Tundra all the way! After that Toyota debacle they are out to make everything they sell perfect to get their rep. back. Ford is a decent truck also but not compared to the Tundra.

 

KBB is worthless, IMHO. If you want to know a true private party amount, go to Craigslist and start searching. At the end of the day, your car is only worth what someone will pay, not what silly book tells you.

If you want trade in value, the best bet is to go to eBay and see what cars have sold for and then take off 5-10%. The dealer is going to pay you a little less than what they think they can dump the car at auction for and the low end of eBay seems to be similar to real auto auctions. If you have any friends in the car business, get them to run you a MMR (Manheim Market Report). It will tell you all of the similar cars that sold at auction recently and the amount. Again, take this amount and subtract some money because the dealer wants to make something off the transaction.

 

I would check Edmunds and NADA and see what an '09 with the mileage you have is worth and then figure what invoice was on your Jeep and try to get somewhere in between. Another option would be to look at the difference between an '09 and '08 and add that difference to the '09 appraisal.

As to the F150 vs Tundra the only advantage the Tundra has is the engine power. The Ford is superior in every other way from ride quality and noise to chassis stiffness and interior quality. Go check both out though. If you must have lots of power and a decent interior look at the Dodge with a Hemi. Ford is set to put new, more powerful engines in the F150 for 2011 though.

 

Gotta disagree with you there. The current F150s are incredibly nice trucks. Frankly, all five of the current full-size pickups are great vehicles and you can't go wrong with any of them. I'd put my money on a Ford or Nissan, but largely for personal reasons. I wouldn't criticize anyone who bought any current full-size. The market is so competitive that it has forced every manufacturer to do their best work.

 

x2... I have owned tundras.. fords... toyota all the way!!!

Just curious... what kind of problems you been having with your new 2010 JK????

 

Check out the Ford Raptor, if you can find one.

 

Ford Raptor is around $35,000 + was checking those out earlier this year.

My neighbor has a "dark green" 2010 Tundra...not fond of huge pick-ups but his is a beast

 

Take your Jeep to CarMax and they will make you an offer on your jeep that is good for 7 days. Most Dealerships will honor that price. Even if you don't trade it in you will have an idea of what it is worth.

 

First my alinement was off, in twice for that off that bat. Then my soft top frame was messed up and didnt work right, they "fixed" it three times (once by not even doing anything and saying they did). Then I went to Chryslers district manager and got sent to another dealer for a new top. That took nearly 2 months to get in and installed because of back order (during the summer when I would rather have a good top to drop). Then my transfer case was leaking fluid all over my driveway, had to be resealed. Now my traction control and ESP lights are going off a dinging randomly (even when I'm not moving...) so I have an appointment after work for that. 7K miles and been in the dealerships watching Oprah and drinking coffee waiting on my NEW Jeep to be fixed way to often.... All was paid for by Chrysler, but this is more than I have had to deal with any of my new or used rides over the years. I love Jeeps and have had 3, but have started to HATE mine...

Think I'm done with Chrysler....

 

I would check into lemon lawing it.

On a side note, how can I get my build date? You guys are finding them down to the day...