Trucks.

[The Reverend Floater]

50k on a 2019 gmc base model 1500 quad cab, driving road trips and up and down LCC. Absolutely zero issues, just oil changes. Also averaging 17mph lifetime, which is pretty good considering canyon travel.


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Well, yeah. The 5.3L is one of the best drivetrains ever made! We're talking about untested, unnecessary, poorly engineered 3/4 ton tech here, brah.

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[evdog]

Warning. The black vultures in the Southeast have declared a mission to eradicate trucks at boat ramps.

Was south of Knoxville, Tennessee on the 4th, and came back to find a piece of trim pulled lose from behind the hood, my windshield wiper with its rubber pulled off, the trim on my bed cover picked, and a rubber bumper on the bed cover pulled lose.

Talked to a fellow and he said they did $5,800 in damage to his truck at another boat ramp near me.

Turns out it is becoming trendy for the vultures.

Guess I should be happy the bear that tried to get into my truck settled for tearing my awning cover in half. Fucker.



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[skinipenem]

yeah i don't trust the ford, I know junior is having some issues with his F150 ecoboost and hejust does not trust the vehical

so Yesturday I ordered a double cab tundra TRD and its 2-3 months out

What are your thoughts on 22 and newer tundra reliability?

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[XXX-er]

I will take it over ford or chev and the local dealer is pretty good

[Mazderati]

It's fortunate the Duramax 6.6 is a good engine because working on it sounds like a nightmare.

[heckacali]

I was *this" close to buying a 12 Sierra 2500 Duramax with low miles, great options, great rare color, decent price when a friend told me about the cp4 IP issues.
He said it's a great truck after you spend 12 hours replacing the IP with the CP3 and and re-tuning it....
Ugh, no.

[mc_roon]

What are your thoughts on 22 and newer tundra reliability?

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I have a 22 tundra double cab and its been rock solid. Still waiting to see what their fix is for the engine recall though

[bearcub69]

posted this in the wrenchin thread a couple weeks back..

but im looking at purchashing a 7.3l f250 ps

who here is running one? i found one thats clean all around and seems to be well maintained..

[Foggy_Goggles]

I mean lots of people. They are awesome but they are basically an outdated collector vehicle at this point. And that's coming from someone that has lived in the PowerPoke Center of the Universe since they can out.

If you question is "Is it a good idea?" the answer is probably "It really depends on your use case and budget".

[XXX-er]

For the Tundra I force folks ^^ you will be getting a new engine

https://www.motor1.com/news/727930/t...-tundra-lexus/

i asked Toyota sales bro about the issue and he said they have sold 200 Tundra's with no engine failures and the truck you just ordered is not part of the recall

Some of those 200 engines will still be replaced, I've seen Tacoma frames stacked up like cordwood out back of the dealer to do the frame recall, thats why I buy Toyota ... cuz something else will be recalled

My son got a new block on warranty for his 3.5 F-150 becuz it used oil due to casting porosity, he doesnt really trust the truck but knows he can't spend anymore money !

[XXX-er]

there is a site i see last week you can google that tells you which Duramax is safe to buy

For the Tundra I force folks ^^ you will be getting a new engine

https://www.motor1.com/news/727930/t...-tundra-lexus/

i asked sales bro about the issue and he said they have sold 200 Tundra's with no engine failures and it won't affect the truck you just ordered

Some of those will be replaced, I've seen Tacoma frames stacked up like cordwood out back of the dealer, thats why I buy Toyota ... cuz something else will be recalled

My son got a new block on warranty for his 3.5 F-150 becuz it used oil due to casting porosity

[mc_roon]

For the Tundra I force folks ^^ you will be getting a new engine

https://www.motor1.com/news/727930/t...-tundra-lexus/

iForce hybrid engines are not getting replaced (yet) - from what I understand the potential immediate loss of power at hwy speeds is why they are doing a full replacement for the standard non-hybrid. The hybrid engines would still have limited power for a while to stop safely so while they might expand the recall right now they are saying issues would just be covered under warranty if something does go wrong.

I got my official NHTSA notice today, looks like i'll be getting a new engine eventually. I've had no issues whatsoever, but am fully onboard with getting a new engine at no cost to me.

[ColMan]

So buy a used high mileage '22-'23 Tundra (non hybrid) for relatively cheap and then get in line for a new engine?

[XXX-er]

its like having a free engine, typicaly Toyota doesnt care if you are the original owner or not, my 3L V6 got a free head gasskette/ free timing belt/ valve adj/ major tuneup at 96000 kms worth probably 1200- 1500 $ and that was 7 yrs after purchase

Just don't forget about the recall programs cuz they do expire

[heckacali]

I got a new free gas tank installed for a 1984 FJ60 Land cruiser I had just acquired as a non-running project in 2022 from an outstanding recall that was never taken care of.

It took a little bit of searching to find the right dealer who would be willing to handle it.
Jim bagan Toyota in South lake Tahoe was awesome and excited to do it, Dolan Toyota in Reno basically told me to "get that piece of shit out of here right now" when I showed up for my appointment with a temporary gas can strapped to the front bumper because the stock gas tank was rusted through lol.

[XXX-er]

Amazing that the recall had not expired !

[heckacali]

Yep, lifetime recall as it is a safety issue because the stock tank was found to possibly rupture.

A lot of dealers won't do it because a couple of the rubber hoses that are part of the emission system for the ventilation of the gas tank are no longer available so when they plug in the part number they're supposed to replace under the recall they say the parts aren't available and they won't do it.
A savvy dealer will look at all the individual parts and see that the gas tank is still available from Toyota and it's just a few standard rubber hoses that are NLA, and they'll just make them from standard stock

[bearcub69]

I mean lots of people. They are awesome but they are basically an outdated collector vehicle at this point. And that's coming from someone that has lived in the PowerPoke Center of the Universe since they can out.

If you question is "Is it a good idea?" the answer is probably "It really depends on your use case and budget".

i ask because i hear mixed reviews. some say its a great idea if youre absolutely sure and the truck is straight/rust free... but others have your take with saying its too outdated

im looking for a reliable but used 3/4 or 1 ton and it seems like it could be a good option
curious what others experiences have been

[snowaddict91]

i ask because i hear mixed reviews. some say its a great idea if youre absolutely sure and the truck is straight/rust free... but others have your take with saying its too outdated

im looking for a reliable but used 3/4 or 1 ton and it seems like it could be a good option
curious what others experiences have been

They have their quirks but they are good trucks. Owning a 20+ year old rig is kind of a hobby and much better if you enjoy it. For the price a decent 7.3 brings you can get in a much newer gas truck.

Are you handy with a wrench? The 7.3 is solid but everything that bolts to the engine (including the trans) is 20+ years old. Find out if injectors have ever been replaced ($$$) and if the trans has been serviced regularly (if it's an auto).

[Hood26]

If she is square and you like Fords and don’t mind driving a bit slower pull the trigger.

[bearcub69]

They have their quirks but they are good trucks. Owning a 20+ year old rig is kind of a hobby and much better if you enjoy it. For the price a decent 7.3 brings you can get in a much newer gas truck.

Are you handy with a wrench? The 7.3 is solid but everything that bolts to the engine (including the trans) is 20+ years old. Find out if injectors have ever been replaced ($$$) and if the trans has been serviced regularly (if it's an auto).

i found one very clean with essentially no rust. trans has been serviced and even has trans cooler and transcommand. injectors have been replaced within the last 50k miles.. truck has 190k and i know the tranny can go soon, but im hoping it would last til atleast 250k before needing replaced.
everything that needs replaced has been... but there are a few things such as tranny, hpop, etc. that could last another 50k plus miles or go in the next few years... which im accounting for

what do you have in mind when you mention a newer gas truck? i would like to spend under 15k if possible.. the clean 7.3 im looking at checks that box

[Mazderati]

Seems like it's what you want. Buy it.

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

posted this in the wrenchin thread a couple weeks back..

but im looking at purchashing a 7.3l f250 ps

who here is running one? i found one thats clean all around and seems to be well maintained..

I had a '97 F250 with the PSD. Lots of power, but heavy. Not good for off roading, and living in the mountains, it ate brakes and tires like a fat kid at an all you can eat buffet.

[snowaddict91]

I had a '97 F250 with the PSD. Lots of power, but heavy. Not good for off roading, and living in the mountains, it ate brakes and tires like a fat kid at an all you can eat buffet.

The superduties have a noticeable power bump from the OBS from bigger injectors and an intercooler. They also have better brakes.

what do you have in mind when you mention a newer gas truck? i would like to spend under 15k if possible.. the clean 7.3 im looking at checks that box

You can find 2011-16s 6.2 Fords in that price range, but mostly with higher miles.

It sounds like the 7.3 you're considering is pretty well sorted, and clean ones will hold their value for the long run. If you pass on it send me the link Take my advice for what it's worth though, I often wax nostalgically about my old 97. Should have never sold it.

[ghosthop]

posted this in the wrenchin thread a couple weeks back..

but im looking at purchashing a 7.3l f250 ps

who here is running one? i found one thats clean all around and seems to be well maintained..

The front leaf springs are dumb and I never enjoyed driving one back and forth to town when I had the choice of something else. Great work truck but I would prefer to daily a 350 single wheel over the 250.