Truck?

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 06/23/2014 at 16:52 • Filed to: None

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My wife and I were talking today. She came and got me from physical therapy and took me out for lunch. Her Soul is really easy for me to get in and out of. I don't believe I'd be able to crawl out of the Taurus yet. So I said that I should get a truck. She's apparently behind it. It makes sense with my haphazard driving skills to have some chunky metal bumpers to ram into stuff. Guess I'm on the hunt for a four door fuel efficient truck.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:54

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SOON

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:55

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GMC Canyon?

Looks to be a good (if only) option outside of a Toyota Tacoma if you want something smaller than an F-150.

505Turbeaux > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:56

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how about a 3 door fuel efficient truck?

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 06/23/2014 at 16:57

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Great minds think alike.

crowmolly > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:57

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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4462916020…

Side note: Not fuel efficient.

Sn210 > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:57

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Oh wait, fuel efficient...?

CalzoneGolem > 505Turbeaux 06/23/2014 at 16:58

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How about no.

505Turbeaux > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:59

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damn

CalzoneGolem > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 06/23/2014 at 16:59

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I was just looking at Tacomas.

My citroen won't start > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 16:59

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someone say truck?

CalzoneGolem > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 06/23/2014 at 16:59

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Sexy

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:00

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Tacomas, Rangers, the 1st Gen Canyon/Colorado all seem to do pretty well.

But no one talks of the Nissan Frontier...no one.

lone_liberal > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:01

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Are you able to comfortably climb up in to a full sized truck? Because those things are pretty damn high these days.

jariten1781 > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:02

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Bob Lutz approved:

CalzoneGolem > My citroen won't start 06/23/2014 at 17:02

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:02

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I'm hearing "install Megasquirt on Rat-L-Trap".

CalzoneGolem > 505Turbeaux 06/23/2014 at 17:03

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You knew better really.

CAR_IS_MI > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:04

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four door fuel efficient truck.

:cough:

:cough:

CalzoneGolem > Sn210 06/23/2014 at 17:04

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Well it does explode it efficiently.

EL_ULY > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:04

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505Turbeaux > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:04

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you never know, I might have been able to convince you if you are on enough pain meds :)

CalzoneGolem > crowmolly 06/23/2014 at 17:04

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Also not four doors.

CRider > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:05

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Why not get a one of these?

CalzoneGolem > 505Turbeaux 06/23/2014 at 17:06

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I'd need some straight injection of morphine for that to work.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:06

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Back injuries are the shits for sure. Canyon/Colorado are really not that fuel efficient so a full size truck would be my suggestion. Rangers and Sonoma's are great. Tacoma's too!

CalzoneGolem > EL_ULY 06/23/2014 at 17:07

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I think this is going to the option I lean to.

For Sweden > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:08

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I'm going to be That Guy...

If you want a vehicle with a high seating position, why only look for a truck?

CalzoneGolem > CAR_IS_MI 06/23/2014 at 17:11

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After she seemed to support the truck idea I followed it up with jeep. She wasn't buying it. I feel like the 4 door wrangler would be the best solution for me.

CalzoneGolem > For Sweden 06/23/2014 at 17:13

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Because I want a truck.

CalzoneGolem > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 06/23/2014 at 17:13

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I think I might be leaning towards a Tacoma.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > My citroen won't start 06/23/2014 at 17:14

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The want is so strong for that, hmmmmmmmm

CalzoneGolem > CRider 06/23/2014 at 17:15

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After truck I suggested Jeep and she just laughed at me. It would be the solution I'd prefer for sure.

CalzoneGolem > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 06/23/2014 at 17:15

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Well I'll have to check out the Frontier also.

CalzoneGolem > lone_liberal 06/23/2014 at 17:16

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Nah. Anything I got would be a few years old.

For Sweden > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:16

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All the reason you need.

I always thought the Nissan Frontier was neat.

CalzoneGolem > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/23/2014 at 17:17

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and four doors?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:18

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Convince her on the wrangler. Explain how cheap a utility trailer is (fun welding project if you are so inclined) and that the wrangler is more versatile than a truck since you have indoor storage and the ability to tow a trailer.

lone_liberal > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:19

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Chevy trucks usually sit lower than their Ford equivalent, or at least that's the way it used to be and my parents can still get in and out of their '06 pretty easily even with it being a 4x4. That said, I don't think the gas mileage is anything to write home about.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:20

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It's possible to get a manual with the Frontier, if you want to pay Nissan even more money.

CAR_IS_MI > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:21

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Wrangler is the Miata of trucks. It is always the answer (when you are speaking of trucks and truck like vehicles).

My citroen won't start > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 06/23/2014 at 17:23

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the canvas cover makes me drool

CalzoneGolem > CAR_IS_MI 06/23/2014 at 17:28

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Word, I'll work on it.

CalzoneGolem > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 06/23/2014 at 17:29

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My next vehicle will not be a manual.

CAR_IS_MI > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:29

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Just take her to the Jeep dealer and test drive one and that will be the end of that.

CalzoneGolem > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 06/23/2014 at 17:30

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I'll work on her. It is ultimately what I'd want.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:35

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CORVAIR TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:42

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What about this:

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 17:47

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Body still mostly conjectural on Rat-L-Trap at this point, right? This can be arranged.

fhrblig > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 18:06

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I loved my Ranger. That said, given what you're dealing with, I can't recommend it. It felt more cramped and tight than my Fiat does. A Tacoma is probably the better option.

HammerheadFistpunch > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 18:15

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Where's VicariousILive? He drives a Tacoma and had a broken back and neck...he's the guy you want to talk to.

CalzoneGolem > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/23/2014 at 18:29

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It is a roadster truck. It will have 0 doors when it is on the road.

CalzoneGolem > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 06/23/2014 at 18:31

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I'm not adverse to this. It is a Nissan under there right?

CalzoneGolem > HammerheadFistpunch 06/23/2014 at 18:32

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Haven't seen him.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 18:44

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Just a frontier, But looks better in my opinion

CalzoneGolem > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 06/23/2014 at 18:48

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Plus, how many 'Zuki trucks you see? Not many.

Makoyouidiot > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 18:58

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I regularly drive a '13 base Frontier...I wouldn't recommend it without major interior upgrades. And about 100 more horsepower. Also where the bed meets the cab there is this weird zig where the cab bulges out over the bed, it's annoying to me. My brother owns a 2000 Frontier v6, and it's really pretty bad too, in comparison to most of the other small trucks available. In my opinion, if I were going to buy another truck for myself, I'd get either a Taco, a Dakota R/T, a Ford Lightning, or the one I really have a soft spot for, an S-10 ZR-2.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 19:12

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Exactly! SO Jalop

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 19:23

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Smart man. There are times when I drive my truck because I have an irrational hatred of the clutch pedal/lever on something else.

vicariousILive > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 19:34

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I am here.

When I was in my injured state I was being shuttled around in a Camry(please don't laugh at me). It was always very awkward to get into and since I couldn't bend my neck I barely could fit in to door sometimes because of the weird entry angle.

For you I would recommend Tacoma or Frontier. They both are very similar. I think the Taco has just a little higher clearance if I remember correctly but the Tacoma seems a bit more spacious in the interior. For such reason I went with the Tacoma. Unless you are less than 5'5" getting in should be no problem. I am 5'11" and its easy to get in and out there is no bending of the neck and back.

Also depending what you want to do with it but if you are going to use it as a daily driver with minimal offroad use. Just get the base model. I would advise against the TRD Sport it has a limited slip dif for some "sport" off rading but you have that useless scoop that makes me cringe. If I had to do it all over again I think ti would buy the base and do after market upgrades... diff lockers, lift and armor if that is the direction would want to go. If not base model will get you happy.

So what is your physical predicament that you have to do therapy?

CRider > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 20:06

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Assert your dominance Let her know it's your vehicle and you want a Jeep. It's smaller than a truck, get the same gas mileage, is more capable, has better resale value (I'd stress that point), you can take off the roof and doors (fun!) and you can get it in any trim, with any options you want with a manual. Plus, the cargo area is covered which makes it more practical for a DD than a pickup, and you can go off road anywhere.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 20:16

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Find one of those older GM hybrid pick-ups.

I'd do some research on them, but they sound like they'd be efficient. 21 city/22 highway MPG

Now reliability, that's a whole different thing I'm not too sure about.

Ooor just go the safe route and get one with cylinder deactivation and 6-speed auto.

Roundbadge > CAR_IS_MI 06/23/2014 at 21:20

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This is way true. My gf drove one the other day while at work.

"It's REALLY nice...."

So, that may happen somewhere down the road...

CalzoneGolem > vicariousILive 06/23/2014 at 21:29

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It'd be my daily driver I'm not an offroader kind of guy. We always need a truck to lug some crap around so it'd make dump and home depot runs and some minimal toy hauling.

I broke my lower back in two places shattering one vertebrea into four parts. I'm in a turtle shell back brace for the next 3-4 months.

vicariousILive > CalzoneGolem 06/23/2014 at 22:41

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Geez. I broke my C-6. Broke the facet clear off. They fused C-6 to C-7 then a compression fracture on T-6. I wore a turtle shell for 6 weeks.

But lower back man that is tough. I tore my facet joint in my lower back and I was miserable although short term. I would take a broken neck over lower back problems any day. Anyways I can see would you would a truck.

How did you manage to shatter your vertebrae? If you don't mind sharing

CalzoneGolem > vicariousILive 06/24/2014 at 07:01

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I don't mind. It was all over oppo already. I was on a ladder with a pole saw cutting a branch. I remember the branch starting to move then I was on ground with my feet in the air. I ended up with a compressive fracture to one of the last T's and shattered L2 into 4 spots. There are 12 pieces of hardware in my back now to fuse that all together.

The EMTs made me walk from my backyard to the ambulance and the emergency room was ready to stitch up the gash on my face and send me home when they got results from the ct. If my legs hadn't cramped up severely I'd have walked on it again. After that I got switched to a new Dr. and went and got an MRI. I was in surgery for 8 hours the next day. Now I'm fighting to get my leg strength back.

I'm in this shell for at least 2 months but probably more.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem 06/24/2014 at 09:23

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Don't forget you could go a little older and get a ZR2!

Cheap and easily 350 swappable is the 4.3L isn't quite enough for you.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem 06/24/2014 at 09:25

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Not even then....not even then