Best truck for under $10,000???

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 07/29/2015 at 21:56 • Filed to: None

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Had a 2000 TuRD Taco a few years ago. Miss it dearly and want another truck. I don’t want anything huge and obnoxious. Honestly, the Tacoma is the right size, but a half-ton isn’t out of the question. I’ve looked and found 10 y/o Tacomas with less than 140k miles that looked clean and I don’t think that’s a bad choice. What do you guys think/recommend?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/29/2015 at 21:59

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As long as the rust isn’t a problem/frame has been replaced, the Taco is the most solid choice. A Ranger comes a very close second though.

Steve in Manhattan > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/29/2015 at 22:06

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Is there a Nissan alternative? The reliability isn’t legendary, but it’s good, and the prices are probably lower.

Steve in Manhattan > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/29/2015 at 22:07

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Oh shit - the Honda Ridgeline! Always wanted one after I drove it. And dead reliable.

Destructive Tester > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/29/2015 at 22:08

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A rust-free late ‘90s/early ‘00s Tacoma is probably your best bet. Just get the best example in your price range in your area.

Connqr > Steve in Manhattan 07/29/2015 at 22:20

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He said truck.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Steve in Manhattan 07/29/2015 at 22:22

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How about a D21 4x4/early frontier

OPPOsaurus WRX > Steve in Manhattan 07/29/2015 at 22:31

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I find the tailgate/bedrail design to be one of the worst automotive details in existence. Honestly WTF??? did they order the wrong part and just ‘eh close enough, lets go get some sake?

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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/29/2015 at 22:42

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The end of my taco ownership was the rusted frame. Toyota bought it from me, I took the money and bought my 2002. But, still miss having a truck. Especially since I would use the hell out of it. I’ve hauled lumber with the 02 (roof rack)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/29/2015 at 22:54

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You could also go the route with the 4Runner, which has the boxed frame from the Hilux, instead of the Taco frame. I’ve hauled 25+ bags of mulch in the back of mine.

6Cylinder > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/30/2015 at 00:12

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Just get another Tacoma. I had a 98 v6 5spd and it never let me down with 220k miles when I sold it.

Taco is always the answer.

Steve in Manhattan > OPPOsaurus WRX 07/30/2015 at 00:32

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You know - it’s not the truck for the farmer who used to deliver my hay back in the 80s when I had horses - that was a Cummins Turbodiesel Dodge. So I think the Ridgeline is friendly to those who need minor towing and hauling and decent comfort. I loved it when I drove it, and I drove it more than that Chevy pickup bed thingy that I can’t recall the name of .... This thing is worth a look.

RockRam > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/30/2015 at 09:13

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Just got a 2000 Tundra in that range. 167,xxx miles and I expect to get way more than that out of it. It feels smaller than today's trucks so size is comparable to what you're looking for. I used to have a 2002 Ram 1500 with over 200,xxx in that price range. Thing was falling apart everywhere though. First Gen Tundra or comparable Tacoma is the way to go.

Nibbles > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 07/30/2015 at 09:57

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Dakota. They’re cheap, powerful, capable and as long as you get the manual, nearly indestructible. Where else can you get a midsize truck with a V8 and a 5 (or 6!) speed manny?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Nibbles 07/30/2015 at 19:21

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Have to get an auto so my mom can also use it. Secondly, we’re about to get rid of a late 90s Dodge because it is a real piece of shit. Don’t want to deal with that engineering again.