Truck Load Rates Halt 8 Week Slide 2.0

Boy ain’t that the truth. Besides, if I want to flex then I pull looks from my 7.3 in my 2000. The people in the know appreciate those more anyway. She does turn like a tank though. LOL

 

I had a 99 with a 7.3, couldn't put enough weight on it to slow it down.

 

I deleted it because it was a negative reflection and we need to focus on the positive.
It might have been too political too.
Besides...I need to resume my trip tomorrow.
I may be doing my errands but I am still under load.

 

Unlike semi trucks, they promise a new Tundra within a few weeks, not months. That's good.
But yeah, the hell I need it for...I don't live in the country site, neither I'll own a farm anytime soon.
Camry for me then...

 

There's no denying they hold up well. My '07 Titan is coming up on 300k without any engine work and still runs as strong as the day I bought it new. A few grand for an old Titan, Tundra, Tacoma, or Frontier is a good short term investment if you require a truck here and there. But if I were planning on running it a lot, I would not purchase a new model. They are falling behind from an efficiency standpoint, where other manufacturers are really pushing the boundaries. So far I've only had to replace a CAC hose in 100k miles on the new Chevy.

Another thing I forgot to add was that newer technology is more than just efficiency. The engine brake on the diesel is extremely impressive. I can descend grades with very minimal braking while fully loaded. It is not as in depth as the jakes in a semi, like with the ability to control the settings and things. It is only off or on, and you must tap the brakes for a second for it to downshift and engage. Regenerative braking on electric vehicles takes it even further. You actually regain some of the energy you spent going up the hill by using it to slow down. This is definitely an advantage over an old Tundra.

 

Do you have confidence that this new little diesel will last 300k working hard? On paper it sounds much better than an old gasoline V8, but will it hold up?

 

See that used vehicles are going up in price, how much longer till my freightshaker crapcadia goes up $60k?

 

I'm driving an 05 Ford Expedition with 190,000 miles on it that I bought new and it's still going strong. Took it in to get smogged last week, and the guy was amazed it was still running. Ford V8's don't normally last that long, which I completely agree with. Chevy's and Toyota's yes.

Still waiting to retire so I can get my last vehicle and drive it until I'm dead. I figure it will still be cheaper to buy a fully restored 71 Blazer than buying a new truck.

 

After you sink $80,000 into a full restoration and engine rebuild.

 

I believe it will. I think if there was a manufacturing defect, it would've reared its ugly head already with all the towing I've been doing, especially in the Colorado mountains. The oil change intervals from the manufacturer are 7500 miles, and I've been sticking to it. The only real complaint would be the transmission temperatures while towing up grades. I've seen over 250F while towing up the switchbacks to our property at 11,000 feet. The motor doesn't overheat at all, though. The coolant gauge warms up quick and just stays around 175F regardless of how I drive.