One Sick Puppy
Well-Known Member
Apart from the overall cost-of-owenership, and my particular needs, one of the reasons I bought my 2008 2.4 regular cab manual was because I read that the automatic transmissions and the 4x4 models have some reliability issues that the manuals and 2x4's don't.
Is this true? I have been contemplating trading up to an FX4 and I'd even be tempted to get an automatic if it was a sweet deal. But, apart from all the extra $ I'd spent on gas and the trading-up, I worry a bit about parting with my current truck, which I'm under the impression should last me a very long time with very little work.
I know a 4x4 truck would probably experience different driving habits, but I'm just curious what people think of the higher-end models compared to the lower ones in regards to overall reliability.
Is this true? I have been contemplating trading up to an FX4 and I'd even be tempted to get an automatic if it was a sweet deal. But, apart from all the extra $ I'd spent on gas and the trading-up, I worry a bit about parting with my current truck, which I'm under the impression should last me a very long time with very little work.
I know a 4x4 truck would probably experience different driving habits, but I'm just curious what people think of the higher-end models compared to the lower ones in regards to overall reliability.