If you HAD to buy a $60k 4dr truck today, what would it be?

engineered wrote: ↑
How big is your family? If you're not towing something heavy, the most practical family car is a minivan.

Maybe just stick to worrying about how you spend your money. And stop telling others how to spend theirs.

BobW wrote: ↑As a long time Ford guy... probably not a Ford. Too many transmission issues. Dodge seems to be doing the best of the American manufacturers right now.

GM and Ford share the same 10 speed transmission design.
Pretty sure Dodge/RAM is the worst in every respect. Though the their air ride suspension on the high end models is the nicest ride other than the F150 Lighting.
Out of the full size trucks, I'd pick an F150.

Haps13 wrote: ↑ Maybe just stick to worrying about how you spend your money. And stop telling others how to spend theirs.

Dude literally asked on an online public forum. Can't say I asked you for advice.
A lot of people regret getting a full size pickup so it's worth ensuring that they make an informed decision.

I'd buy something a year or 2 old and save myself some $$$$.

I'd be after an F-150 hybrid. Not sure that you can quite get it to $60k but probably close.

Current Ford/GM/Ram half ton trucks are all good options.

Drive all 3 and pick the one you like the most and can get the best price on.

I would ignore anyone giving you advice based on other vehicles made by the same manufacturer. These trucks are all the number one sellers for the manufacturers and they compete hard with each other in this class.

I would also ignore anyone telling you to buy a different class of vehicle if you want a truck. Modern trucks are practical and comfortable family vehicles even if they are never used for towing. If you want to try a truck - go for it! Trucks hold value well if you change your mind in a few years. Yes it is true that you could pick a more economical vehicle to optimize volume transported per km per dollar. Up to you to decide the value of driving a vehicle that you like.

Ridgeline is probably the best bet for your needs.

Coming from a Honda, you'll be familiar with the creature comforts and layout of the controls. Not to mention reliability and a smooth ride compared to the traditional body-on-frame trucks.

TrueToy wrote: ↑ i had a bronco rental car for two weeks in Newfoundland. the only thing I can say for certain is i'd never, ever buy a modern ford product

Well thanks for telling us why

RCGA wrote: ↑ I get that, but I hear the same about every single truck manufacturer, maybe apart from Toyota. And a Tacoma was cramped and at least a 6 month wait.

The Tundra and Tacoma are having serious engine/transmission issues respectively.

I'd say GM, but they have lifter issues so between that, Ford's ecoboom and Dodges Hemi Tick Just pick what you like and hope for the best.

I'd suggest you look at lightly used, not sure why but tons of these trucks on dealer lots these days so you should be able to get a great deal.

N8Magic wrote: ↑ Ridgeline is probably the best bet for your needs.

Coming from a Honda, you'll be familiar with the creature comforts and layout of the controls. Not to mention reliability and a smooth ride compared to the traditional body-on-frame trucks.

good call

engineered wrote: ↑ Pickups aren't cool, especially ones in the city that never get used as a pickup. You just see people struggling to park them in lots of their driveway. And you can forget about parking in the garage.
And best of all they complain about gas prices.

Well, not if you have an EV pickup.

To OP, if you can stretch your budget a bit, look at Ford Lightnings.

EV pickups are the best: you get all the benefits of a modern SUV but costs a fraction of an ICE vehicle. No maintenance required either.

IndusVally wrote: ↑ The Tundra and Tacoma are having serious engine/transmission issues respectively.

I'd say GM, but they have lifter issues so between that, Ford's ecoboom and Dodges Hemi Tick Just pick what you like and hope for the best.

I'd suggest you look at lightly used, not sure why but tons of these trucks on dealer lots these days so you should be able to get a great deal.

Every manufacturer has issues, it is how they deal with them which is what really matters. Toyota has stepped up to the plate and acknowledged a potential issue with the transmissions in a certain run of Tacomas. A TSB was issued, and the transmission will be fully replaced if faulty. New Tacomas beyond a certain VIN have had the issue corrected and should be in the clear.

Contrast that with a manufacturer like Hyundai for example, who will bend over backwards and jump through hoops to deny a warranty claim. Or completely deny that there is an issue at all! This is not limited to Hyundai I might add, it was only the first manufacturer which came to mind. Many others fall into the same bucket.

Honda Ridgeline if you don't need a full-size pickup for towing/hauling.

What engine and how many kms did your accord have when the motor blew? Im curious because I have the same generation vehicle.

Are Tacos any good?

chinosuave wrote: ↑ What engine and how many kms did your accord have when the motor blew? Im curious because I have the same generation vehicle.

CVT, 120k, bought in Feb 2014.

Wasn't giving me any trouble one day the dash lit up with icons. It'll turn on, but an't go above 3k rpm. Mechanic says the engine needs to be replaced.

RCGA wrote: ↑ CVT, 120k, bought in Feb 2014.

Wasn't giving me any trouble one day the dash lit up with icons. It'll turn on, but an't go above 3k rpm. Mechanic says the engine needs to be replaced.

What was the actual diagnosis as to needing to replace the engine?

I would personally get a second opinion.

RCGA wrote: ↑ CVT, 120k, bought in Feb 2014.

Wasn't giving me any trouble one day the dash lit up with icons. It'll turn on, but an't go above 3k rpm. Mechanic says the engine needs to be replaced.

A 10-year old vehicle still has a lot of life left. A used engine costs a lot less than 60K on a new vehicle.

If you have a place to charge, F150 Lightning Pro, this is the best deal of all pick ups.

If you can't do EV, then F150 XL trim, or any used latest gen F150 that you can get for $60k.

I wouldn't bother with medium sized trucks like Tacoma or Ridgeline, the base trims of those trucks are $8k to $10k less than a F150, the price difference IMO isn't that big so might as well go for the bigger truck.

Have you considered the Maverick? Moving from an Accord to Maverick is a logical move, the Maverick is not humongously bigger than the Accord.

spyhero wrote: ↑ A 10-year old vehicle still has a lot of life left. A used engine costs a lot less than 60K on a new vehicle.

Depends what else is wrong with it. Vehicles getting up in age will start to nickel and dime their owners.

aomous wrote: ↑ Well thanks for telling us why

Exactly..… I too want to know what the dude was doing in Newfoundland…