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Originally Posted by ckelly78z

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a 5 year old truck that has 50,000 miles and is less than half the price of a new one. Some poor sap has already taken the raw bone on depreciation, and the truck still has a good 15 years, and 100,000 miles left.

I would buy a few year old F150 with the 5.0 or ecoboost.....unbeatable value.

The aforementioned F150 that I tow with is a 2013 Ecoboost with 85k. Really nice reliable truck. Buying a new one really wouldn't get me any more capability.

Originally Posted by fintstone

Not for everyone, but I got rid of my F150 (worst vehicle I ever owned except a used Chevy wagon in the 80s). The F150 was a dog and the engine on the very low mileage pig died. Replaced it with a used Cayenne Turbo and a trailer about the size of a pickup bed (about $2K). It is incredibly versatile, has a huge back seat, all wheel drive and can tow 7716 lbs. Have used it for everything from pulling up fence posts/tree stumps to hauling all sorts of equipment. Towed large trailers and cars cross country in comfort. Works especially well with my Trailex aluminum trailer to drag a 911 around. You can fold down the back seat and haul most stuff in the climate controlled back cargo area and not need the trailer...and not have to worry about rain...or theft if you have to stop somewhere. Everything is locked in an alarmed, relatively secured, weatherproof area. It doubles as a great, luxurious, family vehicle. It is easy to drive, easy to park and brakes and accelerates like a Porsche. I like mine so much that it has become my daily driver.

Year makes a big difference on this conversation. The 2010 and older F150 with the 4.6 and 5.4 is a total dog. 2011+ has either the 5.0 or Ecoboost, neither of which lacks for power. Cayenne TT is a great vehicle, but there's a lot you can do with a truck that it can't.