F150 5.0 vs Tundra

If I were in the new truck buying mode, it would definitely be an F150 with the V6 Eco. More payload and way better power. But I would have to sit in and drive both. My last 2010 F150 wasn't all that comfortable for me or the wife.

As usual, everyone is talking about and looking at the "pulling power," of the two trucks in question....and I agree this is an important factor

but, also compare the PAYLOAD of each....this is another and more important factor why deciding.

NOT interested in an ecoboost. My current Chevy has 208,000 miles on it. Looking to put the same amount of years and miles on our next truck. I'm not willing to roll the dice on a turbo charged gas engine for 10 years and 200,000 miles, even if it pulls better than a v8.

on that note the f150 when properly equipped has best in class payload to boot

I opted for displacement over turbo. the 5.0 is a great motor and common enough that parts should be easy to come by for a long time.

blackgrizz550 wrote:
NOT interested in an ecoboost. My current Chevy has 208,000 miles on it. Looking to put the same amount of years and miles on our next truck. I'm not willing to roll the dice on a turbo charged gas engine for 10 years and 200,000 miles, even if it pulls better than a v8.

My thoughts exactly. The Tundra comes with the 5.7. I have a 2003 4.7 with 260K + miles. Followed the maintenance schedule. Runs like a top. I'm not being hateful towards the Ford people! I'm a former F150 owner myself. The Tundra is built in San Antonio, Texas.

Although, you really need to check the payload especially with the crewmax. Don't rely on tow capacity numbers. It's more about what the truck can carry - payload will be exceeded before reaching tow capacity.

downtheroad wrote:
As usual, everyone is talking about and looking at the "pulling power," of the two trucks in question....and I agree this is an important factor

but, also compare the PAYLOAD of each....this is another and more important factor why deciding.

THe XLT 5.0's on our local dealers website say 1,600 max payload. The Tundra Crewmax says 1,500. Obviously we would have to look at the door of each truck for the real number.

Not looking for a loaded truck. May even opt for an XL or base sr5 if there is significant savings to be had.

You won't get many responses on here for the Tundra as there aren't nearly as many owners as the big 3. That being said, you also won't find many actual owners with bad things to say about their Tundra either.

You are correct that the Tundra is lacking a lot of the gadgets and gizmos the others offer but you won't find the reliability, resale value and customer satisfaction with them either. Which is worth more to you? And how many of those overpriced gadgets will you really use?

I traded my '07 Tundra crewmax limited for a '14 Ram 2500 Laramie with all the bells and whistles. I've been shopping for another Tundra ever since. The Tundra went into the shop twice in 5 years for unscheduled maintenance. Common AIP pump failure covered under warranty (newer models have been changed) and once for a belt failure (my own fault). I'm never comfortable driving the Ram as it's left me stranded so many times. Spends weeks at a time in the shop, including 4 transmission rebuilds. Most of the gadgets have failed at least once, brakes seized, countless electrical problems, chrome rusting, mirrors failed, seats fell apart (twice)........

Why do I still have the Ram? It's still under warranty and the trade in value is horrendous, last offer was $28k CDN (for a $79k 2 year old truck!) and I can't find a Tundra for a reasonable price. People just don't sell them and if they do they command big $$.

camp-n-family wrote:
You won't get many responses on here for the Tundra as there aren't nearly as many owners as the big 3. That being said, you also won't find many actual owners with bad things to say about their Tundra either.

You are correct that the Tundra is lacking a lot of the gadgets and gizmos the others offer but you won't find the reliability, resale value and customer satisfaction with them either. Which is worth more to you? And how many of those overpriced gadgets will you really use?

I traded my '07 Tundra crewmax limited for a '14 Ram 2500 Laramie with all the bells and whistles. I've been shopping for another Tundra ever since. The Tundra went into the shop twice in 5 years for unscheduled maintenance. Common AIP pump failure covered under warranty (newer models have been changed) and once for a belt failure (my own fault). I'm never comfortable driving the Ram as it's left me stranded so many times. Spends weeks at a time in the shop, including 4 transmission rebuilds. Most of the gadgets have failed at least once, brakes seized, countless electrical problems, chrome rusting, mirrors failed, seats fell apart (twice)........

Why do I still have the Ram? It's still under warranty and the trade in value is horrendous, last offer was $28k CDN (for a $79k 2 year old truck!) and I can't find a Tundra for a reasonable price. People just don't sell them and if they do they command big $$.

What kind of MPG can be expected with the Tundra? Some say it is horrible, some say not.

My GMC gets 15 city, 17 hwy and 9-10 towing the camper.

BlackGrizz,

One item you may have left out is will you be bed loading your 2016 Grizzly 700 and pulling your trailer? If so, that weighs heavily on what a 1/2 ton is capable of. Count on the Grizz weighing 800 lbs wet/loaded. Then add your ramps, WDH, family and all other items into the truck and you payload has been diminished by A LOT.

Not sure if your trailer is a toy hauler.