I Need A Truck

[ESmorz]

Nothing to huge.

I just need something for freeway trips and it has to be able to tow my Corolla.

Looking to spend around $6k.

Fuel economy is cool also but, not exactly necessary.

What would you recommend?

:coold:

[muddafakka]

Nissan Hardbody
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/sl_nissan.jpg

[BustedS13]

10th gen f150
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Ford_F-150_XL_regular_cab.jpg/800px-Ford_F-150_XL_regular_cab.jpg

cheap
won't give you up
won't let you down
won't run around and desert you
i regularly borrow my dad's for hauling stuff, it's pretty much invincible
v6 gets good mpg and can tow stuff fine, but i'd go for a v8. if it's always going to be on asphalt don't bother with 4x4, it only rains where you are

[silviaguy240]

91-99 chevy 2wd v8, older cummins or f250 diesel. old chevy diesels are like non existant.

[BustedS13]

diesels are douche-rods, and he doesn't really need that level of truck.. i'd stick with a cheapo f150

[ESmorz]

Nissan Hardbody
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/sl_nissan.jpg

I will never buy another Nissan.

[BustedS13]

I will never buy another Nissan.

you've learned your lesson well

buy 'merican

[1ZlowZ]

You can buy my truck 4,800 2001 dodge ram. I've used it plenty of times to pull my 280z, 240sx, 280zx, 300zx drives like normal. =]

[driven_]

one of these beasty bad boys.

http://images.loqu.com/contents/821/153/image/Toyota%20pickup.bmp

[lucky7]

ranger V6 5spd? ZR2?

[DOOK]

are you gonna be towing? Just hauling stuff in the bed? If you aren't towing, I say chevy s10. If you are towing, i agree on the v8 F150 or Ram 1500

[ZilviaKid]

speaking of trucks...

ive decided the most baller truck to tow a track car is.... a Lamborghini LM002

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/366179/lm002.jpg

[shishcabobers]

Toyota T100

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/autoreview/400x266/1993-98-Toyota-T100-95812151990612.jpg

[SexPanda]

I( had a 98 F150... Well my dad did. He went off to the desert, my mom drove it for an entire year without changing the oil, crashed it a few times, got it dirtier than a vietnamese hooker in the mud, and guess what?

It still ran. I hate ford cars, but I love ford trucks.

[DOOK]

speaking of trucks...

ive decided the most baller truck to tow a track car is.... a Lamborghini LM002

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/366179/lm002.jpg

been in one... it lives in the Dairy area between Ontario and Chino... Fulmer is the guys last name... it's ballin.

[ESmorz]

I( had a 98 F150... Well my dad did. He went off to the desert, my mom drove it for an entire year without changing the oil, crashed it a few times, got it dirtier than a vietnamese hooker in the mud, and guess what?

It still ran. I hate ford cars, but I love ford trucks.

I have never really heard anything about an F-150 being unreliable and if I have, it was drowned out by the 878687576546755876 positive stories.

The only gripe I hear about F-150's is the interior, and it's true it looks like dog shit. It's an American vehicle what do you expect :keke:

[DOOK]

I have never really heard anything about an F-150 being unreliable and if I have, it was drowned out by the 878687576546755876 positive stories.

The only gripe I hear about F-150's is the interior, and it's true it looks like dog shit. It's an American vehicle what do you expect :keke:


ehhh... they have quirks too... they had some wiring issues and some burst into flames spontaneously, but what the fuck, every car has issues right? BTW, my grandfather is a die hard f150 work truck guy...

[shishcabobers]

My football coach always said this qoute

"Fords, you find them dead or at the side of the road"

Well I think that's how the quote went. :keke:

[ZilviaKid]

been in one... it lives in the Dairy area between Ontario and Chino... Fulmer is the guys last name... it's ballin.
i envy you. i want to drive one so bad.

[firm tofu]

4runner?

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[blueshark123]

My football coach always said this qoute

"Fords, you find them dead or at the side of the road"

Well I think that's how the quote went. :keke:


it found on the road dead

[shishcabobers]

it found on the road dead

OH! kthnx

msglength

[ryguy]

I bought a 99 Jeep Cherokee as my winter truck last month and I love it so far. The 4.0 straight 6 gets 23mpg or better highway and it can haul 5,000 pounds.

[ESmorz]

I bought a 99 Jeep Cherokee as my winter truck last month and I love it so far. The 4.0 straight 6 gets 23mpg or better highway and it can haul 5,000 pounds.

I actually just looked at them.

That may actually be a viable option. There are plenty of 98-2000 2wd with under 80k on them for around 4k

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

Top 10 Vehicles for Towing (http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/102426/article.html)

:snoop:

[ESmorz]

Top 10 Vehicles for Towing (http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/102426/article.html)

:snoop:

Those are all way bigger than I need, or too expensive.

:-/

:love:

[2ilvia]

cummins for the serious win, jeeps have a great inline 6. 1st gen tundra w/ v8 is pretty coo, but i think a 96ish suburban is where its at, both my brothers had one and its straight gangster

[cc4usmc]

^ and all of those are out of his price range lol

EDIT: damn.. 3 posts at the same time lol

[ryguy]

I actually just looked at them.

That may actually be a viable option. There are plenty of 98-2000 2wd with under 80k on them for around 4k

I haven't driven a 2wd, but the 4wd sure as hell can get through the mud. It's such a difference from driving a slammed S13. I found mine for 1700 from a guy on Craigslist, and there are sooooo many of them out there, so you might want to give Craigslist a try. It gets the best fuel mileage of any comparable truck, and can still tow more than enough, so it was a no brainer for me.

Plus, parts are cheap. I know any American vehicle is going to be cheap to repair, but goddamn are OE replacement parts cheap.

[BustedS13]

are you gonna be towing? Just hauling stuff in the bed? If you aren't towing, I say chevy s10. If you are towing, i agree on the v8 F150 or Ram 1500

minitrucks are great if you want to bag it and be lame

if you can't fit a 4x8 sheet of drywall in the bed it's not really a truck.

I have never really heard anything about an F-150 being unreliable and if I have, it was drowned out by the 878687576546755876 positive stories.

The only gripe I hear about F-150's is the interior, and it's true it looks like dog shit. It's an American vehicle what do you expect :keke:

the interior is weak, but it's a truck, not a 7 series. it's easy to clean and hard to break

[ESmorz]

And it has to be as reliable as possible so I can make bi-weekly visits to Busted's house.

[Fat Felix]

my friend's 92 3/4 ton gmc truck has been pretty damn reliable. bought it with just a tad over 100k miles, and has put 50k really really hard miles on it.

Daily burn outs, lots of jumps, off roading, top speed limiter all the damn time, basically drives it like he stole it.

The truck is completely stock. been really reliable, but has a small trans leak now. Oh yea, he maintains it very poorly as well.

Bought it for $2400 or something 2 or 3 years ago.

[BustedS13]

And it has to be as reliable as possible so I can make bi-weekly visits to Busted's house.

nomnomnomnomnom

[PBucch]

88-98 GM fullsize truck. best truck money can buy imho.

[spoolandslide]

http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/4x4-hofsjokull-big-f-250.jpg

you can crush small villages with this one!

[Bubbles]

If these were less of a pain to find with a manual transmission I would already have one.

Oh well, probably for the better anyway.



http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n65/whyyytryyy/100_0753.jpg

[Matej]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e135/oldcoe87/Trucks/Peterbilt/Peterbilt37916.jpg

[240love]

lol^^^


im in the same position as you OP

Im thinking about getting a chevy truck like 91-98

Ive heard bad things about fords not so much dodge but nothing about chevy

[GSXRJJordan]

Last year I was in a similar situation (wanting a truck to haul around my bike and tow the car occasionally), but with an emphasis on daily driving it (so fuel economy was key - I ended up buying a 2007 Tacoma 2wd 4cyl 5spd.

It doesn't tow shit (hauled my bike/etc around just fine though), brakes suck too badly to tow anything, looks like a 3yr old's matchbox truck (15" wheels with tiny lil tires), and only gets like 23mpg. I seriously contemplated throwin a log mani and a t28 on it, but I like warranties. V6 would have been fine - they actually do pretty well with a car/trailer behind em.

[Future240]

1997 chevy silverado
http://www.newrivermotors.com/images/cars/Chevrolet%20Silverado_97_Black.jpg

Gas mileage is eh, but it will get thejob done in towing

[chibo]

Toyota T100.

[ryguy]

If these were less of a pain to find with a manual transmission I would already have one.

Oh well, probably for the better anyway.


My neighbor has that truck, lifted and such, 5 speed, and he has had so many transmission problems it would make your head spin.

[S13SilviaGirl]

speaking of trucks...

ive decided the most baller truck to tow a track car is.... a Lamborghini LM002

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/366179/lm002.jpg

wait wait...........

Baller, new truck? Where is Grant to say he is buying one?

[LB.Motoring]

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Just picked up a 02 3500 silverado Duro Diesel for 10k

[YoungGun]

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





truth.

dealers are practically giving away trucks.

[mrmephistopheles]

Yep, trucks are cheap as shit nowadays.

We have an old Chevy 3500 1-ton pickup. It's bulletproof and can haul any damn thing I want it to.

I used it a couple of weekends ago to haul pavers. I had over two tons of pavers in the back of the truck on one trip. BOOYA. 7621 lbs total!

[ryguy]

truth.

dealers are practically giving away trucks.

My dad bought an 05 Yukon in early 07 for 24,000. The dealership down the street is selling an 06 Yukon Denali, same color, same mileage, for 18,000.

Honestly, you better act now before gas becomes any cheaper. I practically stole my truck back when gas was 4 bucks.

[Bubbles]

My neighbor has that truck, lifted and such, 5 speed, and he has had so many transmission problems it would make your head spin.


Really?

That's the main reason I was looking for the manual.



Yep, trucks are cheap as shit nowadays.


This is why I'm even considering buying one. I have a fuel efficient DD, gas prices won't really affect me.

[silviaguy240]

find a older cummins, im trying to buy this one soon.

1995 Dodge 2500 12v Cummins, PRICE REDUCED!! (http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/871099461.html)

[TheWolf]

note on diesels.

Most people think diesel engines are designed to run a million miles and never fail.

They fail about just as much as normal trucks.

That 02 duramax sounds like a great deal until you factor in that it will need injectors replaced around 200k miles. They're like $200 each new, $150 rebuilt per injector x8. The 12v cummins has about the cheapest parts around but it's the oldest and doesn't make much power. Any of the new electronic diesels will absolutely surprise you on price and don't bother with the dealer. It's like 2-3x that price there. I sold a guy with a 03 cummins common rail, a set of pistons and rings because he cracked a piston running one of those chips. It was $1334 for 8 pistons and rings and he thought it was a smoking deal because the dealer up there wanted $1650 for the same thing. Unique fact. Duramax's have right and left bank pistons. They arn't interchangeable.

[ESmorz]

I don't want a diesel anyways.

[ryguy]

Really?

That's the main reason I was looking for the manual.


This is why I'm even considering buying one. I have a fuel efficient DD, gas prices won't really affect me.

He has at least 32" tires, maybe bigger, so that might have something to do with it, although I know 2 years ago he had the tranny rebuilt and last year he just had the whole thing replaced. He doesn't drive it much anymore though due to its 8 mpg.

[ZenkiGTS]

TOYOTA XRUNNER.... pulls a full g... not around 6k tho

[1ZlowZ]

If serious about getting a truck take a look at mine, we need it sold for our trip to Mexico on November. We used it to haul a 38 foot trailer, hauled it no problem. 2001 1500 Dodge Ram for 4,500 Heres some pictures.


http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/DSC02805.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/DSC02806.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l404/1ZlowZ/DSC02804.jpg

[neverrain]

Want a cheap chevy you can tow with? Here ya go..

99 Chevy Suburban Less then dealer (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/890053218.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/1f2125139ZZZZZZZZZ8amb921733818a913e1.jpg

If I had 3k, I'd probably pick it up for future towing. Probably gets 6 miles to the gallon too =)

[ryguy]

Want a cheap chevy you can tow with? Here ya go..

99 Chevy Suburban Less then dealer (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/890053218.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/1f2125139ZZZZZZZZZ8amb921733818a913e1.jpg

If I had 3k, I'd probably pick it up for future towing. Probably gets 6 miles to the gallon too =)

That bad boy is rated at 17 highway by the EPA. Not too bad, but not that great when a Blazer or a Cherokee gets 22-24

[LB.Motoring]

Yep, trucks are cheap as shit nowadays.

We have an old Chevy 3500 1-ton pickup. It's bulletproof and can haul any damn thing I want it to.

I used it a couple of weekends ago to haul pavers. I had over two tons of pavers in the back of the truck on one trip. BOOYA. 7621 lbs total!

Thats over 3 tons son!



we've hauled 19,000 pounds on our gooseneck behind the 2500 duramax,

Railroad track LOL. I dont know why the hell we buy such heavy shit.

note on diesels.

Most people think diesel engines are designed to run a million miles and never fail.

They fail about just as much as normal trucks.

That 02 duramax sounds like a great deal until you factor in that it will need injectors replaced around 200k miles. They're like $200 each new, $150 rebuilt per injector x8. The 12v cummins has about the cheapest parts around but it's the oldest and doesn't make much power. Any of the new electronic diesels will absolutely surprise you on price and don't bother with the dealer. It's like 2-3x that price there. I sold a guy with a 03 cummins common rail, a set of pistons and rings because he cracked a piston running one of those chips. It was $1334 for 8 pistons and rings and he thought it was a smoking deal because the dealer up there wanted $1650 for the same thing. Unique fact. Duramax's have right and left bank pistons. They arn't interchangeable.


This is our second 02 Duramax, we never had any problems with injectors, but we have a couple friends replace them. They dont all go out at the same time also, its kinda a pain in the ass, but If you really use a truck for trucky purposes I would not go gas.

[logik23]

98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited, I loooooooooooove mine, luxury, power, cheap as shit. All in one! And I'm sure it can tow a car no problem.

Mostly city driving gets me 12 mpg, when I put my foot down, real time mileage drops to 3.5-4 mpg. But so much fun! I love it.

[mrmephistopheles]

Thats over 3 tons son!



we've hauled 19,000 pounds on our gooseneck behind the 2500 duramax,

Railroad track LOL. I dont know why the hell we buy such heavy shit.


3.9 tons, baby! That was the total load I hauled in two trips though. That's why I said one trip was over 2 tons.

I've been on that railroad!

[VROOOM]

if you dont need a bed in the back i would consider 95 full size Bronco. those trucks are bad ass!!!

[cuddlesthesheep]

craigslist my man-

1999 Ford Ranger 4.0 manual (some cosmetic damage)
2800 bucks.
1999 Ford Ranger Sport (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/890262712.html)



JEEP - GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO - $3450 (ESCONDIDO)
inline 6 automatic
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/889890665.html



99 DODGE DAKOTA RT CLUB CAB 5.9L V8 - $4400 (Carlsbad)
Burly ass 5.9L Hemi V8
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/890544384.html

[blu808]

Ohh snap guys. I hella came up yesterday.

I got a 2002 Ford f-250 extended cab. It is Turbo Diesel 7.3L, Auto, Perfect exterior, nice interior, great engine, etc.

Kelly Blue Book $14,800

I got it out the door for $7200.00

23MPG

Epic win.

There are many deals out there. You just have to find them.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-24-08002.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-24-08003.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-24-08004.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-24-08006.jpg

Even came with a rack, and a nice lockbox that I can sell.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-24-08001.jpg

[240love]

holly crap you def came up!! 23mpg?? WIN!!

[Bubbles]

Nice.

I'll give ya 6 grand for it if you deliver it. :coolugh:


Here's a serious question:

Which transmission is better for towing?

[alindeman1989]

i have a sweet spot for f100s.

[ESmorz]

So my real question now is.

If I was to get a 4.0L Ranger with a Pre-Runner type lift. Would I still be able to tow shit?

I know about the drop down tow kits, but would the angle the truck is at make it incapable of towing?

[silviaguy240]

nah, my buddy had a taco with ~10-12 inches of lift and 38's with a drop hitch and towed a enclosed with 3 dirt bikes no problem, it was supercharged though.

[ESmorz]

nah, my buddy had a taco with ~10-12 inches of lift and 38's with a drop hitch and towed a enclosed with 3 dirt bikes no problem, it was supercharged though.

hmmm well I'd say that weighs more than a Corolla on a dolly?

[veeates36]

if you dont need a bed in the back i would consider 95 full size Bronco. those trucks are bad ass!!!

Sorry to bump such an old thread but I was wondering if anyone has really towed with a full size Bronco. I'm in the market for one and I think I've found it but it has the '94 5.0 motor and what I'd really like is the 5.8 motor. Thoughts..? Thank you :bow:

[Matej]

Yes.
I have seen it.
With my own eyes.

[Om1kron]

a pick up truck with a loooong ass bed is shitty for towing if it doesn't have a big wheelbase, shit will squirrel all around on you.

[HAWAII]

i've seen a bronco being towed? it involves a bronco and a trailer does it count?


he was not road legal, mudd slinger.

[jzepol1985]

the truck from back to the future owns all hahah

http://imcdb.org/images/002/669.jpg

[veeates36]

a pick up truck with a loooong ass bed is shitty for towing if it doesn't have a big wheelbase, shit will squirrel all around on you.

Hmmm.. Well I guess the Bronco's wheelbase isnt very long. I'd say its just as long as Ranger..?? Just a bit wider right..? :confused:

[dirtdiggler666]

ok im going to make this easy for you

dont get a fucking ranger they suck ass cant tow shit and cant haul people, if you dont have any friends then you are in luck.

im not like just everyone on here im not brand loyal at all so you can trust what i say.

get the older 96-? ford f150 we have two of them one with i think 320k and the other with like 290k no fucking joke. we never change the oil its lucky if it get done every 30-40k no tranny probs at all. and i would say each one a little sensor went out like $100 bucks and we changed the plugs and wires at about 200k. and thats fucking it, honda my ass this will last longer i fucking swear, and the mpg is not bad at all.

[veeates36]

ok im going to make this easy for you

dont get a fucking ranger they suck ass cant tow shit and cant haul people, if you dont have any friends then you are in luck.

im not like just everyone on here im not brand loyal at all so you can trust what i say.

get the older 96-? ford f150 we have two of them one with i think 320k and the other with like 290k no fucking joke. we never change the oil its lucky if it get done every 30-40k no tranny probs at all. and i would say each one a little sensor went out like $100 bucks and we changed the plugs and wires at about 200k. and thats fucking it, honda my ass this will last longer i fucking swear, and the mpg is not bad at all.

Thank you.. I totally hear and understand everything ur saying. However I feel as if a F-150-250 would be a bit much. I mean dont get me wrong they are gorgeous trucks but I dont even like big cars. I dont even really dig Rangers nor would I consider one as a support truck. I like the Bronco because its not humongous and it still seems pretty capable. While the F-Series has an awesome line up it's still a lil more than I need.

[ryguy]

Thank you.. I totally hear and understand everything ur saying. However I feel as if a F-150-250 would be a bit much. I mean dont get me wrong they are gorgeous trucks but I dont even like big cars. I dont even really dig Rangers nor would I consider one as a support truck. I like the Bronco because its not humongous and it still seems pretty capable. While the F-Series has an awesome line up it's still a lil more than I need.

Ever considered a Cherokee? My '99 has 220k miles on the original drivetrain and still runs perfectly, not to mention gas mileage isnt bad. Towing capacity is 5000lbs.

[Tearlessj]

Get a older 22RE Toyota truck. You won't regret it.

[Genovese.Jr]

ram 1500 use to tow a 27foot cigarette outlaw worked perfect

[VNG704]

$6k? Toyota t100. The model with cab if you have kids. I have a '00 4Runner (same engine as the t100 iirc) and it's never failed me. As a matter of fact, you could tow with a 4runner which is also at or around $6k(earlier year model). ~5000 lbs two capacity.

[PIN GIO 2]

get 4runner! trust me!

[ryguy]

As a matter of fact, you could tow with a 4runner which is also at or around $6k(earlier year model). ~5000 lbs two capacity.

Or get a Jeep that's fully loaded and half the price, with a hella larger aftermarket and community.

[theicecreamdan]

Cummins, my dodge gets better mileage than my toyota trucks and diesel costs about $.50 /gallon less than premium gasoline.

[ZX88]

frontier, or that toyota