I've recently been looking for my first truck. I've test drove both the 2020 Tundra and Ford F150. I love the feel of both. I was wondering which truck will last me the longest with little maintenance.
Go with the tundra but they are asking too much $$$
The 1794 you're looking at, what hit it, any info? Must be a buck or something big that caused 13k worth of damages.
Of course they are all over price but I'd have a mechanic check out the one that hit the deer because that's damage that's easily fixed frames don't get bent but I would pay less
Tundra for sure. Just have to bring the price down to a reasonable number.
Hi guys, thank you very much for your answers. I'm in Canada so the price is CND, not USD. I will check with dealer about the tundra 1794.
I am looking to get my first truck and I've narrowed it down to a 2020 F150 or Tundra and I'm torn on which to get. I know the F150 is more modern with some of its features, but I also know Toyota's are extremely reliable and hold their value. The only thing is that I know the 2020 Tundra hasn't really been updated in years. Any recommendations?
New tundra but used f-150
Just recommended someone the new tundra vs F150. They love it to death and do not regret my suggestion.
Scotty,
I'm looking to buy a used truck. After a lot of your videos and other research, I've narrowed it down to either a Ford F150 and Toyota Tundra. Found a 2014 F-150 with 68k miles and a 2014 Tundra with 110k miles. Difference in price is about $3k cheaper for the Tundra (Both at dealers). I typically drive my cars 10-12 years. Which one should I go with?
Also, my area you can't find "cheap" trucks. Have to expand the search to 200 miles. I have a local mechanic I know and trust. How can I get a truck looked at if they aren't on a lot close to me?
100% Tundra. Assuming everything checks out.
1) Pay the mechanic to come with you.
2) Find a trusted mechanic in that area.
Good call on bringing my mechanic with me. Thanks.
How did it turn out?! What did your mechanic say? What was his attitude about going along for the trip?
Still in the hunt right now. I'll keep you posted. Mechanic said he would do it but has to be an "off" day.
Tundra, all day long.
Looking to buy a used truck for my son. I'm considering either a Tundra or F150 around the years 2014 - 2016. How do these two truck compare to each other for engine reliability, transmission reliability and overall durability?
You may want to state your criteria for the truck. What does your son need the truck to do?
@DayWalker, thank you. I should have included what the primary use will be. Mostly, the truck will be for pleasure driving and for his parents peace of mind knowing he has a safe reliable vehicle. We plan to use it for hauling home improvement purchases such as landscaping, wood, fencing, concrete bags, etc, nothing too heavy.
Hi Scotty,
Big fanboy 🙂
I want to build a cabin on top of the back of a long bed truck to sell skincare products directly to customers. It will be a permanent structure with an approximate weight of 700lb.
I will only drive city/highway in the NYC area, maybe 3-4k miles a year.
I would like to spend max $7,000 on a long bed single cabin RWD truck.
Would you go for a V6 RWD Tundra from 2005-2006 with 120-150k miles or a V6/V8 RWD F150?
What F150 year/engine/transmission should I look for $7,000 max?
Thanks in advance.
Stan
tundra's git gone fast, saw a nice one on CL yesterday morning, sold by noon
5.7L 4x4 with 84000 miles, $21000
i think this is a fair deal, but has the 3V 5.4L engine that some folks dont care for
https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d/evans-2009-ford-150-4x4/7274070652.html
You can try to find the Tundras around $7,000 , but they are usually hard to find at that price point unless it's high mileage. You might as well get the Ford V8 that is not from a 2004 model year.
Hello. I need to buy a truck for long journeys between states. It will be used to transport ATVs, from 1 to max 5 plus people. So the extra weight for pulling is 2500 pounds max. Most of them will be two ATVs. I watched the videos and concluded that the Ford F 150 is probably a good choice, although I might have missed something. My budget is up to 30k.
07-13 tundra 5.7 v8 VS. 09-14 f-150 5.0 v8. Which is better for lighter hauling (nothing insane)?
what ever you prefer but i would go with the f150 also 09 10 had the 4.6l and 5.4l if want this year i would get the 4.6l if you wand a ford
Thank you all for your answers, I am determined to buy a Toyota Tundra. Logically, this truck is a good investment. I found trucks in my budget, 2014-2015 with a 5.7 V8 engine. Many of them run around 100 to 120k. How does it look like? Worry about it? Does it matter for these trucks?
Will this be a daily driver or a second vehicle that occasionally gets used?
It will be used every so often
In that case, either one is fine to get. Keep in mind for the Ford F-150 they didn’t offer the 5.0 L Coyote until 2011 MY, so look for a 2011-2014 MY for that vehicle. I’d go for the Tundra for what you need it for, but the F-150 is a close second and will be much cheaper. Forget Chevrolet and Ram!
@daywalker
There is also a 6.2 V8 option, what do you think of that?
@Kerem Aren't those the same engine as what they put in some 2021 Ford F250s?
@legendaryslayer
Absolutely no idea though I do know the F-250 does have the 6.2 V8 I have no clue whether its the same unit I could easily find it on Wikipedia but half the time I get told its incorrect so Day Walker will probably do a much better job at finding precise and accurate data.
@kerem the 6.2L NA V8 was a good engine as well. If was initially introduced in the 2010 Ford Raptor that we discussed on this forum not too long ago when someone asked which Ford Rotor is the most reliable, and we said the 6.2L V8 version was, then that engine later went into the highest trim levels of the F-150 starting with MY2011. It’s a good engine, but was only offered on F-150 (ignoring the Raptor) from MY2011-2014; beyond that that engine was offered on the Super Duty series. It’s overkill in my opinion for a truck that OP’s dad will use every so often; also the 5.0L is prevalent and Ford’s bread and butter so I’d just stick with that. It’s the Gen 1 Coyote 5.0 which is different than the one (Gen 3) offered in 2018 MY and later. That one had both port and direct injection (while Gen 1 and 2 just had port injection only), along with cylinder spray liners (versus traditional cast iron sleeves that Gen 1/2 had) and increased compression ratio. For 2021 MY, they also added cylinder deactivation. All those added items impact reliability and longevity (and they had issues early on - look at what happened to Mod_Man). In my mind, the 2011-2017 Ford F-150 with the 5.0 L NA V8 is your best bet, but 2014 is the last year of the last generation and 2015 is the first year of new generation, and I like to recommend a MY near the middle or end of a generation (so 2011-2014 5.0 L V8, but if you can get 2013/2014 that is the best and most mature.)
Thanks nicely said. So 2011-2014 5.0 <150k miles <$15,000 is a good starting point?
@Kerem yes. I am not in tune with pricing like some of you guys, so I defer to you guys on that. But in terms of the technical details yes 2011-2014 5.0. Obviously, all else being equal and OP finds several MYs in that range, go with the newer MY, so 2014 > 2013 > 2012 > 2011. Otherwise, those are all fine. I am just being picky.
Well done being specific.
Looking to buy a used pickup truck. I've watched all of Scotty's videos and I know that for reliability, Toyota is the way to go. Problem is they are very expensive used and hard to find. There are a couple of 2006 Tundra's for sale. Both have around 150k miles on them. Given the age, is this thing going to cost a lot to keep on the road? Anything specific I should be looking for? Is it better to get something newer, say a 2013 -14 F150?
It's more mileage than anything else got on the street has one with 350k and it's an 06 and still runs good
Definitely don't buy a newer F150. That Tundra at 150k would still have a LOT of life left in it.
Just make sure to get a mechanic to check out whichever truck you are seriously interested in BEFORE you buy it.
There's a fellow, Peter, on YouTube who has a "Toyota Maintenance YouTube Channel." He runs a solo shop in Northern California. He seems to specialize not merely in Toyotas, but almost exclusively in Forerunners, Tacomas, Tundras, T100s, etc.
After watching his videos, I can say this:
1. Most of the vehicles that are brought in have in excess of 200K;
2. The engines are almost never the problem;
3. Poor or non-existent maintenance, particularly of brakes, tie rods, differentials, radiators, etc. seems to be the common thread for most shop visits.
As Peter notes, there's very strong demand for these 15-20 year old Tacomas and Tundras. They are appreciating, precisely because they are well-built, but are also easier and cheaper to maintain (without all those new functions and modules). As a result, generally, they are reliable and very cost effective.
I wouldn’t rule out the F-150. The Tundra will be better for longevity, but also will cost you more. If you don’t need to tow very heavy often, I would still go Tundra. But otherwise, if you need to tow heavy (say near or beyond 10,000 lbs) and/or you can’t make the price of a Tundra work to fit your budget, then I would go with the F-150. See my post below about which years to avoid and which to consider (but 2011-2014 with the 5.0L V8 seems the best) and Scotty for years has spoken well of the Ford F-150 with the V8:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/used-ford-f-150s/#post-83455
Looking at buying a 2014 f150 platinum with 101k on it. Does it have life left in it? what should I look out for?
Ok. Thanks for the info! I will keep that in mind
Scotty,
in about a year my lease is up and I want to buy my next vehicle. Should I buy a used 2019 f150 a brand new f150 or a brand new tundra?
I have always lived by the rule of not buying a vehicle in the first year or two of a new generation but from everything I have heard about the tundra it really has me excited. What are your thoughts?
Cant tell a guy which to buy, your money and all but can list pointers of both. Built Ford tough is kinda a joke at the moment, Especially when it comes to the electronics department. They have been known thus far to have crappy integrated infotainment systems among other things. Also if getting the f150 absolutely not worth to get the ecoboost models, stay as far away from those. For Toyota, the newer ones do be nice, drove one around the test lot. Do got a lot of recalls (2018+) though so make sure those be flushed out ASAP. especially the fuel pump one they got atm. I still prefer the Toyota though just comparing the infotainment systems haha. The ford one legit be stuck in like the early 2010s. Doesn't really hold up to today when you push a thing and has a 3 second delay on the touch screen lol
Go with the Tundra if you plan to keep the truck for as long as possible and want minimal issues. If you really want a Ford F-150 get one with the 5.0L engine from 2011-2014.
Also see below:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/postid/65179/
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/ford-f150-2015-2020/
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/ford-f150-problems/
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/2020-ford-f-150-using-excessive-oil/
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/2019-f150-2/
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/new-2021-ford-f150-hybrid-nightmare/