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Thinking about getting a different truck

William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
edited July 2015 in General Discussion
I have a 20 year old Ford Ranger. It was part of the farm when we bought the place. It was my FIL's truck so I have some attachment to it. It runs great, but the A/C is shot and it is not 4WD which is a problem around the farm from
time to time.

I want an extended cab, 4WD and enough power to pull a small boat or trialer......most of the vehicles I have looked are way too loaded with stuff I do not need or want....This will be my daily ride as well as used to take care of whatever is needed around the farm.

Any way, tell me about what you are driving and what's good and bad about it.

The Current Ride
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,565 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a cj5 jeep and an old f-150 at the cabin for getting firewood, hunting and pulling my little jon boat. Don't need the air as I don't use them much. Find an old willys pickup or some beater with a great 4wd system. Just my opinion. You can find all kinds of good trucks on fleebay or C list. oakie
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  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    I have an 86 F-350 460ci 4x4. It has the options that would have been available in 1986 (PS,PR,AC,AM-FM) but none of the new stuff. I find it fits my needs very well. The downside is that I spend about $1000 per year on replacing parts that are giving out. But the parts that are giving out provide plenty of warning, so I'm not broken down at the side of the road. $1000 per year is well less than the depreciation I'd have with something newer. And I can go anywhere I want without the fear that the authorities will be monitoring the GPS to see where I have been.
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,690 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I love the Nissan Frontier. Have been driving them for 25 years.
    The new Frontiers are packing about 260 hp, ought to pull your trailer.
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  • ruger41ruger41 Member Posts: 14,665 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    Had a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and loved it but always needing to make dump runs, haul stufd etc and can't do that well with a Jeep. So exactly a year ago I bought this 2011 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Crew Max. I fricken love this truck. Has a 4.6L V8 and gets better mpg than the Jeep with a V6 did. Gobs of power and roomier than many "luxury" cars. I can take up to 6 people too. I'm not a hard core off-road driver but this truck does great. I'll get another jeep someday but I'd like to get a 2005 TJ for fun. I added the side steps & Magnaflow exhaust.
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,018 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    DITTO Ruger 41. Have the same exact PU in the extended cab and love it. Had F-150's for 25 years and the last one was a real $$$$ fiasco. Thought I'd try a Toyota. Consumers had very good reports on it so I thought I'd try it. Great vehicle.
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    ......most of the vehicles I have looked are way too loaded with stuff I do not need or want....


    I didn't want all the power stuff in mine either. I bought it with no power seats or windows and no heated seats etc. I didn't want anything that would give me problems 20 years down the road. I've had it now for 12 years and so far no problems.

    I bought mine with a rubber matt on the floor also instead of carpet. I put carpeted floor matts in it to look better but if I get mud or spill something in the floor I just wash it out with soap and water.

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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My BIL has a Toyota Tacoma he is very happy with. V6, auto, extended cab, 4x4. Very nice, small truck
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  • NavybatNavybat Member Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you're not into all the bells and whistles, the Ford F-150 XLT has what you need--power, good looks, lots of standard features, and a GREAT price tag. Plus it's lighter this year and 4 wheel drive.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been looking at F150's, Silverado's and Rams....Have yet to see a base model. All are in the 40-50K range. Thanks for the input so far, I appreciate it. I will look check out the others mentioned.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    you saw my 2012 Tundra. 4x4 somewhat, but not fully loaded. Power windows, manual seats, AC, radio/cd/sat. 4.7. Lovin' it once I got used to feeling 14 feet in the air.
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here is about as base as you can get..2015 Ford F150 4X4 $32,436, a fleet work truck...no frills base V6 engine..just an example I found at a local dealership

    http://www.shelor.com/new/ford/f-150/in-stock/2015-ford-f-150-christiansburg-virginia-23352551


    Oxford White exterior and Medium Light Camel interior, XL trim. EPA 23 MPG Hwy/17 MPG City! Overhead Airbag, 4x4, TRANSMISSION: ELECTRONIC 6-SPEED AUTO... CLASS IV TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER, ENGINE: 3.5L TI-VCT V6 (FFV), Tow Hitch CLICK NOW!

    KEY FEATURES INCLUDE
    4x4. Child Safety Locks, Electronic Stability Control, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

    OPTION PACKAGES
    CLASS IV TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER smart trailer tow connector and 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness, EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A BASE, OXFORD WHITE, ENGINE: 3.5L TI-VCT V6 (FFV) (STD), TRANSMISSION: ELECTRONIC 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC tow/haul mode (STD). XL with Oxford White exterior and Medium Light Camel interior features a V6 Cylinder Engine with 283 HP at 6500 RPM*.

    or a Supercab for $31,995- the cheapest new Ford they had on their website

    http://www.shelor.com/new/ford/f-150/in-stock/2015-ford-f-150-christiansburg-virginia-22814994
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine is a 1975 Dodge Power Wagon.

    Fulltime 4x4

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    I don't have huge Farm but I do have about 12ac. I do a lot of hauling and I burn a lot of wood in the winter.

    This is not my "daily" driver but it does get driven to town, to feed stores, the dump and land fill either to drop off or pick up mulch.

    I would drive just about anywhere but it gets terrible gas mileage(maybe 13 mpg). But for a truck I can take to the quarry and fill with gravel or use it to pull a trailer with my tractor, it does the job. For going deep into the woods to cut up a tree and haul it out it is the next best thing to a skider.




    I would get a used truck to just keep on the farm and nicer vehicle as a daily driver. Used F-250 gas engine trucks with a stick from 95-2000 are fairly cheap and can be found with low mileage. Look for some state owned vehicle that has been maintained well.
    RLTW

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