Deviousjet
Well-Known Member
Hey guys I haven't been on here very long but I didn't think i was gonna keep this car forever anyways. I bought a very clean accord well taken care of, my mom liked it so much that she offered to buy it from me. I'm moving this August Across Country to Tennesee not really taking much but my clothes etc.I'm leaving my bed, and certain other things here. (not really worth carrying everything 2000 Miles etc... BLah blah blah not important
Now what is important is that I'm thinking about getting a light duty pickup truck because though I may not need it now or really even when I move. I do plan on purchasing tables, couches etc when I get there also I plan on getting another S13 somewhere down the road so It would be nice to have a support vehicle and maybe not a trailer but I can tow it with a tow bar or something along those lines. I Don't know much of anything about trucks so I figured I'd ask you guys these are the vehicles that I'm looking at. I'll probably have 5-6k to spend and I don't really want a v8 as gas seems to be on it's always persistent quest to destroy our wallets.
Background on me:
Single guy not married. No Pets, Just me going out there by myself. may buy a dog out there and of course with time get a girlfriend so I don't need to account for the space now but later it could be a possiblity. Not looking to keep the truck forever but I can see me keeping it for at least 5-6 years if it grows on me.
Options:
02-up Ford Ranger 4.0 liter V6
Reason I like this one is that it's one of the v6's in my price range and with 220hp it should have enough grunt to pull a small trailer with the 240sx should it come down to that and it has that tiny space in the back to put kids or dogs or whatever. (not much room though)Also this may be the only option for 4x4 in this price range.
98-02 Nissan Frontier
I like this truck because It's a nissan, also most of these are Manuals. Which I love to drive 5 speeds in a car but in a truck IMO it's retarded.It'll run to 300k miles easily. I know I owned a Nissan pickup with the same motor and to this day the guy I sold it to has 326,000 miles on the thing and it turns on every day no big issues.
96-02 Toyota Tacoma
Same as the Frontier. Very dependable. problem with these is that they are usually very High mileage and to find one were I live in good shape with low miles is a damn near impossible task. they do sell v6's and 4x4's but usually those go for a higher price than what I have probably get a 4 cylinder for what I'm looking to spend. Once again the manual thing is an issue. i could possibly live with it though.
00-04 Ford F-150
V6 once again good power out of their 4.2L v6 and it returns decent mileage 21 city 24 highway. This is the biggest option out of my lineup. The one big issue that I foresee possible nuisance being is the Single Cab. i can find a cab and a half but I imagine that the single cab is what's in my price range with decent miles. I found one locally for a decent price and automatic single cab.
That's about all I see that I would like. If you have any suggestions to add Feel free to chime in. (Not a big fan of Chevy, or Dodge)
Thanks guys.
Now what is important is that I'm thinking about getting a light duty pickup truck because though I may not need it now or really even when I move. I do plan on purchasing tables, couches etc when I get there also I plan on getting another S13 somewhere down the road so It would be nice to have a support vehicle and maybe not a trailer but I can tow it with a tow bar or something along those lines. I Don't know much of anything about trucks so I figured I'd ask you guys these are the vehicles that I'm looking at. I'll probably have 5-6k to spend and I don't really want a v8 as gas seems to be on it's always persistent quest to destroy our wallets.
Background on me:
Single guy not married. No Pets, Just me going out there by myself. may buy a dog out there and of course with time get a girlfriend so I don't need to account for the space now but later it could be a possiblity. Not looking to keep the truck forever but I can see me keeping it for at least 5-6 years if it grows on me.
Options:
02-up Ford Ranger 4.0 liter V6
Reason I like this one is that it's one of the v6's in my price range and with 220hp it should have enough grunt to pull a small trailer with the 240sx should it come down to that and it has that tiny space in the back to put kids or dogs or whatever. (not much room though)Also this may be the only option for 4x4 in this price range.
98-02 Nissan Frontier
I like this truck because It's a nissan, also most of these are Manuals. Which I love to drive 5 speeds in a car but in a truck IMO it's retarded.It'll run to 300k miles easily. I know I owned a Nissan pickup with the same motor and to this day the guy I sold it to has 326,000 miles on the thing and it turns on every day no big issues.
96-02 Toyota Tacoma
Same as the Frontier. Very dependable. problem with these is that they are usually very High mileage and to find one were I live in good shape with low miles is a damn near impossible task. they do sell v6's and 4x4's but usually those go for a higher price than what I have probably get a 4 cylinder for what I'm looking to spend. Once again the manual thing is an issue. i could possibly live with it though.
00-04 Ford F-150
V6 once again good power out of their 4.2L v6 and it returns decent mileage 21 city 24 highway. This is the biggest option out of my lineup. The one big issue that I foresee possible nuisance being is the Single Cab. i can find a cab and a half but I imagine that the single cab is what's in my price range with decent miles. I found one locally for a decent price and automatic single cab.
That's about all I see that I would like. If you have any suggestions to add Feel free to chime in. (Not a big fan of Chevy, or Dodge)
Thanks guys.
....... I would love me a lifted crew cab tacoma. The main problem is that in my area on craigslist. I have 2 tacoma's to choose from right now one has 241,000 miles. and the other is salvage. I'm looking to stay in the 100k's. I know they can go further but I'm looking for a safe bet of reliability until I get settled out there.
