Buying a 2015 pickup, suggestions?
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Second Subaru, second head gasket. I'm completely done with them. Even if they weren't under powered and ill suited to my lifestyle, I was planning on buying a pickup anyways so I can eventually outfit it with a lightweight pop up camper. |
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I have a new Chevy Colorado on order. It should be here in a few more weeks. I'll let you know how it holds up!! |
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Dodge Eco-diesel. Full size truck that gets damn near 30mpg. Best truck to come out in years. The Tundra and Titan will have similar options for next year. |
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The Eco Diesel from Ram is the obvious choice but $pendy and its first year... they are having issues as expected. |
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Interesting... I have a 2011 outback that I've thought of trading out for a pick up soon. To the OP, How long before you had head gasket trouble? What year was yours? |
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Wow, I hadn't even heard of the Eco Diesel Ram - looks like a hell of a truck. Thanks for making me aware. I'm adding that to the test drive list. |
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I believe Subaru fixed the head gasket problem in either the 06 or 07 models. |
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I have a 2013 F-150 that I've been really happy with. It's comfortable enough for 5 dudes to roadtrip in comfortably. I haven't been thrilled with the gas mileage, but am considering trading in for a 2015 with the ecoBoost V6. With that engine and the new aluminium body, you get 23-25 on the highway. |
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AOSR wrote:I don't need to tow yachts and hang ornamental balls off of it. I need off road capabilities...1. although you don't need to tow yachts, the advantage of having a vehicle capable of that is that you'll be working it a lot less = increased longevity, but very possibly lower gas mileage. Machines perform better and more reliably when they're running at 70% of capacity instead of at 95%. 2. there's off-road and then there's off-road; it's important for you to figure out what you intend to do. Do you anticipate needing/wanting Larger than stock tires? Some kind of lift? Aftermarket bumper with winch? Locking differentials? Front sway-bar disconnect? One typical serious problem with pick-ups is their miserable approach and, especially, departure angles. Break-over angle can also be problematic with a long wheel-base. |
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I'm on my 3rd F150. This 2014 with 6 speed transmission gets about 20mpg highway at 65mph. Topper on back makes it my camper. All 3 have been very reliable. Low range in 4wd turns it into a little tank. |
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I would buy a 2014 F150 sitting on a lot. Depends what you want to do with it, |
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Tacoma redesign comes out next year. Plenty of pics on the web. I had a 2004 Taco with almost 200K and other than normal stuff nothing major. Traded it in in late 2010 for a 2011 Tundra. Averaging 20K miles a year. Love it but it does use lots of gas. |
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If you end up going with a new Tacoma, do not get the 4-cyl. Mine is fucking gutless. I have to rev 4500 RPMs in 3rd gear to maintain speed going up a steepish section of I70 just west of Denver. When I bought it I had to decide between the gadgets package or the V6 with jack-shit for accessories since they were the same price. I made the wrong decision. |
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Look into a diesel-natural gas mix. Pretty good bump in mileage and horsepower. Usually pays for itself within a year or two. |
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Subaru timing belt went around 80,000. Head gasket blew at around 120,000. I drive a Tacoma now. |
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Marc801 wrote: Machines perform better and more reliably when they're running at 70% of capacity instead of at 95%.Absolutely agree. The subi with the v6 doesn't have nearly the issues of most subi's on the front range. I suspect that is because the 4 bangers are so under powered for this sort of terrain. That is a major reason I want a truck with a minimum of a v6 in it. The one thing I noticed driving a Tacoma yesterday is that it doesn't have a ton of horse power and required high RPM to rally it up a steep road. I wouldn't even consider a 4 cylinder. Marc801 wrote:there's off-road and then there's off-roadI'm not going to be four wheeling every weekend. I just need to get to the crag, the remote campsite, the desert tower, etc. I did do quite a bit of four wheeling when I was younger and do really enjoy it, so the bigger tires, 2.5 inch lift, better shocks, and locking rear dif in the TRD Offroad Tacoma package are appealing. I suspect for my use it might be a little excessive. I certainly don't need anything more than that. |
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J.Colin.Olson wrote:On second thought, get the Colorado and get back to me in five years.Ha! I can't even find one in the state to test drive. Imagine ordering/buying a truck with no track record and not even being able to test drive it first! |
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Mark NH wrote:Tacoma redesign comes out next year.Unfortunately, I can't wait till then. I'm hoping if it's leaps and bounds better I can trade in and upgrade. Actually, might be a rare opportunity to capitalize off of a lease rather than an outright purchase. |
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It's actually the 2016 model year so its probably gonna be in a few months. |
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I just picked up a 2015 Silverado. Ive been very pleased with it. The double cab and 6.5ft bed are great for trips. 22mpg highway makes me happy. |
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Mark NH wrote:It's actually the 2016 model year so its probably gonna be in a few months.Hmmm... I could probably wait a couple months. Looks like October though... my subi my roll over and die by then |