pickup truck owners

[Rendu]

2 hours ago, stag said:

thanks bro.. I live in texas, so snow is never a problem.

between RAM and Ford ( I liked RAM for the sturdiness and Ford for the comfort options). But yeah, what you told makes sense about having more electronics involved.

 

My first choice  Tundra

Then F150 & then Ram.....

 

[simha2727]

Recent Ram engines are not good. Do some research.

[Gorantlamdhav]

9 hours ago, stag said:

anyone here drive a pickup truck?

em make and model use chesthunnaru? I am thinking of buying one but unable to decide on a lot of things

1. Toyota tundra vs RAM 1500 vs GMC Sierra.. Ford F150 kuda considering but not sure how reliable it is.

2. Chala technology unna fully loaded - CPO truck better aa? or should I go with a basic work-truck brand new? I know features requirement depends on a lot of factors, but the most features I would need is 360 degree camera, side camera while making turns to not hit curbs etc. phone nundi start option to pre-condition the truck on hot or cold days.

3. Hybrid ki money pettadam antha worth aa? is it worth the gas savings? WFH job, so mostly timepass ki tiragadam, kids schools, activities etc, just like a regular car usage. antha daniki truck endhuku ani 10gakandi.. ekkado purugu tiruguthundi after seeing a lot of people driving trucks here in TX.

Lease don’t buy

try evs like ford or chevy cheap and you can exit lease in 2 years if you want to go back to car

[stag]

19 hours ago, CADNMALODU said:

That's even better. I suggest try looking for Ram 2500 cummins diesel. The engine will last at least 1 million miles. Diesel are better especially when emissions regulations are relaxed and temperatures don't dip too low. Texas is one such place. Try looking for 2010-2018 model of Cummins 2500 crew cabs, you will get sweet deals in this economy.  Below 200,000 miles and 25K, is a sweet spot. Cummins is built to last forever and in Texas you can "delete" easily and not sweat about it. The diesel mileage is always superior. 

 

Ram 1500 Eco diesel is also a very good option, if you want a smaller truck. You can delete it too. The thing with diesels is the internal components are built to last high pressure environment which is why they last really long. Only part is you should wait for the engine to warm up, i.e , idle it for at least 4-5 minutes when it's cold.  I'm not that lucky I love the wretched state of NY.

Diesel engine konatam worth aa bro? because I don't drive as much.. hardly 10k miles a year

[stag]

16 hours ago, Maggavale said:

Ram kotha di konte delaership bayata chaddar eskuni padkonude iga, used choodu old vi. 

Ooke shauk kosam gabatti, F-150 chusko, nothing beats it in this segment, desi la ki bullet lekka. 

Texas pickup capital, cpo best to avoid depreciation. 

Ee confidence petkoni truck touch kooda cheeyak, 360 camera 6-7 mph varke untadi, it doesnt work continuously. Texas road rage ki nuv aa speed la turn ithe, you would be run off road in minutes. Maverick 2 liter untadi, rent ki teeskuni practice chesko, decide next. 

Gas savings marchipovale truck annanka, HYbrid is a PITA even for sedans. No turbos, no hybrids , only NA. Ford la coyote engine chusko once nuv confident inanka. 

 

360 degree camera is only for parking in tight spots bro.. driving time lo camera avsram em untadi? just streets loki turn ayyetapppudu curb rashes avvakunda side cameras kick in avuthayi.. I've seen it in some tundras.

RAM lo reliability issues unte, used vatiki inka ekkuvane undali kadha bro issues?

[CADNMALODU]

33 minutes ago, stag said:

Diesel engine konatam worth aa bro? because I don't drive as much.. hardly 10k miles a year

Diesels last sort of "forever" with basic maintenance. By design diesel engines need be very robust  as they operate in high pressure conditions and run at "lower RPM". The fuel itself (Diesel) is energy dense, so basic ga better mileage. Newer diesels are ruined by EPA regulations by adding stupid EGR, DEF etc which choke the engine block from breathing. Pre 2006 engine (pre emissions) ee emissions crap lenapudu vi still perform far better. Andhuke low enforcement unna states like in Texas they "delete" this emissions garbage so the trucks works better. If you plan to live in Texas, my suggestion is look for a used diesel either pre emissions or "deleted" and prefer 10 -15 year old ones. Nee insurance kooda cheap padhthadhi.

You will get a lot of good deals plus you don't need to worry about "longevity". Basic maintenance is enough. Inkokati once you're used to diesel torque, you don't like gasoline engines. 

[CADNMALODU]

19 hours ago, Thokkalee said:

A friend currently drives a Tundra.. he is very happy with it.. not sure about any issues with the truck..

I was suggesting him to buy a bigger truck if he really wants to enjoy it.. not really suggesting him which brand to buy.. 

May be the one he got was a V8. Toyota fcked up Tundra big time later on