Stop Buying New Trucks, These Last 2X Longer and Cost 5X Less
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- čas přidán 29. 01. 2024
- Stop buying these new trucks! Over the past decade pickup trucks have gotten bigger, more complicated to repair and the prices are absolutely out of control. Ford, Chevrolet, RAM and Toyota are all guilty raising truck prices. I'm actually looking to finally buy a truck this year, but there's just no way I'm buying an overpriced new one. While it would be cool to have a truck with the nicest leather and latest tech… they’re just too expensive. And I’m not going to be the stupid one in this video. So what can you do if you need a truck but can’t afford to buy one of these $75,000 rolling debt machines? You buy and old used truck…. So in this video I'm going to a bunch of used car dealers to show you 10 trucks that are cheap, easy to maintain and a heck of a lot of fun to own! And at the end of this video... I'm going to actually buy one of these trucks and take it home!
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Which truck do you think I bought from this video? (SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss the reveal!!!)
Being a long term owner(3rd timing belt long), I'm partial to the first gen Tundra.
I live in boise two months ago I bought a two thousand two G m c sierra s l t with only fifty five thousand miles on it , garage kept one Owner pristine condition I had to pay top dollar for it, but it was worth it. It is one awesome truck.
I love it.
Raptor
the 02' tundra
Tundra
I was addicted to new vehicles until I realized NOBODY else cared about my beautiful rig OR how much I pay a month.
I learned that it is a ride. Period.
I drive an '03 F150 and a '93 2-door Cherokee Sport XJ. I get way more attention than I want driving that XJ.
Good point.
Well said!!
I can understand it with nice performance cars. But a truck is a utilitarian vehicle old and used is exactly what I'm going to do to it anyways. So why spend the money on new?
100% - it makes for a 90 sec conversation at best. Buy a neat older car (especially one with a following) and you will get way more attention than some new car that looks like every other new car from every other manufacturer. Oh and it seems that every new car out there comes mostly in black, white, or silver.
Those prices are astronomical. You gotta be crazy to pay 12k for a >20 year old truck with 200k miles. Dealer probably paid 5k for it
I would say even less than that
Utterly Insane.
That price is to much for 20 years truck almost 15 000 cnd,dollars max 7,8,thousand dollars
@@johnf321 have you priced out used trucks? Obviously you haven't. Specially here in Canada, they are getting ALL the money.....
100. Do you really need to be ripped off on a 20 year old truck with dang near 200k miles. Madness.
They are still way overpriced.
Lol
$20,000 and $30,000 for 200k mile vehicle is stupid. $65,000 - $100,000 is even more stupid.
Exactly
More room to negotiate with used vehicles depending on the model.
The stupid keeps getting stupider.
depends. I bought a used mid 2000s diesel with 300k on the odometer for 9k. Was worth it for me :) I went in looking for a cummins and allison diesel but ended up with a powerstroke dually lol.
It all depends.
You can live in a tent on skid row for $75.00 or you can buy a $15MM house down by the beach. Are you going to tell the buyer of the beach house he's stupid and over paid??!!!
Many years ago I had a boss that drove to work in a well used Ranger. He invited me over to watch the Super Bowl, his home was gorgeous. He told me where you live is more important than what you drive. Never forgot that. I’ve got a ‘06 F150 I bought brand new. Easy to work on, do most of the maintenance myself, runs great. My wife has an ’09 CRV we also bought new. Haven’t had payments in a long time. And we’ve got a great house.
The Triton V8 engine options for the 2006 F-150s were maintenance nightmares. My preference for the early 2000s F-150 model years is the 4.2L V6s. My first new F-150 was a 1987 model with 300ci inline six with TBI, and it was essentially bulletproof. Later on, I purchased a new 1993 Ranger with 3.0L V6. I didn't experience any major maintenance issues, but that 3.0L was "gutless" let alone the gas mileage was barely over 20 MPG on the highway. I currently own a 12 year old F-150 with 3.7L V6, and it has been very reliable with decent gas mileage around 23-25 MPG on the highway. I won't even consider purchasing a new F-150 due to Ford's three consecutive years of being the recall leader let alone their truck prices are unaffordable.
@@locknload4691 the triton 5.4 tends to be the one with issues. I have the 4.6, it does lack power, but I rarely tow anything. Aside from a spark plug issue, easy fix, the 4.6 is pretty much bullet proof as long as they’re well maintained. I definitely agree with you on the newer models.
Well said.
The 4.62v Triton and the 5.4 2V Triton did not have VVT or the camshaft phasers so they had almost none of the problems you describe. The 4.6 2V is known as the taxi cab motor and are known to go 300K and beyond with 5,000 mile oil changes. the 5.4 2V is the same motor with just a larger displacement so I'm confident it is just as reliable. I have an '06 with 220k with only filters, fluids, spark plugs, and a couple of ignition coils. No leaks of any kind and the tail pipe is so clean it has light rust on the inside or it. At 220,000 miles it uses a Qt. of oil between oil changes.
I agree with you on the 4V engines, you just have to know what engines to look for. @@locknload4691
@@rodzimmerman19792v are the great ones. The 4v are trash.
It’s sad that that we are living in a time where people think $10k for a 14 year old vehicle with 200k miles is a good deal. I remember when few would buy a car once it hit 100k miles.
Don't think anyone thinks it's a good deal , it's just who can make another " house payment " for a new ride ! I need a one ton and I'm having nightmares from looking at the stickers ! Sheesh , this is the world bankers trying break us and they are getting it done !
It is because cars are lasting longer than ever. Vehicles used to be considered worn out at 100k miles, now you can easily go 200k to 300k miles, especially with trucks.
@@redbaron6805 there is better reliability for many makes but not all. And who can afford dealer repairs once a vehicle is out of warranty?
Not after 2014, most companys engineer their vehicles to last 10 years all the way down to the corrosion. When they figuered the LS was lasting 300k they had to redesign and make it fail, 0-20 weight? I work on them all, ford is the worste
@@dubworldvwadventures I'm not disagreeing with that, but that has always been the case. Within each manufacturers model range, there are always models that are far more reliable than others.
The same applies to dealer repairs. I have a Tesla and have used the Tesla service center, and they have always been surprisingly affordable, and don't gouge you on parts or labor as an example.
I tend to use independent mechanics for everything else.
So what to do if you "need" a truck. First ask yourself if you actually need a truck. I'd say there's a ton of people out there driving 80k pickup trucks (wives included) that really don't even need one.
So true, tried this with my wife and suggested the Honda Ridgeline. We compromised and she got exactly what she wanted - an F-150. But besides driving dynamics and ease of parking, the cost and fuel economy difference (vs the 2.7 ecoboost) was negligible while being much larger inside. Shoot out to @motorfeed for pointing out the discounts right now on full size trucks!
No one needs a truck until they need it.
A lot of people think they never need a truck, but then once you have one you suddenly realize it is great to have it. When you need to haul something that does not fit in a car you are really glad you have a truck. And the extra ground clearence in the winter time also helps in deep snow.
I also never planned it but I met a guy at a bar who was a handyman and he had a lawn mowing business, and he was looking for a driver with a truck, because he could not drive, so he hired me to drive him to his jobs. He paid me $10 an hour and paid for all the gas, so I made pretty good money with my truck, on average about $80 to $100 a week, and he paid for all my gas too.
So after that deal I was so glad I had a truck. And then I moved from one apartment to a different one, and I was glad I had a truck for that too. If I had a car I would not have been able to do any of that. And one last thing, we also did snow removal in the winter, he has a snow blower and he cleared apartment building parking lots.
@@zues2013 Exactly, my thoughts too.
I have an s10 I don't really do Big truck stuff, but I take shit to and fro all the time
$12,500 for that f-150 is absolutely outrageous.
There is a sucker born every minute. Just have to wait until one walks through their doors.
33k for a 5 year old ranger? Am I tripping? Isn't that near the original MSRP?
I'm not trying to justify these prices, but inflation wasn't that bad 5 years ago.
Inflation is a scam!
@@dualismdeeperlaws2430still feeling the aftermath of the cash for clunkers tax on the poor
The Biden inflation. We get what we vote for.
@@dualismdeeperlaws2430. . . . I believe " Obummer " stole enough tax money to buy us all a nice house ! But his husband wouldn't like that .
I can't stop looking at the Marty McFly Black Taco next to the Eddie Bauer F150 lol
That's what I would take
if you want a toy that is the one to get the most desired toy out there
@@kenmiller5954 i looked it up and they want a crazy amount for it 😕. I know they are becoming collectables, but it was a ridiculous price
its a 1986 with 200k miles. asking price is $12,900
@@dirtbeard108 yup, I looked it up on their website. I don’t care that they are becoming collectible, thats too much for what it is.
I drove an '05 Tundra for years. Loved it!!! Never a problem and super easy to work on yourself.
I've allways said that if a person is always buying something new it's because they have not found something reliable that they love driving. Like I've heard of several people that loved driving their 98-03 BMW M5 so much that they kept them for as long as possible.
I have an '01 Tundra with 296,000 miles, and it's refused to die on me. What a mid-sized workhorse!
I can remember when trucks were cheaper than cars. Then, these yuppies came along and wanted big screens, electronics, and every type of bell and whistle. I would love to have a manual transmission but today’s yuppies don’t know how to shift.
Yuppies aren't driving those lifted trucks
@@Ceremony74 - I’m not sure who buys a $100k+ lifted truck from a dealer but they obviously have more money than sense. You can save a lot of money by getting a stock truck and adding the lift kit. Lifted trucks are nice to have when it’s flooding but that’s the only positive that I can think of.
Today's yuppies don't know shift.
Fix it for you😊
This works if you're outside the rust belt. If not, by the time a vehicle's over ten to twelve years old you're likely to have major corrosion issues, maybe to the point the frame is ready to break in half. I'm in eastern Canada, I've seen Ford Escapes in the 2010-12 range with body holes you can fit your entire fist through. Completely rotted out.
This. This is why i buy new... I don't trust ANY rustbelt cars.
At all.
They're all time bombs, even the Toyotas
Toyota turns to dust here in Maine just like all the other brands do. If you want to preserve a favorite vehicle, you need a "Beater with a heater" to drive 6 months of the year
I have 6 cars and my favorite one is a 2002 Sequoia Limited 4WD with the same 4.7L and is so reliable with 300k+ miles for that reason is my daily
Gotta be the classic world famous 1st Gen. Tundra.
Will be lots of fun watching you transform it into something that will be admired by all.
By ALL U YOTA FANBOYS
I bought a 1974 Chevy Pickup C20 (Square body) for $2000 about 6 months ago, original 454 and th400, no rust, runs and drives great for 50 years old. Most pickups from the 90s and older are cheaper, better and more solid than these $100,000 new 2024 pickups.
Congrats on the Square Body. I tried to find some in my area but there was nothing. Getting harder to find them.
I've been looking at mid to late 90s mainly, but I honestly don't know if I would even want to go beyond 2005 (especially with Ford). Ford was legitimately the king of trucks back then. My dad had a fence company and all of his trucks were 90s F-250s. The newest truck he had was a 2000 diesel F-250 and I actually used it as a daily driver when I was home from college for the summer in 2003.
how does it hold up for a truck that is half a century old?
It's a great tow machine, but very thirsty. I had a 454 in a 72 corvette and it was smogged, slow, and thirsty.
I still drive my 1991 GMC ,Ill never get rid of it its a tough truck and simple to work on .
For 45 years I never had a pickup. But we moved to the mountains of Colorado where they are very useful, especially when it snows a lot. So I got a 97 Toyota T100 with a manual and 4wd and it works good for me. It wasn't expensive and has low maintenance costs.
Getting an older truck is definitely the route to go. I sold my 2022 F150 XLT FX4 last year for $4k more than I owed on it. Took that money plus some extra and bought a clean rust free 2004 Silverado 2500 crew cab 6.0 with 141k miles for $8200 in cash. Those GMT-800 Silverados are bullet proof and that 6.0 will easily go 500k miles. I’m much happier now than I was with a new truck or vehicle.
That's a great move. I have a 2003 Yukon XL RWD 2500 8.1 with over 250,000 on it. The truck is SIMPLE to work on & insurance, registration, maintenance and depreciation are CHEAP, even when compared to getting a fuel efficient car.
My tow vehicle turned into my regular driver, when I decided to stop daily driving a motorcycle. The 8.1 is fun to stomp to the floor. :)
You don't even need to ask...it is the tundra hands down. Even the 2010 model tundra for 10k was good to. Those will last forever!
So you have never seen one in a junkyard? I could be wrong but am guessing that those didn't last forever.
Scotty might agree.
@@stinkycheese804They don't make it to the junkyard unless it is totaled. Most Toyotas are rebuilt and fixed up for another 200k miles.
I'm very excited about the build up series! Great video, thanks!
I honestly can't say without looking underneath them. That completes the story. Around here in northern PA, I actually take a creeper and a flashlight with me to look underneath. I've seen some rusty horror stories. I don't know if they salt the winter roads in Idaho, but they use a ton of it here. It eats absolutely everything. The old Toyotas are definitely prone to rusting bad.
But assuming none of them have bad rust, my choice would be the old white Toyota. I do not trust any automatic transmission from a modern Ford, or Ram with over 100k miles. I don't know about the 90's models Fords though. My choice for an old truck would have a manual transmission.
Yes first thing I thought of is rust/rot.
@@fleetfootedtexan They do it for obvious reasons, which is fuel economy. A truck with a 10 speed transmission will easily get double the fuel economy of a 4 speed automatic truck...
@@tc25d I know. That's what I'm afraid of. They use a lot of salt in PA too, and brine from nat gas wells, and chips. It's basically having your truck sandblasted with salt water every winter. I can't justify the price.
@@tc25d That's my plan too.
My head still spins at the price of new trucks. I bought my home for less than some of these trucks
Love your content, dude!
Internet is so full of content on vehicles that give no thought to ownership costs.
Your topics are for those of us whose question is "What is the least I can spend over the next few years to cover my needs?"
Brilliant!
For too many, the question is "What is the maximum I can fork over each month?"
I recently restored my 87 4runner for 17k. Best money I've ever spent. It'll outlast my lifetime and probably my kids too.
With modern day parts? Good luck.
@@michaeldalton8374 I used mostly genuine toyota parts. Only a few parts I replaced were aftermarket. Like OME rear suspension.
My vote is the old F150, but you have to buy what you want to fit your needs.
I bought a 2000 Tundra SR5 access cab about 6 months ago. Bought from an 85 year old man with 124k original miles. Timing belt done at 90k miles.
Paid more than any 20+ year old Ford or Chevy but so far so good.
Cost me 9k. Zero rust as the car spent it’s entire life in Socal. Clean title, no accidents. Clean Carfax with zero odometer discrepancies.
That's a great buy!
@@MotorFeed Thanks. The paint is a little rough on the hood and roof from 24 years of California sun. I can live with that. Great video!
You have to be outta your mind selling a ‘96 ford truck for 13k
but its 2WD, that costs extra.
I bought my 97 f150 5-1/2 years ago for 2000.00 still going strong.
..or buying it..
Nope, those OBS F150s fetch crazy money in great shape. I see those damn things come thru the dealer auctions doing close to 10k in excellent shape, even 2wd ones.
Most people don’t need 4WD where I live. I want a 2WD truck that’s simpler to maintain. People keep trying to buy my old 94 pickup. Some lady offered me $1800 for it last year. I told her that anything in good running shape is worth at least $4k.
I couldn't stop staring at that black '80s Toyota pickup the entire time you were looking over that '92-'96 OBS F-150.
I bought a 94 Chevy Silverado w/t with 80 k miles that was a garaged project at an estate sale auction last year that never got finished. Non running no brakes 4.3v6 5 spd short bed reg cab no carpet. Almost no rust anywhere. Cut out the trash aftermarket wiring, replaced the fuel pump and rear brake lines. New Rock auto seat upholstery, It's a runner. New rock auto carpet. All in under 2k. Room to spare to work on and it's a neat little daily driver with a matching cap. 4.3, the power of a four and the fuel economy of an 8.
16-18 mpg. Mostly around town.
Brought my 08 tundra crewmax limited for 3200 with 155k miles . Awesome buy. It was totalled by insurance for a tree fall on it. cost me 1200 to have a Craigslist body shop guy fix it. now it has 190k and pulls my 8000 lbs trailer all day and runs . It got a new transmission a week before the tree fall so it came with 3 yrs warranty on drive train.
It was part of the rust recall so it was stripped to the frame and coated by toyoto so not a drop of rust. Has airbags and new shocks to boot. The only thing is the JBL system is so good but no bluetooth. the leather is a bit rough only on the driver seat. The 5.7 just rumbles and pulls my trailer loaded for days
2002 tundra only 12,000, I almost fell off my chair. I was waiting for the laugh track. Toyotas are good but they’re not that good
Lol. Have you ever owned an old Toyota? The values are getting crazy. I flipped a few 80 Series Land Cruisers a year ago and made some nice profit.
@@MotorFeed yes but you’re ripping off some dumb kid who doesn’t realize that if it needs a new transmission you might as well send it to the junkyard for scrap
Older Tundras and Tacoma's for whatever reason hold a premium markup everywhere I see them listed
I refuse to buy those tundras at 9000 in my area they aways have tons of miles
They are generally good but at a certain age and usage everything starts to have issues
Thanks for a great video. Some very good wisdom getting passed. Carry On Sir!
I love those old Fords, so my vote would be for the Eddie Bauer F-150.
That green/gold is for sure a great color combo.
That's what I just did. Bought a used 2nd gen Tundra because I wasn't about to pay $75k for a new truck.
For 75K I'll get a rack for my Jeep and throw wood on top of it.
And your saving alot on registration, tax and insurance.
@Aceman597 you're not kidding! Insurance for my Tundra is 3x cheaper than my '23 SUV.
Brokies
Mom’s basement dweller. 😂
All of them are really good choices… I’ll pick the Tundra because reliability and parts are cheaper… but the Raptor is a badass truck and with that SVT V8 it’s a good purchase! The only down side is parts and suspension components but you have that extra space if you want it
Can’t go wrong with an old V8 Raptor.
Old Raptors are expensive on replacement parts - suspensions seem to need work...neighbor had one and it was breaking the bank
I WOULD GO WITH THE BLUE FORD. AWESOME INFO. THANKS, GOD BLESS.
this video makes me think about what i might get out of my old gmc.
I'm gonna say he wants the Raptor but will buy the Tundra. With the TRD package I think the Toyota has a bit more to offer then the older Eddie Bauer Ford and it has the access doors for the extended cab. I am sure the Jeep he has is his off-roader so with this being a second vehicle the Raptor is probably more then he wants to spend. Plus he did say the Tundra was at the top of his list.
Cool video to show people who are looking for a cheaper used truck but a 20 something year old truck just doesn't compare to a new truck by any metric.
And also a 20 year old truck with 500k miles on them 😂
Certainly do not compare, + the r/r replace/repair will be unlimited.
Love the Raptor!! Several years ago I was looking for a good used truck that wasn't too expensive. Everything was overpriced, high mileage, etc. Found something completely different than what I was looking for.
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra and I bought it brand new with 20 miles on it, it still runs like new today… I was thinking of getting something new but you made me think twice..this engine is definitely one of the Best ever.
The first gen Raptor, it will be a classic in another 10-15 years
100% for sure!
Yep the 6.2L is the only Taptor I'd buy. Those engines will go 400-500k np
Can't see much worth upgrading on the Raptor so I suspect you'll go with the Tundra. A great platform to begin with and lots of options for upgrade.
I currently own a 2014 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4, and I wish I could show you how it looks amazing and bought for $16K 49k miles 1 owner. I think up there they are taking advantage of people who are buying used cars, because nobody is buying the new ones. Just wait till Amazon start selling cars, all those dealers are going to to go under. Anyways thanks for the cool videos, it's always nice to look at other vehicles and prices. 👍
Toyota had a limited recall due to frame rust issues (for certain states) on the Tundra 2000 - 2003 model years, definitely a good idea to do your research and get an old truck inspected before purchase!
Even these "old" used trucks are ridiculous, now. I paid $9,500 for my 2006 Titan Crew Cab with 98,000 miles in 2016.
Paid*
Right? Im over here thinking 12,499 for a 96 with 174k miles? What!!!!
You are talking about a truck purchase in 2016...pre pandemic...not comparable to post 2020 market
@@briandoan3837 I can absolutely compare it as it relates to the ridiculous asking prices in 2024. It wasn't all that long ago...
You could probably sell it for that much today with 198k
Hey Mc lovin, I’ll take your word for it. Lol. Even though I can afford it. Buying a new truck and having it drop like a rock in depreciation just makes me sick.
😂😂😂😂
Great information, keep up the great work.🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
That green obs f150 was an absolute beauty.. I would buy that right now
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with 168,000 miles on it, and it still runs great, and starts right up every time, even in -30 wind chill we had recently. I drive it almost every day, and the only thing wrong with it is some rust issues, because it got partially flooded in a parking lot one time, water up to the bottom of the bumpers.
I paid $6.000 for it 10 years ago, and I plan to drive it for at least 1 more year, maybe 2, if it still runs good. It has the 4 cyl. engine and the 5 speed, with cruise control, and all the options. And those engines are known to run good for well over 200,000 miles, as much as 300,000 miles. They made them good back then, and it still runs good, and it gets me 20 mpg in the city, so it is pretty good on gas too.
I put 55,000km a yr on my 01 reg cab. Has 350,000km on the clock still my daily. I have a automatic 3L v6
@@steelcityrooferjm That is a lot of miles, I am retired and I drive about 300 miles a month, or about 4,000 miles a year.
lol, are you aware that wind chill has absolutely nothing to do with starting a vehicle? Wind chill only applies to how quickly the wind cools down something significantly hotter than the ambient temperature. A vehicle at 0F ambient with no wind, will not have it any easier to start than a vehicle at 0F ambient with a wind chill of -30F.
At the same time, just about any vehicle that is maintained, if it still runs, still has a starter in good shape, strong battery, and no corrosion on the cables and clamps, will start fine in cold weather. You can take any beater that runs and get it into that condition with minimal expense and time.
Even so, you are getting good value out of your Ranger and if rust doesn't do it in, you can probably get more than another couple years out of it and it would be more cost effective to keep driving it than to retire out after only a couple more years, even if it needs some engine work to make that happen. Those old 4 cylinders are not expensive to pull and repair or replace, nor is the manual tranny. If you keep it from rusting away, it may be hard to find something less expensive to keep on the road, long term. It helps a lot that there is a sea of replacement parts out there for it.
I have a 94 Ranger with a 3.0 liter engine with 150k miles. I drive it 1-2 times a week. It runs fairly well for its age. Back in the 80’s and 90’s, Ford built tons of 4 cylinder Rangers to offset the high profit gas hog trucks and SUV’s that Ford really wanted to sell. It had something to do with the CAFE standards.
I would get the Raptor. Beautiful truck and you can do a lot with it!!
Exactly what i did! Went for a 2004 Tundra. Loving it :)
Way better style of video than most are doing, love it
Thank you so much!
If you can’t work on vehicles those old trucks will cost you plenty. Also parts are getting harder and harder to get. I have a 97 F150 and each time something breaks it’s a pain in the ass because it’s the first model year. So be prepared for going to the junkyard, buying and returning parts, etc. people make these old trucks out to be unicorns. Mine was a one owner he worked at the local ford plant and rolled it off the line. In the last 4 years I have spent thousands and many hours fixing shit on it.Also no one talks about the safety rating of a lot of these old trucks. Sure it’s made of steal but my truck has one of the highest all time roll over ratings. Drum brakes, frame rust issues( I have to coat it with fluid film to slow it down), don’t even get me started on all the plastic they used back then you look at it wrong and it breaks.
Yeah parts are getting harder to find, 1993 f150 and 1995 thunderbird here
Hope you pick the 2002 Tundra. I have a 2004 Tundra crew cab 4by4 with only 124,000 miles. I still trust it and enjoy driving it even on trips.
That's low miles for an 04!
I had a drive home vehicle and then retired. Illness has kept me from driving to the lake. Just not driving as much at this time. Subscribed!@@MotorFeed
I got a 2002 with 114k miles. It drives like a brand new truck
As always a fantastic interesting show. Awesome.
Wow I'd definitely go with that pretty blue Raptor, can't go wrong under 30K wow! Couldn't help but notice the absence of any Dodges with those 1950s push-rod technology engines. Good move man.
Best bang for your money is a older Ford F150 or Nissan Titan.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. This could almost be regarded as a public service message. So many (young) people get into debt way over their heads, forcing themselves to live in their parent’s basement for the unforeseeable future or even worse compromising their partner and children’s life due to an act of stupid selfishness. There’s nothing to be ashamed of living within your means. The last 15 yrs low interest rates has seen more people buying new trucks who just have no business owning one due to their finances.
I got a 2002 tundra 54,000 original miles V8, 4wd. I absolutely love it. I put my boss plow on it to do my 120-foot driveway, the best plow truck I ever owned.
I have an ‘05 Tundra sr5,4 wd. Bought it new and it has been great. I recently found out that white Tundra’s back then were not clear coated, hence the chalking paint. Recently bought a polisher and it really helped the looks. Have no intention of selling it.
Buy Raptor. Like video on older trucks. Look forward to see what you do. Keep up good work
Mileage. Mileage. Mileage.
Look for the lowest mileage.
If I had $1 for every time, some hillbilly stated: "my Taayoda's gots 300,000 miles and it's just gettin' broke in". No moron, it's wearing out every time you drive it.
I bought a 2002 F250 with 70K for $6500 in 2021. It's reliable and parts are cheap.
I wouldn't "supe up" any vehicle. Just use premium or OEM parts as required, with regular quality lubricants changes.
Showing your age. Saying”suped up” 😅
Yup! I'm sure there's a new TikTok name for it.
I want to see this build series!!
Tundra. for sure. Mostly cause I've got one and am slowly improving it and am interested in some usable content.
lol good title for a video I all most bought a new work van this weekend but after looking at the payment and financing etc with good credit I’ve decided to keep my 2006 ford work van a little longer I suddenly like it again lol
Crags List ! one can find Great Deals for Cash. Seen all kind of [1999 - 2004] Chevy V-8 Silverados for sale $1500 to $8000 bucks & just ReNew Em . If its not Trashed inside cab/ oil burner unmaintained Rust Bucket.
Make sure to check the frames for rust, especially in the winter climates where salt and calcium chloride are used on the roads.
I haven’t finished the video quite yet, but I hope you get the Tundra! I am biased though. I just purchased a 2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 with a topper this last September. Just be mindful of the radiator and lower ball joints along with the timing belt with these trucks and they’ll last forever!
Nice find on the 06. Timing belt is good but the ball joints and other suspension stuff needs a refresh. Radiator looks good for now.
Just watched the reveal! So glad you went with the First Gen Tundra!!! Can’t wait to watch more content on it
I bought two 2023 4 cylinder Tacomas, total $60,000, a 4DR and a 2DR, and sold my 2006 Tacoma. I prefer the 4 cylinder motor, easy to work on.
picking the raptor
That's a tough choice, the Tundra would be my choice for reliability, but for fun factor the SVT Raptor.
If I were buying a used pickup, I'd buy the nicest S10 Tahoe extended cab, 4.3L, Automatic and AC. But since we're choosing one of the three on your list, I'd be driving home in a green, OBS Eddie Bauer F150. It looked real nice from the veiws you showed and I believe, if well maintained and no real damage, you could drive it for 10 years and sell it for what you paid the dealer when you took it home. But as the olds commercial said, "It's your money, Demand better." Good luck!
I just bought a new Chevy Trail Boss, paid about $60,000 out the door. I like having this new truck having gotten 486,000 miles from my last new Chevy purchased new in 1996.
Your going to buy the Raptor.
00-06 GMT800 (Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL) platform of trucks, are the best ever made.
Can even get a 2500 with a 8.1.
All of those vehicles can be found from $3-10k depending on the configuration of the truck.
Look for trucks in the Southern California/Arizona truck that is rust free. I prefer 2WD due to lighter weight, no transfer case, forward differential & half shafts to maintain.
Biggest expense of a vehicle is not gas, it's insurance, registration, depreciation and maintenance.
Im in the hotshot delivery business...
I bought a used 07 ford E-450 6.8L V-10 cab and chassis and a used trailer...
Everything with upgrades cost me 25k versus 140k for a brand new truck and trailer...
I did everything myself except the welding that was needed...
Of course my truck doesn't have power seats,windows, mirrorsand it doesn't matter to you because it's a work truck that makes money...
I know many hotshot drivers that owe so much on their equipment that they are just getting by on paying the bills...
Sorry but horrible advice and those prices are crazy with that mileage
The rational choice (for reliability and longevity) would be the Toyota.
My choice (being older) would be the EB F-150...just for the classic look. It's different in a cool retro way.
Given what I've seen of you in your videos, however...I'd say you would go for the Raptor.
Which truck to choose I think depends on what kind of upgrades you have in mind.
1. The Raptor is pretty much turn-key, a daily driver right off the lot. Just customize it with lights, stereo, bumpers, etc. that strike your fancy.
2. The Tundra - also turn key daily, but may need more attention at restoration - updated transmission, lockers, lift kit, etc.
3. The OBS Ford - blank canvas and huge aftermarket for "cheap" upgrades. Needs the most mechanic work to make it the most capable, but very budget friendly, and could stand out the most in public.
For myself, I vote '96 Ford. The 5.0L can really come alive with cylinder heads, camshaft, and a tune for under $3k. Add lockers if you want to take it off road or limited slip for a capable overlander/work truck. There are tons of aftermarket upgrades to make it "modern" - touch screen stereo, heated/cooled seats, LED lights, bumpers, sliders, step bars, bed racks, etc.
you have to wait and look for a Hardship deal that someone cant afford, or a dealer that really needs to lower their floor plan and are stuck! I just bought a 2021 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 towing package with a lot of after market mods, lift, 285/70 ridge grappler tires, rough country steps, Roush custom Rims, bullbar ect... it had 13k on it and I paid cash for $31k 6 months ago
if you drive one you will buy one, not just a fun truck to drive but at 23 MPG with a 7500 Lbs towing Cap, its a solid truck :)
Dude you should have looked at that old black toyota next to it.
My brother is on his second Tundra. Got another 150,000 miles to go. But we are already thinking about reengining.
I just traded up from my 2001 Ranger to a 2017 little Nissan Frontier. They are affordable for low mileage ones. It DOES NOT have the short life CVT. It is a frugal truck for doing average truck stuff.
I own a 2002 Tundra and I would caution anyone before purchasing one. Yes, the engine is solid but these are notorious for rust issues. Largely the frames. Mine was replaced and other areas have been problematic as well. Make sure you do a full inspection underneath the truck. Front ball joints and O2 sensors are issues as well.
I got a 2002 as well. Toyota tried to cut costs with the frames. They are the weakest link but if you can overcome that they are bulletproof
Dana frames - I've seen some you could put your hand through on those early 2000 SR5's
Yeah he is pretty much clueless about the toll that time or mileage takes on a vehicle, especially when trying to equate value with the overpriced specimens he has been looking at. Get one from a private party, at 25% off those prices, and pay a mechanic to check it over before purchase if you don't feel comfortable DIY.
Sold my 2014 tundra because it could not tow 11.3k pounds during shredding season.
Dang i miss that ride!!!
Love the f250 6.2l it's a work horse.
But can't touch the tundra ride!
My favorites. Two wheel drive tundras with 2uzfe. Obs fords with inline six. Chevy/GMC with LS engine pre cylinder deactivation.
Loved my 2002 Tundra but it suffered from frame rot like many Tacomas and Tundras of that period. I completely agree with shopping for older trucks, plus (with a little research) you have the advantage of knowing the sore spots for these vehicles. Chevy's variable valve train would concern me. Ford's 5.4 and eco engine timing chain, phasers problems. Certain year Ram trucks had terrible transmission troubles. Do your homework and figure out what truck works for you and should be a good used truck purchase. I'm keeping my F250 V10 FOREVER! or at least as long as I'm towing a camper.
The SVT for sure, hands down. All the best.
Make sure you check the frame on those Tacomas. I love Toyotas but that model had issues with frames rotting out. They recalled them though. But definitely check it.
I have a 2007 Tacoma. I added an Alpine with speakerphone, Android Auto, and a backup camera. That's all the "tech" I want, and you don't need to buy a new truck just to get it.
It has a 4.0l V6 and a 6 speed manual, my preference by a long shot over an auto.
I got a 2016 F-150 XLT. Literally looks identical to the white F-150 that you showed. It was 23k in Colorado though but I do not regret getting this truck at all.
Prices are the reason I hold on to my 1992 F-250. Never failed me in the last 14 years. Love the fuel though-460 big block lol
I would have bought the 4th option. The 4wd black toy! Had one it did everything I wanted and was a lot of fun off roading. As it could go places where bigger trucks can't. That was a nice truck. Mine rusted away as I am from the Northeast. But as for light trucks. I am waiting for the Toyota $10k truck. Have a 2002 Kei Truck and love the cab over style. Which I paid only $2300 for. Will be putting a harley V rod motor I picked up $1500. seeing I double the horsepower and will be still coming out ahead of most trucjes on the market.
Pre 4th gen Ford Ranger. One of the best trucks ever made period. They are close to bomb proof fun to own and cheap to buy.
The original raptor is amazing. I love the growl of that 6.2. The 3.5 in a regular f150 is pretty darn powerful and gets way better fuel economy than the 6.2 but the cam tensioners wear out pretty fast in the 3.5 and then they sound like a diesel
dang i was 100% rooting for you to buy that old tundra you showed first but that raptor is so clean i kinda hope you got that one
They are both really good options!
I grew up with my parents having a 94 Ford 150 custom with a manual transmission. Same size cab and bed body. Camped all over the south east in that bed topper.
The Eddie Bauer signature on the old F150 looks like a grade school kid scribbled it on there. So cheap! 😂
I have an 06 tundra. I really enjoy it. I've done a lot of work to it. The only thing I don't like is the mileage.