Help me pick my next vehicle

[PEMDAS]

My choices are:

2015 Jeep Wrangler $18k 123k mikes
2014 Chevy Silverado $18k 113k miles
2014 Ford F-150 $19k 92k miles

Other suggestions are accepted

 

[Sam7sf]

Weeeelllll, that’s all higher mileage and imo would depend on when they had transmission and diff fluid changed. If at all...

then it depends on the engine and known issues.

 

[2ManyGuns]

Not dismissing the Chevrolet, but if I remember correctly starting with the 2014 year models there were some transmission issues. Still was prevalent in the 2018 models. My 2018 was in the shop twice with issues. Just an FYI to google this and find out if the truck has the troublesome transmission.

 

[seeker_two]

Get the Ford. It'll be easier to maintain and last longer.

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[Axxe55]

Texans drive Ram trucks!

 

[skfullgun]

A vote for the F150 - as long as it is not a V6.

 

[cvgunman]

I gotta say the Chevy.I got 420K before my motor gave (was poor at oil changes). New motor and ready to turn 500k.

 

[satx78247]

My choices are:

2015 Jeep Wrangler $18k 123k mikes
2014 Chevy Silverado $18k 113k miles
2014 Ford F-150 $19k 92k miles

Other suggestions are accepted

PEDMAS,

IF it was ME buying another used PU, I would have nothing but a low mileage/one owner FORD with MANUAL transmission, behind a 4.6 v8 engine & PREFERABLY out of an estate sale.
(Personally, i keep my PUs until they are nearly ready for the salvage yard as "scrap metal" & an old-school F150, even half well maintained will run for 300, 000+ miles.)

Fwiw, my current daily driver is a 2-owner 1992 Lincoln Town Car, with about 70,000 original miles, which has the same 4.6L engine that is in the F150. = After some normal replacement of "wear out" items, like the fuel pump, filters & some other minor repairs, it runs GREAT & may well outlast ME.
(The Town Car, the Crown Victoria & the Mercury Grand Marquis share most of the same "running gear" with the 1/2 ton PU.)

Fwiw, I know several taxi drivers, who are still driving a GM, Crown Vic or TC & that the odometer has over 400,000 miles & their taxi still runs OK.
(Other than possibly "police pursuit" use, taxi service is harder on a car than most any other driving.)

IF you want help finding an "estate sale PU", PM me.
(Since I retired from the Army, I constantly trawl the ads for antique boats, outboards & also look for antique cars "to feed my addictions", so looking for you too costs me ZILCH.)

just my OPINION, satx

 

[PEMDAS]

Not dismissing the Chevrolet, but if I remember correctly starting with the 2014 year models there were some transmission issues. Still was prevalent in the 2018 models. My 2018 was in the shop twice with issues. Just an FYI to google this and find out if the truck has the troublesome transmission.

Thanks buddy

 

[PEMDAS]

I gotta say the Chevy.I got 420K before my motor gave (was poor at oil changes). New motor and ready to turn 500k.

Thank you, friend. This has been my experience with Chevies as well.

 

[cvgunman]

Thank you, friend. This has been my experience with Chevies as well.

I will add the transmission had to be rebuilt a few times over the course of time (4L60E I think) and only cosmetic upkeep. It's a 2000 Silverado Z71.

 

[PEMDAS]

PEDMAS,

IF it was ME buying another used PU, I would have nothing but a low mileage/one owner FORD with MANUAL transmission, behind a 4.6 v8 engine & PREFERABLY out of an estate sale.
(Personally, i keep my PUs until they are nearly ready for the salvage yard as "scrap metal" & an old-school F150, even half well maintained will run for 300, 000+ miles.)

Fwiw, my current daily driver is a 2-owner 1992 Lincoln Town Car, with about 70,000 original miles, which has the same 4.6L engine that is in the F150. = After some normal replacement of "wear out" items, like the fuel pump, filters & some other minor repairs, it runs GREAT & may well outlast ME.
(The Town Car, the Crown Victoria & the Mercury Grand Marquis share most of the same "running gear" with the 1/2 ton PU.)

Fwiw, I know several taxi drivers, who are still driving a GM, Crown Vic or TC & that the odometer has over 400,000 miles & their taxi still runs OK.
(Other than possibly "police pursuit" use, taxi service is harder on a car than most any other driving.)

IF you want help finding an "estate sale PU", PM me.
(Since I retired from the Army, I constantly trawl the ads for antique boats, outboards & also look for antique cars "to feed my addictions", so looking for you too costs me ZILCH.)

just my OPINION, satx

Thanks buddy! I had a beautiful 96 town car I wish O had never got rid of. I do believe it would have lasted me through retirement.

I will pm you, you seem to have my exact mentality when it comes to vehicles..

Thank you!

 

[PEMDAS]

I will add the transmission had to be rebuilt a few times over the course of time (4L60E I think) and only cosmetic upkeep. It's a 2000 Silverado Z71.

Understood thanks!

 

[lonestardiver]

Not dismissing the Chevrolet, but if I remember correctly starting with the 2014 year models there were some transmission issues. Still was prevalent in the 2018 models. My 2018 was in the shop twice with issues. Just an FYI to google this and find out if the truck has the troublesome transmission.

Transmission issues were mainly with the 8spd.
Some of the problems were traced back to the transmission fluid absorbing water. They are now using a new fluid that eliminates the shudder. I know in some cases the torque converter had issues.

Other issues that many manufacturers have are collapsed valve lifters that are part of the active fuel management to improve fuel economy by switching from V8 mode to V4 mode.

Being out of warranty you can at least get a tuner to turn off the AFM.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I'd go with the Ford, but have it checked out by a mechanic with one of those high dollar diagnostic tools. Chevy would be my second choice. Either way, have it checked out by a mechanic. And forget about the Jeep.

 

[robertc1024]

I'd go with the Ford, but have it checked out by a mechanic with one of those high dollar diagnostic tools. Chevy would be my second choice. Either way, have it checked out by a mechanic. And forget about the Jeep.

Yep. The engine is important though. I've got a 4.6 in my F150 and it's blown one spark plug through the head. Wasn't a big deal to me, but the triton engines were notorious for it. I'd still pick the Ford from the group.

 

[BMF500]

Of the 3 choices listed, Chevy.
My '07 Z71 (bought new) started having transmission problems @ like 260K. I also started to regularly pull a boat that was way too heavy for that truck around that time.

 

[popsgarland]

I've always been a Chevy man. I have a 2013 extended cab Texas Edition. Bought it new with 80 miles on it. No issues with it, knock on wood, in the 98,000 miles on it.

 

[Army 1911]

Your list has two trucks and a macho mobile. If you are comfortable with your masculinity, get a prius.

 

[satx78247]

Thanks buddy! I had a beautiful 96 town car I wish O had never got rid of. I do believe it would have lasted me through retirement.

I will pm you, you seem to have my exact mentality when it comes to vehicles..

Thank you!

Pemdus,

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yours, satx