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N8
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Well I almost settled on a Tacoma. But......I made the mistake and test drove that v10 dodge truck. And it slapped me in that face with the power.
Still out of my price range the v10 was. But I am looking at used trucks 03-99 relatively low miles and around the 12k range. And was wondering if you fine gentlemen wouldnt mind sharing your experience, advice or knowledge with me.
I am look for any recall issues to avoid on certain models, any pitfalls to avoid....anything actually. I am not partial to the maker. Ford, chevy, dodge.....dont matter.
Fire away
Please, I know my budget isn't great, but thats all wifey ear marked for me (its hard owning a house without a truck).
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Lightning
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or harley ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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V10s will put a huge dent in your gas bill. If you really want all that power, get a diesel. Otherwise, the V8 full size trucks all seem to do quite well.
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03 or 04 lightning ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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svt306snake
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NATE WHERE ARE THESE FINE GENTLE MEN AT? LOL
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Posts: 5841 | From: SACRAMENTO "916" YA KNOW | Registered: Oct 2002
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N8
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Lightning are around the 10-12k range? hmmmm. Kinda looking for a dual cab or xtra cab, whatever it is called.
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svt306snake
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GO WITH THE TACOMA MAN. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS ABOUT THEM.
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F*** TPS MOTORSPORTS F *** TPS MOTORSPORTS THEY SUCK ASS
TEAM TRUE FORGED X 2 SPONSORED
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Posts: 5841 | From: SACRAMENTO "916" YA KNOW | Registered: Oct 2002
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N8
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Originally posted by svt306snake:
NATE WHERE ARE THESE FINE GENTLE MEN AT? LOL
I was patronizing these heathens...lol.
Wife wants me to get the tacoma. But after driving that big truck, the tacoma felt rather wimpy.
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925GT50
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Are you looking for a used or new truck?
[ June 29, 2008, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: 925GT50 ]
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87Fox916
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You can never go wrong with a Toyota. My dad has one and has pretty much done nothing as far as maintanence and it still runs like a champ. I use to have a little nissan pickup and also needed no maintainence. Although those have no power.
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93redcobra
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what about an 02-03 ford supercrew? those are around 12k or so full four door you can use for towing, home depot/dump runs etc.
i dont know if you have kids, but they will be comfortable in the back too
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93PONY
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I picked up my '01 F350 PSD for $8K.
Threw on a couple mods & am now getting 19mpg city, 21mpg highway. The truck is no slouch. Before I was done modding it put down 265RWHP....at 2800RPM on our dyno. That's over 500RWTQ BTW.....
It's a solid 15 second truck.....given it's 2wd & doesn't hook.
There's really nothing like a 4wd launch at 25+PSI..... & 20MPG highway.
Diesel is expensive, but you'll be hard pressed to find a 3/4-1 ton in your price range that gets 20mpg hwy.....let alone will roast the tires at will.
Don't get me wrong, it's no Lightning!
Just a straight-up work horse.
But I wouldn't trade it for anything twice the price. Best damn vehicle I've owned.
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Go with a Toyota for reliability. I had a '89 Toyota Pickup and it's still putting along at 210k @ regular maintenance intervals.
Co-workers V8 Tacoma doesn't change SHIT on it and it's still running at 90+K. Drives it to Arizona and back on a regular basis.
Motor Trend did a truck shootout with all the big name trucks, the Toyota won truck-of-the-year or something.
I'd get a Lightning myself though they are too sexy..
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Dave50
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quote:
Originally posted by N8:
Well I almost settled on a Tacoma. But......I made the mistake and test drove that v10 dodge truck. And it slapped me in that face with the power.
Still out of my price range the v10 was. But I am looking at used trucks 03-99 relatively low miles and around the 12k range. And was wondering if you fine gentlemen wouldnt mind sharing your experience, advice or knowledge with me.
I am look for any recall issues to avoid on certain models, any pitfalls to avoid....anything actually. I am not partial to the maker. Ford, chevy, dodge.....dont matter.
Fire away
Please, I know my budget isn't great, but thats all wifey ear marked for me (its hard owning a house without a truck).
I actualy thought you were "really" successful and I dont mean "millions" as successful but............ a 12k truck? I dont know what kind of junk youll end up with but were in 09. Forget the 10yr old junk, step up, son... OK, DRAMA aside, what exactly do you need a truck for? Torque, hauling and power are all different, do you need a big pay load? If you just want a truck bed to haul normal household stuff get a lil 2wd toyota 88 and up 1k-3k. Fords f150's and f250's are nice 97 and up, if youre gonna drive it more than just hauling crap. Are you gonna 4x4 up trails then camp with this new rig? Theres so many questions to ask for a truck. Let us know what youre gonna do with it.
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Posts: 552 | From: lincoln | Registered: Jan 2005
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L8 you are killing me!!!!! Tacoma and be done with it. Don't do v10 anything in a truck they are all pieces of shit. And the viper truck it out of your price range. Bottom line is small truck Toyota and big truck Dodge (cummins). End of story Laurie.
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Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
Posts: 3441 | From: The Rice Fields | Registered: Aug 2005
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N8
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Yea the viper truck is out of my range as I said, but it kinda skewed my sight on the Tacoma. 12k is my price point because well, that is what my wife set it at...lol. No need to step my game up, keeping up with the Jones's is for the youngsters.
But yea I will mainly use it for pulling jet ski's, home depot runs, landscape supply runs. I was going to use it for promotions stuff but we went with a xB for for that (I know, I know...its a scion... dont give me shit about it, but the van does well with the brand).
oh and yes I have 5 boys 8-14 so at time I have to haul their carcasses around. With footbal equipment, bikes..... SO yes the xtra cab is a must. And to Dave50 5-boys is also why 12k is my price point. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) The can make you broke real quick.
[ June 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: Message edited by: N8 ]
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SlowStockFox
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hey i got a 02 lariet for sale. 88k miles. tow package. flowmasters and a k&n im trying to sell it asap. for 7500. if you want pics or info let me know.
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N8
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pm pics.
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Get a Tacoma, I had one and will hold its value compared to anything else out there. I had an 02 tacoma V6 ext. cab 4x4. that was a solid truck, with no warranty issues. Now I have an 05 4runner for the family. I am sold on toyota's, for quality/reliable, and keeps its value. Any Domestic truck, you will spend money when they have about 100k miles on them. Mostly transmissions!
Good luck!
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N8
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aaight, seems tacomas are where I should force my attention.
Thanks gents
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cummins
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Please stay on track this time. You're killing me!
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Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
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N8
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I suffer from serious A.D.D when it comes to making purchases. You should see me TV shopping ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Toyota has always been the best small truck. Nothing even remotely close. You may think I'm biased because I'm a Yota guy. But hell everyone on this ford site is telling you to get the Taco. So what does that tell you! BTW, I benched 225 for 30 reps last week
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Your definitely jealous of my strength and brains. - 68_427_Fastback
Cummins looks like the Wendy's girl......without the pig tails. - JT
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N8
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DAMN 30 times!!!!!.....that is hella strong. I am still floating around 20-25 times. And still benching 405 (Im stuck there). I actually dont bench much anymore. I only do it for attention now...lol. I am on dumbbells for chest primarily.
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