Buying a new truck. Talk me out of buying a Tundra
 

Hi all,

Really liking the reputation of F150, but also still considering a Toyota Tundra. Kind of on the fence at this point.

My #1 most important consideration is reliability. I made a similar post to this one in the Toyota Tundras forum, and most of the responses I got were just trashing the F150 in terms of reliability.

What would you say to convince me to go with a F150 rather than a Tundra?

What were you expecting them to say?

I'd tell you to go drive both of them and see what you like better. Just because the Tundra is out dated, ugly and gets sh*tty gas mileage is no reason not to check them out.

Reliability wise, the Tundra is probably more reliable. But, it should be. It's horribly outdated using late 1990's to early 2000's technology. I hope Toyota has perfected 20 year old technology by now. Look what happened with their Tacoma when they finally updated to a new truck. They've had a myriad of problems. I'm willing to risk having a much more technologically advanced truck. The F150 is light years ahead of the Tundra. Plus, it looks better, gets better mileage, tows better, and has a much better interior. Personally, I'm ok with giving up a little reliability for a kick-ass, cutting edge truck. The F150 is, after all, the best selling vehicle in the world for a reason. The Japanese manufacturers may make a better small car or hybrid, but they cannot compete when it comes to trucks. Just my .02.

Why ? Buy a Tundra.

^^x2 this

A true Ford owner would never ask this question.................

My Biggest reason is I have to duck to get into a Tundra, first and the outdated second Gen, and since I have a bad neck that doesn't work.

Well OP, according to this thread if you want reliability get the Tundra, if you're in to fancy gadgets get the Ford. I'll go with reliability every time.

I work with a guy who bought a new Tundra but hes a Ford F150 fan. The ONLY reason he got a Tundra over an F150 was that the dealer gave him a better monthly payment deal. No other Reason. Bad gas mileage, ugly looks aside its a good truck. But it aint no F150.

I currently drive a Tundra and am waiting for my F150 on order. Drive both and decide for yourself. F150 had less road noise and a better ride unloaded by far. My tundra has never stranded me but it has not been the most reliable. I have had the entire front differential replaced due to a bad growling noise, the engine leaks oil out of the front and it gets abysmal gas mileage. Also, the transmission is reliable but it hunts quite a bit. Maybe they got that fixed but I doubt It.

It just feels like toyota puts very little effort into their truck line and it shows. I drove an F150 and I knew what I was going with right away. I thought the tundra were the best looking trucks in 2012 by far but I think the rest have caught up and surpassed them. I am not a fan of any brand. Considered the gmc but the ford just felt better and I like the idea of an aluminum body.