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And for the longest time, Ford outsourced its diesel engines as well....

Those valvetrain issues do count and are proof positive that no brand is perfect, something I have always acknowledged. But let's be honest about the frequency and propensity for some of these issues. Toyota's 5.7l, while it did have some issues, was, and still is, a mostly reliable engine...

Headgaskets also had to be done on the 80 series' inline 6; it was considered routine maintenance since it was an item that would require attention over the longterm. Not quite the same thing as a brand new 6.4 or 6.0l powerstroke failing 1-2 years into ownership...at least not in my view, but...

A "HD" 1/2 ton is not the same thing as a 3/4 ton. You can sprinkle fairy dust and pretend all you want that these "HD" F-150's and Silverado's are actually more capable more regular 1/2 tons, but the simple fact is that the OEM's change very little with those "HD" variants. They're there...

You're coming up with reasons that have emotional merit rather than logical merit. Tundra's C-channel frame vs F-150's boxed...is the C-channel really going to inhibit performance or longevity? Million mile Tundra's and space-shuttle tow rigs prove the answer is no. Moreover, when the Ford...

The frame recalls is pretty much the only retort that people have when discussing Toyota's reputation for reliability. The last vehicles to be affected by the frame recalls were from the 2008-2010 era. And more importantly, Toyota recognized the issue and offered full replacements, at no cost...

The humor in that comment isn't derived from its cleverness or originality...rather its derived from the ego and myopia that goes into a statement like that. I read these threads and I inevitably see the same old, played-out arguments being used. The Ford F-150 is the best truck. Why...

Most stock Rams w/ 6.4l Hemi's aren't averaging anything close to 15 mpg; 13.5mpg for a stock 5.7l Ram seems normal.

FWIW, the Tundra is somewhat over-engineered and underrated as it comes from the factory. Toyota lent an unmodified Tundra to a ranching operation where it was pulling +12k lb cattle trailers and performing general ranch duties on rough roads for 100k miles. Didn't seem to cause any undue...

There are some users who show best tanks of +30 mpg, so there are in fact data points which support what I'm saying. As well, there are some users who have higher combined averages than others (25-26mpg) with a variance of 4-5mpg on either side of that average....in order to get that high of an...

Hmmm....I wonder where I got those results from (besides my own experiences driving that engine and other 2.8l diesels)? Motor trend long term test: Z71 diesel Motor Trend Review As for fuelly results, those show combined averages. But plenty of of users demonstrate that the engine is...

I love how you criticize fuelly for being inaccurate, but then the only counter-evidence you provide is based on limited personal experience. You've cited results for (1) F-250 and (1) older F-150, and somehow that qualifies you to discredit the thousands of other truck owners who have put...

Driving style plays a huge role in mpg's (it accounts for as much as a 30% variance in mpg results according to one study). So too does climate, terrain/topography, traffic patterns ect. So someone driving flat, open highway commutes at 60mph is going to get a different combined average than...

Well in general, I agree. Modifications = decreased fuel efficiency. However the end result is not the same across the board. A stock 4runner (4.0l v6) is lucky to get 21-22mpg highway. A stock 2.8l Duramax Colorado can easily get 30-31mpg highway. Modifications will affect the mpg's of...

Keeping fuel in the tank will be an issue for either truck quite honestly, especially if you're working or modifying them. Powerful gasoline engines in big trucks tend to suck down fuel at the rapid rate...that's just the way things are. The ecoboost has great torque delivery, but the notion...

What are the different differential sizes offered? I wasn't implying that the LC 200 is lacking in durability due to its smaller diff size. However, towing a bunch of weight on a trailer arguably exerts different sort of stresses on a vehicle compared to simply hauling a bunch of weight in...

Actually the payloads of the extended and regular cab Tundra's are perfectly suited for carrying light campers. Payload is important, and it's also important that OEM's upgrade the important components in order to handle that added payload. To my knowledge, Ford doesn't do anything to the...

Well seeing as how you're jumping from truck to truck on a rather frequent basis, I wonder whether or not you've had the opportunity to analyze and compare each truck's reliability from a longterm perspective. The F-150 is very much catered to those who buy a new truck every few years because...

A lot of truck owners who shower praise on Brand X or Y do so with 2-5 years of ownership, often with the vehicle covered by warranty. All vehicles are fairly reliable within that limited time frame, and if breakdown's do occur there is a safety net of sorts...so most people will have generally...

Most of the newer Tundra's w/ the 5.7l v8 comes standard with the tow package (which includes the 4.30 gearing), so it is very common. Even so, the 4.10 is still lower gearing than what most of the other 1/2 tons offer. Granted, the 3.5l ecoboost offers a bit more low-end torque, so maybe it...