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ESmorz · 10-21-2008, 12:22 AM

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

Fat Felix · 10-21-2008, 12:54 AM

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 · 10-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESmorz

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

nomnomnomnomnom

*PBucch* · 10-21-2008, 06:35 AM

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

spoolandslide · 10-21-2008, 04:49 PM

you can crush small villages with this one!

Bubbles · 10-21-2008, 06:14 PM

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.

Matej · 10-21-2008, 07:41 PM

240love · 10-21-2008, 08:09 PM

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 · 10-21-2008, 08:38 PM

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*** · 10-21-2008, 09:38 PM

1997 chevy silverado

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

chibo · 10-21-2008, 10:15 PM

Toyota T100.

ryguy · 10-21-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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*** · 10-21-2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZilviaKid

speaking of trucks...

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

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

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

LB.Motoring · 10-21-2008, 11:28 PM

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

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

YoungGun · 10-21-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LB.Motoring

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

truth.

dealers are practically giving away trucks.

**mrmephistopheles** · 10-22-2008, 02:14 AM

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 · 10-22-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungGun

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 · 10-22-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryguy

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

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 · 10-22-2008, 03:06 PM

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

1995 Dodge 2500 12v Cummins, PRICE REDUCED!!

TheWolf · 10-22-2008, 04:00 PM

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 · 10-22-2008, 04:06 PM

I don't want a diesel anyways.

ryguy · 10-22-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

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 · 10-22-2008, 11:55 PM

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

1ZlowZ · 10-23-2008, 02:45 AM

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.

neverrain · 10-23-2008, 04:30 AM

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

99 Chevy Suburban Less then dealer

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

ryguy · 10-23-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neverrain

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

99 Chevy Suburban Less then dealer

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 · 10-23-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 10-23-2008, 11:36 AM

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** · 10-23-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LB.Motoring

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 · 10-23-2008, 01:55 PM

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

10-21-2008, 12:22 AM	#31
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	And it has to be as reliable as possible so I can make bi-weekly visits to Busted's house. __________________

10-21-2008, 12:54 AM	#32
Fat Felix Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Monte, CA Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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. __________________ megasonly.wordpress.com

10-21-2008, 06:35 AM	#34
PBucch Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: miami beach Age: 36 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: PBucch Feedback Score: 0 reviews	88-98 GM fullsize truck. best truck money can buy imho. __________________ section ef&ec changed my life

10-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#39
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	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. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

10-21-2008, 10:15 PM	#41
chibo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Toyota T100. __________________ 1989 S13 \| 1996 S14 \| 2001 E46 \| 2009 ZX6R

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spoolandslide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: lost in a bump splice in the fabric of our clockwork Posts: 1,044 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	you can crush small villages with this one!

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Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,320 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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.

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240love Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxnard Posts: 2,855 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	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

10-21-2008, 09:38 PM	#40
*Future240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Places Age: 33 Posts: 12,712 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	1997 chevy silverado Gas mileage is eh, but it will get thejob done in towing

10-21-2008, 11:28 PM	#44
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 35 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just picked up a 02 3500 silverado Duro Diesel for 10k __________________ Robby Leuer

10-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#49
silviaguy240 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware Age: 32 Posts: 3,719 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	find a older cummins, im trying to buy this one soon. 1995 Dodge 2500 12v Cummins, PRICE REDUCED!! __________________

10-22-2008, 04:00 PM	#50
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ Eye on the Prize

10-22-2008, 04:06 PM	#51
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I don't want a diesel anyways. __________________

10-22-2008, 11:55 PM	#53
ZenkiGTS BANNED Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 510,Ca Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TOYOTA XRUNNER.... pulls a full g... not around 6k tho

10-23-2008, 02:45 AM	#54
1ZlowZ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Apple Valley Age: 28 Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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. __________________ -Victor S.

10-23-2008, 04:30 AM	#55
neverrain Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal 818 Age: 40 Posts: 901 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Want a cheap chevy you can tow with? Here ya go.. 99 Chevy Suburban Less then dealer If I had 3k, I'd probably pick it up for future towing. Probably gets 6 miles to the gallon too =) __________________

10-23-2008, 11:36 AM	#58
logik23 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 401 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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.

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