Cars, Trucks and more..

Degotoga · 06-08-2014, 04:44 PM

Let me first say that I'm not trying to start anything here or be disrespectful towards you, Dapper.

Based on my experience, Linus, if you're looking for a daily commute truck, I don't recommend a 4-wheel drive. I do a LOT of highway driving so gas mileage is important to me, and when I did the math before I bought my current Tacoma, a 4-wheel drive just wasn't cost effective, for me (despite me really wanting it to be). If the transfer casing isn't used on a regular basis and/or properly maintained, repairs can quickly get costly.

If you're looking for strictly a workhorse, the terrain calls for it and/or you're not concerned with gas mileage, I wouldn't have anything but a 4-wheel drive. My truck gets good highway mileage, yet is more than capable of handling my weekend warrior activities. It has a solid suspension with good ground clearance that can handle some tricky terrain without your mileage taking a hit.

Linus · 06-08-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Degotoga

Let me first say that I'm not trying to start anything here or be disrespectful towards you, Dapper.

Based on my experience, Linus, if you're looking for a daily commute truck, I don't recommend a 4-wheel drive. I do a LOT of highway driving so gas mileage is important to me, and when I did the math before I bought my current Tacoma, a 4-wheel drive just wasn't cost effective, for me (despite me really wanting it to be). If the transfer casing isn't used on a regular basis and/or properly maintained, repairs can quickly get costly.

If you're looking for strictly a workhorse, the terrain calls for it and/or you're not concerned with gas mileage, I wouldn't have anything but a 4-wheel drive. My truck gets good highway mileage, yet is more than capable of handling my weekend warrior activities. It has a solid suspension with good ground clearance that can handle some tricky terrain without your mileage taking a hit.

The 4 wheel drive would be for winter driving when we move back to Canada.

I probably should have said in my first post that I have been doing research on places like Consumer Reports, Edmunds, Cars.com, Car and Drive and so on. And that what I am looking for was personal opinion which isn't something that those sites can readily give.

Degotoga · 06-08-2014, 06:00 PM

I may be a little envious now. I so wish I could justify buying a 4-wheel drive without moving to the Antarctica. Perhaps I should rethink this since I'm not a fan of the Texas heat and humidity.

My personal opinion, there isn't a more rock solid truck for the money than the Tacoma. Yeah, it's a biased opinion, but my dad bought one after he saw and drove mine and he really likes his too.

DapperButch · 06-08-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Degotoga

Let me first say that I'm not trying to start anything here or be disrespectful towards you, Dapper.

Based on my experience, Linus, if you're looking for a daily commute truck, I don't recommend a 4-wheel drive. I do a LOT of highway driving so gas mileage is important to me, and when I did the math before I bought my current Tacoma, a 4-wheel drive just wasn't cost effective, for me (despite me really wanting it to be). If the transfer casing isn't used on a regular basis and/or properly maintained, repairs can quickly get costly.

If you're looking for strictly a workhorse, the terrain calls for it and/or you're not concerned with gas mileage, I wouldn't have anything but a 4-wheel drive. My truck gets good highway mileage, yet is more than capable of handling my weekend warrior activities. It has a solid suspension with good ground clearance that can handle some tricky terrain without your mileage taking a hit.

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Originally Posted by Linus

The 4 wheel drive would be for winter driving when we move back to Canada.

No offense taken, Degotoga. Linus said that part of the reason he would get a truck was if they moved back to Canada. This was the reason I said 4 wheel drive.

DapperButch · 06-08-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

The 4 wheel drive would be for winter driving when we move back to Canada.

I probably should have said in my first post that I have been doing research on places like Consumer Reports, Edmunds, Cars.com, Car and Drive and so on. And that what I am looking for was personal opinion which isn't something that those sites can readily give.

If you want personal, specific reports from owners, check out this site: http://www.truedelta.com/

People list their car and then get a reminder every 3 months to update their mileage and any repairs they may have. Every 3 months I report in on my 2000 Pathfinder. All of the data comes directly from people who own the cars. It is a good place for the personal accounts you seem to be looking for.

Last comment is if you don't want a pickup truck, maybe consider a Subaru Forrester or Outback? They have been around forever and everyone loves them...they are like Hondas...owners buy them over and over again. I think it is helpful for there to be at least one 4 wheel drive vehicle in the family (crossover, SUV, or pickup), if you live where there is snowrough terrain.

Good luck. I love car shopping (I never buy, but I love to look)!

Linus · 09-28-2014, 04:26 PM

So.. in the end I got a 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794. It drives like a dream and is unbelievably comfortable (heated and cooled seats, for example).

clay · 09-28-2014, 04:52 PM

Lookin' good there Linus! It is a great looking truck!!

DapperButch · 09-28-2014, 07:07 PM

Wow! Fantastic looking truck! You have some kick ass forearms too <jealous>!

Blade · 09-30-2014, 05:47 PM

That's a really nice ride for your first ride. Chuckles..my first ride was a '67 Firebird my parents gave me. It was a nice ride for a punk like me. The first one I bought myself was a truck and I've never had a car since.

I'm driving a Tundra myself now Linus, you'll love it.

06-08-2014, 04:44 PM	#1
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Degotoga Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Respectful and situational appropriate ones Relationship Status: Enjoying butchelorhood Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,390 Thanked 4,380 Times in 1,233 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I may be a little envious now. I so wish I could justify buying a 4-wheel drive without moving to the Antarctica. Perhaps I should rethink this since I'm not a fan of the Texas heat and humidity. My personal opinion, there isn't a more rock solid truck for the money than the Tacoma. Yeah, it's a biased opinion, but my dad bought one after he saw and drove mine and he really likes his too. __________________ Don't try to explain yourself to stupid people. You're not the jackass whisperer.

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