May as well get a full sized truck for the price

[Rasputin_Vol]

Just looking at some of the prices most of these mid-size trucks are going for, I don't see how most people just don't spend the extra couple thousand or so (maybe less) and just get the full size. Its very frustrating knowing there isn't enough difference in price to justify buying mid-size.

 

[volinbham]

ability to park reasonably?

 

[FREAKIN ORANGE]

Maybe gas mileage. Not sure , my truck is full size

 

[ACvol3]

Eco boost FTW.

 

[GAVol]

ability to park reasonably?

This is the one thing I miss Most. It's usually No big deal, but about once or twice a week....

 

[BAJAvol]

Just looking at some of the prices most of these mid-size trucks are going for, I don't see how most people just don't spend the extra couple thousand or so (maybe less) and just get the full size. Its very frustrating knowing there isn't enough difference in price to justify buying mid-size.

If your going mid size go with a crew cab frontier. Bought one and I absolutely love it. I went out of state to get mine and saved thousands.

 

[jhen713]

Eco boost FTW.

This. Getting around 18.5mpg with plenty of power. I have a '14 F150.

 

[jhen713]

This is the one thing I miss Most. It's usually No big deal, but about once or twice a week....

Yeah, mine has the 6.5' bed. Big difference in the turning radious compared to my previous truck.

 

[WallyBalls]

This. Getting around 18.5mpg with plenty of power. I have a '14 F150.

Meh, I averaged about 16.5-17 in a Tundra, and the work Silverado we use does about the same.

Not enough of a justification to me.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Meh, I averaged about 16.5-17 in a Tundra, and the work Silverado we use does about the same.

Not enough of a justification to me.

Interstate? My 2014 tundra averages about 14...

 

[Obsessed]

Meh, I averaged about 16.5-17 in a Tundra, and the work Silverado we use does about the same.

Not enough of a justification to me.

Thats considered full size?

I'm getting 19.2 in town 23 ( think I can get better) on the interstate

2008 f250 4x4

 

[volinbham]

This is the one thing I miss Most. It's usually No big deal, but about once or twice a week....

Mine's a Silverado ext cab z71 and I swear I think I'm putting it in straight but when I get out I see the ugly truth

 

[YankeeVol]

I know the new Dodge Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel is rated for 27 MPG HWY

 

[Gramps]

Thats considered full size?

I'm getting 19.2 in town 23 ( think I can get better) on the interstate

2008 f250 4x4

That's good mileage. My Dodge Ram gets 14.5 on a good day.

 

[Obsessed]

That's good mileage. My Dodge Ram gets 14.5 on a good day.

Yes it is for a 9,000 pound truck. Mileage does suffer when I put the tractor or the 3 horse slant behind it. Drops down 14-15mpg. (Running these mild hills we have here)

 

[MG1968]

Just looking at some of the prices most of these mid-size trucks are going for, I don't see how most people just don't spend the extra couple thousand or so (maybe less) and just get the full size. Its very frustrating knowing there isn't enough difference in price to justify buying mid-size.

not sure where you're looking but there are substantial price differences between the Colorado/Silverado, Tacoma/Tundra, and Frontier/Titan.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

not sure where you're looking but there are substantial price differences between the Colorado/Silverado, Tacoma/Tundra, and Frontier/Titan.

I guess I'm trapped in the thought that if I'm going to spend in the low $30k range for a midsize truck (I've been looking at Tacoma and Colorado 4X4s), I may as well throw a few more thousand on it and get a full size with an 8-cylinder.

 

[malinoisvol]

Thats considered full size?

I'm getting 19.2 in town 23 ( think I can get better) on the interstate

2008 f250 4x4

Diesel?

 

[malinoisvol]

I guess I'm trapped in the thought that if I'm going to spend in the low $30k range for a midsize truck (I've been looking at Tacoma and Colorado 4X4s), I may as well throw a few more thousand on it and get a full size with an 8-cylinder.

Do you need 4x4? The more goodies, the more future maintenance issues/cost.

 

[WallyBalls]

Interstate? My 2014 tundra averages about 14...

I'd probably say 70/30 highway/city.


As far as the overall discussion, to me the break even point on a 3-5 mpg savings on a more expensive model just isn't a big deal when you actually calculate it out...

This can be handy:
http://www.edmunds.com/calculators/gas-guzzler.html

 

[WallyBalls]

Diesel?

That was my next question...

 

[Gramps]

I guess I'm trapped in the thought that if I'm going to spend in the low $30k range for a midsize truck (I've been looking at Tacoma and Colorado 4X4s), I may as well throw a few more thousand on it and get a full size with an 8-cylinder.

It depends on what you plan on using it for Ras.if a smaller truck will do the job, go for it, save on the purchase and on operating cost. I will say this, personally I would not purchase a truck that is not a 4x4. Jmo.

 

[volinreallife]

Diesel?

Of course. To bad it is a 6.4.

 

[Obsessed]

Diesel?

Yep
I love it.
I has two turbos in sequential order. There has been some upgrades but it was done for the purpose of longevity and mpg increases.

 

[Obsessed]

Of course. To bad it is a 6.4.

I'm sorry?

Duramax guy I suppose?