Best stock truck

[Pagosa]

I bought a 2022 Ranger last July. Highway travel keeping it around 60 or so I get low 20s. Haven't done much interstate driving yet. Lariat package is really comfy, 2.3 turbo has plenty of get up and go. I like it.

Thanks Dave, much appreciated

 

[rjthehunter]

My 2nd gen tundra 2010 double cab TRD hs been great. plan to drive another 10 years. In great shape with just 130k miles, mostly hunting, mountain and desert trips for those miles. Was “only” $32k bought new back then.

15 year old truck with only 130k miles?! Keep it for sure.

I envy the lack of miles some people put on. I'm around 20k - 25k a year. I also know people who do 40k a year!

I'm at 145k on my 2018 silverado. I bought it a couple of years ago with just under 100k on it.

 

[LCH]

15 year old truck with only 130k miles?! Keep it for sure.

I envy the lack of miles some people put on. I'm around 20k - 25k a year. I also know people who do 40k a year!

I'm at 145k on my 2018 silverado. I bought it a couple of years ago with just under 100k on it.

I drive similar miles to you. Trick is to keep a beater for the majority of those miles, keep the newer truck nice for when you need it.

Of course that's for normal commuting. If your hunting truck is also your work truck, that's a different story.

 

[rjthehunter]

I drive similar miles to you. Trick is to keep a beater for the majority of those miles, keep the newer truck nice for when you need it.

Of course that's for normal commuting. If your hunting truck is also your work truck, that's a different story.

It ends up costing more to have and maintain 2 vehicles then it does for just one.

Buy em around 50-100k, run them for 100k on your own, then sell em! They're new enough, but also no where a new vehicle price.

 

[Sheltowee]

If you hadn't said 1/2 ton you'd have perfectly described what a tacoma is good for.

They cannot be killed. I've tried.

 

[The_Jim]

So which one has all those key things?

I have a xlt f-150 with all of those.

You have to look for the fx4 package and the max tow package to get all of that. Extended range fuel tank is a really underrated feature.

 

[nrpate05]

All the half ton trucks are pretty good now. I know everyone will have a story about how one or the other sucks and it is possible to get a lemon, but the reality is that the manufacturers sell so many of them that they are pretty solid. Problem is, it is difficult to spec a base truck that has any of the off road goodies. Most of the off road trims are also the premium package. If you want to bump up to 3/4 ton, a Ram Power Wagon in the tradesman trim looks pretty enticing...

 

[noharleyyet]

All the half ton trucks are pretty good now. I know everyone will have a story about how one or the other sucks and it is possible to get a lemon, but the reality is that the manufacturers sell so many of them that they are pretty solid. Problem is, it is difficult to spec a base truck that has any of the off road goodies. Most of the off road trims are also the premium package. If you want to bump up to 3/4 ton, a Ram Power Wagon in the tradesman trim looks pretty enticing...

Yes sir...if there's the slightest inclination to 'tweak', do the package math...buy/cry

 

[Bulldog0156]

If you're going new, the Hybrid f150 in whatever package suits you.

I bought a 2022 Ranger last July. Highway travel keeping it around 60 or so I get low 20s. Haven't done much interstate driving yet. Lariat package is really comfy, 2.3 turbo has plenty of get up and go. I like it.

My hybrid f150 is averaging 22 mpg since I bought it. If cost isn't a limiting factor I'd recommend one. 430 horses, 570 torque, and it goes down the road smooth and quiet.

 

[mtmuley]

Seems to me the OP wants a truck with minimal bells and whistles but good off road capability. I bet a truck like that would sell well if a manufacturer built one. No cameras on every corner, no heated and cooled seats or steering wheel, no computer screen in the dash, none of that useless stuff. True locking differentials, skid plates and good ground clearance. With the ability to chain the front end. I'd be interested. mtmuley

 

[Forkyfinder]

All the half ton trucks are pretty good now. I know everyone will have a story about how one or the other sucks and it is possible to get a lemon, but the reality is that the manufacturers sell so many of them that they are pretty solid. Problem is, it is difficult to spec a base truck that has any of the off road goodies. Most of the off road trims are also the premium package. If you want to bump up to 3/4 ton, a Ram Power Wagon in the tradesman trim looks pretty enticing...

Those will have an inline 6 turbo gas soon. Should be sweet.

 

[MTLabrador]

Seems to me the OP wants a truck with minimal bells and whistles but good off road capability. I bet a truck like that would sell well if a manufacturer built one. No cameras on every corner, no heated and cooled seats or steering wheel, no computer screen in the dash, none of that useless stuff. True locking differentials, skid plates and good ground clearance. With the ability to chain the front end. I'd be interested. mtmuley

I’m not a big Ford fan, but I bet the F250 tremor is great. Good clearance, solid front axle with lots of room for chains, 7.3 gas V8, locking rear and limited slip front differentials. Too bad they come with all the extra bells and whistles that I don’t want and cost about $70k. They should make them in a more basic trim like Dodge does with the power wagon.

The 3/4 Chevy ZR2 is pretty cool as well, but still with the fancy add ons and ridiculous price tag.

 

[mtmuley]

I’m not a big Ford fan, but I bet the F250 tremor is great. Good clearance, solid front axle with lots of room for chains, 7.3 gas V8, locking rear and limited slip front differentials. Too bad they come with all the extra bells and whistles that I don’t want and cost about $70k. They should make them in a more basic trim like Dodge does with the power wagon.

The 3/4 Chevy ZR2 is pretty cool as well, but still with the fancy add one and ridiculous price tag.

That's the problem. You pay for so many more options that are useless to most guys that use a truck for work or off road recreation. And turbos are another thing I don't want on an off road truck. Ford and GM both have "stripper" models with minimal extra options, but no availability of the upgraded suspensions or factory lifts and differentials. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

I'd be interested.

I'd buy one. Now

 

[mtmuley]

I'd buy one. Now

The Mall crawlers and pavement users have us outnumbered. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

The Mall crawlers and pavement users have us outnumbered. mtmuley

If they'd make a new 90's or 80's silverado. Id be perfectly content.

 

[mtmuley]

If they'd make a new 90's or 80's silverado. Id be perfectly content.

I have my 86 square body and a 03 GMC 2500. I will keep them running and drive them a long, long time. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

I have my 86 square body and a 03 GMC 2500. I will keep them running and drive them a long, long time. mtmuley

Gonna, more than likely go ford next time. Hard pill to swallow as a chevy guy. But the aluminum body makes more sense here with the rust, tired of it.

 

[TN2shot07]

If they'd make a new 90's or 80's silverado. Id be perfectly content.

Flowmaster 40’s on coming off an ls, let’s make America great again…

 

[mtmuley]

Flowmaster 40’s on coming off an ls, let’s make America great again…

I have a Magnaflow system on a 99 Yukon. Last of the real 350 small blocks. Sounds awesome. Bought it almost new, low miles and the wife will drive it a long time. mtmuley