by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 09/17/2017 at 23:17
by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 09/17/2017 at 23:17
Tags: Car shopping
; Also mah truck
STARS: 7
A longbed, single cab, SR5, 4WD V8 Tundra.
It would double as a potential camping rig. I would love a Dolphin, but I’m trying to maximize the quality and versatility of my vehiclesand minimize the quantity. An alien concept for me, I know.
An opponaut once retorted to me upon posting yet another T100 that an extra cab pickup serves no purpose since I just bought a passenger-focused vehicle. They are not wrong. And I’ve shown time and time again how awesome and useful having a bed over 7' long can be for me someone like me. I won’t shut the door on an xtra cab T100 or access cab Tundra just yet if the perfect one comes along, but I think a single cab longbed gives it that “disposable” feels that trucks really need, to use them without worrying about a bump here or a scratch there.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/2002-toyota-tundra-2d-regular/6289740828.html
I’ve been mulling older F150s, but I don’t want to go *too* old. Not sure I can make lightning strike twice. Plus I know a lot about the Tundra and have driven over half a dozen for work over the years. Comfy but utilitarian, those 1st gens were.
And no, I’m not getting rid of the longbed anytime soon, but I do like like to plan for eventualities. I’m beyond fortunate that a 37-year old tin can has been this dependable for this long.
"CB" (jrcb)
09/17/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 1
Main problem with this truck: not red.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/17/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1
Those of us who beg
Cannot choose
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
09/17/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 0
Your current hilux is ok isn’t it?
Why change when it’s running fine
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/17/2017 at 23:35, STARS: 3
“Replace the longbed”
Who are you, and what have you done with our space crab?
"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
09/17/2017 at 23:36, STARS: 1
I can understand the thought process behind getting a truck like this. I have a pretty heavily equipped truck which was great when it was my only vehicle. Now that it’s my secondary vehicle I miss my more bare bones 93 GMC long bed even more.
Granted, it was well equipped for its day, but that meant carpeted floor, headliner, cloth seats instead of vinyl and four speakers instead of 2.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/17/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0
Still runs like a dream!
[stalls]
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
09/17/2017 at 23:41, STARS: 2
Dodge did sell a RC/8ft box power wagon, they are really rare but they exist. If you want unicorn shit, try to find a RC/8ft Box with manual. Dodge did make them, but they are far & few between.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
09/17/2017 at 23:46, STARS: 1
You can’t replace the longbed!
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/17/2017 at 23:50, STARS: 1
Hypothetically!!!
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
09/18/2017 at 00:29, STARS: 1
Seriously my dad had a long bed SR5 with the 22r. It would not die. I believe only dirt and rust was holding it together in the end. It went to 200k mostly city miles.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
09/18/2017 at 01:55, STARS: 0
Longbed single cab is the best configuration.
"Sovande" (sovande)
09/18/2017 at 08:26, STARS: 1
I had a 2006 Tundra with a single cab, 8 foot bed, crank windows, 6 speed manual, 6 cylinder, 2WD. It was the best vehicle I have owned and I still kick myself for selling it. Perfect size for a truck and plenty of power. I had it when I lived in New England and never missed not having 4WD. If there was snow, I simply started in 2nd gear and never had any issues.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
09/18/2017 at 09:28, STARS: 0
That is proper damn truck.