DanD Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 My wife is a service advisor at a Chev/GMC dealership and I just asked her about the truck trade-ins. According to her 90% of the traded-in trucks are sent to the States where the dealership is gaining 15-20% more $$. The dregs are held for a short time and if not sold quickly are sent to auction. If I were looking of a "good" used pick-up; I'd be putting the word out along with some form of deposit to hold that vehicle until you had first refusal. Dan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 My wife is a service advisor at a Chev/GMC dealership and I just asked her about the truck trade-ins. According to her 90% of the traded-in trucks are sent to the States where the dealership is gaining 15-20% more $$. The dregs are held for a short time and if not sold quickly are sent to auction. If I were looking of a "good" used pick-up; I'd be putting the word out along with some form of deposit to hold that vehicle until you had first refusal. Dan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy28 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 5:57 PM, siwash said: I am weary of ford's turbos. Any issues with those v6 or v4s? I've also considered a diesel. Not sure though as I've heard maintaining them is costlier. im leaning toward the Ram (hemi) or the gmc line. I have not had any issues. From what I have read the knock on the Turbo V6 is that if they have been used for heavy towing and hauling they can burn out. So if looking used I would be wary of how it was used prior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted December 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 hours ago, DanD said: My wife is a service advisor at a Chev/GMC dealership and I just asked her about the truck trade-ins. According to her 90% of the traded-in trucks are sent to the States where the dealership is gaining 15-20% more $$. The dregs are held for a short time and if not sold quickly are sent to auction. If I were looking of a "good" used pick-up; I'd be putting the word out along with some form of deposit to hold that vehicle until you had first refusal. Dan... Or look for a good private sale..I'm in no rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 5:57 PM, siwash said: I am weary of ford's turbos. Any issues with those v6 or v4s? I've also considered a diesel. Not sure though as I've heard maintaining them is costlier. im leaning toward the Ram (hemi) or the gmc line. Our fleet has had a bunch of them burn up, and I know one fella personally that burnt up the ford eco-boom in a truck. I wouldn't have one myself. Your mileage may vary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 4:43 PM, gordy28 said: I have 2019 F 150 crew cab with the 2.7 litre V6, short box. I don’t tow w it often but use it a lot for fishing, atving (atv in box) and so far it’s been a great truck Decent on fuel (average 12.7 l per 100 KM) Gordy I'm getting close to that mileage with my 5.3.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted December 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 3 hours ago, pics said: I'm getting close to that mileage with my 5.3.. which begs the question, why not just go with the V8?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 4:43 PM, gordy28 said: I have 2019 F 150 crew cab with the 2.7 litre V6, short box. I don’t tow w it often but use it a lot for fishing, atving (atv in box) and so far it’s been a great truck Decent on fuel (average 12.7 l per 100 KM) Gordy With my 18 tundra I'm between 13.8 and 15.8 normal driving. Jumps when towing but I definitely expect that... I really expected the 2.7 to be much better. End of the day I found the tundra was cheaper then the comparable chev. (back in 18) The way the tundra holds its value is insane. Wish I upgraded to the leather seats but back then I did not want to spend the extra... Good luck on your search for used..... I agree with "word of mouth" Hope someone you know decides to trade in/up and you can get a good used truck. Best if luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 the enviro-nazis that are the canadian government have stated that gasoline vehicles will not be sold in Canada by 2035. It won't happen but if it does, that will be a disaster.. anyone tracking the evolution of EVs should know that they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted September 15 Author Report Share Posted September 15 I ended up buying a 2019 Ram Laramie with 71km in late June. So far I love it! Mileage is a lot better that what I expected. We drove to Florida and average 10.5 km/100 and since then about 12.5 in mixed driving. I drive the speed limit (as we all should) so that helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 I have a 2019 Rebel that I've had from new. Love it. Gas mileage can be decent on the highway if you have a lighter foot or using cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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