though I'm probably looking for a half ton. The Tundra is in my top 3 for consideration.

Currently:

1. RAM 1500
2. Tundra
3. F150
 
PCO6 said:
I know what I have isn't up to current standards but I try to use my Comanche as a truck as much as I can. I've looked at newer pickups but as I don't plan to get rid of this one it wouldn't make sense to have two. It's good for general recreational use like camping, carrying my kayaks and bikes, etc. I also use it for picking up building supplies and chasing down parts. It's not my main tow vehicle but it can handle what I have when needed.

One thing I would miss with a newer pickup would be the ability to grab things out of the bed by simply reaching in over the sides. I camp with several guys who have newish F150s, Silverados, etc. They all carry a small stool and climb in from the back. I've seen everyone of them standing up in their bed tossing things out. I can't remember the last time I stood up in mine.

Last thing; I can work on this. I have no clue on new vehicles.

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When the Gladiator came out it reminded me of the Comanche. It doesn't really look that similar, but it's still a Jeep with a truck bed. There's one in my neighborhood that I admire. Not in great shape, but still running.

I do remember my 93 Nissan truck. Like you mentioned, you could pretty much reach any area of the bed without having to climb in. That's one thing I didn't like about my 2011 F150. It had a 6" lift and 35's which made it a real pain to get anything out of the bed. At the time, I used it for work and figured I never wanted a lifted DD truck again. Best way to get into the bed was to use one of the rear tires as a step.
 
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suicideking said:
When the Gladiator came out it reminded me of the Comanche. It doesn't really look that similar, but it's still a Jeep with a truck bed. There's one in my neighborhood that I admire. Not in great shape, but still running.

I do remember my 93 Nissan truck. Like you mentioned, you could pretty much reach any area of the bed without having to climb in. That's one thing I didn't like about my 2011 F150. It had a 6" lift and 35's which made it a real pain to get anything out of the bed. At the time, I used it for work and figured I never wanted a lifted DD truck again. Best way to get into the bed was to use one of the rear tires as a step.
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I dropped by the dealership in town when the Gladiator came out. I was sort of looking ... but not really.

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suicideking said:
When the Gladiator came out it reminded me of the Comanche. It doesn't really look that similar, but it's still a Jeep with a truck bed. There's one in my neighborhood that I admire. Not in great shape, but still running.

I do remember my 93 Nissan truck. Like you mentioned, you could pretty much reach any area of the bed without having to climb in. That's one thing I didn't like about my 2011 F150. It had a 6" lift and 35's which made it a real pain to get anything out of the bed. At the time, I used it for work and figured I never wanted a lifted DD truck again. Best way to get into the bed was to use one of the rear tires as a step.
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With my old legs and balance issues, I'd have a hard time with that system. I'm sure I'd end up on my keister!
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My superduty came from the factory on 35's even with the step it's a high step. The solution is to have the kids get everything out of the truck, they like the step.
 
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suicideking said:
Are you looking at the Tacoma? The new one seems to get good reviews with the new 4 cylinder turbo. Though this is the first year of the new model, so that's a turnoff for me. Though I'm probably looking for a half ton. The Tundra is in my top 3 for consideration.

Currently:

1. RAM 1500
2. Tundra
3. F150
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I've got a sweet-spot for the Tundra's.
I personally think they're one of the better looking 1/2 tons.
I just have no use for a 1/2 ton truck anymore.

My father-in-law has been an F150 purist for about 10 years now, though i'm not sure why.
2013 Ecoboost was extremely problematic for him, and he sold at only 100k miles.
His brand new 2023 is following the same suit.

I don't even place ford in my view scope anymore.
In my opinion, their build quality is on a decline. But to each their own!
 
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I've got a sweet-spot for the Tundra's.
I personally think they're one of the better looking 1/2 tons.
I just have no use for a 1/2 ton truck anymore.

My father-in-law has been an F150 purist for about 10 years now, though i'm not sure why.
2013 Ecoboost was extremely problematic for him, and he sold at only 100k miles.
His brand new 2023 is following the same suit.

I don't even place ford in my view scope anymore.
In my opinion, their build quality is on a decline. But to each their own!
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My FIL is also an F150 purist. I've been with my wife for 18 years and he's had nothing but F150 Lariat's since then. My wife mentioned my MIL complaining about the current payment since those start at around $70K now. Yikes!

I've had two. The first one was a complete nightmare. Though bought it used at around 60K miles and it needed a new engine about 5K miles later. That was quite the shit show. After paying around $8K for a new engine, they ended up swapping in two different engines (again a nightmare). Lasted a bit, then some major issues which I won't go into. Traded it for a 2018 F150 2.7EB which I didn't keep long (though no issues). Traded that for my wife's 2019 3.5 Expedition which has been fine for 3 years.

Though now Ford just seems to offer too many configurations of the F150. I'd still consider one used if I found the right one, but not my first choice right now.

The thing that is attractive about the Tundra is the model I would probably end up with (SR5, maybe Limited) has the color combos I like (black grille and bumper, instead of chrome), most have the tow package with trailer brake and sway control, climate control. Compare that to the RAM and F150 which have many color combos that I don't like. So I'd have to pay more to get what I want, or settle for something I'm not crazy about. So haven't test driven anything yet, but so far impressed with the ease of picking the Tundra.
 
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