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isu22andy

isu22andy

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Used and new pickup prices are crazy high seems like but seems like almost everyone has a want/need for them depending on your work/hobbies .. I’ve Have heard this debate many times - buy at xx amount of miles sell at xx amount of miles . Buy new and trade every year or buy new and trade every other year . Buy used at XX miles and drive till it’s virtually junk or below 5,000 dollars in value . What’s the most VALUE for your dollar BUT needs to reliable ie out of state multi day trips . 4 door 4 wheel drive pickups . Not looking for a Chevy vs Ford vs Toyota. Thoughts ?
 
My advice would be to delete this thread before the rabbit hole is dug.

My truck advice would be Black/Huge wheels and tires/subs under the back seat/topper.
 
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Just depends on what you want. I bought my pickup to have as an extra vehicle and to have for stuff like hauling stuff when needed. I only drive it about once a week; spent less than $3000.00 on it. 2003 F150 with around 130k on it. It is not fancy at all but it works for me.

Whether you spend a little or a lot on one, check out the consumer reports to make sure its reliable.
 
So many variables in the question. Towing, quad cab, daily driver, long box, 4 wheel drive, etc.
 
You buy a truck based on the size of your manhood or lack thereof. I bought a f350 Superduty crew cab long box 4x4.

Seriously buy based on your needs and how much you will use it.

or let this guy give you some advice (NSFW)
 
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Find a good used one a few years old. It will hold its value better than most vehicles. Find what you like and get it. Ford, Chevy, GMC all make good pickups.
 
Unless you just have money to blow, the only time it makes sense to buy new is if you're going to keep it for awhile. New cars are a terrible investment otherwise.

Find out what you want or what is most important to you then pick one out. Towing/hauling/work truck most important? Ford and Dodge. Just having a bed for little things that come up? The small trucks might suit your needs. How it rides most important? Get a Chevy.

Before buying, make sure it fits if you plan on putting it in a garage.
 
Because of the expense of owning a truck, the fact that I sold my boat and no long need one on a regular basis, I no longer own a truck. When the need arises, depending on what will do the job best, I go to U-Haul or whoever and rent what I need. It does not look cool but it saves me a large chunk of money over owning. Since my ego is not affected by my wheels, it works great for me. The joy of being an old man is that you no longer give a rip what anyone else thinks.
 
Daily driver , towing boat, enclosed trailer , hunting fishing out of state are needs . Don’t care what other people think . Only need a basic trim .
 
I had a full size Chevy truck that I used around the farm and to work. I moved to the city once meeting my wife and found a job with a work truck. Didn't see the need and downsized to a Honda Ridgeline that I drive once a week, but can still use for boat or bicycles or moving appliances.

I realized I didn't have a need for a bigger truck so I went small. All depends on your needs.

I like paying off stuff, so I keep everything until I have it paid off. Then I use that money I would of paid on payments to save for a newer vehicle after a few years or pay off other bills. I just don't see the need having something new all the time when vehicles will last forever with maintenance.
 
Bought 02 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with 89,000 miles on it in April '16 for around 13k. Plan to drive into the ground. This thing is not the smoothest or quietest drive, but it gets the job done for hauling stuff to the dump, bikes, or kayaks. It fits in my garage (full size would not) and I can seat 4 other people (albeit not terribly comfortably). I was not about to drop 30k+ on a full size truck that sits outside all winter.

Plus it just works. Hop in and away you go. I think aside from the oil the only thing I've changed since owning it were the belts and a new muffler.
 
I traded i my GMC Terrain in January and bought a Chevy Colorado. The Terrain was the first non truck I have owned since the 80's. I hated not having a pickup. I don't need a massive truck with oversized tires and a 6" lift kit. Just a vehicle with a bed in the back to throw stuff.
 
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Bought 02 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with 89,000 miles on it in April '16 for around 13k. Plan to drive into the ground. This thing is not the smoothest or quietest drive, but it gets the job done for hauling stuff to the dump, bikes, or kayaks. It fits in my garage (full size would not) and I can seat 4 other people (albeit not terribly comfortably). I was not about to drop 30k+ on a full size truck that sits outside all winter.

Plus it just works. Hop in and away you go. I think aside from the oil the only thing I've changed since owning it were the belts and a new muffler.
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Can't kill the Taco. Everyone I know who has one loves it.
 
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My body shop guy says he repairs the domestics for rust way, way more than Toyota. Many of the domestics are having problems within 4-5 years. (The aluminum Fords present a different challenge with the adhesives they use to stick them together) If you plan on keeping the truck for a while, choose wisely.
 
From what you described, I would say an SUV would handle what you need. I didn't see any major hauling. The hunting and fishing gear would be better protected in the back hatch area than in a bed of a pickup.

One caveat with pickups is the use before you got them. I know other guys who beat the crap out of them by over hauling and pulling. Seen morons pull 400 bushels of corn with a 3/4 pickup. Wagon and grain is roughly 25000 pounds. You can't tell it when you buy it but the mechanical life are cut in half for some. If you buy used, definitely find out how it was used before.
 
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