West coast baby , west coast !
I still think they're the best.
No heater, no power fold, chrome…
Fail
I remember them being on all the '70s pickups back in the day. Not just Class 8 trucks.
One week today and still trying to get used to the tow mirrors for DD use. Wife doesn't like them, but maybe that will keep her away from my truck. Really like how it handles on the road and enjoying the 5.7.
The oem speakers need to go though. It's 6 speakers and no sub. Probably get an amp, small 8" sub and replace the speakers.
GM's 6 speeds were junk for the most part (though I have a very high mileage one that's been treating me well). The 8 speeds are far worse. The 10 speed (same trans as in the Ford) seem solid. I loved my dads 5.3/10 Speed.
3.5's are super impressive power wise. Reliability scares me some but a great truck to drive.
The appeal to me of Toyota is resale, reliability, and they drive like a truck. The new 1/2 ton US trucks ride so soft it's almost crappy.
Shouldn't have talked about it.... Said 6 speed is having issues.
Also funny I am considering picking up a 1-2 year old 3.5 Ecoboost. Anyone have thoughts on the Powerboost - 7kw generator and 23mpg city sounds cool....
Mine didn’t get 23 mpg city. Maybe 17’s with normal driving.
I could get 23 mpg highway if the speed limit was 55 mph.
Mine was a 2013 so pre-aluminum body and a touch heavier.
Powerboost is hybrid version of the 3.5, hence the increase. Regular is probably similar to your experience.
I've come to the reality due to some life changes that I won't be towing anything more than once or twice a year and never more than 8,000lbs so no need to keep my Duramax (though I may if I can't get anything for it...).
Oh I was thinking it was just the power outlet in the bed. In that case fuck no. We had a Hybrid Fusion, I hated it.
We just had a 4xe Grand Cherokee as a rental last week, hated it. I have no desire to have the complexity of a hybrid.
I am certainly leaning that way but would reserve judgement to driving one. Simplicity of not having it is nice. MPG and generator could also be nice.
Warranty Warranty Warranty is my only plan either way.
Shouldn't have talked about it.... Said 6 speed is having issues.
Also funny I am considering picking up a 1-2 year old 3.5 Ecoboost. Anyone have thoughts on the Powerboost - 7kw generator and 23mpg city sounds cool....