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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: 1rivercabin53]
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05/18/25 11:23 AM
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Law Dog
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If you have stiff hands the heated steering wheel is a big help on colder days.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: Law Dog]
#8405411
05/18/25 12:37 PM
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Iowa
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If you have stiff hands the heated steering wheel is a big help on colder days. My new Tundra has the heated steering wheel and seats. Never thought either was necessary, but man are they nice!
Last edited by trapdog1; 05/18/25 12:37 PM.
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: trapdog1]
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05/18/25 12:41 PM
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WI
WI Outdoors
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I've never been a brand loyal guy, I'll buy whatever makes the most sense at the time I'm in the market.
I get a new company truck about every 3 years, and the last eight have all been Chevy's. No major problems with any of them. If you get a new one every three years, buy what's the most comfortable. Your warranty will take care of everything else. No need to worry.
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: trapdog1]
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05/18/25 12:45 PM
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If you have stiff hands the heated steering wheel is a big help on colder days. My new Tundra has the heated steering wheel and seats. Never thought either was necessary, but man are they nice! The wife’s new Honda CRV has heated seats. That’s the first vehicle I’ve been in that had them. I have to admit, it’s a very nice feature. They heat up very quickly and have three heat levels. On level three you’re turning that thing down or off in about five minutes.
Eh...wot?
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: 1rivercabin53]
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05/18/25 01:02 PM
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Seldom
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Yes, my Ranger has the 3-level heated/cooled seats but never understood why they left out the heated steering wheel.
Last edited by Seldom; 05/18/25 01:02 PM.
"A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!"
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: WI Outdoors]
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05/18/25 02:17 PM
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Iowa
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I've never been a brand loyal guy, I'll buy whatever makes the most sense at the time I'm in the market.
I get a new company truck about every 3 years, and the last eight have all been Chevy's. No major problems with any of them. If you get a new one every three years, buy what's the most comfortable. Your warranty will take care of everything else. No need to worry. I get whatever the company leases. For whatever reason they have all been Chevrolets except the first one, which was a Ford.
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: 1rivercabin53]
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05/18/25 03:59 PM
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Western Michigan
Animals Only
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Western Michigan
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Brother inlaw just bought a new tundra trd. It got to 600 miles and the check engine light came on. Been at the dealership for a week now and they don’t know what’s causing it. I tried to talk him out of a Toyota but he bought one anyway. He’s having second thoughts now. I told him to have the dealership give him his money back. Toyotas suck.
AKA: Rusty Shackleford
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: DBrooks]
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05/18/25 04:33 PM
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Central, SD
Law Dog
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I have run Toyota Tacoma for over 30 years and after doing my own research decided to try a Nissan this time. I bought a 2025 Frontier Pro 4X crew cab. I'm waiting for the dealer to finish a couple of add-ons before I can pick it up. At this point I think I chose the best truck for the dollar spent. Only time will tell. So far I like my 2025 Frontier if I remote start it the heat or A/C will blast full speed depending on the temperature. I'm finding all kinds of surprises on it I did not know about and thousands less than a Tacoma that only comes with a 4 banger now. The Tundras have been having major issues with their engines.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: midlander]
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05/18/25 04:57 PM
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Central, SD
Law Dog
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Maybe 2025 Frontiers are a new generation, but the 2024 Frontiers are near bottom for reliability from Consumer Reports. They all make a few gooduns, and surely all make a few bad ones. The 2025 had improvements made to addressing past issues from what I’ve seen on YouTube.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: trapdog1]
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05/18/25 05:52 PM
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Central, SD
Law Dog
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I'd think the new Frontier would be a pretty good truck. If'n I was in the market for a smaller truck I'd sure take a look at one. Not as small as you might think it’s the size of the older F150s at least that’s my take on it I wish it was smaller.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: Law Dog]
#8405553
05/18/25 06:03 PM
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Iowa
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I'd think the new Frontier would be a pretty good truck. If'n I was in the market for a smaller truck I'd sure take a look at one. Not as small as you might think it’s the size of the older F150s at least that’s my take on it I wish it was smaller. Interesting. I haven't looked at one close up, just notice them on the road. Saw a red one like yours the other day that drew my eye right to it!
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: 1rivercabin53]
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05/18/25 06:42 PM
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Central, SD
Law Dog
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Not a big selection of colors the blue and reds look nice.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: 1rivercabin53]
#8405596
05/18/25 07:05 PM
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
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Bought my Tundra 5.7 new in '07, still runs great with 165K. Need to replace the bumpers. How far south does a fella have to travel before he can find used bumpers in good shape? Only problem so far was a crapped out starter all these years.
SIL bought a new Tundra last year. All the bells and whistles. What a nightmare. Toyota just bought it back under lemon law.
Lifetime member of WTA and NTA
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Re: looking to buy new truck
[Re: Muskrat]
#8405597
05/18/25 07:10 PM
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Bought my Tundra 5.7 new in '07, still runs great with 165K. Need to replace the bumpers. How far south does a fella have to travel before he can find used bumpers in good shape? Only problem so far was a crapped out starter all these years.
SIL bought a new Tundra last year. All the bells and whistles. What a nightmare. Toyota just bought it back under lemon law. An outfit called Move sells kits to build your own steel bumpers, they’re all pre cut, all you have to do is weld it together and paint it whatever color you want. I have a couple, they come out nice and they cost less than half what I bought my ranch hand for
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