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hey scotty! what would be a good $3000 to $5000 truck/suv to buy that will last and that can pull a medium to small sized trailer? i own a 2016 crv.. but it is an automatic, and i have heard your warnings about towing with automatic trans. any info would help. love your channel keep up the great work bud.
@@justinjessup4828 I paid 54k for my xlt 5.0 with xtr package. But I’m in Canada. So that’s like 40 k in the states but I bought it in September when they had the employee pricing.
@@dragospahontu . Well he is wrong, just in a different way. Henry Ford died 2 years after Hitler, so he would have been aware unless he was suffering from advanced dementia.
I just bought this exact truck with 76k miles but in black and with a V8 a couple weeks ago for 29,000 here in Houston. Took 8 years to get my dream truck but I finally got it!
Get the king ranch. Platinun only has the 3.5 ecoboost. So do not buy a used ecoboost engine. Or do what i did and buy the lariat with the 5.0 v8. DO NOT GET A USED ECOBOOST. Scotty will agree with me.
Awesome brother I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 137,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast as well (especially with the Borla ATAK).
I would love to have one, but my 2002 Ford F150 Lariet is still running like a top, and still looks great. If you can afford it, get what you want, then take really good care of it. Keep it forever.
@@Alexander.945 yeah because trucks hold there value so much better If your willing to keep paying notes for a while you can work up to the point of getting a new truck every few year while paying a relatively small note.
My f350 superduty was 30k new. Bought it in 2001 and its still going strong. Manual trans and 6.8 v10. And manual windows and no power locks or cruise control. Rubber flooring and a huge trailer hitch and rubber mat on the bed. I put a fiberglass cover to keep the back dry. Few options and the truck is still very very clean inside and out. The typical price of a superduty was 65k when I bought mine for 30. And it has had very few issues. A loaded truck has a lot of things that can go wrong. Transmissions. Infotainment. Power seats. Cruise , air bag suspension , my truck just works and works.
I used to transport the Canadian export versions of these trucks from the Kansas City plant to the railroad. The Lariat is the luxury version, with the Platinum above that. I loved when I got to drive the top of the line King Ranch. They were amazing! They were also about $85,000 Canadian or $70,000 USD for the MSRP as of 2017 when I was driving them. That 425 HP 3.5L eco boost with the 10 speed automatic transmission could really make those heavy trucks get up and go!
One of the few times I disagree with Scotty.... Every option he showcased is available on a Lariat at a lower price. To be perfectly honest, an XLT is usually the best for the money, and if leather is your main thing, get a nice catskin swap. Most tech options are the same, and the performance options are all available.
Trucks have come a long ways, my 1970 F250 4x4 had hubs where I had to actually get out to lock them in, a lever sticking out of the floor that I had to pull into either 4L or 4H or 2H or N, another lever that had 1, 2, 3, 4, and R, under the hood a 390 that got around 10 plus or minus mpg's what a difference!!!
Bruce Jones insane.. and to think it wasn’t even a limited. Even more crazy here in Canada - over $100,000. Ridiculous specially considering that’s nearly a quarter of the value of a run of the mill single family house where I am. And people are willing to pay that for a grocery getter.. even worse a RAM 1500 for the same price 🤣
@TWINK THE TROLL Unless you buy new with rebates. My brother bought a 2018 that blue books more now than he paid for it 2 years ago. Plus he got the full warranty since it was brand new.
TWINK THE TROLL I was actually able to find a super cab 2.7 4x4 and I paid 36k Canadian (US 28,000) for a 2020 XLT.. waited until the last week of the year and scooped it up. Seems like everyone just wants the 4 doors. Regardless.. they’re able to price them like that cos the consumer is willing to pay it.
When I bought my 2014 Ford F-150 new the salesman told me to always lock my tailgate (which has a camera) because they cost about $700 new. So I offered my kids a $20 reward if they find it unlocked. Only has to pay out once (so far).
Bought a 2017 Nissan Frontier 4x4 SV crew cab for 17000 last year. 3 year old, 56000 mile truck, $30000 brand new. Clean as a whistle. The CPO market on trucks is where it's at right now. Lot of richer people driving around their new model for a couple of years and turn in their almost brand new truck for the next model. It's a steal :) Love my truck.
The fully loaded variants tend to depreciate faster. Great when you're buying used. People still group them with the base model - with extras. Cars with most of the options ticked tend not to return that value when it comes time to sell.
Justin, I agree. I drive a 2010 F-150 XLT, after owning a 77 AND 86 model. I drive em till they can go no further. Platinum is for watch's and other jewelry. ;-) Take care ...
I'd say get a low trim or base model and have less chances of things to break and care less when it gets scratched up. Get that naturally aspirated engine. Great vid as always!
If you actually want to use your truck for truck stuff like towing and hauling, check tow payload rating on these Platinum F150s. They are usually several hundred pounds less payload and several thousand pounds less towing than the XLT trim. So if you need it for work and not show, get a Lariat or lower trim level.
Hey Scotty I just found you on tick tock and now I'm subscribed to your youtube channel I saw on tick tock you have been a mechanic for over 53 years wow 😲
so so helpful....for those of us have who do not make a living as auto mechanics but we have always try when possble to do our own work to save on labor....keepum comin scotty the videos are so helpful....i talk with my hands too...been catchin crap for it for years
Used market is insane now days... If you know what you are looking for and you plan to keep it for awhile. You can find a New one for a couple grand more which in my opinion is worth it.
I still work my 1993 F 250 and 1987 F 250! The 93 has a 460 and C 6 trans with 90,000 miles and the 87 has a 300 CI 6 cylinder with 70,000 miles! The wife drives a 2015 GMC Terrain with a 4 cylinder and it’s a POS! 52,000 miles and throws codes all the time! Rides nice that’s it!
So for that price you can get two base models so when one craps out you can get to work until the second one dies too. That’s why I bought my 2014 loaded and depreciated!
I like power windows and door locks. But all the other crap I dont care about. And personally Id prefer a vinyl floor in a truck. But hey I plan to use any truck I get as a truck. Not just to show off with. Needs an 8 foot bed as well.
It's not always about showing off....some ppl just like those features....and how it looks, and runs, and rides..I hate that ppl assume other people really care that much about what others think....if I spend 30k on a car or truck, it's be because its what I want..not what other ppl think..
my first truck i bought on my own was a 2011 f150 platinum with the 6.2l boss v8 and i got to tell ya, that thing was a blast and i had it for 4 years, i only got rid of it because someone ran a red and tboned me, but i used the money from the insurance company to buy myself a 2019 f150 single cab short box with the 5.0 and i had lots of left over cash to buy some not so basic modifications.
Yep, even when they are sold used that are expensive. But you get what you pay for. That’s why I bought a new Tacoma since it’s the same in price for used.
I bought an F150 because I can’t afford a Tacoma, but think about it this way, if you buy a Tacoma, a few years down the road you can upgrade, and be about where you started, usually sell for close to the same price you bought it for.
My first truck was a 66 Econoline. It had three on the tree, a battery behind the seat and the engine between the seats. I paid 500 sold it for 1200 and it made me money every day. Trucks like that McBoat are just toys.
Sold an 2018 f150 to get a 2019 plug in hybrid ford fusion. Regret doing so but on the other hand i got my big 1988 old ford bronco and thats a statement of a good truck still in performance😎
Trim leave is all subject to your personal choice. I mean buying new vs used that’s a personal choice I know people who will never buy new cars or trucks. But I prefer to buy new and being the first owner I know what the vehicle has been through. But if no one buys new there will be no used car market for the others. I’ve owned all brands from Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Volkswagen & and Toyota And there all made the same plastic parts & thinner steel or aluminum parts. There all going this way. I’ve had buddies Toyota broke down and had to go help. I’ve seen them all broke. Now I’ve never experienced this issues. Because I take car of my vehicle. All brands I’ve owned run and drive fine
it's got 85k miles though! According to your other videos with the ecoboost engine that truck doesn't have much life left, especially since it's twin turbo! so it's pretty expensive for 30k!
The best deal on a Ford F150 is the XLT with the 302a 'luxury' package. Has all the essentials and some niceties, a very decent interior but no leather, etc. Actually I might have considered going to a Lariat to get the ventilated seats, climate control and push button starting, but my XLT 302a is probably the most bang for the buck.
Scotty, I never really understood these guys in the city who buy 4×4 trucks and then pamper it like a Mercedes. But I'm glad they do so guys like me can get it used still in good condition at a much cheaper price and then use it for its intended purpose.
I agree. All I need is air conditioning, auto transmission, electric seats with heat( gets real cold where I live) power steering and a stereo. I am glad carburetors are a thing of the past though.
I literally buy a truck for the 6-8 foot long BED and TOWING capacity and it's V8 engine for my business. That's it. Not for its features. I don't care if it's old, long as it run clean and not rusty. It's a work truck 😂
Ive been a Chevy guy my whole life but when i did research to buy my first new truck, i bought a Ford. Its the best you can get for the price. I still love my classic Chevys but as modern trucks go, If you cant afford Toyota, Ford is the way to go. They're not perfect, but they are a lot better than GM and Chrysler now. I don't like it, but its the truth!
Scotty. Good information from the beginning of 2021 but times change and now used trucks are more expensive than new trucks. Who would have ever thought this would happen? Crazy times
I think Scotty has mentioned Toyota, Ford, and Honda Trucks being the most reliable; Dodge/Ram and Nissan (non-CVT) Trucks in second place; While Chevorlet/GM and Jeep Trucks are last in reliability. 👍
I bought a use F150 2018 Crew Cab King Ranch for $40K and it is the best truck that I've own. Fun to drive and practical for transporting stuff for my wife's relatives.
@@ClarksonsinUSA but with Lariat you get: motion sensors, remote tailgate release, leather seats, padded door panels, stitched soft touch dash, 8" gauge cluster, Sony or bang and olfson speakers, 8" sub woofer, cooled seats, ambient lighting, real woodgrain, and so on. The Lariat 500A is right at the same price as the XLT 302A sport, and with all of the things that the Lariat gives you over the XLT, The Lariat is a much better value.
@@americantrucknation4891, 2011, 1st generation 3.5 EcoBoost. Bought it from my neighbor 6 years ago. This is the nicest pickup I've ever owned. Had to replace right turbo a year and a half ago, found a new one on eBay for $200 and did the work myself. I am in the process of replacing the left rear door latch because of the switch failure saying that the door is still open. Other than that no problems. The truck has 115,670 miles on it now.
Love Ford. They’re so awesome. I used to be a Ford hater but after driving an expedition and now purchasing a hybrid 2020 fusion, they’re the two best vehicles I’ve owned
I've got a 2016 Platinum with the 3.5. I cannot believe how hard that thing pulls. My bud has a 2019 with the 5.0. Driving them back to back, even he said that the 3.5 seems to pull a little harder. As far as durability goes, I've got about 60,000 miles on mine...we'll see in a few years how it goes.
A lot of back seat leg room but not as much as my Dodge Ram Megacab. I call it my "Cowboy Cadillac.". But it has a very small box, only 6 ft, 4 in. With the 5.7 Hemi I can tow a 35 ft travel trailer. Crap gas mileage but it does it fine. I don't know about towing 8000 lbs with a V6, even if it is turbocharged. It might do it but not for 100,000 miles. I am pushing 120,000 miles and still not using any oil. I know, I know you don't like Dodge or the Hemi. But it's what I've got and I'm going to keep driving it until it dies. So far, with proper maintenance only needed a water pump and brakes.
Man I wish I could take my camrys to scotty, I've been screwed by so many chain mechanic shops...I only buy OLDER Toyota's now, wont spend more than a few grand and do all my own work now...living and learning
I wouldn't spend that much money on a half ton pickup that's going to be used for hauling things, i.e., work truck. AC, radio, bedliner, seat covers, 4wd, v8, power windows & locks and a tow package is good enough for me.
@@fil1329 I made a typo. It is the 3.5 (corrected- I typed 2.5) v6 EcoBoost turbo that is very reliable. Steel crank, cracked connecting rods- very stout bottom end.
@@MrNordpole Nowadays any truck has an insanely good resale value. You can't find anything but trash under 25k. Even the 2 gen old 2012 f150s are going for over 20k. And that's with over 100k miles
Been using Plexus for years on my motorcycle, works great but recently price has doubled. I'm trying alternatives,will let everyone know if better, cheaper works.
I just picked up a used BRZ Sport-Tech RS for less than the original list price of the base model BRZ. Definitely a good idea to buy those loaded machines a few years later
I drove a 2010 STX for 10 years. Had minimal features. Loved it. Traded it for a 2019 lariat sports edition with all the bells and whistles. Honestly, I regret it. It's just too much. It's like stepping into a spaceship.
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hey scotty! what would be a good $3000 to $5000 truck/suv to buy that will last and that can pull a medium to small sized trailer? i own a 2016 crv.. but it is an automatic, and i have heard your warnings about towing with automatic trans. any info would help. love your channel keep up the great work bud.
Whats your opinion on an 03 buick lesabre?
can you do a video on the f150s chassis rust problem on the newer trucks.
@@thegodhoward8037 rubbissh cars mate
I almost fell off my chair laughing when you said "Paying $57k bucks for a pick up truck I wouldn't want to ruin it by actually using it for work"
But he's right.
How did he get one like this. The XLT models near me are 50k with a 5.0
The msrp was 65k for my 2018 lariat. That is a platinum. I think that was probably was just over 70k new. The only higher trim is the limited.
@@justinjessup4828 I paid 54k for my xlt 5.0 with xtr package. But I’m in Canada. So that’s like 40 k in the states but I bought it in September when they had the employee pricing.
Look at the 2021 trucks. Fully loaded will cost you 70 to 80k. Ouch! I'll let the rich people buy them new and I'll get it used for 40k.
Henry Ford would be very proud about Scotty’s approval.
And sad about Hiller's death
@@travisedmonds4214 whoa, chilllll bruh.
@@MikePietronRealtor he's not wrong
What’s the year this truck?
@@dragospahontu . Well he is wrong, just in a different way. Henry Ford died 2 years after Hitler, so he would have been aware unless he was suffering from advanced dementia.
“A rear slider so you can throw stuff in the back while you’re going down the road.”
Like beer cans.
Or get your kids to toss them out, from the back seat
@Alan Smithee not if the state you live in has no open container laws
Automatic so you can eat burger/drive or shoot/drive.
i roll the window down for that if you put it over the top of the cab (with a 8ft box) it will hit the bottom of the tailgate every time
LMAO 😂
I just bought this exact truck with 76k miles but in black and with a V8 a couple weeks ago for 29,000 here in Houston. Took 8 years to get my dream truck but I finally got it!
Ohhh Scotty, you just convinced me to go for a used F-150 Platinum instead of a Tundra. I appreciate your approval.
Hope you’re enjoying your purchase. The f150 is far more modern than the tundra.
Get the king ranch. Platinun only has the 3.5 ecoboost. So do not buy a used ecoboost engine. Or do what i did and buy the lariat with the 5.0 v8. DO NOT GET A USED ECOBOOST. Scotty will agree with me.
@@robertlake9009Scotty’s a nimrod though.
The world's going crazy for Bernie's gloves. I'll take Scotty's gloves any day 🙂
Bernies glove maker couldnt stay in business due to high taxes....
I bet all cars will turn into Toyotas and all trucks into Fords if you snap your fingers with them.
@@keyoke69 i read that, too. Sad. Not a fan of Bernie either
Someone should make a Bernie meme as a gulag commandant. A more suitable job for him. Not that he ever worked a real job in his life.
I want the shades. Expensive custom designer shades.
I have a 2017 platinum 5.0 with 90k miles. Been a great truck, no issues
Is your oil pan plastic or metal?
@@AStanton1966 all gen 2 coyotes to my knowledge are metal.
@@kingevanek update us after 2 or 3 years.
@@gutadin5 it’ll be fine.
Awesome brother I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 137,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast as well (especially with the Borla ATAK).
I folded the back seats flat and removed the hatch back off of my 94 Celica. Most reliable truck ever.
Very nice one
Hahahaha 😂
I would love to have one, but my 2002 Ford F150 Lariet is still running like a top, and still looks great. If you can afford it, get what you want, then take really good care of it. Keep it forever.
Both of my 99s are running great too although Northern rust has took its toll and I bought them used so the price reflected that.
I wish we had Scotty around my area. I would never fear buying a used vehicle if Scotty checked it out and gave it a thumbs up.
I just got a 21’ Platinum. You need to see the updated interior and technology. It’s amazing.
I bet you tell yourself that every month when you pay your note lol
Better to hate the price than to hate the car. When financially ready of course.
@@brentwendt2249 when you pay off your previous car notes years in advance and it’s similar to a previous vehicle you paid off it’s not a big deal.
@@Alexander.945 yeah because trucks hold there value so much better If your willing to keep paying notes for a while you can work up to the point of getting a new truck every few year while paying a relatively small note.
Lariat is the best comprise. Luxury plus utility.
My f350 superduty was 30k new. Bought it in 2001 and its still going strong. Manual trans and 6.8 v10. And manual windows and no power locks or cruise control. Rubber flooring and a huge trailer hitch and rubber mat on the bed. I put a fiberglass cover to keep the back dry. Few options and the truck is still very very clean inside and out. The typical price of a superduty was 65k when I bought mine for 30. And it has had very few issues. A loaded truck has a lot of things that can go wrong. Transmissions. Infotainment. Power seats. Cruise , air bag suspension , my truck just works and works.
I used to transport the Canadian export versions of these trucks from the Kansas City plant to the railroad. The Lariat is the luxury version, with the Platinum above that. I loved when I got to drive the top of the line King Ranch. They were amazing! They were also about $85,000 Canadian or $70,000 USD for the MSRP as of 2017 when I was driving them. That 425 HP 3.5L eco boost with the 10 speed automatic transmission could really make those heavy trucks get up and go!
Love all the bells and whistles, but I really don’t need them, that’s why I always stick to the XL
Hope you had a good weekend Scotty. Thank you for having me feel better about my 08 Ford XLT it’s a true luxury and smart investment
Scotty Kilmer, the real super hero of earth. Always trying to find you ways to save you money on cars!
One of the few times I disagree with Scotty.... Every option he showcased is available on a Lariat at a lower price.
To be perfectly honest, an XLT is usually the best for the money, and if leather is your main thing, get a nice catskin swap. Most tech options are the same, and the performance options are all available.
Cooled seats tho
@@piggsy20available with katzkin I believe. They have heated/cooled options I THINK. I know heated for sure
Trucks have come a long ways, my 1970 F250 4x4 had hubs where I had to actually get out to lock them in, a lever sticking out of the floor that I had to pull into either 4L or 4H or 2H or N, another lever that had 1, 2, 3, 4, and R, under the hood a 390 that got around 10 plus or minus mpg's what a difference!!!
Its crazy how the top trim level in the 2015 f150 was 56k now its like 76k
Can be configured over 80k my friend. For a half ton.. laughable.
I delivered a platinum a week and a half ago, sticker was $79,645.
Bruce Jones insane.. and to think it wasn’t even a limited.
Even more crazy here in Canada - over $100,000. Ridiculous specially considering that’s nearly a quarter of the value of a run of the mill single family house where I am. And people are willing to pay that for a grocery getter.. even worse a RAM 1500 for the same price 🤣
@TWINK THE TROLL Unless you buy new with rebates. My brother bought a 2018 that blue books more now than he paid for it 2 years ago. Plus he got the full warranty since it was brand new.
TWINK THE TROLL I was actually able to find a super cab 2.7 4x4 and I paid 36k Canadian (US 28,000) for a 2020 XLT.. waited until the last week of the year and scooped it up. Seems like everyone just wants the 4 doors. Regardless.. they’re able to price them like that cos the consumer is willing to pay it.
My pickup was top of the line in 1996 & didn't have all those gadgets. I don't miss not having those things. It pulls my trailers just fine.
I like how this guy has thick skin, gets right to the point, and doesn't ramble on on on about stuff that makes no sense at all to his audience.
I agree, Plexus is the best invention for cleaning and maintaining plastics. I use it for my AGV Sportmodular motorcycle helmet.
Best value is one level up from base. It isnt loaded with options that will crap out and be costly to replace out of warranty.
Last new truck I bought was in 2004; a Silverado extended cab work truck for $18,900.00.
I wouldn't buy one today for what they want for them.
I got a 2004 GMC SIerra 1500 SLE. And while the trim is middle of the road, it has everything I need.
Took my '04 SLT up to 306,000 miles on original tranny. Only got rid of it because extended cab wasn't good for car seats.
I used Plexus on my motorcycle windshield. It helped to clean bug splats off of the windshield.
The Platinum tailgate costs over $6000 to replace. Believe it.
When I bought my 2014 Ford F-150 new the salesman told me to always lock my tailgate (which has a camera) because they cost about $700 new. So I offered my kids a $20 reward if they find it unlocked. Only has to pay out once (so far).
@@williamscanlan9681 oh man this reminded me
Of my father, thank you for the smile. He did the same with us when we were kids.
I think you're confusing this with GMCs swiss army folding tailgate nonsense. Oh wait that's $9k
Who loses a tailgate?
@@killerjoe5628 people steal them idk why
Bought a 2017 Nissan Frontier 4x4 SV crew cab for 17000 last year. 3 year old, 56000 mile truck, $30000 brand new. Clean as a whistle. The CPO market on trucks is where it's at right now. Lot of richer people driving around their new model for a couple of years and turn in their almost brand new truck for the next model. It's a steal :) Love my truck.
The fully loaded variants tend to depreciate faster. Great when you're buying used. People still group them with the base model - with extras. Cars with most of the options ticked tend not to return that value when it comes time to sell.
@Scotty Kimler Thanks, scammer!
Mid level trims are the sweet spot. You get the features u actually want/need but not of the extra fluff you don't.
Justin, I agree. I drive a 2010 F-150 XLT, after owning a 77 AND 86 model. I drive em till they can go no further. Platinum is for watch's and other jewelry. ;-) Take care ...
SCOTTY: Nice truck!
ME: Where's the Toyota badges?
We don't need no stinkin' badges. So, there. haa
Maybe he had a stroke!
2 years ago I gots me a 2015 Platinum for about 30 also.
Shes a great truck for less then half the price of the original.
I'd say get a low trim or base model and have less chances of things to break and care less when it gets scratched up. Get that naturally aspirated engine. Great vid as always!
If you actually want to use your truck for truck stuff like towing and hauling, check tow payload rating on these Platinum F150s. They are usually several hundred pounds less payload and several thousand pounds less towing than the XLT trim. So if you need it for work and not show, get a Lariat or lower trim level.
Hey Scotty I just found you on tick tock and now I'm subscribed to your youtube channel I saw on tick tock you have been a mechanic for over 53 years wow 😲
The f150 supercrew cab has a option for a longer 6.5ft bed too. And the platinum trim typically sells for $80k new lol
so so helpful....for those of us have who do not make a living as auto mechanics but we have always try when possble to do our own work to save on labor....keepum comin scotty the videos are so helpful....i talk with my hands too...been catchin crap for it for years
Hey scotty hope you are doing great!!
hello, thanks you too!
@@scottykilmer. That doesn’t answer the question.
Used market is insane now days... If you know what you are looking for and you plan to keep it for awhile. You can find a New one for a couple grand more which in my opinion is worth it.
This makes me miss my 86' F-150 5.0!
I still work my 1993 F 250 and 1987 F 250! The 93 has a 460 and C 6 trans with 90,000 miles and the 87 has a 300 CI 6 cylinder with 70,000 miles! The wife drives a 2015 GMC Terrain with a 4 cylinder and it’s a POS! 52,000 miles and throws codes all the time! Rides nice that’s it!
So for that price you can get two base models so when one craps out you can get to work until the second one dies too. That’s why I bought my 2014 loaded and depreciated!
Glad i found you I almost always buy used..For the headlights if you wax them when you wax the car it helps keep them from oxidizing.
I like power windows and door locks. But all the other crap I dont care about. And personally Id prefer a vinyl floor in a truck. But hey I plan to use any truck I get as a truck. Not just to show off with. Needs an 8 foot bed as well.
It's not always about showing off....some ppl just like those features....and how it looks, and runs, and rides..I hate that ppl assume other people really care that much about what others think....if I spend 30k on a car or truck, it's be because its what I want..not what other ppl think..
my first truck i bought on my own was a 2011 f150 platinum with the 6.2l boss v8 and i got to tell ya, that thing was a blast and i had it for 4 years, i only got rid of it because someone ran a red and tboned me, but i used the money from the insurance company to buy myself a 2019 f150 single cab short box with the 5.0 and i had lots of left over cash to buy some not so basic modifications.
I want a Toyota truck but they're so freaking expensive 😔
Yep, even when they are sold used that are expensive. But you get what you pay for. That’s why I bought a new Tacoma since it’s the same in price for used.
It will last forever man I would get one.
I bought an F150 because I can’t afford a Tacoma, but think about it this way, if you buy a Tacoma, a few years down the road you can upgrade, and be about where you started, usually sell for close to the same price you bought it for.
I got a 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport recently with11k miles for $29,000.
@@justinbowen1183 that's correct.
My first truck was a 66 Econoline. It had three on the tree, a battery behind the seat and the engine between the seats. I paid 500 sold it for 1200 and it made me money every day. Trucks like that McBoat are just toys.
Scotty Kilmer + Kevin Hunter = Best youtube channels for cars
Haven't heard of Kevin hunter
*Scotty Kilmer = Best UA-cam channel for cars
@@Matthew-rc1xt kevin helps you with the car buying process, scotty helps with maintaining your car
@@Floof_Factory they help with making the car buying process easier
@@ChickenSDS Good to know, my daughter is looking for her first car, and it will NOT be a 97 Celica haha!
Sold an 2018 f150 to get a 2019 plug in hybrid ford fusion. Regret doing so but on the other hand i got my big 1988 old ford bronco and thats a statement of a good truck still in performance😎
I just bought a 2020 XLT with most the options that Platinum has for $39k. Most places want mid to upper $30s for a used F150 with 30k-50k miles.
Agreed! The used market he is referencing has not existed for a while.
Trim leave is all subject to your personal choice. I mean buying new vs used that’s a personal choice I know people who will never buy new cars or trucks. But I prefer to buy new and being the first owner I know what the vehicle has been through. But if no one buys new there will be no used car market for the others. I’ve owned all brands from Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Volkswagen & and Toyota And there all made the same plastic parts & thinner steel or aluminum parts. There all going this way. I’ve had buddies Toyota broke down and had to go help. I’ve seen them all broke. Now I’ve never experienced this issues. Because I take car of my vehicle. All brands I’ve owned run and drive fine
it's got 85k miles though! According to your other videos with the ecoboost engine that truck doesn't have much life left, especially since it's twin turbo! so it's pretty expensive for 30k!
he talks out his a$$ about most things
5.0 is the way to go.
The best deal on a Ford F150 is the XLT with the 302a 'luxury' package. Has all the essentials and some niceties, a very decent interior but no leather, etc. Actually I might have considered going to a Lariat to get the ventilated seats, climate control and push button starting, but my XLT 302a is probably the most bang for the buck.
...Ditto!👍
If I could review the F150 with Scotty Kilmers I would puff on the Cannabis Cigars with him and get all schmoked up.
Scotty, I never really understood these guys in the city who buy 4×4 trucks and then pamper it like a Mercedes. But I'm glad they do so guys like me can get it used still in good condition at a much cheaper price and then use it for its intended purpose.
Even the lowest trim level of any new car has too much tech and gadgets for me.
Fred Flintstone is that you?
I agree. All I need is air conditioning, auto transmission, electric seats with heat( gets real cold where I live) power steering and a stereo. I am glad carburetors are a thing of the past though.
Get you a f150 xl base. Has the manual windows with no powerlocks. Bare bones if you ask me
I got 2016 ecoboost 250,000 miles no major issues the twin turbos engines are just as good
I literally buy a truck for the 6-8 foot long BED and TOWING capacity and it's V8 engine for my business. That's it. Not for its features. I don't care if it's old, long as it run clean and not rusty. It's a work truck 😂
Ive been a Chevy guy my whole life but when i did research to buy my first new truck, i bought a Ford. Its the best you can get for the price. I still love my classic Chevys but as modern trucks go, If you cant afford Toyota, Ford is the way to go. They're not perfect, but they are a lot better than GM and Chrysler now. I don't like it, but its the truth!
Scotty, in a past life, I was throwing beer cans through that little window!
i just bought a 2015 ford lariat 4x4. really clean. 5.0 v8. cant imagine paying asking price for new. got 20 mph on highway.
If you don’t use it everyday, you don’t need it, that’s how you option your vehicles
That doesn't make sense
@@sandybarnes887 I see you have optioned out the brain cells
@@AliAlhussaini what about heat? Air conditioning? Power windows? Etc
@@sandybarnes887 Do you use them often? If so, you need them 😉
@@marcusyoung2870 I don't use heat in the summer and I don't use a/c cooling in the winter. That doesn't mean I don't need them.
Love the enthusiasm and quick video cuts
This Soldier’s Command is counseling him about financial management as we watch.
Scotty. Good information from the beginning of 2021 but times change and now used trucks are more expensive than new trucks. Who would have ever thought this would happen? Crazy times
It doesn’t matter what trim you buy, as long as it will last forever
Yes!Tacoma owner here
Too bad nothing lasts forever then huh?
@@wronggg
Wrong!
@@alg003 nope
@@wronggg
Wrong!
Being of the same vintage as you (plus a couple), I agree with "let the machine do the work."
I replaced all the badges on my truck with Toyota ones.
Now it will last forever.
I think Scotty has mentioned Toyota, Ford, and Honda Trucks being the most reliable;
Dodge/Ram and Nissan (non-CVT) Trucks in second place;
While Chevorlet/GM and Jeep Trucks are last in reliability. 👍
Get the lowest trim level that has heated front seats and heated steering wheel.......and NO sunroof. You'll save $15 to $20 thousand.
The best value for the money is F-150Xl Stx package. It more than enough for anyone to enjoy and you save tons of money.
I like vehicles with manual transmissions and manual windows, no fluffy stuff for me.
I bought a use F150 2018 Crew Cab King Ranch for $40K and it is the best truck that I've own. Fun to drive and practical for transporting stuff for my wife's relatives.
How many miles came with the vehicle?
@@ref233 36K
Is it really worth paying 30k for a truck with 80 something thousand miles tho?
Nope.
Especially with all those electronics.
Paid 27k for my 19 supercrew. Demo with 5k miles. Got a really good deal because ford made way too many that year.
In this market yes lol
I love the electronic 4 wheel drive switching. When i had a 4 wheel drive suburban with manual locking hubs it sucked in the snow etc.
Like another Scotty said, "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain."
Tbh those running boards are super nice and I never knew I needed them until I drove my sisters expedition 😂
The best trim is Lariat, worth every penny
I thought xlt sport was,but to each his own.
@@ClarksonsinUSA but with Lariat you get: motion sensors, remote tailgate release, leather seats, padded door panels, stitched soft touch dash, 8" gauge cluster, Sony or bang and olfson speakers, 8" sub woofer, cooled seats, ambient lighting, real woodgrain, and so on. The Lariat 500A is right at the same price as the XLT 302A sport, and with all of the things that the Lariat gives you over the XLT, The Lariat is a much better value.
That's what mine is, and I love it!
@@brucejones2354 lariat? what year? what motor?
@@americantrucknation4891, 2011, 1st generation 3.5 EcoBoost. Bought it from my neighbor 6 years ago. This is the nicest pickup I've ever owned. Had to replace right turbo a year and a half ago, found a new one on eBay for $200 and did the work myself. I am in the process of replacing the left rear door latch because of the switch failure saying that the door is still open. Other than that no problems. The truck has 115,670 miles on it now.
Love Ford. They’re so awesome. I used to be a Ford hater but after driving an expedition and now purchasing a hybrid 2020 fusion, they’re the two best vehicles I’ve owned
I customize too much on my vehicles to be buying stuff im just going to replace anyways!
damn and the last new truck i bought was in october 1988, can’t kill that damn ford
@@Andy47357 Damn! '88?! How many miles have you got on it? Do you use it daily?
she has 145k on her, she is a daily every other week or when im going fishing
@@Andy47357 Only 5,000 miles a year? I drive that much in 4 months.
Nice Truck, good patience from the guy who purchased it, had a brand new truck with push button 4×4 drive..17 yrs and never used it!!!😳😂👏😎👍
It would’ve been better, if it had a 5.0 🥺❕
I've got a 2016 Platinum with the 3.5. I cannot believe how hard that thing pulls. My bud has a 2019 with the 5.0. Driving them back to back, even he said that the 3.5 seems to pull a little harder. As far as durability goes, I've got about 60,000 miles on mine...we'll see in a few years how it goes.
I totally agree brother.
Give my Toyota Tundra TRO sport...get them coming Scotty. Thanks for sharing your videos
This is a truck I would consider if I couldn’t get a Tundra.
True. I would take a tundra or a 5.0 f150. I made a mistake when I was 19 and got a ram
android 95203 rams aren’t reliable?
XxSilver_ GamingxX no where near as reliable as Toyota and less reliable than certain n/a fords
android 95203 What do you think of reliable of Chevy is it better than ford or worse ?
XxSilver_ GamingxX the 5.0 f150 is more reliable than chevys yes.
A lot of back seat leg room but not as much as my Dodge Ram Megacab. I call it my "Cowboy Cadillac.". But it has a very small box, only 6 ft, 4 in. With the 5.7 Hemi I can tow a 35 ft travel trailer. Crap gas mileage but it does it fine. I don't know about towing 8000 lbs with a V6, even if it is turbocharged. It might do it but not for 100,000 miles. I am pushing 120,000 miles and still not using any oil. I know, I know you don't like Dodge or the Hemi. But it's what I've got and I'm going to keep driving it until it dies. So far, with proper maintenance only needed a water pump and brakes.
When Scotty Kilmer lives in the neighborhood you grew up in.
Man I wish I could take my camrys to scotty, I've been screwed by so many chain mechanic shops...I only buy OLDER Toyota's now, wont spend more than a few grand and do all my own work now...living and learning
Scotty, I hope Clarksville is treating you well! I left Clarksville for Texas, and you did the opposite.
"What do you get for 30 grand?"..............Bent over looks like.
I wouldn't spend that much money on a half ton pickup that's going to be used for hauling things, i.e., work truck.
AC, radio, bedliner, seat covers, 4wd, v8, power windows & locks and a tow package is good enough for me.
Lol. Has massaging seats
Scotty you should be a sales guy, the most honest sales guy around and mechanic
Skip ecoboost engines. Ford has had LOTS of problems with these engines. Get the 5.0L V8 for these vehicles.
It's quite true actually from a guy who told me who works at a Ford dealership
The naturally aspirated ones r the way to go at bigger displacement
New ones oil Oil consumption check it out
The 3.5 twin turbo motor is VERY reliable.
Steel crank stout bottom end.
@@johnny-z is it a v6 or inline 4?
@@fil1329 I made a typo. It is the 3.5 (corrected- I typed 2.5) v6 EcoBoost turbo that is very reliable. Steel crank, cracked connecting rods- very stout bottom end.
The lariat & platinum are my all time favorite ford trim levels 😎👌🏻
The ability to throw empties into the bed is clearly a major selling point! :)
I just bought a 2015 F150 XL Supercab 4X4 3.5 N/A with 62K last Tuesday.
$30,000 for a V6 with 90,000 miles, No thanks Scotty.
Yeah even at 30k it ain't worth it. You're asking for problems to occur. I'm suprised he didn't talk about that
6 years old.... if this is normal used car price for this type of truck I think the F150 have a good resale value
@@MrNordpole
Nowadays any truck has an insanely good resale value. You can't find anything but trash under 25k. Even the 2 gen old 2012 f150s are going for over 20k. And that's with over 100k miles
Been using Plexus for years on my motorcycle, works great but recently price has doubled. I'm trying alternatives,will let everyone know if better, cheaper works.
“It makes sense to buy a used fully loaded truck and save $20k...”
-Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma and Ford Raptor just entered the chat...
I just picked up a used BRZ Sport-Tech RS for less than the original list price of the base model BRZ. Definitely a good idea to buy those loaded machines a few years later
You can keep your super computer on wheels. Give ma a basic pickup truck.
Agree!!! and then keep making the beds smaller and smaller....no longer trucks if you ask me...they morphing into SUVs.
I drove a 2010 STX for 10 years. Had minimal features. Loved it.
Traded it for a 2019 lariat sports edition with all the bells and whistles.
Honestly, I regret it. It's just too much. It's like stepping into a spaceship.