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These choices come to about the same price (which is wild) when I compare Tundras with 50k and fewer miles. Which is the better buy for less long term headaches? Primarily want a V8, 4x4 capability, large cabin and higher ride height, and reliability.

Coyote seems pretty solid engine wise, haven't read of issues with the wet belt. I guess IWEs on the Ford could be an issue vs potential cam tower leak on the Tundra?

These choices come to about the same price (which is wild) when I compare Tundras with 50k and fewer miles. Which is the better buy for less long term headaches? Primarily want a V8, 4x4 capability, large cabin and higher ride height, and reliability.

Coyote seems pretty solid engine wise, haven't read of issues with the wet belt. I guess IWEs on the Ford could be an issue vs potential cam tower leak on the Tundra?

Hi all,

Looking to buy my first truck with goal of maximizing long term reliability and minimizing headaches. Looking at buying a new truck.

I want a V8 for the simpler engine design towards the goal of getting maximum mileage (lets hit 250k) and want 4x4 for all weather use.

It looks like I can turn off AFM by going into Sport mode, but then the truck is always in 4H? Is this true?

I thought it was bad to always be in 4H in terms of eating through the lifespan of the drivetrain much quicker, and in general it is better to be in 2H and use 4H for weather like snow?

Definitely feel like I am missing a few critical pieces of knowledge here. Thanks very much for your insights

I'm in the market for a gen 2. Targeting 2020/2021, crewmax, 4wd, upgraded speaker option and 38 gallon gas tank would be nice, and trying to avoid trd pros as I don't want the expense of replacing those Fox shocks.

I did a nationwide search and found 2 certified gold trucks, both under 50,000 miles. I dug into their history (one carfax and one the dealer "ipacket" on the website): the carfax one showed the entire steering rack was replaced and the ipacket one showed the rear diff was replaced. I was surprised to see such failures on pieces certified Gold.

Was this just a weird coincidence?