Tempted to get a new truck (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Tommy
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Always liked the 4Runner... great SUV. Thought I was dead set on getting one when I was in the market for an SUV a couple of years ago.
After searching and test driving a bunch.. as much as I initially wanted the 4Runner, I ended up liking the Jeep Grand Cherokee more. Ended up with a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk edition (highly recommended - most bang for your buck).
At the same pricepoint, the GC was just a bit better in almost every way. Better interior, and creature comforts (heated and cooled seats!), better on road handling / comfort and at least as capable, if not more capable off road. More features and a better suspension.. the Quadra-Lift suspension system on the Trailhawk is fantastic. Adjustable ride height based on terrain (up to 10.8 inches clearance - more than the 4Runner) and has a parking mode that lowers the SUV for easier access, which is great for my wife who is a foot shorter than me. The Quadra Drive II traction system is awesome.
I have 75k on the Grand Cherokee now and no complaints... it has been great.
I'd recommend checking it out even if you are set on the 4Runner being your next ride.
It’s no joke, my Ram rides better and the interior is better than my Maserati. Craziness.
Love my ford! I have spent way way less on maintenance compared to the chevy’s I have owned. Pulls much better as well!
While I actually really like the Jeep GC, EVERY single person I've known who has owned that car has had gremlins. Two different people ended up with lemens and I borrowed one as a loaner for a long weekend and it broke down on me. Everyone else chased all kinds of problems. Maybe it is me, but that vehicle knows I'm tangentially related and goes poof!
GMC here, trucks rule
Got a new Colorado in September, when the deals were very good. Love this truck.
pegasus_0135
Sitting Out
I've driven Tundra Crew Max for past 11 years. Ride is good, interior is kinda basic or plain, but the resale value is phenomenal. I'm in a 2019 now, and see no reason to change. Unless a they make a dually........
RainmanTrail
Straight Flush
Perhaps worth mentioning, as a few of my friends who are mechanics always point out, is that more important than brand is actually the combination of specific year, make, and models. In general, it's usually specific engines or specific transmissions that are problematic rather than Ford vs Chevy, etc. "Those 2008-2011 V6s always have head gasket problems".
Also worth mentioning is that you should probably avoid any Chrysler products produced between 1908 and 2028, as those years are notorious for needing to have the transmissions replaced annually.
Also worth mentioning is that you should probably avoid any Chrysler products produced between 1908 and 2028, as those years are notorious for needing to have the transmissions replaced annually.
mattross1313
Full House
There are some but I've not seen one for a good few years now. Those I do see are driven by your typical OMC
Frogzilla
4 of a Kind
Used car values are absolutely nuts right now so you should be in a great spot for the trade. Books keep going up and up
Supply might affect what kind of deal you get on the 22 though
Rbonus012
Full House
Look into the 2022 Nissan Frontier. I think the new redesign looks very nice. Should come out later this year.
edit: wouldn’t be as big as a tundra though. I was thinking you were looking a a Tacoma.
edit: wouldn’t be as big as a tundra though. I was thinking you were looking a a Tacoma.
tabletalker7
Full House
The biggest question is how you are paying for it. I don't want to have the discussion of "paying the bank interest on a depreciating asset" again.
OP
OP
Yeah, I have a 2011 Tacoma. No issues with it. Has about 76K on it. It's been a great truck. Kids are bigger now and the back seat area is getting a bit tight so going to a full-size is the plan.
OP
OP
Trade-in, maybe a little cash down, will have to finance the rest if I can get the price/payment I'm comfortable with. I don't need all the bells and whistles so I'll be looking at the lower/cheaper trim levels. Having more interior room is the main goal.
Why not? It's ok if someone wants to do that.
Tough time to be buying a depreciating asset!
Frogzilla
4 of a Kind
You have a depreciating asset either way, so that’s irrelevant.
Finance choice comes down to cost of financing vs opportunity cost. And financing is historically cheap right now
Finance choice comes down to cost of financing vs opportunity cost. And financing is historically cheap right now
Not really irrelevant. If you don't buy you don't take a beating!
Frogzilla
4 of a Kind
I meant irrelevant to paying cash vs financing decision, after one has decided they would like to buy a vehicle
I probably should have used the quote feature, I was responding to the “don’t pay interest on a depreciating asset”
Ford is great. I have an F-150 as a company truck and love it. I have always had Fords due to the z-plan pricing although I have not purchased new since 2014. I think the days of purchasing new are over for me. The amount of depreciation is not as much as it was in the past with a max of 15% to an average of about 8% lost once driven off the lot. I will have to admit that this info makes it easier to buy new
I currently have that work truck and then I have a weekend car which is a Mustang. I keep threatening to sell it and get a classic car or truck but who knows. I have also had my eye on an Audi or BMW as well. I have no idea which way to and there is that one person that is trying to sell me an older 911 which is very nice and also a great deal.
In my eyes, I would hate to take on debt now since I have not had any in years. Cash is King!
I'm not really a truck guy, but I kinda want a Ford F-150 Lightning, but that 2022 Tundra looks great.
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