Hi, new to the forum, but I’ve been reading a while and decided to join the conversation. I’ve been a shade tree mechanic for years (mostly out of necessity in earlier years). I’ve grown to enjoy working on my vehicles and saving a few bucks, though. Plus I feel like there’s a decent chance I care m…

We have several current-model Ford and GM trucks in our fleet . . . I have found that . . . for my particular bad back . . . the Ford bucket seats are very uncomfortable, no matter how it’s adjusted. No such problems with the GM bucket seats. I spoke with some of my colleagues, and they had the s…

You say you have been reading for some time. Then you should realize that a forum will have so many personal favorites and biased opinions that asking what vehicle to buy is almost a waste of time.

Well it’s a “discussion” forum. So, yes, there would be varying opinions. And discussion. I’m not looking for someone to make a decision for me, rather I’m interested in other people’s opinions on the topic. And if anyone has experience owning a newer full size truck, would love to hear their though…

Oh, no. Half ton only. I’m looking for a crew cab (have a family). It’ll be a daily driver and do normal truck duty. The largest load I’ll carry would be a load of firewood. I might tow a small tractor, rarely. Would tow a small trailer with a zero turn mower. I’d also take it on family vacations an…

I have never owned a pickup or a Ford , but I would chose exactly the same 5.0 Ford because of the same reasons you give, plus I particularly dislike GM’s driving position and ergonomics. Ninety per cent of the cars I have owned have been Chrysler products but being owned by three other companies …

I owned a 98 Dodge Ram for years. I bought it new. It was a great truck, really. 360 engine was horrible on gas! But they all were then. My only gripe with it was the trans. I had to have it rebuilt once at 130k miles, and again at 170k. I sold it at around 200k and it still wasn’t shifting right. …

I guess I’m wondering if there are any horror stories out there with the newer 1/2 tons reliability wise. I may be getting old, but I swear I don’t think they build them as well as they did 20 or so years ago. Automakers are too concerned with saving weight and engine gimmicks to save 1/2 gallon of …

I have a 2013 F150, 4x4, standard cab, short bed with the 5.0. Purchased new, now have 47,000 miles on it. Absolutely ZERO problems. It gets about 17 MPG and I have a heavy foot. I shopped on line, there was an equivalent Dodge at same price, but no GMs in my price range. I was tempted by the D…

so the highlander you bought new has higher miles so you had to pay for cats on your own? 80k+ miles? no warranty? who is driver #1 on each car? how many miles do you drive the buick? will you drive the truck the same miles?

Brother-in-law sculptor recently bought a '17 F150 with the base V6 for $26k. He said he had no problem hauling a 1200# piece of granite (but no mountain driving).

What’s the best full size truck?

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db4690 December 8, 2017, 5:50am 4

how about telling us how you plan on using this truck?

Your answer will justifiably dictate any recommendations I give you

No point recommending a crew cab dually diesel truck, if all you’re doing is driving to and from church

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What’s the best full size truck?

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