Is there a way to Search all trucks at once to see which ones stand out.

Started by bob57taylor · July 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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bob57taylor
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July 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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I'm not locked in on any certian truck. With used truck prices so high I really want something with the low engine/powertrain cost per mile. Is there a way to search : All Trucks, 18K - 25K budget ? I love the format of this site however It would take for ever to enter every truck year make and model to see engine/powertrain ratings. TIA

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July 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET (edited Jul 4 ET)
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That's a great idea/suggestion. I'll try to think about a new way to search or group the data.

I am working on a way to show problems/complaints/severity as a ratio to vehicles sold. It's not perfect though because many trucks like GM for example have 3-5 different engine configurations, if they have one extremely bad engine like the 6.2L it skews the results for all.

I appreciate the suggestion though, I'll try to come up with various ways to cut the data up 😃.

If we are just talking about reliability, I believe the most reliable truck you could be is a 2nd generation Toyota Tundra that was well maintained. They are a bit pricey but, they have a lot fewer issues than other brands and generally the powertrain is incredibly reliable.

What trucks did you have in mind in that price range?

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bob57taylor
July 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET
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Thanks for reply sir. My Back Story: I'm a retired 69 year old oilfield worker and I've really only driven WORK trucks But I'm slowing down just a bit and would like something really nice, as much as my budget will allow. Something a little fantcy like the Ram Laramie Longhorn. Even though I'm a desent shade tree mechanic with a loaded shop, I don't want to spend all of my time fixing it. So while researching I came across you site (Solid Plus). After just few searchs on the Ram it really got me to thinking more about dependabilty than bells and whistles. But, But, But. I guess I'm that guy who wants his cake and eat it too! One of YouTube Ram reviewers said the 2017 was the one to get, and a lot of the problems had been corrected ( lifter needle bearings goin out and trashing the engine) the other big problem with the Rams was exhaust manafold bolts breaking. That one does not bother me, they have a new aftermarket bolt set for that. Anyway, I could use all the help I can find in sorting this all out. I liked your thought about the Tundra, but wow they are high. I value your thoughts. To be honest my head is spinning!

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Started by bob57taylor · July 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET