Thanks CLG. I took a look at the F150 again today. It was a white SCab FX4 with black leather.

My Tundra when it was stock drove a lot like it in all aspects. The throttle was touchy, which I did by adding those big tires (to my truck) and that helped a lot. Steering was very similar but it went to the Ford.

I guess after driving the F150 I don't think it'd be financially worth it for me to make the switch (especially depending on the outcome of the election).

The good news is, I called Dodge up for sh8ts and giggles and they could pretty much set me up with a Dodge diesel, brand new, for like an extra 6 grand haha.

-rockstate

 

didn't your parents buy that Tundra for you? and it sounds like you are trying to pick up a fully loaded F-150.

 

They didn't have any thing on the lot. I test drove what they had. They had a few Lariats and some work trucks. Tried to just test drive what was in the middle.

I'm looking but won't be trading my truck any more. With the modifications done to my truck, it just wouldn't make any sense.

-rockstate

 

I'd go with the FX4, but thats always been my favorite trim line. Just make sure to shop around. I had one dealer offer me 5K more for my Ranger on trade over another four months after my first attempt.

 

Dang, that's impressive. I like the FX4 a lot a well so that'd probably be the trim line I'd be looking for anyway.

I was offered 17 "easy" on the phone for my Tundra by the Dodge dealer. He didn't take in account the nearly 3K in mods that should add to the value. The guy said they were low balling that figure so that could only go up in price once they saw it.

-rockstate

 

you won't get anything for your mods as far as trade in is concerned.

my colleague just bought (yesterday) a 2008 lariat screw, no memory seat or adjustable pedals, for 27800 out the door. good deals are to be had on 08's right now.

 

2nd that, if you still have the stock tires throw them back on the tundra, and keep the bfgs for a ford

 

You could probably trade straight up for a nicer F-150, just because the Toyota is worth a lot in trade in. My F-150 is only worth like 13k trade. I'm so envious, I'd like to trade down on mine just to get rid of the bill quicker, but I owe more than trade in value.

 

[quote=rockstate45;6717393]Here's my post over at TS:



Good move, the F150 is the best truck that has ever been made. If your looking at a new one keep in mind the 4.6 in various configurations has been in jd powers ten best engine list several times since its inception. The 5.4 is strong and basically the same engine. My advice would be to get one with limited slip and as much other stuff as you wish to pay for. The frills will make a more comfortable truck for the long haul and offer better faster resale when yoyu decide to move on.

 

if u are unhappy with build quality of interior parts of yer yota i wld stay away from a dodge, only good thing bout dodge is the cummins. personnaly i wld just run that tundra into the ground and then buy somethin new when she's worn out, 'specially if she isnt breakin down on ya or nothin.... whats the point in wastin ur money if it still gets the job done!

 

I can tell you from experience that in todays market be prepared for a beat down if you trade. I want to unload my wifes 2007 Jeep Liberty (I know a Tundra hold value better than a Liberty) to get a minivan but we would get next to nothing for the Liberty better to go buy a used van and keep the Liberty.

 

Liberty is a neat vehicle especially if diesel. Whats wrong with yours?