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The CEO of Ford when they introduced the TT (2011) came from aeronautics. I’m not saying they will last as long as a naturally aspirated engine, but they’re a good value. It’s really your personal preference at this point.

So glad

I'm not in the market for a new pick up

This...although it's my clean one owner 2500HD Chebby

Has served me well for 20+ yrs.......138K pampered miles

Youngest daughter gets it when I'm ded

Buy a Tundra that is a couple years old with "lowish" mileage. I'd stay clear of the new version with the twin turbo V6. They have already had some problems, and there's no way a V6 with turbos will out last a normally aspirated V8. That's just me, I keep trucks forever.

A modern half ton truck is a grocery getter. They won’t pull a 3500 pound tractor without sinking in the rear like Houston 2’s reputation .

Does Studebaker still make trucks? Guy at work said he wasgoing to look next time

Even if you are beating on it around the farm the 5.3 is hard to beat.
Yes, they are (nearly) indestructable.

Just got one a month and a half ago. Very impressive so far.

I was always a gm guy and had great luck with 5.3s for several years. In 209 I got a killer deal on a new style ram with the 5.7 and 8 speed. I only averaged about 16 mpg but it was just plain enjoyable to drive. It rode great and the 5.7 hemi and 8 speed worked perfectly together. I miss driving it.

Last year I bought my first Ford f150. It's the powerboost hybrid with the 7.2kwatt generator. It doesn't ride as well as the ram or drive as well but it's got tons of power, gets better mileage than the ram, has comfortable seats and some cool features with more leg room than ram. Always tradeoffs you just got to find the one with the best of the features you value most.

I've had a diesel suburban on order since the first of the year but don't know if I'll ever see it. The 3.0 duramax interests me so I'm trying it in the wife's new ride first.

Bb

I had a 2015 Silverado with a 5.3. Bought a GMC this year with a 5.3. I like them. Plenty of power for my needs and good fuel economy.

I traded a ‘19 F150 3.5 “eco OR boost” for a ‘21 Sierra 6.2L last summer… would do it over in a heartbeat personally. The F150 ran like a scalded ape empty and towed fine except not being able to pass up a gas station. The 6.2L Sierra gets slightly less mpg unloaded, but better mpg towing (same trailer, same weight, same route multiple times. The Sierra also feels better built to me. I looked at the 3.0 Duramax, but wanted something I didn’t need a calendar to measure the 0-60 or quarter mile times. Give me the big V8 any day!

They all have some issues, some trucks more than others. I owned an F350 6.7L, a Toyota Tundra V8, and a Ram 2500 Cummins before these 2 - no blind brand loyalty, etc, here.

Cant beat a Rutabeggar with OD....!