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.
Hey scotty,
Love you Channel, keep up the good work!
I have a 2011 Hyundai accent with over 172K, it runs great but it's tiny for me, I'm around 6 ft 4in. My future wife wants a truck with all new bells and whistles (back up camera and screen in the car to use her apple car play) but for me, I don't care!! I want a Toyota 4 runner but I want to save on gas, the truck can be old for me. i need something with enough legroom for me and older but newer for my wife. Please help
How long do you plan to keep the truck and how many miles would you need the truck to last for?
How long do you plan on keeping your future wife?
If your wife wants all the bells and whistles and luxury. Get a new king ranch f-150 with the 5.0v8. Unless your looking to buy used. In that case if your looking to get better gas mileage get a 6.7 power stroke or Cummins and get rid of the DEF or DPF stuff so you get better gas mileage
Hi Scotty,
I want to buy a used full size truck from a dealership, this is my first going into truck. I'm thinking of 2018 F-150 XLT or Toyota Tundra, I want to get the best out of my money and this is just to drive around but not for any major hauling. What is your suggestion and advice on choice. Which model year is better for each of this trucks?
Clarification: How long do you plan to keep the truck for and how many miles do you want to put on it over the ownership period?
Get the Tundra.
The Tundra is an excellent choice and will probably outlive the ford
Tundra no question.
I wouldn’t rule out the F-150. The Tundra will be better for longevity, but also will cost you more. If you can get that, that would be my top choice. See best years below (although you can’t really go wrong with any model year):
https://www.cashcarsbuyer.com/the-best-year-for-toyota-tundra-reliability/#
If 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 model years 2011-2014 with the 1st generation 5.0L Coyote V8 seems the best with 2014 the last year of that generation F-150 and bugs worked out; model years 2015-2017 with the 2nd generation 5.0L V8 is good too but 2015 is the first year of that newer generation and generally best to avoid first year or two of a new generation to let the bugs/kinks get worked out (so consider a 2016/2017 model year instead). Whatever you do, avoid any F-150s for model year 2018 to the present, as well as any with Ecoboost engine or 10-speed AT (there was class action lawsuit against Ford for the 10-speed which had issues and jury is out on long term reliability of that AT.) Scotty for years has spoken well of the Ford F-150 with the V8 so I’d seriously consider it too:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/used-ford-f-150s/#post-83455
I don't need a truck for work, or offroad. Just to tow the boat 8,ooo lbs. But I also like it to look nice and sporty. I had Tundra 1734 for 7 years. Very reliable. But when I decided on new truck, I compared Tundra with Ram Rebel. And see how plain Tundra looked, especially inside. Rebel is beautiful with 12 inches screen, leather everywhere even on sides and console, comparing with plain plastic of same priced Tundra. I did consider a Ford, but it starts looking good when it in 70 grand range, and of course raptor in 80s. Please don't hesitate to give me your prognosis on Rebel. I probably will not keep it as long as toyota. Will trade in 5 years
The Ram is the biggest piece of junk on the road and the Ford's not far behind, compared to the Toyota. If you bought a 3/4 ton Chevy or Ford from, say, the mid 2000s, put in a new engine and transmission, it would still cost you $20,000 less than you're going to spend for a new bangle. Ford, Chevy and Ram 1/2 tons are just Mommy Station Wagons made to look like trucks.
Hey Scotty,
My dad is looking for a truck for work and for hauling a boat, dirt bikes, etc. He says he would go with these brands in this order Ford, Toyota, Ram. With the 250 Powerstroke, Tundra and 2500 Cummins. My question is what are the pros and cons of each and will the tundra be able to pull the 5000 pound boat, and a trailer, etc with just their iforce 5.7L V8? Also is the Ram worth it at all, being a fiat Chrysler product?
Adding @USAFdozerpilot and @7-3punchina3-4 to the discussion
Clarification: How many years and miles does he need the truck to last? Also, you mention he needs a truck for work - what is the maximum payload (in terms of weight)?
I’m not sure how long we would keep it but it would be his daily driver and would often be used for highway driving. I doubt he would be towing all the time but would tow often enough to need a truck. I doubt he would max out the payload capacity of a truck but I’m not completely sure how that works.
Get the V8 Tundra before new gen comes out.
Dear Scotty,
I hope you are doing well and thanks for all your videos and helping people.
Entire my life I drive only one model, Toyota Camry. Always I buy a new one and drive it 200k miles and sell it with zero problems and get another new one. Entire my life since 2009 never visited any shop for repair other than normal service oil change, tire rotation, etc. so I can understand why you like Toyota.
Now I decided to change and wants to buy a new full size truck just because I love to have a big one like everybody. In your videos you talked positive about the F150 (best selling vehicle in the US) and Tundra (reliability). If you decided to buy a new truck for your self, which one you will buy (f150 or tundra) This is a very big investment for me and your opinion is very important to me.
Also adding @USAFdozerpilot and @7-3punchina3-4 to the discussion
Tundra all day long, no comparison.
I am unfortunately in the car market right now after my suv was totalled. I am now debating between a F150 or a Tundra.
I question if I should buy one new since current used prices are sitting pretty close to what they cost new. That means however that if it is new I don't really get the benefit of knowing how reliable it actually is.
I will be use the truck for my daily commute but also to transport wood as woodworking is my hobby. Perhaps on a rare event (one or twice a year,) I may be using it to pull a pop up or a small travel trailer.
If cost is minimal is new best?
If I pick a tundra and cost difference is minimal is a v6 or v8 better if I intend to haul on a rare event? Is a v4 reasonable to pick knowing its use? It has to be an extended or crew cab. I've got a 7yo who is glued to my side.
If I buy used of either, any recommended years?
TIA all!
Depends on your needs. If you need to tow out of Tacoma capacity, you can not use it and should go with Tundra or F150.
Tundra, period, no questions.
My 2018 F150 made it 6k miles before I sued Ford over MANY problems and issues and eventually made them buy it back.
My 2014 Tundra Platinum went 60k miles with zero problems.
That's been my experience.
looks like i am going with a Toyota Tandra
despite the fact they r almost impossible to get
Hi Scotty,
I know many people might asked this question, shall I buy a new 2021 Tundra which can reach to 1 million miles but have the gas fuel consumption issue or buy the 2022?
I do not tow, or do off-roading or work in construction and I want to use it as a daily drive but still I want to own a vehicle (truck) that make me feel it is reliable and can do any type of job if needed (like home projects. Family trip, bad weather, etc.).
thanks, Ahmad
I had a 2014 Tundra (essentially same as ‘21); it was an awesome truck but ride was a little rough for a daily driver. Suspect you’ll be happier with the ‘22.
Something else: everyone knows the first year of a new model can have some flaws to work out. But the same thing applies to the last few months on an old model when the dealers are trying to clear out the inventory nobody wants. I’ve bought 2 vehicles in my life at the end of a cycle and they were both lemons.
If you can wait 6-12 months, you’ll probably get a better deal than buying now. Toyota often makes refinements within the first model year, so there’s that too. But either way, get the 2022
2021. Don’t buy a 2022. Will not be as reliable. Don’t like they got rid of the 5.7L V8 and also don’t like the fact they put a 10 speed automatic transmission in it as other companies have had nothing but problems with 10 speed transmissions. And the 3.4L V6 doesn’t even get that good of gas mileage anyways. 2021 my friend.
Hi,I know this site is for technical question but I wants your opinion about buying a Demo truck with 2000 miles on it. The dealer is giving a good discount and offering to provide free Ford extended premium warranty up to 6 years or 100k miles. I believe from price point it could be a very good deal but I am worry if the truck was abused by all people used it! what is your experience?
Hi,
I found a very nice and clean looking 2010 Toyota Tundra with 141k miles for sales for $23k. My question, what I expect from a tundra 12 years old specially with items that have limited life span like seals, water pump, etc?
thanks
Hi,
What is better to buy a new 2021/2022 F150 or the new 2022 Tundra?
Please don't post the same question multiple times. It's in the forum rules. Thanks.
I see in your history that you have A LOT of duplicates, and that you've been warned already, so this is the last time. Unfortunately, next time moderators will enforce the rule. Thanks.
Better buy an second gen tundra (06-2021) that has a v8 that has proven to be reliable.
Hi I’ve always been givin trucks and cars from my dad. I don’t know much about trucks but I love trucks cause I use them very frequently with filling the bed with furniture and other things of that nature. I want to get a good reliable pickup truck and I have two options there’s a 2005 king ranch f150 that my dad is willing to sell to me at a cheap price or I was thinking of going to my local Toyota dealership and getting a new Toyota Tundra 1794 that comes with everything I want in a truck. They are both 4 by 4 with a leather interior there is a few issues with the Ford that might be quite costly. What truck should I choose?
I would not touch the new tundra. It's a new design and the twin-turbo V6 reliability is still out there.
Test drive the Ford F150 and see if you like it. You didn't mention mileage or price but test drive it first and see if you like it.
In this situation, since you know the Ford's vehicle history plus being able to buy it at a cheap price I would chose the F-150 hands down.
Even though it's a Toyota, I think they will need to be out for 2 or 3 years before we can see how reliable the new platform is going to be.
The Ford may very well be a good vehicle to tide you over for a few years.
Looking at buying a used truck... considering one of the following:
2013 Ford F150 XLT SuperCab 69,000 miles 5 liter v8 $23,200
2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 double cab 97000 miles 4.7 v8 engine $21995
2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 double cab 76000 miles 5.7 engine $19000
2014 Ford F150 STX SuperCab 5.0 liter v8 98000 miles $22000
2011 Ford F150 4x4 SuperCab 5 liter 97000 miles $19500
2013 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 5 liter 106000 miles 18400
2010 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 80000 miles 5.7 engine $26000*
I drive around 15000 miles a year. My number one and only priority is dependability.... my truck was recently stolen so im sort of stuck buying something in this crazy used market... im unsure about the 2010 tundra with the long bed... it only on my list as it does have a long bed... the other trucks do not... it not a deal breaker if its not a long bed... just be nice as an option... seems overpriced to me.. but then again so does everything else...... im open to other makes of trucks...but seems like the above truck are the most dependable based on my limited research... the f150 seem like you can get one much newer .. but then again maybe the older tundras might be better in the long run... let me know your thoughts.
thanks
