Looks like a base crew max is running about $42k list internet prices. Tacos in the SR5 sport come in around $34 or $35.
I was shopping used, so there are likely differences there.
. Like JLS said though, alot has to do with your financial situation. Just hate to see young guys get stuck with major payments for 5+ years.Other than my work vehicles, it's been a long time since a drove a vehicle newer than 8 years old. 2007 to be exact.
Even after your Ford is dead after only 89K miles? I have a Toyota that has 175K and going strong. It is twice as old as yours and trade in is not much different than your newer Ford. Things to consider.
I would look hard at a tundra, I know a lot of people say how crummy the mileage is but it honestly wouldn't cost you that much more in fuel for the peace of mind of a simple reliable truck.
Get a second opinion! You should be able to feel the misfire especially at low compression.
I looked at buying a new truck a little differently. The cost wasn’t out of line with newer used Chevys and Fords and I could afford to do it. I fully plan on keeping it for 15+ years and 250,000+ miles. In my mind, I paid a little more for the truck I wanted that I can plan on lasting that long. I added pinstripes and mud immediately after buying it with no remorse.That's the game you can play with all vehicles new or old though. At what point will they completely fall apart? Nobody knows. 8 years is not old. I think you would be surprised how many guys on here drive even older trucks/suvs all over the west each year. Myself included. Like I said though, I'm in the minority. I just know the cost of these new half ton trucks are insane especially when you look at what you are doing with them. Beating the shit out of them. Those loan payments suck even more when you get home and oak brush has really removed the new look and feel to your new 2021 purchase
You're making a lot of sense...it does seem silly to commute 60 miles a day in a 5.0L bud light can. Always bothered me a bit. Trips to scout and run to the ski hill would be a lot cheaper in a commuter car getting 35 mpg.
I have a 100 mile round trip to work. Did the commute in a silverado for a while and when $4 a gallon hit bought a small car for the commute. It made sense when gas was at $4 per gallon. I'm not sure it makes financial sense now, something you would have to compute. You might be saving on gas, but you will still have maintenance on 2 vehichles, insurance on 2 vehicles, tag fees, personal property tax if that applies, etc.
what year is your truck? What years have this problem?
Must have a Triton engine? I gored my plug hole out and put in a plug adapter. Triton engines have an issue with the two front plugs on each side blowing out after 100K miles. There is only 4-6 threads holding the plugs into the block. Truck itself is hardy and I like mine for hunting. Might look into having a mechanic bore the plug hole out and put an adapter in.
I believe they mentioned the head was off and they did a pressure test on the cylinders. #8 was at 20% compression. I'm not a mechanic so I don't know exactly know how they did the test, I just heard the 20% figure. They did say the cylinder was mis-shaped. Oil changes every 5k exactly on schedule, always used mobile 1 synthetic. Next stop is the Toyota dealership. I need to know what the trade value will be with the issues I have today before any other decisions can be made.
