Originally Posted by HardcoreFx4

I myself like the 2002 and 2003 f150 fx4s. There motors are prety much bullet proof. I had a 2004 fx4 supercab and sold it and bought a 2003 fx4 supercrew. I liked my old truck don't get Me wrong. But with the spark plug, the cam phasers and tranny issues. I went back to the 10th gen. Plus I love the looks of the 10 gen. A lot better. The interiors not as fancy. But I worry more about the drivetrain. More than the interior. Here's pics of both of my trucks.

Originally Posted by fatedstranger

I believe all FX4's comes with a fixed center console and floor shifter, you need to look at XLT's to get the column shifter and jump seat. If the column shifter was available on the FX4 it is pretty rare, I have never found one. I originally wanted an FX4 as well but wanted to be able to seat 6 so went with an XLT. No locker but it does have a limited slip.

Originally Posted by masitile

My 05 fx4 is or was my 6th new truck. I've bought 3 chevy's an 89, a 95 and a 98. My Ford's were an 86, a 2002 and this 2005.
All full size half ton trucks. As you can see I didn't keep them long. I think I had a bit of an addiction to the new vehicle smell. Well its 2013 and I still have my 05. I can't quite explain it, but I just plain old like this damn truck. It drives good, runs great, looks practically new(I still get compliments, all these years later).
The most important part for me... is, it's never left me stranded. Which, no lie.. all three chevys did, even with having such low miles on them. Fuel pump, starter and something else, I forget now.
The alternator just went on mine two days ago and died as I pulled in my driveway,(close one). So again my ford got me home.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your choice.

Originally Posted by LUVmyDUX

Tacoma is a great truck, owned a 96 and 04 double cab. When my wife and I had our first baby, I soon realized we needed more interior room. Looked at the new 06+ model tacomas and really wanted one but after looking at the numbers vs value, I concluded I'm pay thousands more for name and reputation. Used tacomas with high miles even sold for more than full sized trucks.

You get way more for the money buying full sized. More engine, towing and hauling capabilities. Once you put a leveling kit on a Tacoma and add bigger tires the gas mileage is no different than a full sized truck. In addition, the newer tacomas have weak frames that have been known to crack, bed is made of plastic composite and that 4.0 v6 pings when you don't use premium. I know this to be true, lots of my friends have tacomas. The tail gate is so weak and will bend after you put too much weight on it. Really to bad the quality went down, I was a major Toyota Tacoma fan.

I'll tell you I really love my truck and its fantastic but I was and am very impressed by my friends Titan.

Originally Posted by Black07Lariat

Picking up my 1st F-150 today.

For the price the used F-150s and Silverados were a better value in my opinion over the Toyotas. I like the interior, options, and overall look of the Ford vs. the Chevy, so I went with the F-150. I have driven Ford & Chevy trucks, but not Toyota trucks only Toyota cars.

Originally Posted by Storm Chasing Ford

Gonna be hard to find an 04-08 F150 with less than 100k miles now a days...lol.

Originally Posted by joe mcmillan

I found my 2004 XLT Super Cab in New Mexico last fall. Had 59,000 miles and well cared for. No rust, few scratches. A great truck with all available options except Nav and Leather. Was worth the drive to go get it.

Originally Posted by 95 taco

Thanks for the replies guys, last night i made my decision, i'm gonna get a 01-04 tacoma 4x4 DC, it doesn't have the towing capacity that i wanted, but it was more the size i wanted and as a college student i think a smaller truck will fit me better for now.

Dad said that i could borrow his truck when i need to tow, so that's covered to.
and of course heres a picture of the truck i'd like
http://www.2040cars.com/_content/car...418061/001.jpg

Originally Posted by LUVmyDUX

I used to own a 04 DC TRD truck like that, same color to. Very reliable truck, only sold it because I needed more interior space. Look into getting Old Man Emu coil springs if you want a slight lift. I had on some leveling spacers and it rode like garbage especially going over bumps but the Man Emu setup was even better ride quality than stock.