i want to make sure to buy a truck that will last even though i payed 35,000 dollars on it i dont want to have to call the tow truck 2 yrs later or 5 yrs later buy a whole new transmittion system which company has the truck with the best track record
2007-03-15 15:12:21 · 7 answers · asked by shell 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Toyota Tundra
Honda Ridgeline
Nissan Titan
Avoid FORD, Chevy & Dodge.... all CRAP.
2007-03-15 15:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Toyota, honda, and Nissan have good media going for them. I currently own a Nissan Titan with 24,00 miles, I baby the truck, but have had to replace the rear axle and it is currently in in service for a leak in the transfer case module. I work closely with many manufactures and honda isn't bullet proof (I worked for honda in 04' and 05' they have problems too.) Domestic manufactures are not "crap" as previously stated. Dodge uses probably the most dependable and longest lasting diesel configuration with the manual transmission and cummins engine. Chevrolet just updated the Silverado truck. All new top to bottom, ok fuel mileage great ride, I like what they have done with the truck. Seems it will be extremely dependable. Toyota has a good track record. Tundra's fuel mileage is NOT the most desirable (know matter what anyone tells you). I just don't recommend Ford, and I'll leave it at that. My pick for domestic is Chevy and for import is Toyota (but the toyota is very pricey) Chevy has a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty!
2007-03-15 22:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Warren K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having just finished working on a "97" Chevy Silverado, and giving the owner a bill for $5400.00, I would say.... buy a Toyota or Nissan. They don't fall apart as you drive, like the Fords and GM trucks do.
Mechanic 30 years
2007-03-17 11:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by billy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this isn't so much a function of who manufactured it as who bought, maintained and operated it. I have no favourite, but It seems I always end up with Fords. Personally, there is no chance in he** that I would spend that much money on a new vehicle, EVER! I have been very successful in finding well cared for older vehicles with very few miles on them, I'll spend what ever it takes to bring that vehicle up to the standard that I want, and I do so for a fraction of the money you are talking about. It doesn't matter what the market value of the vehicle is, it's what it is worth to you that matters
2007-03-17 10:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a site like this and look at the recalls and TSB's
This will give you an idea of the weak points of any particular vehicle and let you avoid a bad engine or trans designe or pick one with out defective equipment
http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/eCollections/Databases/Name/a.asp
Walt
2007-03-15 22:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ronk W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chevy or GMC baby
let me show you my baby pictures:
1986 S10 Blazer-went 130K I had to replace a window switch-14.00
traded that one for a 1991 S10 Blazer-went 140K I had to put a belt on it-22.00
traded that one for a 1997 S10 Blazer-went 90K and put a bettery in it-65.00
traded that one for a 200C GMC Sierra-had to put gas in it
traded that one after my husband drove it instead of his Audi A4 turbo quattro in a snowstorm and didn't kill himself for a 2005 Sierra
the light went out on the radio-covered under warranty
all of these trucks get between 17 and 20 mpg city
Toyotas suck the new ones people call me for rear axles on them all the time they explode like Dodge transmissions and Fords get 12 mpg if you are lucky
2007-03-15 22:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
toyota tundra 2007
hands down
once u test drive it
it's love baby!
2007-03-15 22:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋