Advice on a truck

[Snowwalker]

As fox has said. Before you decide on which truck, ask what you want to do with it 90% of the time.
Bigger power and towing capacity is nice. But if you only use it's power and are only towing a few times a year, and the rest of the time your hauling yourself and a few bags of groceries it's a waste.

Where you use it matter a lot too. City or highway..

[LiveBates]

My best on my 2018 Silverado is 9L/100 and average is 14/100. I couldn't wrap my head around having turbos running all the time, but that's just me. Just a thought.

[oaknut]

I have had both ford and dodge trucks as rentals for 2 weeks each and both made long trips.

ram 1500 with the hemi cost me a few bucks due to it's stupid auto dimming headlights. Just outside of Cochrane I met a vehicle and seconds before we met the high beams kicked on under their own power, the lady cop was not amused and left me with a couple tickets to say thank you. I had issues with the rotary gear selector in -30 temps. Gas mileage was around 12LP 100 cruising gently but as soon as you hit hilly terrain or broke 95 kph the mileage crapped out pretty quick.

The F150 with 3.5 eco went from Barrie to northern Alberta and back with only a couple short nap breaks. For the whole trip including some crazy snowy weather the mileage sat at 10.8 all highway miles. You could make it drink but had to shove it way beyond smart levels above the speed limit. Did not ride as smooth as the dodge but felt more like a truck too.

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[Woodsman]

Gas mileage was around 12LP 100 cruising gently but as soon as you hit hilly terrain or broke 95 mph the mileage crapped out pretty quick.
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"95 mph" and you wonder why the mileage crapped out?

[Deer Hunter]

I use my truck for work in the bush, I put anywhere from 65,000 to 75,000 km per year. I change truck every 3 years or earlier. I pretty much tried them all, they can all have problems and for me it boils down to dependability and how the dealer handles it when you do have problems. I keep buying Ford F-150. My dealer has helped me lots over the years. I can’t remember how many Ford I bought in a row or all together. I’m very happy with the F150 8 cyl. The service manager told me to stay away from the eco boost when they first came out, now he’s telling me they are pretty much trouble free and I could save on fuel. Salesman also saying I should try one on my next purchase. I’m pretty sure I will give them a try. I do spend a lot of money on gas. Good Luck with whatever you choose.

[oaknut]

"95 mph" and you wonder why the mileage crapped out?

Oops, my keyboard is used to imperial. Kph, thanks.

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[CDN008]

I get how fuel mileage is certainly a factor in buying a new vehicle but it amazes me how anytime any forum talks trucks it immediately goes straight to that. How can fuel mileage be such a big factor when your buying a truck!

So Here is what sold me on my Ram. I know I am a bit superficial on my wants but hey we all have vices:

Driving Dynamics: It really does drive smooth like a car and can drive aggressively-ish when needed. Coming from several sports cars it was important to still have some feeling of sportiness. You would be surprised how awesome it handles and drives with independent rear susp compared to some others that have yet to make the switch.

Infotainment / Audio:
You say you want something not to loaded with options so infotainment probably isn't a big thing for you but i would say the Ram has the best for sure. I am certainly not a fanboy either as this is my first FCA vehicle. As for the stereo i got the upgraded 10 speaker system but still replaced the rear under seat sub with a new amp and sub so i guess sounds is big for me too.

Powertrain (5,7): Powerful (adds to driving dynamics), sounds great, known to be pretty reliable. Pulled a large camper with it for a few years and although it revved high due to low axle ratio it never came close to overheating the trans or motor.

Comfort: I have leather and they are very comfy. Cons: rear isn't flat across the floor, maybe fixed for newer models. Makes a difference with a big dog wanting to lie down. The cab is also nice and quite, when I dont have the stereo cranked.

Fuel mileage, since it will come up again - not great at all, i drive more aggressive than most though with plenty of stop and go to work. If you baby it and drive slow its on par.

At the end of the day you will find lots to love with any truck and plenty of people who feel theirs is the best. And why wouldn't they, if they didnt like them they would have bought something else!

I would say though I don't expect mine to be the most reliable in the bunch, for that i would probably look at the Toyota, but that's got its own pros/cons. For me though I can get away with repairing most non invasive parts myself so at least I can save lots of money that way.

Take a test drive, compare features, price and feel. Buy what puts a smile on your face!

[delmer]

I get how fuel mileage is certainly a factor in buying a new vehicle but it amazes me how anytime any forum talks trucks it immediately goes straight to that. How can fuel mileage be such a big factor when your buying a truck!

My thoughts exactly! It's made to be a utility vehicle, not a commuter car. On another note, I'm not a fan of the latest gas turbo craze. If you plan on owning the same truck for the long term, I think a V8 will save you money on maintenance and give you the best all around performance.

[LowbanksArcher]

How can fuel mileage be such a big factor when your buying a truck!

Because when you're comparing overall cost of ownership, fuel mileage is one of the few variables you can easily compare.

[fishfood]

Because when you're comparing overall cost of ownership, fuel mileage is one of the few variables you can easily compare.

What's an extra 100 or 200 bucks a year on fuel . May aswell get what you want.
I drive alot also have a v8 car gas is gas they all mostly need it . Especially when you know the vehicle only has a few years from driving high kilometers. I dont buy new because of the high kilometers we drive.

We went with this beast in November because our last one was great . Until the deer jumped out into it lol. Cant find a front view lol. We put over 10 thousand km in it and it's just about to roll over 100 thousand. It has a great system in it remote start and it known to be reliable. Bonus is they are the most under appreciated vehicles that are dirt cheap driven by old men .

When we had to clean the last one out the trunk was half empty we had a 2020 wrangler rental and it completely filled the jeep lol. Lots of space in them


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