Tundra or Another F-150
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Nick87
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What mileage are you getting?
muley hunter
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Tundra 100% I have had both. Owned a few Fords and in my own experience I get a little better gas mileage out of the tundra and it seems to be holding up better
shannerdrake
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I had a 2013 Ecoboost F150 new off the lot that had the easiest babied life. It was off-road maybe twice and towed for about five total hours of its miserable life. I had over $7500 in non warranty repairs before I hit 100k. Luckily I was in a wreck and totaled the POS a week before I was to drop another $1500 on it.
Took my insurance money and bought a 2018 F150 that dumped the transmission at 64k and Ford wouldn’t cover it. So $7k on it.
Meanwhile, my buddy has a 2009 Tundra with 330k miles. The ONLY thing he has fixed out of pocket is four door lock actuators that he did himself for just over $40.
His Tundra is still going and both of my much newer Fords with almost half the COMBINED miles are in a junkyard. Of course they needed $15,000 of non-warranty repairs just to get to the junkyard.
Fool me once shame on you….
Took my insurance money and bought a 2018 F150 that dumped the transmission at 64k and Ford wouldn’t cover it. So $7k on it.
Meanwhile, my buddy has a 2009 Tundra with 330k miles. The ONLY thing he has fixed out of pocket is four door lock actuators that he did himself for just over $40.
His Tundra is still going and both of my much newer Fords with almost half the COMBINED miles are in a junkyard. Of course they needed $15,000 of non-warranty repairs just to get to the junkyard.
Fool me once shame on you….
Rogerdoger
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I would go tundra, I have had two tundra’s, the only reason I sold my first is it was the smaller 2005 version and I could not fit two car seats. It took some time but I found a long box tundra, was not bad priced. I did search country wide and fly to go get it. The motors just keep going.
rogerthat
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20 all type 23 if I do eco mode and drive 70
Salmonchaser
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I’ve owned seven ford trucks since 1974. All were good trucks got upwards of 300k on each one, except the 2013. That truck was a piece of junk. Steering system, transmission, front hubs and I forget what else all went out. It also had quite a bit of warranty work. Still got 225k out of it. Damn near put me in a Tundra but I was at the dealer looking at another $2500.00 in repairs. Left the dealership with a 2020, I figure at 70 I’ll probably need one more truck. I do like the Tundras a couple of my buddies have in Montana. Ford won’t automatically get my money.
We also have a 2006 Dodge for towing the Airstream or the horse trailer. Only has 80K on it. That truck is awesome. It’s got power nothing, crank the windows by hand, lever under the seat to adjust, but it just keeps on going.
We also have a 2006 Dodge for towing the Airstream or the horse trailer. Only has 80K on it. That truck is awesome. It’s got power nothing, crank the windows by hand, lever under the seat to adjust, but it just keeps on going.
Birddog916
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I second this. I've had the 2.7 since it became available in 2015 with the aluminum body. It has been a work horse for me. 180K miles and still going strong. The only thing I've done other than routine maintenance has been the AC compressor.
Bulldog0156
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2024 model year. Depends on how fast I'm going and how far. Highway anywhere from 22-25 driving 65-70. In the city if I'm going far enough to get over the initial terrible gas mileage for warming up the engine I will get 24-30 with ease. Short trips are a killer. I can get some pretty killer mileage going west to east over Mac pass. 27-32 mpg on a 45 mile trip.
Towing i am averaging 12.5 pulling my 16' camper and 16.5 pulling my 18' boat. Usually drive 62-65 when towing.
My tundra got 12-16.5 mpg not towing.
Tikka06
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I believe Toyota is in the process of replacing most of the 22/23 Tundra engines. So, it may be possible to find a good value on a used tundra with higher mileage and a new engine.
Yeah, something like 100,000 engines. It wasn't due to type design but cleaning process leaving bead cleaning shot in the oil passages. No way the turbo charged 6 will be as durable as the v8.
Vic Colfari
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I am on the hunt for a low mileage 2021 Tundra to replace my 2001 Tundra....I prefer the prior body style and model to the newer ones, but that is just my preference (and the V8...)
I have had next to zero issues with my '01 Tundra, and it has been used for towing, offroad hunting, mud, snow, hauling rocks, lumber, you name it. It is not the nicest to look at (paint fading, etc.) but it is a workhorse. I had a Chevy once (junk), so I am biased, but it is Tundra for me for the foreseeable future.
I have had next to zero issues with my '01 Tundra, and it has been used for towing, offroad hunting, mud, snow, hauling rocks, lumber, you name it. It is not the nicest to look at (paint fading, etc.) but it is a workhorse. I had a Chevy once (junk), so I am biased, but it is Tundra for me for the foreseeable future.
why not the new turbo v6? I have a 2014 v8, and it's reliable but it is thirsty. aside from recalls, is the new refined v6 no good? curious because I'm on the verge of getting a slightly used newer gen.
MTLabrador
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My dad has a new current generation Tundra and I like it, it definitely has a lot of power. I’d still take the old simpler 2nd gen with a V8 over it though, I love mine.
It’s probably a minor inconvenience and I realize all new half tons have it, but the tech like the parking sensors and auto start stop drives me insane and I’m glad my truck doesn’t have any of that.
They wouldn’t be able to charge exorbitant prices without all the stupid crap they add to these builds. I’d gladly get rid of all the bells and whistles to knock $15K off a new truck price.
elkduds
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I read about beau coup ecoboost problems with cam phase sensors. Any experience w that here? Thanks in advance.
Been a part of 3 ecoboosts and know a lot of others. No one has ever had an issue. It is important to note that when you are selling millions of trucks even a small percentage that have problems seems like a lot of trucks. Every truck has its issues if you google it. I will for sure be buying another ecoboost.
2016 F-150 with a 3.5 Ecoboost here. It has 165k miles on it and all I’ve done are brakes, plugs, shocks, and fluid changes. I do need to replace the passenger side valve cover on it soon but, other than that, it’s the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned other than my wife’s Toyota Sienna.
CPAjeff
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I drive a 2023 F150 2.7 ecoboost. Picked it up with 7,500 miles and put 20k a year on it. No issues whatsoever and averages 24 mpg on the highway. I don’t have any experience with Tundras, but I really like my F-150!
