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Bye Bye F-150, Hello Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by pdt1702, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    pdt1702

    pdt1702 [OP] New Member

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    I just traded my 2020 F-150 STX FX4 for a 2021 Tundra TRD Sport. Started having an issue with the F-150 transmission after a couple hundred miles with rough shifting and surging downshift at low speeds. Of course the dealer said everything was working okay and wasn't going to do anything to fix it. A couple weeks ago I noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine.

    I was wary buying a Ford to begin with for exactly this reason and rather than deal with the back and forth and worrying about it I decided to see what I could get on trade for a new Tundra. I managed to get what I paid for the F-150 on the trade value - bought it early COVID with a ton of rebates. I am ultimately out a couple thousand on upgrades I had put on it, but chalk it up to a lesson learned and couldn't be happier with the Tundra!

    It's a step up for sure from the STX model I had, and I feel better knowing I have a quality truck. No matter how much I tried to convince myself I liked the 2.7 Ecoboost, I knew deep down I wished I had a V8. Glad to pick this up now on what may be the last year with the V8 engine.

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  2. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:15 PM
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    Borador

    Borador New Member

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    Nice truck! I had a F150 (3.5L) with ecoboost prior to my Tundra and I hated it. Too much lag from the ecoboost for me.
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    BobsYourUncle

    BobsYourUncle New Member

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    Welcome and congrats on the new truck!
     
  4. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    Triton19X2

    Triton19X2 New Member

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    Welcome!...sharp looking Truck!
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  6. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    KingsAustin

    KingsAustin Grey Goose II

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    Greetings from Central Texas!
     
  7. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  8. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    YeeYeeTundra

    YeeYeeTundra Earl Dibbles III incarnate

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    Welcome from Ohio since @BTBAKER must have moved .... Haha! Very nice looking pickup.
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    None yet
  10. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    Green Thunder

    Green Thunder Smooth in the Cruise

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    Food crumbs and dog fur
    Welcome from WA. I’m recovering Ford owner too. You’ll love it here...

    beautiful truck!
     
  11. Dec 18, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    Redcon41318

    Redcon41318 New Member

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    Very nice!
     
  12. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    AZTundra

    AZTundra No Longer a New Member

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    Welcome from AZ.
     
  13. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

    BravoDeltaRomeo Old Man Little Blue Finger

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    Saweeeetttt. Nice upgrade from the Ford

    What kind of rims do you have on there? They look great on your truck.
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    pdt1702

    pdt1702 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! They are 18" Method MR316 in Titanium. Riding on Ridge Grappler 285/65/18.
     
  15. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from Western NC.
     
  16. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    RJVA

    RJVA Former Lurker

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    OEM 18" wheels off a 2.5 gen 275/70/18 Falken Rubitrek A/T FabFour Redsteel front bumper with HF winch. Dobinsons IMS with 2.25" coils (610) JBA UCA's Iron Man +300lb rear leaf packs with Dobinsons IMS shocks ECGS bushing in front diff Black Oak Led Flood Pods. 40watt (x2) Black Oak 20" light bar. 100 watt OEM style rear bumper, black powder coat, added aux reverse leds. Stubby AM/FM antenna Century Camper Shell with Roof rack and bed mat
    Hello from Idaho! Amazing how good the tundra is against the competition huh? Enjoy the new rig.
     
  17. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    General Motors

    General Motors New Member

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    Did the same, may 2020 purchased new Silverado 5.3 with 8 speed transmission.
    Had transmission shifting /shuddering and slipping issues .Back and forth with dealer and Chevy customer service with no resolve . Straw that broke camel back ,Chevy Quirk dealership Braintree Mass. “ there is nothing we can do for you, recommend that you warm truck up before first drive of the day “ Week latter trade in for 2021 SR5 SX model .Truck had 12,000 miles on it sad to say out couple of thousands dollars ,but a new tranny is 4 K
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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    TrucksRCool

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    Welcome from Utah! I also traded my 2019 F150 a couple of months ago. It was actually fine mechanically but I couldn't say no to a ridiculously high trade-value and a great deal on my 21 Nightshade. And of course, I did miss that V8. Fine choice my friend.
     
  19. Dec 18, 2020 at 9:45 PM
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    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW SSEM #82 RGBA #4 “That Guy” Vendor

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    Welcome from the wet side of WA.
     
  20. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:03 AM
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    SprinterAE86

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    Welcome from PEI
     
  21. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:10 AM
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    B1GTR1X

    B1GTR1X BIGTRIX

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    Welcome from MD! Good looking truck there!
     
  22. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:49 AM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Almost went with an F150 earlier this year and then I test drove the Tundra. Drove out that day in my Tundra. Hands down the best decision I made. Nice looking truck you got there. Welcome from Pennsylvania.
     
  23. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:50 AM
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    maxdriver

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    Welcome from NH....love your titanium wheels:cheers:
     
  24. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:56 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  25. Dec 19, 2020 at 4:16 AM
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    CMB

    CMB New Member

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    Not nearly enough room here!
    You had a what? 5.4 Ecoboost?:eek2: Please elaborate!
     
  26. Dec 19, 2020 at 5:05 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Glad you got out before your truck was Found On Road Dead!
     
  27. Dec 19, 2020 at 5:21 AM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Borador

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    2012 FX4 with the 5.4L engine. It had the Ecoboost, which I didn't care for due to the lag after stopping. There was a pause when pressing the accelerator.
     
  29. Dec 19, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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