2015 F150 vs Toyota Tundra
05-22-2015, 12:38 PM
#11
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Agree that when not towing the Ford EcoBoost is likely better. Most of my fuel consumption is when towing, and the difference tends to be minimized. You are using lots of HP and will have to pay for it. Approximately 10 mpg is likely all I would get with either engine.
05-22-2015, 12:45 PM
#12
I paid the same for my 2WD XLT Crew Cab as my buddy paid for his 2014 4x4 Tundra extended cab. If you factor in all the options my truck has that his doesn't, mine would've actually been cheaper than his if it was a 4x4. The Tundra isn't a bad truck at all, but they do nothing for me.
05-22-2015, 12:56 PM
#13
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My opinion I traded a 2015 Tundra 1794 Crewmax with less than 2000 miles in on my 2015 F-150 I hated the Tundra rough ride bad fuel economy and just out dated for a 2015 but was a very sharp looking truck. I have no regrets although I lost my butt on it.
05-22-2015, 10:38 PM
#14
I looked at Tundras. It was the first one I looked at. I really like the way they look. The main thing that made me choose Ford over Toyota...the gas mileage. Then, when I actually saw one of the Fords, it was a no brainer. Better gas mileage and much better technology. Only about 3k more than the 1794 I was thinking about buying. Hell, I'd spend that much on gas in a Tundra.
I'll honk and wave at you as I go by while you're filling up with gas. A tundra can pass everything on the road...except a gas station.
I'll honk and wave at you as I go by while you're filling up with gas. A tundra can pass everything on the road...except a gas station.
05-22-2015, 10:52 PM
#15
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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...
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...
05-22-2015, 10:55 PM
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I've been on Tundra forums about as long as I've been here, and I see more serious problems there than here! Plus, those Tundra problems are EXPENSIVE repairs! And, to me that is one ugly truck. Gas sucking monsters.
05-22-2015, 11:14 PM
#17
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Yup...I noticed that too. Gas mileage too for me was another factor. That is why I Xed out the Tundra. Plus, like others have mentioned, their technology is way behind Ford's.
MG
05-23-2015, 08:13 AM
#20
I had a 2013 Tundra 5.7 4x4 Double cab. The truck got between 16 and 17 miles per gal. Driving a mix of 50/50 city and country roads and around 19 all highway. I traded for a 2014 F150 4x4 Ecoboost, truck got 15.6 miles per driving same conditions . Traded the pc of crap Ford back for a 2015 Tundra crewmax 4x4 getting same mileage as the 2013 Tundra. You will be Happy with the Tundra Twice the truck as The F150 . 