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Used Truck Suggestions Redux

Stormdragon said:
If you decide to go diesel, remember there are some higher expenses in regular oil changes, and regular fuel filter changes, as well as keeping an eye on the coolant with special test strips. Still worth every penny IMHO. :thumbup
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Price out a set of injectors some time. Unless you NEED diesel or get a smoking deal, it's not worth it, IMO.
 
The amount of leg room available in the newer dodge and ford crew and super crew cabs is really nice. Backwards car seat would be no problem. Go test drive some used ones at dealership. I have almost bought one the couple of times I went, but my truck is still running so is can't bring myself to do it.
The chevy dash thing is really easy to fix if you can use a soldering iron. It took me about 20 minutes to fix one for my grandpa in his truck with 60k miles.
 
auntiebling said:
hold the damn phone. you got a 97 powerstroke 1 ton MANUAL for $3k?

never sell that thing, you could probably sell just the engine and trans for double that... lucky bastage.
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Meant to say 96(that is the last smog free year right?).

yep, got it right before the smog bill passed. from an aquantice who didn;t take the best care of it on the outside. So some new wheels/tires, tailgate, and a few other doo dads to make it nice again. I've seen people ask 16k for them which is laughable to me. Holding onto this thing forever and will upgrade to a six speed somewhere down the line.

Guy also put in new batteries and had a few other little things done. since then Ive changed the oi, fuel filters once, replaced a squeaky belt and rebuilt the steering box. It is a fantastic truck.
 
Still waiting on a small Tacoma bike hauler w/Prius engine, 40 mpg would be nice. HURRY UP TOYOTA
 
stangmx13 said:
IMO, there arent enough benefits to a full-size truck compared to a mid-size 4 door. im picking up a 2001-2004 Tacoma 4 door this month. they can be found with 4cyl engines for 20+mpg and some go for less that $10k. u might be able to find the current model with a long bed, 4 door, 4 or 6 cyl, but itd be right around your $20k price limit.
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+1 on the Taco. I have a 1998 4WD V6 with 236K (first "major" failure occurred at 215K - had to replace the AC compressor). Gets 15 city, 20 hwy (naturally, the 4cyl will do better). The 95 to 2004's are just unbreakable.
 
TheBoatDude said:
+1 on the Taco. I have a 1998 4WD V6 with 236K (first "major" failure occurred at 215K - had to replace the AC compressor). Gets 15 city, 20 hwy (naturally, the 4cyl will do better). The 95 to 2004's are just unbreakable.
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The prices for a used one are stupid fucking high-OP could buy a reliable Honda Sedan, a full size Ford, and track bike for less than a lot of the tacomas in that range are going for-it's just not worth it.
 
I have a 2000 extended cab, 2wd silverado. It wasn't the specific truck I was looking for but it was too good to pass up. I get a solid 20 mpg cruising 75-80, which was a nice surprise.

When I was looking for a truck I had a couple main criteria
standard, extended, crew.
short, long bed.
Diesel or gas(then i4, v6, v8).
2wd or 4wd

Also auto or manual.

If you can check all those boxes, then you can go from there.
I am biased toward the gm full-size gassers and the powerstroke(7.3,6.9, NO 6.0) and cummins for diesel. If you are getting a truck less that >10 yo its hard to go wrong(mostly).
I would say if you don't need 4wd for offroading or adverse weather, go without it. Less part to go wrong and 2wd is the only way I am swinging 20mpg with a 5.3L motor...
 
Sorry if this was already said, but I skimmed before crashing out for the night. :D

I don't have the issue with little ones nor will I ever, BUT, it seems to me that if you get a ... *gulp* SUV you can get both of the things you're looking for.

My GF brought her Honda Pilot to our relationship and me with my '99 Dakota. I soon realized that I could get a trailer and pull it behind her Honda and that would allow me to get ... well... whatever the F I wanted!!! Sooooo... Challenger SRT8? Yes! On the buying list! :laughing. Meanwhile, my already super low mileage Dakota (82k right now) sits in the driveway 90% of the year while the Honda tows my trailer and all the goodies around. And with 8 seats total, it can do a lot in other areas too.

Ours (OK hers) is a 2006 and gets about 20mpg. So it's not bad for what it is, but... it gets better with her driving it than me. I don't know why though. :laughing
 
MrIncredible said:
My gas powered vehicles are carbed.

My diesel injectors were about $2400.

For a $2800 truck.

If they go I'll just sell it.
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super ouch, however that number is dependent on which diesel you have.

i have the diesel nobody wants, the gm 6.2, injectors are ~35 each plus core. a remanufactured pump is about 600, which becomes a significant percentage of purchase price of the whole truck.

a broken diesel isn't cheap though, no doubt about that
 
I did the trailer towing bit before I had a truck, having had a tow package installed on my Mazda 626. It was fine for a bit, till I got tired of the 55mph speed limit when towing.

I did check out an early 2000's full-size cargo van last night a stone's throw away from where I live. I really dug it. Apart from the lack of a cruise control and a CD player that my Ranger has, it's every bit an upgrade from my Ranger. Former fleet vehicle, which makes me feel a lot easier about its miles. It even has cup holders! :laughing

I know that people have fit sportbikes in a minivan, at least by removing the windscreen. I'm assuming there is no clearance issue with loading a sportbike in a cargo van, windscreen and all, right?
 
Yeah, that 55mph speed limit is a PITA. I lock the cruise at 65 and don't get bothered. :dunno

I have a friend that even gets his Tiger in his GMC. Sport bikes shouldn't be a problem

I would do a Sprinter type cargo van or something like that, I want to be able to get home, unhook/park and call it a day. Saves a LOT of packing time. More than makes up for that slower speed limit to me. :laughing That and I usually do Sonoma which is 15-20 min away.
 
sinncere said:
I did the trailer towing bit before I had a truck, having had a tow package installed on my Mazda 626. It was fine for a bit, till I got tired of the 55mph speed limit when towing.

I did check out an early 2000's full-size cargo van last night a stone's throw away from where I live. I really dug it. Apart from the lack of a cruise control and a CD player that my Ranger has, it's every bit an upgrade from my Ranger. Former fleet vehicle, which makes me feel a lot easier about its miles. It even has cup holders! :laughing

I know that people have fit sportbikes in a minivan, at least by removing the windscreen. I'm assuming there is no clearance issue with loading a sportbike in a cargo van, windscreen and all, right?
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Do I really need a measuring tape ^THAT^ big for a cargo van??
 
My ninjaaaaaa. That's still larger than actual, yo.
 
TheBoatDude said:
+1 on the Taco. I have a 1998 4WD V6 with 236K (first "major" failure occurred at 215K - had to replace the AC compressor). Gets 15 city, 20 hwy (naturally, the 4cyl will do better). The 95 to 2004's are just unbreakable.
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+2 on taco. Just picked on up fom Santa Cruz for $6500.Guy was asking $8200 on CL. 2001 v6 extracab 5 speed 4x4 with 150k. Here's the best part... It's got a $6000 camburg long travel front and rear suspension, fiberglass Baja fenders, nice rims and tires, pre runner bumper with PIAA lights, aluminum tool box and it had a lumber rack. It made the 4 hour drive home without stopping for gas and 2 days later I sold the rack for $100. Ive already been offered $10,000 for it but not looking to sell it yet. You can find some good deals on CL if your patient and have the balls to offer less than what is being asked.
 
After working in the aftermarket industry for 15 years the only diesel I would own is a dodge... And I hate dodges! Horrible ATs, weak front end components, MTs have butter clutches but at the end of the day SUPER EASY TO WORK ON!!!! I can change a dodge turbo in about 2 hrs, ford turbo in 6 hrs, GM turbo takes 12 hrs and you have to unbolt and raise the body off the frame. Dodge injectors take about 3 hrs and you only have 6 of them to buy, chevy injectors takes 12 hours and you have to pull the whole top of the motor apart. If I ever got another diesel it would be a early 2000's dodge with a 6 speed manual. Put in a south bend clutch, FASS lift pump and late model hd steering upgrade with hd ball joints and half the dodge problems are solved.
 
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