Vehicle Dilemma

[Pipe Line]

I am getting opinions from numerous people. I am asking for tPBs opinion on this subject as well.

Right now, I drive a 2006 5.9 Cummins ideme. Nothing wrong with it. My daily driver to and from work. Cattle/farm work on the weekends and sometimes during the week after work. It's inevitable here in Nebraska, but I have had freezing issues with it each of the last 2 winters I've owned it. Multiple times it's been down for days simply due to cold temperatures. It drives me god damn nuts. I do live in town. I tow on occasion, but not much. I bought it because I love diesels, and it was partly an emotional decision because my former 6.0 took a shit on me a few years back. Anyway, winter is coming, it's going to get cold again. I really do not want to deal with the freezing shit again. But I love diesels. My wife does not like my truck, and gives me shit every single time there's an issue with it. No, I technically don't need it.

I'm looking at F150s, somewhat newer models. Market isn't great. Drove an older F150 for a long time in high school and through college. Super reliable. I've driven it a few times as a spare over the years when mine went down, and man is it tough going from a diesel back to a gas truck.


The trade in value on my Cummins ideme would be great, and I know it could get me a good deal. I'm just not sure I'd be happy with the step down in trucks. But I hate leaving my house everyday and not being 110% sure my truck is going to start. My wife just got into a minor fender bender with a fire hydrant 2 weeks back and so her car was in the body shop so she was bumming rides from me and co-workers for a couple days, and I thought to myself man, if that was during a harsh winter's few days and my truck wouldn't run, that would be some shit. Or if something happened to my daughter and my truck wouldn't start, that'd be some worst shit.


I don't want to give up the Cummins ideme, but I'm close.


Thoughts from the board?

 

[Dr.DrakeRamoray]

I am getting opinions from numerous people. I am asking for tPBs opinion on this subject as well.

Right now, I drive a 2006 5.9 Cummins. Nothing wrong with it. My daily driver to and from work. Cattle/farm work on the weekends and sometimes during the week after work. It's inevitable here in Nebraska, but I have had freezing issues with it each of the last 2 winters I've owned it. Multiple times it's been down for days simply due to cold temperatures. It drives me god damn nuts. I do live in town. I tow on occasion, but not much. I bought it because I love diesels, and it was partly an emotional decision because my former 6.0 took a shit on me a few years back. Anyway, winter is coming, it's going to get cold again. I really do not want to deal with the freezing shit again. But I love diesels. My wife does not like my truck, and gives me shit every single time there's an issue with it. No, I technically don't need it.

I'm looking at F150s, somewhat newer models. Market isn't great. Drove an older F150 for a long time in high school and through college. Super reliable. I've driven it a few times as a spare over the years when mine went down, and man is it tough going from a diesel back to a gas truck.


The trade in value on my Cummins would be great, and I know it could get me a good deal. I'm just not sure I'd be happy with the step down in trucks. But I hate leaving my house everyday and not being 110% sure my truck is going to start. My wife just got into a minor fender bender with a fire hydrant 2 weeks back and so her car was in the body shop so she was bumming rides from me and co-workers for a couple days, and I thought to myself man, if that was during a harsh winter's few days and my truck wouldn't run, that would be some shit. Or if something happened to my daughter and my truck wouldn't start, that'd be some worst shit.


I don't want to give up the Cummins, but I'm close.


Thoughts from the board?

Get something more reliable

 

[HuskerGarrett]

I’ve had a few F150s and love them. I’ve never got the diesel though

 

[Ripping Lips]

Get a trade estimate from a few dealers to get a starting asking price and then sell it outright for more then you'd get for any trade, especially since it doesn't have all of the emissions BS on it.

As for the F150, they are probably the most reliable truck out there without any major issues besides the regular Nissan Titan, which in my own opinion, has the most comfortable seats. I don't care for the Chevy's since they seem to have electrical issues and the newer Ram's (2020 thru 2022) are having issues with the exhaust manifold cracking on the 5.7L

 

[Tyneb23]

 

[Pipe Line]

I’ve had a few F150s and love them. I’ve never got the diesel though

Absolutely nothing wrong with them. Doesn't quite wiggle the weiner like a diesel does lol but they're absolutely just fine. Was talking to my dad about it the other night, and it would just almost feel like a stage of life that I didn't think would come so fast but is actually here. The I'm 30 with kids and my Friday nights consist of oven pizza and falling asleep on the couch at 9:30, if I made the move to a newer F150.....I turn 30 next month lol

 

[HuskerGarrett]

Absolutely nothing wrong with them. Doesn't quite wiggle the weiner like a diesel does lol but they're absolutely just fine. Was talking to my dad about it the other night, and it would just almost feel like a stage of life that I didn't think would come so fast but is actually here. The I'm 30 with kids and my Friday nights consist of oven pizza and falling asleep on the couch at 9:30, if I made the move to a newer F150.....I turn 30 next month lol

I am 30 with kids and my Fridays do consist of oven pizza so I guess it’s spot on

 

[CybrrMonky71]

Buy an older rice burner as a 3rd vehicle
Honestly tho, I’d probably have a bigger issue paying $5 per gallon diesel than worry about 2 days a year it won’t start.
You should have a gas sipping 3rd vehicle regardless with the full sized diesel truck

 

[Pipe Line]

Get a trade estimate from a few dealers to get a starting asking price and then sell it outright for more then you'd get for any trade, especially since it doesn't have all of the emissions BS on it.

As for the F150, they are probably the most reliable truck out there without any major issues besides the regular Nissan Titan, which in my own opinion, has the most comfortable seats. I don't care for the Chevy's since they seem to have electrical issues and the newer Ram's (2020 thru 2022) are having issues with the exhaust manifold cracking on the 5.7L

I was thinking about calling around to some dealers with some trucks on car gurus that I liked. Would they be able to give an estimate on a monthly payment over the phone or is that something I'd have to actually go there and ask about? Just looking for a ballpark number is all.


I'm a Ford guy through and through. Only reason I bought the Cummins is cause of reliable they are for a diesel. Diesels just blow dick in the winter time regardless of the models. And with fuel prices the way they are, it's hard to justify 20 minutes of idle to get just warm enough to drive 15 minutes to work at $5 a gallon where I'm at. Unless a miracle happened, newer F150 is all I'd go for if I did it.

 

[Pipe Line]

Buy an older rice burner as a 3rd vehicle

I don't trust that in the snow. Considered buying a cheap Ranger for $100 a month from Bellevue Toyota last year but my wife doesn't want a 3rd car payment under our name. Can't say she was wrong.

 

[Pipe Line]

I am 30 with kids and my Fridays do consist of oven pizza so I guess it’s spot on

It is nice not having hangovers anymore

 

[CybrrMonky71]

I don't trust that in the snow. Considered buying a cheap Ranger for $100 a month from Bellevue Toyota last year but my wife doesn't want a 3rd car payment under our name. Can't say she was wrong.

Then find an older all wheel drive SUV
Even if it was an old Ford Escspe, you would save on gas, have the weather reliability & likely be able to find one cheap enough u could pay cash for it
Obviously you have no issue with driving an older vehicle as you said your truck is an 06.
Just find an older SUV, plop down 6k cash & move on
If you could get a ranger for $100 per month & keep ur existing truck, I don’t get the issue
The difference in fuel savings if u used the ranger as your daily driver would probably be at least $100 per month. Diesel is $2 more per gallon than E10 & ur tank probably takes what, 30 gallons per fill?

 

[Pipe Line]

Then find an older all wheel drive SUV
Even if it was an old Ford Escspe, you would save on gas, have the weather reliability & likely be able to find one cheap enough u could pay cash for it
Obviously you have no issue with driving an older vehicle as you said your truck is an 06.
Just find an older SUV, plop down 6k cash & move on

You make a good point. My thought was that when I bought the 5.9, it was going to be my truck for the next decade or so. Hindsight is 20/20 on the winter issues, but I do have the same thought if I do decide to pull the trigger on a different. Just would like to get settled in one I really like and drive that until it quits.

 

[Havoc34]

 

[CybrrMonky71]

You make a good point. My thought was that when I bought the 5.9, it was going to be my truck for the next decade or so. Hindsight is 20/20 on the winter issues, but I do have the same thought if I do decide to pull the trigger on a different. Just would like to get settled in one I really like and drive that until it quits.

If I was u, I’d look for a 3rd vehicle. When you already are driving older vehicles, repairs will happen. If u have a backup u aren’t bumming rides
If u have a kid, u will need that 3rd as a school car soon enough.

 

[Tell_Sackett]

You could always build a heated barn.... Given vehicle prices, it might be cheaper in the long run.

I've always wanted a 1 ton diesel truck....but other than possibly pulling a large RV, I really have no need for one. Diesel used to seasonally flip flop on affordability with gas, but hasn't done that in my neck of the woods in years. Accounting for the generally poor fuel mileage of any large truck, extra fuel premium per gallon for diesel, higher maintenance costs, and the premium you pay on one upfront, they make little economic sense except for very few.

There has been some softness in valuations of late, but I'm surprised truck prices haven't been hit harder given rates and fuel costs. Fuel issues aren't going away any time soon and higher rates will hit asset values sooner or later. If I had a diesel, I'd think seriously about getting out of it now.

 

[BIG TONE SOPRANO]

I am getting opinions from numerous people. I am asking for tPBs opinion on this subject as well.

Right now, I drive a 2006 5.9 Cummins ideme. Nothing wrong with it. My daily driver to and from work. Cattle/farm work on the weekends and sometimes during the week after work. It's inevitable here in Nebraska, but I have had freezing issues with it each of the last 2 winters I've owned it. Multiple times it's been down for days simply due to cold temperatures. It drives me god damn nuts. I do live in town. I tow on occasion, but not much. I bought it because I love diesels, and it was partly an emotional decision because my former 6.0 took a shit on me a few years back. Anyway, winter is coming, it's going to get cold again. I really do not want to deal with the freezing shit again. But I love diesels. My wife does not like my truck, and gives me shit every single time there's an issue with it. No, I technically don't need it.

I'm looking at F150s, somewhat newer models. Market isn't great. Drove an older F150 for a long time in high school and through college. Super reliable. I've driven it a few times as a spare over the years when mine went down, and man is it tough going from a diesel back to a gas truck.


The trade in value on my Cummins ideme would be great, and I know it could get me a good deal. I'm just not sure I'd be happy with the step down in trucks. But I hate leaving my house everyday and not being 110% sure my truck is going to start. My wife just got into a minor fender bender with a fire hydrant 2 weeks back and so her car was in the body shop so she was bumming rides from me and co-workers for a couple days, and I thought to myself man, if that was during a harsh winter's few days and my truck wouldn't run, that would be some shit. Or if something happened to my daughter and my truck wouldn't start, that'd be some worst shit.


I don't want to give up the Cummins ideme, but I'm close.


Thoughts from the board?

Get the biggest truck you can find and make sure to back it in!!!!! @lee_carvallo_12 @#HBD

 

[Pipe Line]

You could always build a heated barn.... Given vehicle prices, it might be cheaper in the long run.

I've always wanted a 1 ton diesel truck....but other than possibly pulling a large RV, I really have no need for one. Diesel used to seasonally flip flop on affordability with gas, but hasn't done that in my neck of the woods in years. Accounting for the generally poor fuel mileage of any large truck, extra fuel premium per gallon for diesel, higher maintenance costs, and the premium you pay on one upfront, they make little economic sense except for very few.

There has been some softness in valuations of late, but I'm surprised truck prices haven't been hit harder given rates and fuel costs. Fuel issues aren't going away any time soon and higher rates will hit asset values sooner or later. If I had a diesel, I'd think seriously about getting out of it now.

Pretty much a combo of all of that is why I'm considering getting out of it. It's almost a waste of my money right now. I'm past a good portion of the "old truck repairs" but the injectors are going to go at some point and I wouldn't say I'm too far from that. There's a $5K bill most likely that I know I'm not going to pay. Could have with my 6.0 and I chose to trade instead. So really it's either do it now while it runs great, or do it after it takes a shit and needs a good sized repair.

 

[Pipe Line]

View attachment 15701

No chance lol

 

[Pipe Line]

If I was u, I’d look for a 3rd vehicle. When you already are driving older vehicles, repairs will happen. If u have a backup u aren’t bumming rides
If u have a kid, u will need that 3rd as a school car soon enough.

Good chance I'd be divorced now, but part of me wishes I would have done that Ranger last year when I had the chance. Wife was not on board at all