New Trucks

[Yoder409]

Any of you Chevy/GMC guys worried about the transmission's going out? I know they've had some issues with them but to be honest not sure which one or what years.

So far, so good.

Have 4 GM 5.3 V8's in my driveway from 66K to just over 200K miles.  The 200K is a 2009 4 spd auto without AFM.  A 2012 6 spd auto with AFM and 113K.  2017 6 spd auto with AFM and 66K.  2018 6 spd auto with AFM and 92K.

The AFM is apparently just a potential ticking timebomb.  But, all the puked transmissions I personally know of were 8 speed autos.

[kytrkyhntr]

i can tell ya first hand all auto manufactures other than toyota design their vehicles to last about 10-12 years with the knowledge that americans will want bigger and better and sell it before the 4 year mark anyway or at first real maintenance needed.

My F-150 replaced a 2003 Toyota Tacoma with 235000 miles.  To a point, I agree Toyota's are/were what American Automakers should strive for.  When I looked for something to replace my First Gen Tacoma, I looked at Yotas first and foremost.  When you have something that has lasted 20+ years and for the most part only needed brakes, tires and oil changes you go back to that manufacture.  A year ago, Toyota was having engine problems, with metal showing up, and they were adding a BIG surcharge to the price of their vehicles, $10000 to $15000 because they couldn't get vehicles.  NO WAY in my pocketbook!  I believe Yotas are Great vehicles, but dealers can't expect a consumer to Pony up that kind of money because dealers can't get vehicles and engines were BOMBING.  I hope and pray, the F-150 will deliver but only time will answer that.   

Interesting, may I ask what model you were inquiring about? When was this? What part of the country were you in? And what was the price?


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[Missed mallards]

The new yotos aren't yesteryear. My neighbors (woman driver all hwy miles) just had her engine fail. That'll be the 7th one I've heard of. One I was in and that wasn't cool.

And I really like yotos. This latest gen just ain't what the previous one was by a long shot.

Trying out the 2.7 eco boost myself. Had a 21 Chevy and engine left me stranded on the hwy. Twice. So I'm waiting to let the new power train get well used before looking at Chevy again.

Currently in a ram and it's been overall a decent truck. But it's had its problems too.

So all that to say, find the one you want buy and drive it. Hopefully you'll get a lifetime of trouble free miles! And yeah. They ain't cheap. Even the used ones ain't. It's ridiculous


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[bbcoach]

The New Tacoma V-6 motors just had a recall for metal in the engines and many were being destroyed because of this.  Research concluded that the machining process wasn't cleaning the engine thoroughly enough to remove the machined metal shavings causing the problem.  Yes, Toyota did make it right from what I heard but the owners were without their vehicles for an extended period of time due to motor availability, scheduling vehicles for motor replacement and actual replacement time.  Right after Covid and beyond, Toyota had a time getting computer chips and delivering vehicles to dealers.  At one point (they were tacking on $5 to $15K) to the list price because their inventories were low on many vehicles (supply and demand).  Not sure if they are still doing this today but Buyer Beware.  If the Blue Book value for a new vehicle is $40000 and you pay say $50000, you will never recoup that $10000 markup due to depreciation.  Yes, some will say Yotas don't depreciate as much as other vehicles but not $10k worth.  What I'm really getting at is my 03 Tacoma was the VERY BEST vehicle I have ever owned in my 68 years hands down.  I did look their way when I got the F-150 last year and wanted another Yota but it was hard to turn down a 22 Full size garage kept truck with 3675 miles, 14 month transferable Ford warranty 3 year/36000 mile and lifetime power train warranty for $10000 less.  Only time will tell me if I made a Good decision or not.  I'm in NC, Southeast Toyota district, 22 Ford F-150 to 24 Tacoma equally equipped.