Ron AKA

My current truck is a 1990 F150 and I have been hauling a 5th wheel trailer with it for 25 years now. About 2 years ago I started my research on a replacement for it, along with a new trailer. My good success with Toyota cars drew me to the Tundra initially and I nearly bought one. At the last minute I found out about the new aluminum body 2015 F150. Since I have always wanted an aluminum bodied vehicle, I put the brakes on my purchase and decided to hold out for the 2015 F150.


My research here however showed that the 3.5 V6 Ecoboost, while an excellent towing engine, was having some issues with fuel dilution, water in the intake, and timing chain failures. That put the brakes on the F150 choice. However, after some research, I decided the issue could be managed with a careful choice in oil. The advantages of the aluminum body, increased towing capacity, and the low end torque of the Ecoboost, outweighed the risk of engine failure. Was back on the F150 wagon again.


The plan was to wait until the early production issues were sorted out, and Ford brought out the rebates. Planned buy was this month. But, no rebates have been offered in Canada. And with the price increase and no rebates, the comparably equipped F150 (regular cab, long box) was going to cost me close to $10,000 more than the Tundra. Waiting one more year was considered, but I decide I had procrastinated long enough.


I've ordered a Tundra and wait delivery. So this thread is probably my last. I envy the technology of the aluminum body (no rust issues), and the powerful Ecoboost engine, but it will not be for me. I presume Ford is either having production problems or demand is high, and that is the reason for no rebates. For this buyer however, they are about 8 grand too proud of their vehicle. In a week or so, I expect to be Ford free for the first time 45 years or so.


Thanks for all the help here, and the responses to my posts. I'll be at the Tundra forum now...

sixsax88

In all fairness you may have made a good decision this time around. I like my truck but I'm having issues i never expected to have. The tundra i drove felt a bit dated, but i expect it to be pretty darn reliable. Best of luck! Hope you enjoy the new truck.

Hackker

I looked at the Tundra before ordering the F150 and the one thing that really turned me off was how bad the fuel economy was. Sure, its a truck and is never going to awesome mileage - but definitely a factor in Ford's favor.

Matt_E_Salesman

Programs vary across Canada, but there are certainly rebates on. They do vary by cab size. Were you looking at an XL 2wd regular cab with the 8 foot box? What province are you in?

MASTERZ

I had a 2008 Toyota Tundra for 7 years. Just recently sold that truck. My now truck is 2015 F-150 3.5 EB Lariat. The new 2014 Tundra updates just cosmetic changes IMHO. The Tundra technology is so 2007. So let say 7 years from now. Your Tundra is 14 years behind. Same old 5.7 engine gas guzzling I get 11mpg at best. My Toyota was great tho. But I wanted the now technology today.

Lars99

Huh?

Hackker

Tundra I was looking at was rated 13/17. My F150 is at 17/23. 30% better fuel economy is nothing to sneeze at!

sircolby45

To each their own, but I personally think the Tundras are one of the ugliest trucks of the bunch. It looks too foreign for my tastes. Many here I am sure will disagree, but GM still makes my favorite vehicles in the looks department. I switched over to the Ford camp because it looks "almost" as good and has a lot more features.

JHG

You are right to each his own. Tundra isn't bad looking from behind, but the Chevy is hideous to me looks like a pimped out toaster.

Ron AKA

I have not looked since last week when I made the final decision. I was looking for a regular cab XLT long box (8') 4x4, in Alberta. I settled for a Tundra 4X4 SR5 regular cab, long box. It would be my luck that Ford has come out with a rebate after I ordered! I was counting on $1,000 from a Costco Membership. However, the only Ford rebates I saw was on a lease only.