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Feb 21, 2013 8:15 PM
Ford f 150 super crew 4x4 or Toyota Tacoma double cab with trd sport package?

Anyone have any suggestions?

My dads two Toyota trucks are both running and both have over 350,000 miles on them. I test drove the ford tonight and it has alot of room in it. They are about 2k difference in price.
Feb 21, 2013 8:15pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:19 PM
Hmmm, I like the newer F150s, but I'm partial to Tacos.

Go with the Tacoma.
Feb 21, 2013 8:19pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:47 PM
Tacoma

inb4 Zwick chest thumps everything Ford
Feb 21, 2013 8:47pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:48 PM
Depends on what you want to do. Any hauling/towing? Ford all the way. Anything else? Ford.
Feb 21, 2013 8:48pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:49 PM
GoChiefs;1393909 wrote:Depends on what you want to do. Any hauling/towing? Ford all the way. Anything else? Ford.
Not too familiar with Tacomas are you?
Feb 21, 2013 8:49pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:52 PM
Very different types of trucks. Since you are asking between "These" two trucks, you should take the Tacoma, since you obviously won't "need" the F150, you might as well take the smaller truck that holds its value very well.

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Feb 21, 2013 8:52pm
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Feb 21, 2013 8:58 PM
Automatik;1393910 wrote:Not too familiar with Tacomas are you?

Actually I am, which is why I said it depends on what he plans to use it for.
Feb 21, 2013 8:58pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:01 PM
GoChiefs;1393909 wrote:Depends on what you want to do. Any hauling/towing? Ford all the way. Anything else? Ford.

Zwick?
Feb 21, 2013 9:01pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:04 PM
Looking for a truck I can haul if I want but mostly no hauling or towing
Feb 21, 2013 9:04pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:06 PM
bases_loaded;1393921 wrote:Looking for a truck I can haul if I want but mostly no hauling or towing
so.. any truck?

I owned a 2009 Ford 150 it's awesome for space, I thought it towed well, averaged about 18 miles a gallon. It does drive rougher though (at least rougher than a GM truck)

Tacoma & Frontier are very comparable, except with rebates generally Frontier will end up being 2,000 cheaper. (It towes more and is a "true" 4x4, tacomas, I beleive only spin 3 of the 4 wheels in 4 wheel drive)

I personally Dodge's suck, but the Ram did ride very smooth as well, and was comfortable.

I never drove a Ridgeline (which is a unibody)

I wouldn't touch a Titan.
Feb 21, 2013 9:06pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:10 PM
I've narrowed it down to the f150 xlt super crew and Tacoma trd sport.
Feb 21, 2013 9:10pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:11 PM
Although I could check out a frontier
Feb 21, 2013 9:11pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:15 PM
bases_loaded;1393931 wrote:Although I could check out a frontier
I really think you just need to drive some (if you havent) they all drive so different.

If you are considering a Tacoma or smaller truck, you may not like it as much after driving the full size "man" truck. Just so much more space in the Full Size.
Feb 21, 2013 9:15pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:40 PM
Guess was just looking for users with experience with these two. The frontier has a small bed
Feb 21, 2013 9:40pm
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Feb 21, 2013 9:51 PM
Has anyone ever had a problem with a Toyota?
Feb 21, 2013 9:51pm
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rydawg5

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Feb 21, 2013 10:11 PM
bases_loaded;1393941 wrote:Guess was just looking for users with experience with these two. The frontier has a small bed
It comes in an extended bed, just harder to find.
Feb 21, 2013 10:11pm
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Feb 21, 2013 10:32 PM
GoChiefs;1393916 wrote:Actually I am, which is why I said it depends on what he plans to use it for.
Your "everything else" comment threw me off. I agree, if frequent towing/hauling, Ford all day.
Feb 21, 2013 10:32pm
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Feb 21, 2013 11:02 PM
Ford. Love my F 250's.
Feb 21, 2013 11:02pm
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Feb 22, 2013 12:18 AM
Automatik;1393957 wrote:Your "everything else" comment threw me off. I agree, if frequent towing/hauling, Ford all day.

I threw that in cause I am a Ford guy, but was serious about depending on the use.
Feb 22, 2013 12:18am
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Feb 22, 2013 2:58 AM
rydawg5;1393924 wrote: I wouldn't touch a Titan.
Why not?
Feb 22, 2013 2:58am
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Feb 22, 2013 7:31 AM
said_aouita;1394003 wrote:Why not?

14 mpg and a small bed?

The new ones look pretty good though. I'm a little scared of the f150 seeing as how Zwick didn't come in and support it.

Good point ironman. I can't think of any.
Feb 22, 2013 7:31am
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rydawg5

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Feb 22, 2013 7:35 AM
14 mppg if your lucky
Feb 22, 2013 7:35am
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Feb 22, 2013 7:51 AM
My cousin gets about 9mpg out of his Titan, it lifted with the bigger tires though.
Feb 22, 2013 7:51am
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Feb 22, 2013 7:59 AM
Thats like asking whether you should get a Scion or a Taurus.

Obviously you don't need an F150 so get a Colorado.
Feb 22, 2013 7:59am
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Feb 22, 2013 8:12 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1394056 wrote:Thats like asking whether you should get a Scion or a Taurus.

Obviously you don't need an F150 so get a Colorado.

I refuse to buy from a company that was bailed out by the tax payers.
Feb 22, 2013 8:12am