Help me choose a truck.

[supercharged]

Not right now, but in the future I was planning to buy myself a truck. I have a few trucks in mind, help me make the best choice.

Number one priority is a V-8 engine. I don't want any diesel, as I'm not willing to spend an extra $7500 on engine (truck is not going to be a daily driver).

Number two will be extended cab. Not a crew cab, just extended.

Other prioritied will be dependability, reliability, and quality of ride (I don't want any sports sedan quality of ride).

I was looking at Chevrolet 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan. I'm kinda leaning toward Titan.

EDIT: 4-wheel drive is a must.

Let's just see what others will say.

[sparkie]

All of them you listed look nice, and really haven't heard anything bad about any of them. All I can tell you is my truck (2005 F-150) has been outstanding, rides and drives like a car. It's been a dependable, and reliable vehicle. If I had it to do all over, I would have got extended cab, maybe a supercrew. As far as the Titan, it's a sweet looking truck.

[crasiman]

I said this in another thread, the new silverados are supposed to be great. However, to each his own. I personally like the f150s a lot, my friend has one and hasn't had anything to complain about.

[supercharged]

EDIT: 4-wheel drive is a must.

[mshu7]

While I do not care for the new styling of the Silverado, I think the Sierra looks great!!! The 5.3L V8 is the class leader in fuel economy (even with the old 4-speed auto). You might wait for the '08 models when they finally put the new 6-speed auto's in them.

EPA ratings: 16 mpg / 22 mpg (5.3L V8 w/DOD)

[Gary Sword]

When I was looking at trucks I like the Ford F150 and the Toyota Tundra the best. I got such a good deal on the Ford F150 vs the Toyota Tundra and had to go with the Ford. I don't drive the F150 all the time but I like it and have had no problems with it. It pulls my enclosed car trailer with a car in it very nicely.

[badhemi]

nothing like a hemi.

[bambo2888]

In all honesty, as much as I hate to say it, the F150 is a good truck. It has average gas mileage for a 1/2 ton and its got a heck of a motor supported with a sturdy frame. The problem I see here is tha tthe current generation has been around for a few years now, while the new Tundra is brand new.

I stopped over a the dealership the other night and checked out the Tundra and it is just simply beautiful. It is sweeping the markets with its 5.7l i-force. The motor pulls hard and it has all of the ammentities for a decent price. The gas epa is also average (16-17/21-24). The ONLY thing I dont like about the new toyota is that its exterior door handles are cheesy. This was the first thing that I noticed. Other than that, the emblem that is advertising the the motor is gi-hugic! Again, these both are asthetic flaws that I see.

You will not really go wrong with any of the f150, titan, or tundra. My vote goes to the current gen. Tundra, though.

[Russecu]

All the truck have their nice points. The new chevy looks nice but I think I am gonna wait to check out the Ram 2500 with the 6.7L Cummins. (I know you said no diesel) My Ram 1500 w/the 5.7L hemi has been strong. The only thing I would really suggest is if you are getting an extended cab then I would go for the quad/crew cab. I love having the 4 full doors.

[Whitethunder46]

I'm not a huge truck fan, and I don't know much about trucks, but one truck I LOVE is the Honda Ridgeline. I don't know why, but I do.