Let's talk trucks

[tooge]

So, my son is about to turn 16. I've got a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. It's been paid off for a few years and ha 130k miles. I think I'm gonna give it to him and get myself a truck. I'm leaning towards a 2017 F 150. I don't want a Ford vs chevy debate. Just looking for opinions from guys that have one. Any input? Thanks

[Valiant]

What do you do with your truck?

[tooge]

Originally Posted by cooper barrett

if the Tacoma is a nice truck by the kid and Crown Vic to drive for a while...Yes in the country they need a car but why a $20k truck?

Get him some solid transportation and drive your truck for a few more years.. You are paying for college right?

Yeah. Main reason is I already have it, it's paid for, and I know it's history. It's pretty scratched up and well used, and my kid will need four wheel drive because my driveway is steep and about 250 yards long. Any snow or ice and it's a bitch

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by tooge

Yeah. Main reason is I already have it, it's paid for, and I know it's history. It's pretty scratched up and well used, and my kid will need four wheel drive because my driveway is steep and about 250 yards long. Any snow or ice and it's a bitch

good plan for the kid.
I have a Ram-rides real well with the coil springs. I know you are looking at Ford, but I love my Ram.

[tooge]

Only looking at Ford because I had one before the Tacoma. Put 150k miles on it and never had any issues. Traded it in because gas was over $4 per gallon at the time and it got 14 mpg. I use my trucks for hunting, fishing trips, hauling shit around, moving brush and firewood, dirt for the garden, lumber, etc. I've always had a truck.

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by tooge

Yeah. Main reason is I already have it, it's paid for, and I know it's history. It's pretty scratched up and well used, and my kid will need four wheel drive because my driveway is steep and about 250 yards long. Any snow or ice and it's a bitch

You didn't get the point, A nice 12K miles a year Isuzu Rodeo can be had cheap... When he gets a scholarship, give him a nice truck..

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/4S2DM58W514344322

Do you want an excuse to buy a new truck, pay the property tax, insurance, and just wait til you see what your kids insurance will be....

If you can write off 74% this year for a business, buy one before the first. Oh but your Ford does not qualify...

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/he...kup-2016-05-17

[TribalElder]

Originally Posted by tooge

I should add that I've been looking and seeing them with end of season rebates that make a stickered $53k truck running about $44k. Sound good?

If you live in Missouri it is in your best interest to wait and purchase on Jan 2nd

This allows you to defer a year of personal property tax on a new vehicle

[Mike in SW-MO]

I have a 2013 and I use it very similar to do what you are talking about. It's the EcoBoost and it works very very well.

The back seat is huge and gives you all kinds of interior storage space. I have the lift hardtop that came with it and it is key the same as the ignition also very handy.

I have the Platinum which has every Bell and whistle Under the Sun. I highly recommend the retractable running boards.

It does not require premium.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

10 hour days and 1 minute takt time?

One truck every 52 seconds at $10,000 profit per unit. Each Ford truck plant could be a fortune 500 company on their own.

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by Mike in SW-MO

I highly recommend the retractable running boards.

Buy them, worth it and the ol' lady will thank you, kids too.

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

One truck every 52 seconds at $10,000 profit per unit. Each Ford truck plant could be a fortune 500 company on their own.

Go back to 54th and have another shot with the guys, tell them "Moose" says hello.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Go back to 54th and have another shot with the guys, tell them "Moose" says hello.

Honestly have no idea what you're talking about here.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Mike in SW-MO

I have a 2013 and I use it very similar to do what you are talking about. It's the EcoBoost and it works very very well.

The back seat is huge and gives you all kinds of interior storage space. I have the lift hardtop that came with it and it is key the same as the ignition also very handy.

I have the Platinum which has every Bell and whistle Under the Sun. I highly recommend the retractable running boards.

It does not require premium.

Eh. Dad has retractable steps on his pickup and the dust and dirt totally destroy them.

[LiveSteam]

I don't care what year. As long as it is Ford and has diesel engine, I'm all in.

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by tooge

Only looking at Ford because I had one before the Tacoma. Put 150k miles on it and never had any issues. Traded it in because gas was over $4 per gallon at the time and it got 14 mpg. I use my trucks for hunting, fishing trips, hauling shit around, moving brush and firewood, dirt for the garden, lumber, etc. I've always had a truck.

I would say buy cheap used, then buy the new ranger when it rereleases. We have the new Honda Ridgeline black edition. But that is more for light moving and pulling the boats and four-wheeler.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by tooge

Yeah. Main reason is I already have it, it's paid for, and I know it's history. It's pretty scratched up and well used, and my kid will need four wheel drive because my driveway is steep and about 250 yards long. Any snow or ice and it's a bitch

I’m not trying to be a douche. I’m serious. But until clearance becomes a problem, a Front wheel drive car will do better on ice and snow and mud than a 4X4 pickup. As long as you can shut traction control off.

You won’t get better traction than having the motor sitting on top of the drive wheels. Also the lower center of gravity will be better if things get hairy.

All the kids these days want pickups. But I lived in the country with a steep driveway that was a half mile long. And I drove it all over the farm. Never once did I get it stuck. Not even in deep snow.

I wouldn’t say anything but you can buy sooooo much more car for the money than a pickup especially Toyota’s. I’d bet you could get him a really decent car and trade the pickup in and be money ahead.

Originally Posted by tooge

Only looking at Ford because I had one before the Tacoma. Put 150k miles on it and never had any issues. Traded it in because gas was over $4 per gallon at the time and it got 14 mpg. I use my trucks for hunting, fishing trips, hauling shit around, moving brush and firewood, dirt for the garden, lumber, etc. I've always had a truck.

If you’re only sold on Ford because it is what you have I’d recommend you drive them all. Pickups have changed A LOT in 10 years.