After a discussion with my boss, I'm going to Northern Saskatchewan* in two years

"CB" (jrcb) 08/19/2019 at 23:42 • Filed to: Car buying is hard when the job decides

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So, what are some reliable trucks I can start to look at saving up for? The Outback isn’t going to happen because one of the workplaces is at the end of 100 kilometres of grid road (lovely Cumberland House), and many others are in similarly remote spots. So, any suggestions other than the Tacoma? And yes, the 6.2 Raptor is on the list because hell yes it is .

*I know, I’m only about 50 kilometres south of what’s considered Northern Saskatchewan now, but you know, more north

Nibby > CB 08/19/2019 at 23:54

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try the F150 2.7L ecoboost, honestly

the new ram 1500s are quite nice too... personally i wouldn’t even consider anything else

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 08/19/2019 at 23:55

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Maybe the dating pool is better up there? 

It's totally not better up there, is it.

CB > Nibby 08/19/2019 at 23:57

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I don’t trust the Ram in the middle of nowhere. And the 2.7... maybe. I might trust a V8 more for reliability in -50.

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/19/2019 at 23:58

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Oh no, it’s much worse. But by going north, it makes me better at my job, look better for my promotion, and maybe  I could get back to Ontario.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:00

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Base base base is your friend

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/20/2019 at 00:01

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No a/c, got it!

Nibby > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:03

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hemis are generally solid, reliable engines but ok

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:04

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I’m pretty sure they have AC.

But really.  You want basic spec

CB > Nibby 08/20/2019 at 00:05

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It's not that I'm worried about, it's all the other electronics.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/20/2019 at 00:07

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I just need something with decent enough ground clearance, heated seats, and reliability. That’s it. So if base does it, good by me!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:09

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So block, battery and oil pan heaters? 

CB > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/20/2019 at 00:10

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Yes!

CRider > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:16

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Raptor Raptor Raptor Raptor. Get a 2012+ and make sure it has the Torsen front diff and it’ll pull you out of any snow bank or mud hole you find yourself in. Plus, it already comes with the little orange LED lights that Tacoma owners are all  installing on their trucks for some reason.

CB > CRider 08/20/2019 at 00:20

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I figured mentioning the word Raptor would summon you.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:22

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Do they sell truck sized flannel? I might be easier to just never shut off

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:23

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I couldn’t find many deals in Saskatchewan, but nobody in bc buys base trucks. You’d probably save $10k by buying here

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/20/2019 at 00:25

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But 2WD is not a good idea, so it’ll be a little more expensive.

LastFirstMI is my name > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:29

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Do you work in the toy-making industry? Because that’s really far north! Maybe buy one of these? 

CB > LastFirstMI is my name 08/20/2019 at 00:31

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Feeding them would be an issue.

And my work involves the other side of the naughty list.

CRider > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:48

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Well you went and said it again! You want one. You want to send it into corners slideways and launch it off jumps and chase bad guys on snowmobiles.

And you probably also want your coworkers to stop making fun of you for driving a puny little snot rocket. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB 08/20/2019 at 00:49

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Chevy Avalanche.

CB > CRider 08/20/2019 at 00:51

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I have snowmobiles for the first one, though. My buddy has a story from the OPP about an officer chasing a guy down a snowmobile trail while the officer was driving a Crown Vic. Buddy went to take a jump on a snow mobile, it was actually a concrete wall. Survived, they managed to get all his teeth and send it in the ambulance, the guy when he was released brought a thank you card for the officer to his detachment, since they were able to save his smile.

And yes, the ribbing gets annoying. But you’re right, the Raptor would be sweet.

CB > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/20/2019 at 00:51

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What have I done to you?

AestheticsInMotion > CB 08/20/2019 at 01:05

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Maybe a Ranger Raptor? Is that sold in Canada?

Otherwise I like your ideas. 

CB > AestheticsInMotion 08/20/2019 at 01:07

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Nope, unfortunately.

And thanks! I’m still trying to figure out what’s on the market. So maybe I’ll do some driving in Stoon next week.

AestheticsInMotion > CB 08/20/2019 at 01:09

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Would a Raptor be a realistic purchase? I know they're pretty spendy over here, but I'm sure one would be an absolute blast in your area

CB > AestheticsInMotion 08/20/2019 at 01:11

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The fuel economy? Garbage. Reliability? Unknown. Could I take the grids at 150? Absolutely. It would be so rad.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > CB 08/20/2019 at 01:32

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Why buy a truck when you can get a Ferrari, pal

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-ferrari-308-gt4-14/

CB > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 08/20/2019 at 01:36

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While cool, it wouldn’t survive.

CRider > CB 08/20/2019 at 01:46

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All his teeth? Ouch. While wearing a helmet?

CB > CRider 08/20/2019 at 01:55

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Well, all the teeth that came out. Probably ten. And odds are good that there was no helmet.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > CB 08/20/2019 at 02:13

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Top Gear North Pole Hilux!!!!!!!

pip bip - choose Corrour > CB 08/20/2019 at 05:08

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F650?

:P

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CB 08/20/2019 at 07:47

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You can  get a 180 HP diesel that gets 28 MPG or a 300 HP V6. Its got the AWESOME MultiMatic DSSV suspension. And I believe you can get it in either Ext or Crew cab configs. 

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CB 08/20/2019 at 07:50

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Jacob from Straight Pipes bought a Raptor with almost 300k on it and it doesn’t seem to have any major issues. It’s just a V8 F150 which is a very proven work truck.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > CB 08/20/2019 at 07:51

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Objection:

Well worth the watch if you haven't already.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > CB 08/20/2019 at 08:55

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Gladiator Rubicon.  Nicer place to live in than the Taco, few more toys if you have to go down the beaten path.  Plus, roof off when it’s nice out.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > CB 08/20/2019 at 08:58

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Get the non BSG Hemi Ram and you’ll be good.

Tripper > CB 08/20/2019 at 09:07

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I don’t know anything about Saskatchewan other than there is a ton of open land. So I have to imagine it’s the type of place that begs for a Raptor.  

vicali > CB 08/20/2019 at 09:26

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Just spent a week north of Grande Prairie Ab, and I was the only Tacoma in that whole part of the country.. seriously I counted two Tundras and my Tacoma in a week of driving around range roads and visiting little towns..

I suspect northern Sk to be much the same.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB 08/20/2019 at 10:03

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I mean I actually like the avalanche and it can be had typically for less than it’s standard pick up counterpart.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 08/20/2019 at 11:50

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At least in the US, I don’t think there is an F-150 spec that doesn’t come with A/C.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 08/20/2019 at 11:54

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If you need the towing or payload capacity, a 2.7 ecoboost F-150 would be hard to beat. The electronic locking rear diff is a nice touch, too. If you don’t  need the  capacity, I’d pickup your preferred flavor of Tacoma and be done with it.

CB > pip bip - choose Corrour 08/20/2019 at 13:23

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Waaaaay too big.

CB > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/20/2019 at 13:23

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I’ve considered the Colorado before and I still like it.

CB > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 08/20/2019 at 13:24

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My only issue is finding one in Saskatchewan!

CB > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 08/20/2019 at 13:25

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Cons: super expensive up in Canada. And I’m personally not the biggest fan.

CB > Tripper 08/20/2019 at 13:26

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Where I might be going is 100 kilometres of winding grid road along the Saskatchewan river, so you’re right.

CB > vicali 08/20/2019 at 13:27

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Most likely. So what you’re saying is go American so that any mechanics will know what to do/have parts?

I’ve got a buddy who works up in Beaver Lodge. He doesn’t seem to hate it.

CB > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/20/2019 at 13:28

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Fair enough. Just seems... I don’t know, I’m not the biggest fan of it. Always seems like it’s trying to look tough rather than be tough.

CB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 08/20/2019 at 13:28

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That was more a joke about CoFL buying the base model.

CB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 08/20/2019 at 13:29

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Yeah, I dig the smaller trucks. And I probably would never tow anything.

vicali > CB 08/20/2019 at 13:31

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P ick a side between the big three so you don’t get pitchforked by locals was more my angle.. but yeah, parts too.

Also don’t go off the gravel, I made that mistake and am still pressure washing that glue/mud/clay/sludge off the frame a week later.

CB > vicali 08/20/2019 at 13:32

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Good warning.

> Has been cleaning mud out of his truck since the spring and drove through a field yesterday as a short cut

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CB 08/20/2019 at 13:37

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My only experience with the Colorado has been with a base model one, and it was fine for a base model truck. I’m not super picky about cars, and I’m even less so about trucks. My only must haves in a truck are AC, Radio, Locking Rear, and adequate capability to do truck stuff (i.e. haul, tow) . Virtually any truck meets my needs. Give your situation, I think you might be looking for a bit more. But unless you really need/want the extra room that the full size Raptor gives, a ZR2 may meet your needs. It’s at least worth a look. 

CB > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/20/2019 at 13:42

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I sat in a ZR2 and really. Part of me says the Z71 would be enough, but the extra ground clearance would be nice.

CB > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/20/2019 at 13:42

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I sat in a ZR2 and really. Part of me says the Z71 would be enough, but the extra ground clearance would be nice.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CB 08/20/2019 at 13:45

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I’ve always thought the same way. But my uncle has 2 of them. He’s a car guy and so we all joked when he got his first one, figured he must have hit is head, had early onset dementia, or something. But he and my aunt both loved the thing so much he bought a second one so they could have his & hers, I guess.

It’s really just a regular 1500 series, just as capable. I think GM thought the ugly cladding helped soften it’s “manly truck like demeanor” for marketing purposes. Also, if you hate money (specifically your own money) and the environment , they made a 2500 HD version with the 8.1L big block engine!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > CB 08/20/2019 at 13:54

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You need it to take advantage of the MultiMatic DSSV. Every review I’ve read and person I’ve talked to says it’s magical.

Longtime Lurker > CB 08/20/2019 at 22:22

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Can you contact whomever is in the position currently? Ask what the locals prefer.

Else Raptor or ZR2.

CB > Longtime Lurker 08/20/2019 at 22:26

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My boss used to work up there, so I'll ask him.