turbospec29 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 2nd gen xterra! they are solid trucks and don't have the small pickup tax on them. Also, the 2nd gen (05+) has the 4 liter v6 that makes plenty of power. I see decent deals on the forums often. 7500 in WV http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=171537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Except they are notorious for ruining transmissions from strawberry milkshake. 05-08 suffer badly from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Except they are notorious for ruining transmissions from strawberry milkshake. 05-08 suffer badly from it And can be 100% eliminated by moving a hose for free. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 As someone who works in the car business, I can tell you that everyone and their mother wants a $5k truck, thus jacking the price of even the most haggard teeruks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Driving around a t100 now with 270k on it. It was a little over 5k and in good condition. I've been looking for a tocoma recently. It's almost worth it to buy new and sell in 3 to 5 years for minimal loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 So I saw one of these the other day on 270 and was baffled by it but it might be a good option: http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/646346361/overview/ Since Suzuki went tits up, the resale on these things are generally in the toilet. Not that it was all that great to begin with but I think the idea of owning a vehicle by an obsolete mfg scares people. Here is the thing though - they are literally re-badged Nissan frontiers. I mean even the interior pattern is the same, the only thing different are the body panels. Supposedly they can be serviced at Nissan dealerships - they are built in the same Tennessee factory as the Frontier, and all the important stuff is Nissan. They seem to be trading a few thousand dollars less than a comparable year Frontier with more mileage so....might be worth checking out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like a nissan frontier ..but you would have to keep it forever as it is a suzuki and people will avoid it like a vampire avoid garlic mace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 What about a full size van Rhett, does it have to be a pickup? Some vans can tow decent. Is this going to be a dedicated work vehicle, or also a daily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 you think thats bad people are still asking $10k for 97-01 cherokees if they have under 100k miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If anyone wants a reliable tow savage-I'd sell my 2000 F350 (Gas) for 3k. I'd even drop it off. Face lift truck-looks good, works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If anyone wants a reliable tow savage-I'd sell my 2000 F350 (Gas) for 3k. I'd even drop it off. Face lift truck-looks good, works great. There you got rhett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 If anyone wants a reliable tow savage-I'd sell my 2000 F350 (Gas) for 3k. I'd even drop it off. Face lift truck-looks good, works great. question is, what's the mileage and engine? I'm assuming a ridic high miles v10? :barf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'm just going to set this down here and walk away. When in doubt get creative: http://jalopnik.com/the-ten-most-unexpectedly-awesome-tow-vehicles-1729409498 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 question is, what's the mileage and engine? I'm assuming a ridic high miles v10? :barf: Nah. 200k. In my 4 years of ownership, the only non wear times the truck has needed is a starter LOL. I've put tires on it, many oil changes, and enjoyed the stupid reliability. I like the gas for that- vs. a diesel which all the fan boys will tell you will last forever, but typically have a higher cost of ownership. It is a 4x4 with manual T Case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Nah. 200k. In my 4 years of ownership, the only non wear times the truck has needed is a starter LOL. I've put tires on it, many oil changes, and enjoyed the stupid reliability. I like the gas for that- vs. a diesel which all the fan boys will tell you will last forever, but typically have a higher cost of ownership. It is a 4x4 with manual T Case. Right there with you. 217k on my 2002 F250 4x4 gas (5.4) crew cab. Only time the truck has ever failed me was when the door sensor was stuck and a little light was on for a week. WD40 in the door & a jump and right back up. I have trusted it more than any other vehicle I have ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Right there with you. 217k on my 2002 F250 4x4 gas (5.4) crew cab. Only time the truck has ever failed me was when the door sensor was stuck and a little light was on for a week. WD40 in the door & a jump and right back up. I have trusted it more than any other vehicle I have ever owned. Yup. Only, and I mean only reason I'd sell it is the AC does not work, and I want something that is comfy for the wife and kids for long trips, and trips to the track. Its nice, but its more of a "work truck" than a DD (for me at least) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 A well taken care of Tacoma with 200k miles is equal to a well taken care of Tahoe with 50k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 A well taken care of Tacoma with 200k miles is equal to a well taken care of Tahoe with 50k miles. provided the infamous toyota frame rot hasn't eaten the ass out of that truck to the point where the exhaust is holding it together. http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1576/q96p.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/panzersergeant/toybent_zps4e051b43.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I've been looking at Taco's and haven't came across any with frame rot issues. I've only looked at 3 though. Can't be as bad as Jeeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Definitely worse than jeeps, to the point they were swapping people's trucks out for brand new ones, equal trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have said it multiple times here but I have owned 4 Suburbans over the last 16 years and have enjoyed ridiculous reliability. Tires, brakes and oil changes for the most part. Put an A/C compressor, replaced an intake gasket, couple of power window motors - not bad for 16+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmaa Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 my buddy just bought a '14 raptor with 14k miles on it, and paid more for the truck than i paid for mine brand new. This. Test drove at a '14 with 40k miles this weekend. They wanted 3k over original sticker. They wouldn't take 48k. Guess ill wait for the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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