Best half ton truck to own out of warranty

If you go Ford, hold out for a 09 5.4, no spark plug issues and the superior 6 speed automatic. I see 2wd xlt models go for 15k often.

dodge guy wrote:
Funny thing is, today we had an F350 dropped off with a clattering 5.4L!

And i forgot to mention thay my buddy's dad has an 06 or 07 F150 with a clattering 5.4 he had the chains, guides and tensioners done around 50k miles. It now has around 100k and is clattering again. He religiously changes the oil every 3k!

Thats pretty funny!!!

Does the 3 valve V10 have this issue as commonly as the 5.4?

Kinda makes me wish I hadn't let go of my 2 valve V10.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Funny thing is, today we had an F350 dropped off with a clattering 5.4L!

And i forgot to mention thay my buddy's dad has an 06 or 07 F150 with a clattering 5.4 he had the chains, guides and tensioners done around 50k miles. It now has around 100k and is clattering again. He religiously changes the oil every 3k!

jerem0621 wrote:

Ron3rd wrote:

Fresno Tundra Driver wrote:

rexlion wrote:
Tundra.

X2. Especially out of warranty.

Might be tough to find in Jeremy's price range. Ideally, I would go with any of the newer generation Ford or Chevys with the 6+ speed trans, or 07 and later second gen Tundra. All 3 might be hard to find in that price range.

I've been a user on Tundra Solutions for years. I like the first Gen Tundra but the Crew Cabs are still pricy. I found a nice 06 crew cab Tundra with only 60k miles.... It was still 18,500 :(

maybe I need to negotiate. Lol

Thanks



Jeremiah!

I pulled the old trailer in my sig with my old 2000 first gen Tundra with the 4.7 V8 and it was OK but felt like it was at its limit. That price sounds high for the 06.

APT wrote:
$15k can get you into a 2010+ GM 1-ton van 6.0L/6-spd. Besides "it's a van", you get far lower miles, 6-spd trans, and decent FE.

Does it have to be a pickup and a half ton?

Example.

Same FE as any half ton pickup in the price range. Far more capability. Climate controlled cargo space. Seating for 8+. Dead reliable GM 6.0L/6-spd.

Ron3rd wrote:

Fresno Tundra Driver wrote:

rexlion wrote:
Tundra.

X2. Especially out of warranty.

Might be tough to find in Jeremy's price range. Ideally, I would go with any of the newer generation Ford or Chevys with the 6+ speed trans, or 07 and later second gen Tundra. All 3 might be hard to find in that price range.

I've been a user on Tundra Solutions for years. I like the first Gen Tundra but the Crew Cabs are still pricy. I found a nice 06 crew cab Tundra with only 60k miles.... It was still 18,500 :(

maybe I need to negotiate. Lol

Thanks

Jeremiah!

Fresno Tundra Driver wrote:

rexlion wrote:
Tundra.

X2. Especially out of warranty.

Might be tough to find in Jeremy's price range. Ideally, I would go with any of the newer generation Ford or Chevys with the 6+ speed trans, or 07 and later second gen Tundra. All 3 might be hard to find in that price range.

MitchF150 wrote:
I'm a Ford guy for sure, but I didn't want a 3v 5.4... So that's why I held on to my 97 5.4 for so long...

If you could find a 2005 or so Ram 1500 Mega Cab (it's a 3/4 ton chassis) that would be a heck of a tow rig.... It's got the 5.7 HEMI in it, but probably not the best mpg's....

Good luck with the search! Too bad you can't get your old F150 back.. ;)

Mitch

Thanks Mitch! I loved that old 97 5.4! True story about that truck. My family was at Disney several years ago and I picked up a little vinyl window cling that said "my other car is a monorail". When I sold the truck I forgot to take that window cling off.

About a year later my best friend is sitting in traffic and he sends me a pic of the old F150....the lady I sold the truck too must have liked that little window cling because it was still there. !!

If I could find another 97-03 F150 as affordable and as nice as that one I would really have to take a hard look at it. Especially if it was a 7700 Supercab!

Thanks!

Jeremiah

I'm a Ford guy for sure, but I didn't want a 3v 5.4... So that's why I held on to my 97 5.4 for so long...

If you could find a 2005 or so Ram 1500 Mega Cab (it's a 3/4 ton chassis) that would be a heck of a tow rig.... It's got the 5.7 HEMI in it, but probably not the best mpg's....

Good luck with the search! Too bad you can't get your old F150 back.. ;)

Mitch

My Triton tick has been with me since about 30K miles. Most of it goes away after about 20 seconds of idling after start up, but I can hear it most of the time if it's quiet in the cabin. I've heard it's a non-issue the majority of time, but I often wonder if/when my turn is coming. It's not down on power, doesn't use one drop of oil between changes, doesn't leak, doesn't smoke and I now have almost 102K on it. Going in for spark plugs and coolant this spring. Might change the transfer case and dif lube while I'm at it, too. I need to get another 100K out of it before trade. I take care of it, but I don't baby it. Still runs like new. It's a great truck and there isn't much I'd change.