Truck Advice Needed

Kinja'd!!! "NinetyQ" (NinetyQ)
04/04/2014 at 12:37 • Filed to: None

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My friend, a local architect/historical preservationist/State-of-Indiana-enthusiast/politician is looking for a truck. His budget is "not more than $20k" and he would like something with a bench seat or "an extended cab at minimum." Box size didn't seem to matter to him, nor was 4x4 a priority. Probably looking at something from the Big Three here.

What's the best deal out there for something like that?


DISCUSSION (14)


Kinja'd!!! heliochrome85 > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 12:38

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The Silverado/Sierra is built in Fort Wayne. Id recommend something built within the state.


Kinja'd!!! 505Turbeaux > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 12:40

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can get a brand new strip show 4x2 F150 for something like 18 after rebates if you look hard enough


Kinja'd!!! Tom McParland > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 12:46

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Trucks are hard, they hold their value so well they are tough to find with low miles for 20k. Can you give me a zip code to narrow my search?


Kinja'd!!! OPPOsaurus WRX > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 12:50

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Explorer Sport Trac - suggestion from another architect (in training)


Kinja'd!!! NinetyQ > Tom McParland
04/04/2014 at 13:02

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46563. Thanks!


Kinja'd!!! NinetyQ > 505Turbeaux
04/04/2014 at 13:02

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Haha, yeah, probably could. But I think he'd rather get something used and have a few more amenities.


Kinja'd!!! OPPOsaurus WRX > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 13:05

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my Sport Trac had heated leather seats power everything (including rear window) and a sunroof. For some reason clients seemed to love it and frequently complemented it.


Kinja'd!!! Tom McParland > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 13:09

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Some quick picks

CPO 09 Ram 1500

Used 12 1500 Express

08 Sport Trac

Wild Card

CPO 2011 Ridgeline


Kinja'd!!! Leadbull > Tom McParland
04/04/2014 at 13:38

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Everyone I know with a Ridgeline seems to love them.


Kinja'd!!! deekster_caddy > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 13:44

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What are his needs, exactly? Is he building a house? Looking for a place to carry tools? Going to become an electrician? Tow rig? 5th wheel/RV? New, CPO or used?

It's hard to go wrong with a Silverado or F150 in Indiana. Bench seats are hard to find unless you are looking at '86 models... most have captain's seats with center armrest console things.


Kinja'd!!! NinetyQ > deekster_caddy
04/04/2014 at 15:08

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That was supposed to be "rear bench seat."


Kinja'd!!! deekster_caddy > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 15:42

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Ah, makes much more sense that way. Still, good to know the reasons he desires a pickup before recommending something. Given the architectural nature, the full size 1/2 ton is a good fit.


Kinja'd!!! NinetyQ > deekster_caddy
04/04/2014 at 15:49

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He just wants a truck because he liked the one he used to have. I don't think he "needs" one. Architects aren't the same as construction workers anyway; he'd be designing more than hauling. But that's beside the point since he's running for office at the moment anyway. So basically he just wants something all-purpose that can haul his two kids when needed, and haul large objects/light loads.


Kinja'd!!! deekster_caddy > NinetyQ
04/04/2014 at 15:53

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Colorado. It worked for Scott Brown!

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