Picked up 09 f250 4x4 before auction got it and paid $4000. Had new michelins .Had a shell and pretty much brand new sensata inverter. Been driving it for about 5 yrs. It was my buddies that worked at Jones Lang Lasalle and only driven to different apt complexes for routine maintenance. He took real good care of it.
419,875 miles on my 03 F150 5.4 2 valve and runs like new, no kidding like new all original powertrain, valve covers never open. Original parts last forever, original waterpump, starter, radiator, hoses, except 2, original except plugs and coils ( and yes regular things, the alternator was replaced). As far as the plugs go, tighten to about 20 and they are fine. Ford specified, I think 10 to 12. I agree with him on the Avalanche too, although I've never had one. I think the 2nd generation Avalanche was a great looking vehicle. Towards the end of the video, your hating on the WRONG 5.4. The 5.4 was ruined in the 2004 when they changed it drastically to a 3 valve and a vvt design. It's absolutely wrong, because there are too many examples of the 5.4 2 valve going way beyond 350,000. The 5 4 3 valve is a totally different animal( or devil 😈 😈). 100% agreed on the 4.6, that's a great engine for sure. There is a utube video of a guy that has a Crown Vic, maybe an 07 or so with 1 million miles, he did have something fairly minor in the engine fail at 850,000? or some incredible mileage like that. The 5.3s are the stars of many utube video " bangin that rev limiter" . Almost as great as a 350.
i bought a 1994 f-150 4x4 reg cab SB 5.0 5 speed with 106k miles 3k. i had to repaint the drivers door and there are a few rust spots by the fenders but it runs and drives perfect! I shift at 2200 rpm's and i averave 19mpg! its all in how you drive them!
I love my '91 F-250s and my '95 F-250s, 4.9 and two 7.5s, regular cab and two supercabs. Reliable, okay gas mileage, stout being a 3/4 ton, comfortable, and stylish. Super reliable. I would recommend a 3/4 ton over a half ton any day of the week.
First gen Tundras here in the northern states midwest had problem with frame rot , just like the first gen Tacomas. I had a 99 taco and its frame rotted from inside out . Toyota bought it back . Now I'm restoring an 83 Ford F100 with the 5.0L v8 engine and aod trans , 2wd. Also do to rust.
Stumbled across your channel and am loving it so far. Scored myself a 2006 Silverado VortecMax with the MaxTow package a few years back. 6.0 4L70 with 14 bolt axle. Been pretty solid other than the typical northern rust including brake lines and ball joints.
I logged into RUclips to give this vid a like. Thank you! Great vid. So many of these top anything reviews don’t go into any pros and cons. You clearly know what you’re talking about.
I've got an 04 Avalanche with 240k. It lives up north so it is rusty as hell. Chunks of body, rockers, gas tanks straps, ...etc. fall off regularly. If you are buying one that has been up north, check that frame and the entire braking system. Once one line goes, the rest are close behind. Ditto for the translines.
I got a 5.7 Henry when I bought it it had 65,000 miles on it the 09 and it still runs and drives I got 135,000 miles I got paperwork from the original owner and receipts from maintenance it runs like a dream
I got a 2995 Chevy 1500 with the 4.8 nothing fancy just an old work truck with 211,xxx miles I love it it has been very reliable stock motor and stock transmission
I had a 99 F150 with the 4.6 I should’ve kept. I would say some things to lookout for is the intake manifolds,they are leak prone. Also the heater cores can be an issue and it’s a process for sure. Never go with an aftermarket core either pay more for the Motorcraft.
Just stumbled on your channel; you are the 3rd YT mech, two I watch on regular basis, that have the same Chevy and ford recommended years. I am in the market for a “newer” truck and have been making sure for a Ford it’s something with a 4.6 2V, in Chevy/GMC- 5.3 ‘99-03, or Ford F250 ‘11-13 with 6.2 Gas.
Idk if there’s issues calculating MPGs but the numbers I hear you say in your videos seem pretty inflated. 18-20mpg on a full size v8 of older trucks maybe on the highway, not going against wind flow, on a day that’s not needing air conditioning, and going downhill 😂 Most full size trucks are normally anywhere from 10-16mpg average depending how heavy or not your foot is I think.
I'm a ford guy but also have had and loved Chevy's, and couldn't agree more. I have 3 trucks from your list and live them all. 1. 3.0 V6 Ranger 02 2. 4.6 V8 Expedition 04 3. 4.9 i6 f150 straight piped with all the democrat parts deleted (smog/egr...) I beat on them and they just keep running.
My dad has a Chevy Silverado 2500hd 6.0L 2002 crew cab with 348,444 miles at 346,000 fix the all of the engine leaks seals of oil no check engine and no leaks anywhere. Everything is original. Everything is OEM.
Do they make the bed sides high purposefully so people can't reach into the bed? The Avalanche looks like it has trim to make it even more difficult. I'm 72 and have owned these trucks: 53 Studebaker 1/2 ton, 69 C20 CC CST Longhorn, 70 C10 w/spring rear suspension, and a 74 Datsun 620 Lil Hustler. None of them had high bed sides. (and all had excellent front visibility.) Are there any modern trucks that are lower? Maybe an S10 Xtreme? Is there even a spec for how tall the bed sides are? I'd hate to have to replace a battery in one of these modern trucks - enter the Over Engine Creeper.
I once found a 2008 Tundra for under 5k-but it was absolutely destroyed inside and out, dents / gashes bumper missing etc, dash cracked seats ripped, 350k miles on it.
Agreed on both top 2 pics. I have a 2000 f150 4.6 2wd and paid $400 for it cause it needed a transmission, ac wasnt working and cruise control. Paid roughly $1300 to get that all fixed (used expedition transmission) and other then cosmetics, recently after two years of ownership needing a radiator and thermostat, its been a workhorse. 239k miles and going. My dad has an 01 silverado 2500hd 6.0 and that is arguably a nicer truck, but my dad prefers the way my f150 rides. Regardless, for the pricepoint, they are reliable. That being said, i thought the 2v 5.4 was a good engine too?
The 99 to 2006 Silverado is a really good truck. The 4l60 is okay. I'm at 260k on mine and it's still going strong. Just change the fluid and it will keep going. I've had a few minor interior issues, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. I was able to do it myself. The engine has needed nothing in the 10 years I've owned it. All i've changed is basic items.
Bought a 2008 4.8 Silverado w/ 100k miles in 2012 just got rid of that truck in the beginning of 2023 and it had probably 3-4 oil changes throughout its entire life in my possession. I turned it in with 225k miles and still had life left.
The starter placement makes me homicidal. The transmission is worse than any other full size truck and I'm not sure if it or the 94-01 rams have the most busted dash of all time, it's a close tie
Surprised you didn't include the 02-07 Ford Falcon. Though hard to get one with low mileage the straight six just keeps on going which explains why Ford says the Barra was the best engine it ever made. Shame about the gearbox which is known for failures around 180k and cost $3500 for a new one. So that's something too watch out for. Also watch out for rust as these were often left out in the weather and not washed.
@@laillahilaallah001 And what do you think the Ford Falcon Cab Chassis is? A 2 door coupe with a tub\tray with a 1t carrying capacity? Actually that would be interesting. So a Tacoma you don't call a truck, that's interesting. So what do you call a truck? The Tacoma is about the same size as the Falcon.
So I'm looking for a truck and I've found all 3 in decent shape and mileage.04 Ford 4.2 140k,06 Chevy 4.3 150k,2001 tundra 3.4 98k Through all my research even though the tundra is supposed to be highly rated apparently it's been over hyped. The first gen tundra was were slapped together they stole a lot of the body and looks from the F-150 and tried stealing the name too. It may be a reliable truck but it gets bad gas mileage and they had horrible design features with the front end ball joints plus since they only made that model a few years parts aren't at the junkyard and kind of hard to find and they also had a tunnel punched in the floor for the transmission instead of a flat floor The F-150 is tried and true and a lot of people have good report on the 4.2 for its longevity. The body styling looked good the gas mileage in their towing capacity was pretty good as well and you'll see a lot with over 300,000 still running. Finally the Chevy 4.3 was strong all the way across the board but known for its problems like the electronic brake control module and the evaporator core otherwise the design of the engine the placement of the items in the engine and the ease to work on them. Apparently they make plenty of torque and again you'll see them with 300 plus still running strong. I guess I'm just having a hard time pulling the trigger on a Ford versus chevy. I've had both.
He must be kin to Scotty Kilmer. Never a good thing to say about a Dodge. I own nothing but Mopars and have had better service from them than any other brand.
@@GrumpyMonkeyGarage Been there, done that. And Honda, Ford, GMs etc. I'm 57. Not some wet the behind the ears kid. I encourage others to buy whatever they like, but they usually need to borrow one of mine when theirs lay down. The ones that I will lend, anyway.
@@jamesallison300 GM, Ford, and Dodge have all made good and bad trucks. I like the 2nd gen dodge rams, obs Chevy, cateyes, obs Fords, rangers etc. However I will say the weak point for dodges isn't the motor, but the transmission. The 318 and the 360 are reliable motors imo. Hemis however can be problematic, depending on the year.
I really think Ram made huge strides by utilizing the ZF 8 speed. The Chrysler transmissions are garbage, I can’t argue that. The 4th generation hemi trucks with the 8 speeds are really reliable and perform far better than most trucks. I will say that the GM 6.2/10 speed will out perform the ram set up, but you’ll pay for that. And you still won’t get a 3.92 gear.
We are in the south where the only rust is from all the New Yorkers that moved in and drove the property prices up. Ain't no Toyotas rusting down here. But this comment is accurate for those of you living in rust belt states, always check for rust! Thank you for your comment!
The 5.4L 2vs are fine, they have the same issue with the 4.6 of blowing out spark plugs but it's not a piece of junk like the 2004-2009 5.4 3vs.
Seriously a underrated channel, great content and insight!
Thank you! We appreciate it!
Picked up 09 f250 4x4 before auction got it and paid $4000. Had new michelins .Had a shell and pretty much brand new sensata inverter. Been driving it for about 5 yrs. It was my buddies that worked at Jones Lang Lasalle and only driven to different apt complexes for routine maintenance. He took real good care of it.
5.4 2v is basically the same exact engine as the 4.6 2v lol.
Both extremely reliable.
what about spark plugs?
419,875 miles on my 03 F150 5.4 2 valve and runs like new, no kidding like new all original powertrain, valve covers never open. Original parts last forever, original waterpump, starter, radiator, hoses, except 2, original except plugs and coils ( and yes regular things, the alternator was replaced). As far as the plugs go, tighten to about 20 and they are fine. Ford specified, I think 10 to 12. I agree with him on the Avalanche too, although I've never had one. I think the 2nd generation Avalanche was a great looking vehicle. Towards the end of the video, your hating on the WRONG 5.4. The 5.4 was ruined in the 2004 when they changed it drastically to a 3 valve and a vvt design. It's absolutely wrong, because there are too many examples of the 5.4 2 valve going way beyond 350,000. The 5 4 3 valve is a totally different animal( or devil 😈 😈). 100% agreed on the 4.6, that's a great engine for sure. There is a utube video of a guy that has a Crown Vic, maybe an 07 or so with 1 million miles, he did have something fairly minor in the engine fail at 850,000? or some incredible mileage like that. The 5.3s are the stars of many utube video " bangin that rev limiter" . Almost as great as a 350.
i have 2005 chevy avalanche has 239000 took 800 mile round trip to gulf coast. ran flawless at 19 mpg on hwy. love it
You are 100% correct on all of them. Old Marine and mechanic from VA.
I bought a 1995 ram15 4x4 for $2500 over 3 years ago . 5.9 magnum. Interior shot !
Truck is solid .
i bought a 1994 f-150 4x4 reg cab SB 5.0 5 speed with 106k miles 3k. i had to repaint the drivers door and there are a few rust spots by the fenders but it runs and drives perfect! I shift at 2200 rpm's and i averave 19mpg! its all in how you drive them!
I love my '91 F-250s and my '95 F-250s, 4.9 and two 7.5s, regular cab and two supercabs. Reliable, okay gas mileage, stout being a 3/4 ton, comfortable, and stylish. Super reliable. I would recommend a 3/4 ton over a half ton any day of the week.
First gen Tundras here in the northern states midwest had problem with frame rot , just like the first gen Tacomas. I had a 99 taco and its frame rotted from inside out . Toyota bought it back . Now I'm restoring an 83 Ford F100 with the 5.0L v8 engine and aod trans , 2wd. Also do to rust.
Stumbled across your channel and am loving it so far. Scored myself a 2006 Silverado VortecMax with the MaxTow package a few years back. 6.0 4L70 with 14 bolt axle. Been pretty solid other than the typical northern rust including brake lines and ball joints.
@@zxr-me6dk Vmax was 1500 only. 345hp/365tq. Same engine as the Escalade/Denali
@@colebertils7359 ah I was not to sure ik 2500s had 6.0s but not sure on the max part
@@colebertils7359 I’ve only seen one 6.0 max and the kid was drifting the roundabout by my house like a g
Glad to have you in the Grumpy family!
I logged into RUclips to give this vid a like. Thank you! Great vid. So many of these top anything reviews don’t go into any pros and cons. You clearly know what you’re talking about.
I've got an 04 Avalanche with 240k. It lives up north so it is rusty as hell. Chunks of body, rockers, gas tanks straps, ...etc. fall off regularly. If you are buying one that has been up north, check that frame and the entire braking system. Once one line goes, the rest are close behind. Ditto for the translines.
5.4L 2V is fine. So many people mistake it for the 3V
I got a 5.7 Henry when I bought it it had 65,000 miles on it the 09 and it still runs and drives I got 135,000 miles I got paperwork from the original owner and receipts from maintenance it runs like a dream
I got a 2995 Chevy 1500 with the 4.8 nothing fancy just an old work truck with 211,xxx miles I love it it has been very reliable stock motor and stock transmission
You can get 87-91 F250s in 4x4 that have litteraly zero rust in BC for like 3k
I bought a 1983 F250 with a flatbed hydraulic bale spears 4x4 3500 and runs like a champ!
I had a 99 F150 with the 4.6 I should’ve kept. I would say some things to lookout for is the intake manifolds,they are leak prone. Also the heater cores can be an issue and it’s a process for sure. Never go with an aftermarket core either pay more for the Motorcraft.
Just stumbled on your channel; you are the 3rd YT mech, two I watch on regular basis, that have the same Chevy and ford recommended years. I am in the market for a “newer” truck and have been making sure for a Ford it’s something with a 4.6 2V, in Chevy/GMC- 5.3 ‘99-03, or Ford F250 ‘11-13 with 6.2 Gas.
My favorite channel keep it up
Thanks for the support!
Are the used Nissan Titans any good for a cheap reliable daily work truck?
Idk if there’s issues calculating MPGs but the numbers I hear you say in your videos seem pretty inflated. 18-20mpg on a full size v8 of older trucks maybe on the highway, not going against wind flow, on a day that’s not needing air conditioning, and going downhill 😂
Most full size trucks are normally anywhere from 10-16mpg average depending how heavy or not your foot is I think.
I'm a ford guy but also have had and loved Chevy's, and couldn't agree more.
I have 3 trucks from your list and live them all.
1. 3.0 V6 Ranger 02
2. 4.6 V8 Expedition 04
3. 4.9 i6 f150 straight piped with all the democrat parts deleted (smog/egr...)
I beat on them and they just keep running.
This video was posted on my birthday.
My dad has a Chevy Silverado 2500hd 6.0L 2002 crew cab with 348,444 miles at 346,000 fix the all of the engine leaks seals of oil no check engine and no leaks anywhere. Everything is original. Everything is OEM.
Do they make the bed sides high purposefully so people can't reach into the bed? The Avalanche looks like it has trim to make it even more difficult. I'm 72 and have owned these trucks: 53 Studebaker 1/2 ton, 69 C20 CC CST Longhorn, 70 C10 w/spring rear suspension, and a 74 Datsun 620 Lil Hustler. None of them had high bed sides. (and all had excellent front visibility.)
Are there any modern trucks that are lower? Maybe an S10 Xtreme? Is there even a spec for how tall the bed sides are? I'd hate to have to replace a battery in one of these modern trucks - enter the Over Engine Creeper.
Love my Tacoma, but grew up on Ford/Chevy trucks.Great video, even if Dodge didn’t make the list!😂😂👍
Clean intro man
Great as always!
I once found a 2008 Tundra for under 5k-but it was absolutely destroyed inside and out, dents / gashes bumper missing etc, dash cracked seats ripped, 350k miles on it.
My 1995 F250 7.3 PowerStroke is great.
Sometimes when a truck is parked, it's because it's broken, Ford, Chevy, Dodge.....I have an 1988 f150 XL, 4x4 5 speed md05, it's beautiful 😊
could you do one for under 10K or 15k I would love to see that list Great video btw
Please do a top 5 full sized trucks for under $10k video
Agreed on both top 2 pics. I have a 2000 f150 4.6 2wd and paid $400 for it cause it needed a transmission, ac wasnt working and cruise control. Paid roughly $1300 to get that all fixed (used expedition transmission) and other then cosmetics, recently after two years of ownership needing a radiator and thermostat, its been a workhorse. 239k miles and going. My dad has an 01 silverado 2500hd 6.0 and that is arguably a nicer truck, but my dad prefers the way my f150 rides. Regardless, for the pricepoint, they are reliable. That being said, i thought the 2v 5.4 was a good engine too?
The 99 to 2006 Silverado is a really good truck. The 4l60 is okay. I'm at 260k on mine and it's still going strong. Just change the fluid and it will keep going.
I've had a few minor interior issues, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. I was able to do it myself.
The engine has needed nothing in the 10 years I've owned it.
All i've changed is basic items.
How does the Ford 4.6 compare to the Chevy 5.3 in terms of mpg?
I have a 4.6 in an expedition and get about 17
Bought a 2008 4.8 Silverado w/ 100k miles in 2012 just got rid of that truck in the beginning of 2023 and it had probably 3-4 oil changes throughout its entire life in my possession. I turned it in with 225k miles and still had life left.
WHY did you only do 3-4 oil changes in 125,000 miles ???
What do you think about the first gen titan
The starter placement makes me homicidal. The transmission is worse than any other full size truck and I'm not sure if it or the 94-01 rams have the most busted dash of all time, it's a close tie
There’s decent Nissan Titans out there, clean but with high miles
Surprised you didn't include the 02-07 Ford Falcon. Though hard to get one with low mileage the straight six just keeps on going which explains why Ford says the Barra was the best engine it ever made. Shame about the gearbox which is known for failures around 180k and cost $3500 for a new one. So that's something too watch out for. Also watch out for rust as these were often left out in the weather and not washed.
this video is about trucks dummy
@@laillahilaallah001 And what do you think the Ford Falcon Cab Chassis is? A 2 door coupe with a tub\tray with a 1t carrying capacity? Actually that would be interesting. So a Tacoma you don't call a truck, that's interesting. So what do you call a truck? The Tacoma is about the same size as the Falcon.
@@2DogsVlogs hahahah good one!!
So I'm looking for a truck and I've found all 3 in decent shape and mileage.04 Ford 4.2 140k,06 Chevy 4.3 150k,2001 tundra 3.4 98k
Through all my research even though the tundra is supposed to be highly rated apparently it's been over hyped. The first gen tundra was were slapped together they stole a lot of the body and looks from the F-150 and tried stealing the name too. It may be a reliable truck but it gets bad gas mileage and they had horrible design features with the front end ball joints plus since they only made that model a few years parts aren't at the junkyard and kind of hard to find and they also had a tunnel punched in the floor for the transmission instead of a flat floor
The F-150 is tried and true and a lot of people have good report on the 4.2 for its longevity. The body styling looked good the gas mileage in their towing capacity was pretty good as well and you'll see a lot with over 300,000 still running. Finally the Chevy 4.3 was strong all the way across the board but known for its problems like the electronic brake control module and the evaporator core otherwise the design of the engine the placement of the items in the engine and the ease to work on them. Apparently they make plenty of torque and again you'll see them with 300 plus still running strong.
I guess I'm just having a hard time pulling the trigger on a Ford versus chevy. I've had both.
Gmc 305 not bad mileage l have 98 230 horse power I paid 4500 for it good truck
Great video. The starter in the v8 tundras can go fly a kite…
honda ridgeline ?
Change out the back bank of spark plugs and let us know.
@@ricecakeFTW hm, what's problem with that?)
Was looking at a 10th-12th F150 gen but i know I'll shoot myself in the foot if i dont use it for work.
But you bought a dodge n love it you said? lol
He must be kin to Scotty Kilmer. Never a good thing to say about a Dodge. I own nothing but Mopars and have had better service from them than any other brand.
Well if it's all you know, sure. I encourage you to try a Toyota!
@@GrumpyMonkeyGarage Been there, done that. And Honda, Ford, GMs etc. I'm 57. Not some wet the behind the ears kid. I encourage others to buy whatever they like, but they usually need to borrow one of mine when theirs lay down. The ones that I will lend, anyway.
@@jamesallison300 GM, Ford, and Dodge have all made good and bad trucks. I like the 2nd gen dodge rams, obs Chevy, cateyes, obs Fords, rangers etc. However I will say the weak point for dodges isn't the motor, but the transmission. The 318 and the 360 are reliable motors imo. Hemis however can be problematic, depending on the year.
I really think Ram made huge strides by utilizing the ZF 8 speed. The Chrysler transmissions are garbage, I can’t argue that. The 4th generation hemi trucks with the 8 speeds are really reliable and perform far better than most trucks. I will say that the GM 6.2/10 speed will out perform the ram set up, but you’ll pay for that. And you still won’t get a 3.92 gear.
those tundras has BAD FRAMES!!!!!!!! $3,000,000,000 class action lawsuit
We are in the south where the only rust is from all the New Yorkers that moved in and drove the property prices up. Ain't no Toyotas rusting down here. But this comment is accurate for those of you living in rust belt states, always check for rust!
Thank you for your comment!
Tundras blow head gaskets out of the factory