WestTexAg12 said:

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WestTexasAg said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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All of them are going to have their issues. The last vehicle that was built that was damn near bulletproof was the Tundra with the 5.7L V8. Since the year switched to the 6cyl, it appears they're still working through some kinks.

I am not sure I would drive another Chevy/GMC… I hear nothing but problems with transmission, torque converters, and just other small things in the vehicle, much like dodge I remember growing up. The best vehicle I ever owned was a 2003 Tahoe that went almost 300k with damn near zero problems. They don't make them like that anymore.

Ford 5.0L seems pretty dang reliable and it the ecoboost in 2.7L seems to be the same. The 3.5L boost is the most capable and fun of them all but it's had issues too. Although my last one went about 200k without any major issues. I prefer the interior of the Fords over any of the trucks.

Dodge has made some strides and their interiors are much nicer than they used to be. I'm just not sure I could ever buy a dodge after working on them in college and HS, the parts on them were absolute junk.

Not really a great option out there in my opinion. Good luck!

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Same experience with the older Tahoe models! I had a 2003 as well (or maybe it was 2002) that I drove forever. I had a 2015 that I drove a long time. My transmission went out at 38,000 miles on my 2021. Traded it for a 2023. It's currently sitting in the shop with transmission issues.......with only 17,000 miles!

What about other SUVs? Might as well include that option.

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Our last two family vehicles have been Toyota Sequoias....they seem to drive forever with regular maintenance

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My parents won't buy anything else moving forward. 2008 Sequoia Platinum with 260,000 miles. I think the only issue is a little bit of a loose steering.

If Tundra would ever come out with a 3/4 ton, I'd seriously consider them.

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What is the deal with the loose steering? Read that in an online review as well.

Ford is the only way to go, but I'm biases. 2024 STX are nice and reasonable or XLT 302A.

Teslag said:

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Yesterday said:

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My vote is a 3/4 ton gasser in either Ford or Chevy.

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Do you tow anything with your gasser? In the 3/4 market and have a 7000 pound trailer. Not sure if I need a diesel.

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I don't have a gasser. I have a 2017 6.7 diesel. Towed an 11k pound 5th wheel to both coasts with it. I've test drove two gassers since. The ford 7.3 and Chevy 6.6. Both could have done what my 6.7 did. They wouldn't have performed as well in the mountains but that was only maybe 1/100 of my towing miles.

My next truck will be gas.

I'm nearing 300k miles on my 2012 6.7 f250.

Motor has been great, especially after the exhaust adjustment. Plain Jane truck. I haul heavy every week and so far so good. Normal wear, except exhaust the brakes are undersized.

TikkaShooter said:

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Do you want an SUV like ride in a truck?

If so…I just drove my buddies 2023 raptor on a 6hr road trip.

Incredible ride.

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I do recall OP saying he wanted to drop $100k on a truck.

3/4 gas, the last great trucks with a plain v8

I would get one of the three latest model Tundras with a 5.7. If you can't find one you like there, you can get the newer ones. They've figured out the wastegate issue from the new models.

Honestly, I'd stay away from the domestics. As of now, brand doesn't matter, although Chevy/GM appears to be the worst going (and this is from someone that swore off Chrysler products in the '80s).

WestTexasAg said:

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Thanks for all of the input guys!

Thoughts on GMC vs Chevy? It used to be they were pretty much the same. Now, supposedly, the GMC is a little nicer. Worth the extra money or nah?

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I had a 2019 GMC 2500 SLE and now have a 2024 Chevy 2500 LT with some additional upgrade packages for work. The GMC had a nicer interior if you compared trim levels apples to apples, but now I wouldn't consider the GMC for the extra money. The Chevy is sharp on the inside.

The new 6.6L gas is a significant improvement over the 6.0 that GM was running. It's a thirsty girl, but the handling while towing is great, as long as you're ok taking 3 business days to get up to speed while towing.

I already have close to 25000 miles on the 2024 and my only complaint is the radio electronics are a little fickle and the bicycle tires it came with from the factory. Every now and then I'll have to turn the truck off and open the door to get it to reset and connect properly. It's good to go after that.

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I do recall OP saying he wanted to drop $100k on a truck.

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The 2023 just got a mild refresh with the 24 model. There are quite a few new, base 23 Raptors still on lots at just under $80K, no mark-up.

Not to say thats cheap, but $79,000 and change isn't $100,000.

WestTexasAg said:

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WestTexAg12 said:

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WestTexasAg said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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All of them are going to have their issues. The last vehicle that was built that was damn near bulletproof was the Tundra with the 5.7L V8. Since the year switched to the 6cyl, it appears they're still working through some kinks.

I am not sure I would drive another Chevy/GMC… I hear nothing but problems with transmission, torque converters, and just other small things in the vehicle, much like dodge I remember growing up. The best vehicle I ever owned was a 2003 Tahoe that went almost 300k with damn near zero problems. They don't make them like that anymore.

Ford 5.0L seems pretty dang reliable and it the ecoboost in 2.7L seems to be the same. The 3.5L boost is the most capable and fun of them all but it's had issues too. Although my last one went about 200k without any major issues. I prefer the interior of the Fords over any of the trucks.

Dodge has made some strides and their interiors are much nicer than they used to be. I'm just not sure I could ever buy a dodge after working on them in college and HS, the parts on them were absolute junk.

Not really a great option out there in my opinion. Good luck!

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Same experience with the older Tahoe models! I had a 2003 as well (or maybe it was 2002) that I drove forever. I had a 2015 that I drove a long time. My transmission went out at 38,000 miles on my 2021. Traded it for a 2023. It's currently sitting in the shop with transmission issues.......with only 17,000 miles!

What about other SUVs? Might as well include that option.

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Our last two family vehicles have been Toyota Sequoias....they seem to drive forever with regular maintenance

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My parents won't buy anything else moving forward. 2008 Sequoia Platinum with 260,000 miles. I think the only issue is a little bit of a loose steering.

If Tundra would ever come out with a 3/4 ton, I'd seriously consider them.

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What is the deal with the loose steering? Read that in an online review as well.

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I think it happened around 140,000 miles or so. The steering wheel has just a little more play than it used to.

Teslag said:

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Yesterday said:

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My vote is a 3/4 ton gasser in either Ford or Chevy.

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Do you tow anything with your gasser? In the 3/4 market and have a 7000 pound trailer. Not sure if I need a diesel.

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To me, it is all about the frequency towed and travel conditions, i.e. traffic and hills. My trailer and skid steer put me right around 10,000 pounds and I tow it with my 3/4 ton gas work truck usually once a week or so and it does fine. Do I prefer my personal F-250 6.7 diesel, yes. Does the gasser get the job done, yes. Expect about 8 MPG on the highway while towing with the gasser, the positive is at least the Chevy's have a 36 gallon fuel tank.