THE GREAT TRUCK HUNT

"Nibby" (nibby68)
08/03/2014 at 16:59 • Filed to: None

I'm trying to convince my dad to replace the Forester with a 95 or better F150/F250. I told him I'll pay for it myself too, so the budget there is... $3k. (I could triple that, but I don't want to rape my savings).

Trying to find one that is 4WD, automatic, V8 and not a rust bucket is impossible. do you have any suggestions? I'm in Long Island, but I'm willing to go to CT if I have to and I'm also looking in the Catskills area.

DISCUSSION (23)

Jedidiah > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:01

Don't restrict yourself to 95s or later or just Fords.

You can find some decent machines around where I live for that price.

Nibby > Jedidiah
08/03/2014 at 17:03

I wouldn't mind Chevy or GMC from the same era. 95-05 is what I'm looking for.

Jedidiah > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:05

Heres an '86; really cheap, but high miles

https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4600897510…

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:05

I would go 96 and up on the GM's, because more POWERRRR!

Jedidiah > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:07

Heres a 96 Chevy Blazer for 1k, Looks nice

https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4600080756…

Nibby > Jedidiah
08/03/2014 at 17:08

Needs pickup truck.

Nibby > Jedidiah
08/03/2014 at 17:09

!!!

That one is fucking dope. Thanks

Jedidiah > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:11

No problem. I'll keep looking for a bit and post anything interesting.

Racescort666 > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:13

I may be looking for a cheap truck with 4wd once I pull the trigger on a 4c (I will need a winter vehicle and find myself needing a truck with surprising frequency). I was looking at 99+ Silverados but I've come to the conclusion that the only way to get one that isn't rusted to death is to look in the south. Cheap means high mileage and high mileage on trucks usually means that the cab corners are rusted out.

AddMustard > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:13

IF you can triple it, why not get the 2004 or newer Ford F150? I hate the looks of the trucks older than that (except the Lightning) and think the 04+ bodystyle is not bad at all. I'm not a truck guy so maybe there's other reasons to avoid them. You could probably even pick up a fleet model for 6.5k

Nibby > AddMustard
08/03/2014 at 17:15

No fucking way I'm dumping ALL my savings in a truck.

Jedidiah > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:17

https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4593765112…

Heres a 95 f350 for 3k. Looks real good, but says it needs a front wheel bearing. Be cautious, the spindles could be trashed.

AddMustard > Nibby
08/03/2014 at 17:18

but it's for your father! Lol

Nibby > AddMustard
08/03/2014 at 17:20

No, it's for me.

Nibby > Jedidiah
08/03/2014 at 17:21

oh man... I like it a lot except for the front wheel bearing. I don't want a truck from Islip if I will be Slipping too...

Nibby > Jedidiah
08/03/2014 at 17:23