Best pickup truck on Reddit
387 reviews from r/askcarguys, r/sales, r/whatcarshouldIbuy and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Ford
4.3
(103)
"90%+ of truck drivers would be better suited with one."
"Couldn't be any happier with my purchase."
"2014 f150 stx with the 5L V8."
"F250 is better. Beefier suspension, solid front axle and diesel engine."
"You will like the f150. The ecoboost is stupid fun."
"I pick Ford F150 due to a great personal history with them."
"The F150 had been the best selling truck for a very long time."
"Ford rangers, Toyota tacomas, and Chevy s10s run this nation."
"You will like the f150. The ecoboost is stupid fun."
"The number 1 selling pick up in the USA is the ford F150 for over 50 years."
#2
Toyota
4.5
(63)
"Hilux except congress banned it."
"Toyota are the best for a reliable light truck."
"Ford rangers, Toyota tacomas, and Chevy s10s run this nation."
"Tundra"
"One of the objectively best trucks ever made is the 2nd gen 5.7 tundra."
"One of the objectively best trucks ever made is the 2nd gen 5.7 tundra."
"As an American, TOYOTA Tacoma first gen."
"Tacoma all the way."
"The Toyota Tacoma, hands down."
"The Toyota Tacoma, hands down."
#3
Chevrolet
4.1
(39)
"Buy a 2000 to 2006 chevy 1500, beat the shit out of it then sell it for the same cost."
"Ford rangers, Toyota tacomas, and Chevy s10s run this nation."
"Chevy/GMC gmt800 1999-2006 not just for their stronger chassis."
"Can drive parts out to customers, good gas mileage, not a huge footprint."
"The 3.0 diesel engine provides great power for towing and excellent fuel efficiency, achieving over 30 mpg."
"The Silverado, especially the diesel version, offers incredible range."
"One of the best trucks out there."
"TBI 5 speed GMT400 trucks are great bang for the buck. No Toyota tax, dirt cheap to fix."
"Pre 2005 Chevy trucks, including the old 80s and 90s models, are worth rebuilding and can be made new again for a fraction of the cost of a new truck."
"The truck is a great deal for the price, especially with a clean title and low mileage."
#4
Ford F-150
4.6
(24)
"F-150 is the best selling truck and has been forever."
"The F150 is the best selling vehicle period."
"F150 and it's not even debatable."
"It’s hard to beat an F-150"
"F150."
"The f150 is like the best selling pickup truck of all times."
"F 150 without a doubt."
"Most popular in USA? F150."
"The F150 is really probably the best ( and best selling ) American truck."
"There’s a reason Ford sells 700,000 trucks every year."
#5
Toyota Tacoma
4.4
(21)
"Tacoma with a shell is the perfect dirtbag adventure vehicle."
"I'm a big fan of my taco, have the double cab long bed so I can drive friends around and also fit my long skis and sleep in the topper."
"The most reliable truck you can by is the tacoma."
"I'll drive my Tacoma until I'm dead."
"My current Tacoma does everything that I need to tend to my 100+ acre ranch."
"For a mid size Toyota Tacoma, full size Ford Raptor imo."
"A Taco is basically a Hilux and I would personally take one any day over anything 'domestic'."
"Great Truck, nothing fancy, easy to do maintenance on."
"Tacoma"
"The only one I would ever seriously consider is the Tacoma."
#6
GMC
4.3
(17)
"The only exception is a fully loaded GMC Sierra."
"2004-2013 gmc or chevy trucks with the loaded interior and no afm or dod."
"For me, the gmc sierra denali is like driving an suv."
"Love it. Get around 25mpg."
"Dude… GMC Denali fully loaded. This is the way."
"The GMC Sierra diesel has an impressive range."
"Get the nice trim package, it’s got a way better cassette player."
"It’ll come with the 6.2 V8, which is a beast, but does require premium gas."
"GMC for big hauling"
"I have a gmc, I like it and don't regret the purchase at all."
#7
Toyota Tundra
4.4
(14)
"Toyota Tundra all day with the 5.7 v8"
"2018 Toyota SR5 Tundra. Hard to beat."
"Tundra or tacoma all day if you want a long lasting truck."
"I would go for the Toyota Tundra, those things last forever."
"Any Ford truck or Toyota Tundra, I wouldn’t even look at these other POS trucks."
"Toyota Tundra hands down."
"I will buy the only true American truck, a Toyota Tundra."
"Toyota imho a slightly better truck but more expensive and not necessarily better styling or features."
"The Tundra and Tacoma would be the “best” in terms of reliability and longevity."
"Nothing comes close to Toyota."
#8
Nissan
3.8
(16)
"I’ve got a 2022 frontier and love it."
"That thing just kept going and going."
"Newer Nissan Frontier is the answer here."
"I think is the best “truck” option."
"Second gen frontier or third gen Tacoma."
"The 2022 Nissan Frontier SV is a nice cruiser with all the tech features one needs for the job and much comfier seats than the Toyota."
"Fairly reliable VQ engine with many available parts."
"Proven reliability without inflated prices. Ideal between 2010-2020."
"Nissan Frontier!!"
"Ford F150s and Rangers or Nissan Titans or Frontiers are going to be your best bets."
#9
Ram
3.7
(15)
"The 5.7 V8 engine is reliable and offers good fuel economy for a truck."
"The Ecodiesel was flawless through 185k miles and provided excellent fuel efficiency."
"Very happy with my 2020 Ram Rebel."
"I love ram trucks. I have a 2002."
"I love ram trucks."
"RAM is the most fun."
"We have a 2022 Ram 1500 that we’ve been happy with! It’s the Limited with the air suspension so rides really nice for a truck."
"Best ride, super spacious interior, and plenty of bells and whistles."
"The Ram Limited has an awesome interior, many believe the best in class."
"Ram has the nicest ride and interior."
#10
Honda
4.4
(7)
"Honda ridgeline all day long if you’re not off roading."
"I’m pretty sold on the Honda Ridgeline."
"I like my Honda Ridgeline, feels great to drive and very spacious."
"Honda ridgeline"
"Honda Ridgeline"
"A good option with around 110k miles."
"Or get a Ridgeline if you’re looking midsize."
#11
Dodge
3.6
(8)
"The Dodge Ram 12 valve Cummins are highly sought after."
"Had it nearly 30 years and can't replace it with what they call trucks today."
"First gen dodge Cummins babeh."
"Universally the Dodge/Cummins is the most common."
"Dodge has the best ride
Ford has the best truck."
"Dodge has the best diesel, but it's been going down hill since the 12v was dropped."
"Dodges have been maintenance problems."
"For what a clean one costs I’d never buy one again."
#12
Ford Ranger
4.8
(5)
"FORD FUCKING RANGER!!!!!!!"
"Ford fucking Ranger or a Toyota Hilux"
"2000’s era Ford ranger is obviously the best pickup of all time."
"Ford Fucking Ranger!"
"Ford ranger. Early gens."
#13
Chevrolet Silverado
4.4
(5)
"I haul stuff with my solverado and use it for work, it’s also so nice being able to throw skis and everything in the back."
"Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra 100%."
"You can’t go wrong with a Silverado"
"The Chevy is probably the 'best' - or least worst."
"I just bought a 2024 Chevy Silverado RST Z71."
#14
Pickup Truck
3.8
(4)
"The best pickup truck is one your friend who is willing to help you has."
"Menards also has some."
"U haul rents pickups."
"Don't buy a Ford over 200k. They last forever IF you do scheduled maintenance like clockwork but break if you don't."
#15
Home Depot
5.0
(3)
"I had no idea Lowe’s / Home Depot offered pickup truck rentals!"
"You can rent a pickup from Home Depot! Very cheap!"
"Home Depot lets you rent pickup trucks for stuff like this."
#16
Isuzu
4.3
(3)
"I would choose dmax kasi yung engine ng Isuzu is the most reliable."
"I think it's either the strada or dmax, because they have rear differential lock standard"
"Dmax is reliable and parts are easy and cheap."
#17
Ram 1500
4.0
(3)
"Ram 1500 for comfort alone."
"I like the Ram 1500."
"Rams feel really great to drive but quality-wise are a step down."
#18
Jeep Gladiator
3.3
(3)
"It's probably the Jeep Gladiator."
"It's a solid truck."
"Renting for a couple weeks to ride around and have fun, Gladiator."
#19
Tesla
3.3
(3)
"Cybertruck."
"Cybertruck"
"Why, a Tesla cybertruck of course!"
#20
Rivian
5.0
(2)
"100% Rivian R1T"
"I gotta admit I like it."
#21
Toyota 4Runner
5.0
(2)
"4runners are awesome to the point where it's almost not even fun anymore."
"I bought a new 2022 4Runner in late 2021... Highly recommend."
#22
Honda Ridgeline
4.5
(2)
"For most people’s use the Honda Ridgeline would probably be the best pick."
"In my opinion, the Honda Ridgeline is the best truck for most people."
#23
Chevrolet S10
4.5
(2)
"To me that's the best truck ever built."
"Chevy S10"
#24
RAM
4.5
(2)
"If you're gonna get a used truck, get a 2014 to 2016 RAM1500 4x4."
"Lovely truck but I also have a Corolla."
#25
Truck
4.5
(2)
"This work truck was practical and reliable for 35 years with minimal maintenance."
"Mechanically sound but has some rust holes."
#26
Chevy
4.0
(2)
"For other purposes I’d get the Chevy but that’s mainly a matter of religion; they all have their strengths and weaknesses but they a"
"I personally will always have love for the Chevy Silverado, though."
#27
Jeep
1.4
(5)
"I love the Jeep truck, but Jeep isn’t a byword for quality."
"I wouldn’t touch a jeep with a 10 ft pole."
"The Jeep is definitely the worst one."
"The gladiator is truly awful truck, extremely prone to issues."
"The answer is definitely not a jeep product."
#28
GM
3.0
(2)
"GM has the best all around truck."
"The 8 speed GM truck has a high failure rate."
#29
Ranger
5.0
(1)
"Ito pinaka mura na 4x4 na matic"
#30
Bungii
5.0
(1)
"It's like Uber but for trucks, a great local startup!"
#31
Ford F-150 Raptor
5.0
(1)
"If I were to get a truck, I'd want to get an F150 Raptor."
#32
Rental Truck
4.0
(1)
"An empty 10' box truck is a campsite on wheels."
#33
Subaru
4.0
(1)
"An outback wagon is way more practical for a fisherman."
#34
Apple
4.0
(1)
"Go for something bougie like a Lightning."
#35
Roadie
4.0
(1)
"Roadie offers great opportunities for quick deliveries with good pay."
#36
Japanese
4.0
(1)
"Anything made by Japanese company"
#37
Hummer
3.0
(1)
"We now have a hummer ev which is fun but it’s not well supported by dealers or gm."
#38
U-Haul
1.0
(1)
"Home Depot has (at best) one truck, and it’s often out of commission."
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