What Truck Should I Buy? We Answer Your Most Popular Questions!
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NO TRUCKS WAIT UNTILL THE PRICES PLUMMET LOL
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For the Tacoma, the TRD Off-road is 90% the same truck as the TRD Pro. You can get the wheels and skids for the TRD Off Road if you like, but they're not much better than whats on the Off-road. Same power train. Both have crawl control and a locker as well. The TRD Pro has a 1" lift and slightly beefier suspension that needs rebuilding every 60k to maintain performance. The TRDOR is where the value is at if you care about off-roading. The pro is about looks more than an upgrade over the off-road
Good points! Also, you can get a 17" rim on the Off Road vs 18" on the Pro
100% agree!
You can’t beat the looks and resale value of a TRD Pro.
@@mini2nut67 resale? You're correct, but you're paying for a name at that point.
Looks are extremely subjective. Personally, I like the wheels and skid plate, which you can get or put on the TRD Off Road if you really want. I do not like the grille. Mostly because it's the most over-done mod on these trucks. The rest is pretty much the same aside from badging.
Beside being the cool kid the Pro is a waste of money. Buy the OR and you can outperform the Pro with better suspense with about the same price after suspension mod.
I couldn’t agree more with Roman’s criticisms of the Chevy Silverado ZR2, I was really disappointed when it was teased as being a “Raptor Killer” when in reality it does not compete.
Hay guys, good morning from Illinois... I have been watching since 2018, and I'm in the auto industry. My input is that truck prices are so high customers are waking away... Americans 🇺🇸 will be keeping their trucks for a long time. I own a 2018 f150 Platinum, with 70,000 miles and I would love to get a new f250, but it makes NO since in the high market today. I would have to buy used but intreast will be high, plus throw in higher retail pricing and total inflation, I'm out. I will be driving my truck for years to come... I make great money, but the truck market has moved on without me... Trucks are truly $20,000 to high considering inflation is only up 23% over the last 5 years... I would like more conversations with manufacturers about lowering their costs and shareholder value. The Banks boys.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment
That sums up my situation exactly. I have a 2012 F150 and started shopping in 2020, prices were high but bearable. We finally went in to buy a new 2023 Ram Laramie 2500 and were blown away at the price increases. So much so we walked away. I may just drive my F150 until prices drop or we get a clear picture of what the future technology looks like. I would hate to spend 80k and have a boat anchor in 10 year with no resale.
Maybe one for the next podcast. What are your thoughts on the amount of plastic used on engines and transmissions? As you mentioned, pay for the metal? I don’t like plastic air intake manifolds, plastic thermostat housings, plastic oil pans, plastic transmission fluid pans, etc.
The Silverado ZR2 is perfect! It doesn't need 700hp and is aimed at Ram Rebel type buyers. Not Raptor R competition lol. My fiancé and i replaced our 200 Series with one for added offroad capabilities and a truck bed!
I agree with Roman saying that your basic 4x4 truck is all most people need, the main issue with those trucks is the low hanging bumpers and air dams, which has led me to buy a truck like the trail boss with the 3.0 diesel.
A diesel... why a diesel
Ick moment
@@666dynomax fuel range due to GM using small fuel tanks.
Just bought a 2nd Gen Tacoma with the 2.7 with 121k miles. Came from a highlander with the V6 the power is different but just having a truck period has already been so nice. Can’t wait to take it camping!
How is reliability at 300k miles on a Ford F150 hybrid vs the Tundra. I wonder how they stack up on longevity.
I was at my local Ford dealer getting an oil change on our Bronco and walked the lot, I was amazed at the MSRP on these new vehicles. I’ve been thinking about replacing my Gen1 Raptor with a new one and they are almost 40k more than my Gen1 was new. I fortunate to be able to afford a new truck but refuse to pay ridiculous markups.
Stay strong, if we refuse to pay these "war prices" they gotta lower them at some point
Same here I'd love a ZR2 Silverado but absolutely refuse to pay the unnecessary inflated prices. I've decided to get into off roading but I'll build a dedicated off road rig.
Most all my friends are saying the samething it's over... Yes I would love to get a 32' jayco eagle 32fbok but I have a f150 platinum and would need to upgrade to a f250 for safety.. But the truck market is way out of range 🤔 of commen since. Even if I get the gas motor 7.3 godzila the price would still be in the $70,000...range sad but true 👍
@stanfordbanks3399 Can't go wrong w/all new '23 Superduty trucks. Reviews are stellar. I'm looking at it myself. If ya need a truck ya need it etc. I'm only goin w/Ford. Owned a bunch. Served me very well!
I own a ‘23 F 150 Hybrid FX4 and absolutely love it. I can power my house and I can charge my Tesla with it, plus all the truck needs and purposes you can imagine. Zero problems!
Love my 21.... only broke a few rear axle shafts so far
@@bobbywalter5320 Wow! Sorry to hear that.
Almost pulled the trigger on the F150 Hybrid….but can’t seem too…
Seems like the Hybrid F-150 would be great if you have an RV. You wouldn’t need a generator or even solar to easily power everything in your RV, including A/C, which can easily be run with 7.2kW. Maybe it’s a niche market, but it’s a big niche.
I have had one since 21....it's saved my meat freezers several times and operates for pennies over a generator...I love it. Will miss it when I turn it in. Very quick. Breaks rear axles though. She wants a bronco now...and they don't have it on the bronco yet.
Would love to see a head to head battle of the 2023 TRD off road tacoma up against a 2024 TRD off road tacoma, in the trails and off road.
48:07 Backing up trailer….Keep your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and “turn in the direction you want the trailer to go”
Thanks guys! Great content. I bought a 3 year old 2020 Nissan Titan pro-4x earlier this year. The truck had 37k miles and I paid under $38k. Actually I used a lot of your content on your 2020 Nissan Titan during my research. Bang for your buck a Nissan Titan is hard to beat. Now that they are ending production there will never be a next Gen Titan to make mine look outdated. I hope that I can keep this truck for 10 - 15 years… Thanks again
It's a sweet truck. Good choice
How’s your truck doing? I’m thinking of buying a new 2024.
wish there still was single cab 8' box very few made
Have a video idea for your channel.
What is the fuel difference between using a slide in truck camper or a travel trailer? Can not find anyone that has done that yet.
Toyota has a higher resale value for sure!
I just picked up a fully loaded Nissan Titan pro4x for 58k and love it. It even gets 21 mpgs on the freeway with an intoxicating sounding V8.
It’s going to be an orphan as Nissan is discontinuing the Titan soon.
Still to expensive for the average American family man. But if you feel like you got a good deal and your can afford the monthly payments than I am happy for you.
@@trevorhart5576 you can pick up a lower model for low 40s
@@mini2nut67 Not really legally manufactures have to provide parts from the dealer for 10 years. I have a 2008 Xterra and no problem finding replacement parts when needed.
I’d love to see you guys doing a tow test based on aero not load. I recently went up 400lbs, 4 ft in legth but 1.5 in height and from v nose to flat and my new trailer weights the same but the buffeting experience is way way way worse. Mpg also not as good. I’d love to see say a test with a high Atc, a Georgie trailer and an open trailer carrying bricks all at the same weight.
I would actually think it would be beneficial to carry a small 3 cylinder generate or something smaller, light, clean, that could be removable, so you only use it on road trips, and have it in a hold charge mode that sloely charges the battery, enough that you might go 10 miles with a 1 mile battery penalty on flat ground at highway speeds (65-75mph), so on average you could go 4 times longer than the battery alone before needing a recharge and fuel. This allows us to get rid of range anxiety with a smaller battery (100 miles range) as that is all most need and is usable for most people lives, but you can go on a longer trip or tow with your electric truck across a few states feasibly.
The problem with used inventory is interest rates are sky high. It doesn't even make sense to buy used because you will be at like 8% APR with really good credit. So you may as well buy a new vehicle. I think midsize truck is the best for the avg person to. You can tow a decent amount, decent sized bed, ride is not to bad, they are not to expensive for a normal trim level, and they are easy to park. Heavy duty has tons of capability but they are big, expensive, annoying to park, and they ride really rough since the suspension is more stiff to handle bigger payloads. Diesel is not meant to be driven short distances and shut off over and over. All you need for offroad is 4wd. An SR5 Tacoma 4x4 is more than 98% of people will ever need. A good set of offroad tires and 4wd will get you most places.
Would love for you guys to do a ram warlock video. I know you did one a few years ago but I think it’s great affordable truck that gets everything you need a truck to do done. Even off-roading. And off-road video would be great!
I’ve been told things since I was nine years old on the farm pulling doubles and triple wagons and driving semi green trucks. You gotta have experience you gotta just go and do it.
Mark CDJR in Lake Charles, LA. Bought a custom ordered RAM 3500 for ~12% under MSRP. Paid 1k to have it transported.
Great segment. I really need to get a new 1/2 ton pickup, but I'm waiting until the end of the year. This episode was a great synopsis of your many reviews and great work. I also really appreciate the candor about the practice of doing what you do! The politics of doing your work is tricky, I think you manage honest and fair reviews, in a reasonable and tempered way.
Thanks for the kind comment.
F150 can't go wrong! Always served me well. Owned 3. 2.7L V6 & 5.0L V8 are my favorite engines. Best tech & engineering overall. Be sure to test drive a few not just go by reviews!
What did you decide to buy?
Hi I have a 2022 Chevy Colorado with the v6 rear wheel drive work truck sticker price was 32000 and when you add tax,license, and all the other stuff out the door was 38000 not to bad I guess
The "best" boils down to cost of ownership per mile. If reliability costs you more to drive per mile then is it really better?
Depends how you figure the "cost" of not making it places and to events because you are waiting around for a tow or a repair. Sometimes that's NBD and sometimes you miss something that is once in a lifetime.
@mongocrock Wedding, births and deaths. Pretty few and far between.
The down side of the Tacoma is the small cabin interior space..
Here’s a tip you may or may not know about towing an RV trailer or a camper with water tanks!
Never fill your water tanks until your close to your destination ( unless they’re is no water from point a to b )
You will be surprised at what a difference it made in power and fuel efficiency!
It worked well during the 60’s through the 70’s camping and fishing back when hp was under 200 hp and a 4sp. ( granny gear ) with 3.73 gearing would scream at 60+ mph.
It may not be as helpful with today’s engines and transmissions but, why carry extra and waste fuel and added stress to your power train than you need to!
I disagree with Roman’s ZR 2 ( you get what you see) pick for the worst pick! I’d say based in part to TFL’s experience and it’s sheer cost I’d pick the Hummer EV!
As always stay safe and healthy!
Ron
yes I tow a 6000lb airstream. i carry 2 gallons of water on. travel days camped off grid /dry camp had fill up water tank it adds a lot of wt ,than drove to sewer dump so the extra wt was felt
Excellent!
I forget to mention grey and black tanks or to drain them where legally permitted before returning home.
We would even wait until close to our destination to get ice and buy our perishables!
Stay safe and healthy!
Ram 1500 4 door 4x4.Base is a great roomy truck without all the tech. Cylinder deactivation on my 2019 works well on fuel saving especially on long road trips. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Plus it rides very soft compared to other trucks I have owned. Try to buy one at the end of the year when they offer 15 to 20 percent off as I did. Just my honest opinion.
You should do a Toyota only show once a month. Maybe a Ford only and Chevy only as well. Then a Ram and Nissan now and then. Bet the Toyota show would do well. Keep up the good work👍
In Canada we hav luxury tax for cars or trucks over $100,00.00 however they don't charge that for HD trucks good thing because the high end trucks are over $100,00.00 🇨🇦
Looking for a new midsize 4x4 before winter. Currently looking at Colorado LT and frontier
Out of these two, definitely Frontier. Better price, no turbo V6, better build quality and probably better reliability and longevity.
I don't get the disappointment with the zr2. It is a livable truck that isn't extra wide or super thirsty. I got mine with the diesel because I want the better mpg and range for trips both on and offroad. (It helps that diesel around me is the same as regular) Not being stuck with a huge powerful engine is why I wanted it and never looked for a tremor or raptor.
Me either, that horsepower is wasted in most offroading scenarios. Not to mention the ZR2 is the only one that is reasonably priced. In my opinion the ZR2 is the best full size offroader because it's not trying to do the insane wide body dune runner BS.
I would use on board power every weekend with my RV and Sor-ron combo. Not a fan of the looks of the F150 but just might have to sell my Gladiator for the on board power.
Need to haul stuff get a full sized
Want a truck but hauling isn't a big issue get a midsize..
Need to haul large trailers for farm equip, livestock..HD
For the off-road question not just 4x4 is important make sure I has skid plates for diffs a trans
I liked this episode. Re the zipper merge rant, I watch a few crash videos on RUclips and I think the problem could also be the other traffic that should also be allowing the merge. A lot of road rangers out there and at times they may not want folks merging in front of them. Anyways, this isn’t the purpose of the video. Carry on.
I’ve encountered them here and there. I’m pretty sure they’re not taught in the driving manual I used.
Love the podcast guys! It would be super helpful if you could add time stamps so it’s easier to jump around between topics and get back in where I left off. Keep up the good work!
I hope yall are enjoying Coach Prime putting Boulder on the map in the sports world!!!!! National championship ahead! Im a GA Bulldog fan. But im rooting for Colorado!!!! Best decision ever was to allow Coach Prime to take over the program! Hope yall go to some games! Im calling it now, Nebraska is about to get SLAUGHTERED 😂😂😂😂😂
Hey guys,
Did you hear a mini Land Cruiser is coming in 24?
It will be body on frame and about the same wheel base as a Corolla cross!!!
As always stay safe and healthy!
Ron
Is that the one with the T- 4banger ?
None……. The answer is no truck today is worth those crazy dealerships and their
1.prices
2.interest rates
and every truck is a crew cab and 5-5.5 box need at least a 6.5" box I like a 8' box single cab add a shell/ toper no need for a roof top tent, room for bikes no need to hang over the tail gate ,
Whats up Im new to this pickup truck world but i just recently bought a 2023 titan pro4x fully loaded and honestly i dont think im ever going back to a car again ...great truck.. hopefully I made the right decision only time will tell
TFL = "Toyota Fanboy Love". Roman true to form! 😂
If Roman could control his biases, either brand or politics, and share a bit of Andrey's objectivity, this would be a truly enjoyable podcast.
Roman won’t see this but man are you wrong about adding lockers is more expensive than just going for the rubicon. I have a gladiator sport that had open diffs. Bought it for 40k. Wheels, 37s, 5:13 gears, a Clayton 2.5 lift, front locker, front truss, tazer, soft topper, and several other small accessories and I have right under 12k invested. So your telling me you can buy a 52k rubicon and do all that to it for less? Think again and get your facts right before you say stuff and mislead people.
Great video gentlemen. So good to listen to your thoughts and learn.
? Why doesn’t ram add a supercharger to the pentastar in trucks and cars
2024, tacoma trd pro...is red the only option for the interior?
I was sent to Okinawa, Japan in 1989. Bought a car. Made many Okinawan friends. If I didn't use a turn signal, or had my bright lights on unnecessarily, they would shout at me to do the right thing. Remember, the streets there are barely, millimeter barely, able to have two cars cross on many streets.
The tundra crew cab doesn’t have storage under the seat anyway
Unless it’s the non-hybrid engine, then it does have storage due to no batteries under the seat
@@sean47w7 mine is an 18 so it didn’t nice to hear the new ones do
This might be the most informative video you guys have ever made.
Thanks
Great info and i learned a lot also especially since i grew up in a Texaco gas station owner with my dad
😉To be honest... if you got stuck 1% of the times you used your vehicle.... you'd be pretty upset..
I do 8 trips a day maybe... If I needed to call Matt Off Road Recovery every 2 weeks.....
I saw a tik tok like that. I was so confused on how using a turn single is a turn off.
When is next Bukhanka show? We miss Bukhanka! 🤣
I’m here for Romans rants and I agree with all of them 😅
Do you really believe the F150 is as reliable as the Tundra?
Yes
@@TFLtalk I've been a tech for 35 years. I've owned my own shop and have done work on multiple vehicle manufactures products. Ford products are just not as reliable as Toyota products and this applies to the F150 and Tundra comparison. There are many organizations such as JD Power and Consumers Report that would agree with my view. Please respond to why you feel the F150 is as reliable as the Tundra. BTW great podcast and I enjoy watching all your videos.
Get the 2024 TRD-Off-road Tacoma.
Depends on your usage need. If mpg most impirtant, get the prius. If you just want it as grocery getter, and little hauling toyota tacoma. Cant pull a slick string out of a cats arse. I know i owned one. Ford if they fixed cam phaser issue ok but after a blown engine at 100k, no more for me. Engines problem. Chevy ok for general needs. If you need to tow and need torque go full size. There is a reason you dont see haulers being pulled by toyotas. I pull and my ram with cumins pulls same full as empty.
Zr2 is mentioned more to be a tremor competitor.
It’s also a hell of a lot cheaper than raptor and trx with discounts that they are giving, making it sort of a sweet spot.
@@sunchaser999 I agree.
I'm probably in the minority here, but it would be great if the new Tacoma received the same phev powertrain as the rav-4 prime/nx 450h+.
Except instead of that stupid cvt, a regular automatic.
I promise that thing will be the first or second best selling trim of the tacoma.
Wishful thinking.
Thank you roman this was the best roman around yet.
It is a tough decision with all the various manufacturers and the options.
I can make a strong case for every manufacturer making pickups.
How's it going? I just cam across your channel great content, I just got 2023 ram 1500 limited ivory. But didn't come with bed liner been looking around for one. The one you have is nice. Keep making them videos on your ram..
The ford has a better turn radius for city driving and parking
I have a 2022 Tundra Capstone but I wish that I could have found at that time a Sierra HD diesel. For about the same money is soo much more truck, in my eyes.
Please buy a Sierra and tell us what you think after one year of real work.
What is the difference between the FX4 and the Treamor. Also, I understand you can get a Raptor 2 speed transfer case in the Treamor. Again, what is so special about this transfer case.
i thought you were gonna say driving a truck is an "ick"
i've actually heard that a lot
The nes Ford Ranger looks really nice with several engines to chose from and you can get the Raptor option with twin turbo V6 and I think it was over 400 hp that would be bad ass !
Yes but how long can u wait for the truck that has also been delayed again and Ford is on strike now ! I have been waiting for more than a year for a Ford and now a Toyota looks like my next vehicle
That was a free ad for RAM re Burning Man.
I completely disagree with the ZR2. It doesn't need the insane horsepower and it was never sold as a raptor killer except by the media. Not only is it the only top end offroader that is reasonably priced but it's a truly dedicated offroader, it's not sold as a dune runner and isn't built like one. I don't live in the desert so I'd take a silverado ZR2 over a raptor or TRX any day for offroading here in NC.
No turn signal girl, must get around, because she's been with EVERY BMW owner, ever!
Nothing like listening to a TFL podcast while helping my wife clean the house! Thank you TFL.
Get off your arse and help.
What truck should I buy? for me none with a turbo or hybrid on whatever brand. 1 exemption obviously turbo diesel.
If u we’re going to buy a truck to tow a 98 Jeep tj would it be better to flat tow or trailer tow on the engine like a frontier or Tacoma
All of the dealers either have barebone work trucks or top of the line 80k+ trucks. There's nothing for anyone who wants something reasonable. I've been needing to move up to a 3/4ton for towing for the last 2 years and these prices have kept me out of the market. It's just been awful as every manufacturer has been raising their prices non stop. The RAM 2500 I was looking at has gone up 9k in MSRP over the last 2 years for the same features. Even the Chevys have gone up almost 6k in the last 2 years
Great show as always boys
Def looking forward to the Toyota video!!
Im confused the first question on towing you said that power is not the thing when towing, and then the second question about towing a trailer you said it’s always better to over truck. Which is it?
Regarding the turn signals… elementary! DADDY ISSUES 🚩
I have an F-150 and I'm going to trade it in for the new hybrid Tacoma come spring time. Ford needs to do a lot of work on their infotainment software. I'm tired of it freezing, lagging, or just flat out not working. Spending almost 50k for a truck with such petty problems really doesn't make me happy.
You guys keep saying the Ram hasn't been refreshed recently, but it was in 2019, same year the GM trucks got a refresh.
GM trucks just got refreshed in 2022.
people complain about prices. but guess what, you dont need leather seats or all the fancy electronics. just get base models.
Funny because Australia is the opposite to the US for fuel. Petrol is harder to find in the outback, diesel is king in Australia.
I love the smell of diesel in morning!
That new Ranger is not a small truck if you see it by it’s self it looks full size until you put it beside a full size Raptor !
an ice moment is a RAM
It's the one that the majority of people are going to get next year, 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad, Hybrid, shortbed
The question now becomes...which brand has a better reliability value long-term?
Hard to define "best quality" anymore. Sometimes a single sub-par component, eng/tranny/telematics, give a single generation a bad name and lower the overall quality numbers accordingly. We think Toyota but for years they were replacing frames on Tacos as one example. I truly do not think it matters because any brand/model can really have a bad run.
I think toyota’s are good vehicle’s but they aren’t the be all and end all. Insurance is more, parts/service are more and they have made some mis steps in new engine choices and design. Turbos and forced induction don’t equal longevity. All this new tech is a question mark and so is dependability. Im not sold toyota. Your mpg don’t rival NA V8’s or V6’s.
Not using turn signal is a thing in Florida. If you use turn signal to change lane, people will speed up.
Do you think Ford could make an F-100…. Lighter than the F-150, add a 2.7 eco with Powerboost technology and get significant improvements in mileage. They could use a larger KWa battery with the weight savings!
At a time when everything g is going up thank god Tesla is lowering prices. One of the only auto manufacturers doing this all while Tesla is still making more profit per sold vehicle than other auto manufacturers.
They did it to gain back the tax credit for consumers.
It would not be good on payload with electric motors and a heavy battery not hood unless you just use it to drive to work or to town .
Fords door window slant is a deal breaker for me.
Nice job on this one guys
Why are we not talking resale value?
I hated to buy a new truck right now due to prices but who knows if prices will go lower or higher. If China invades Taiwan which they seem to be on the verge of doing prices could double from where there at now. Might not even be able to get a new one. I got a decent deal on my 2023 fx4 f250 stx 63,000. I hated buying now but been putting it off and couldn't wait any longer.