Need your opinion on a winter truck/toy mover
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In your case, go with whatever happens to be the most truck for the least coin. No four-cylinders, leave those to Autozone delivery guys.
Six cylinder rangers and tacos will give you a bed large enough for any household project you'll encounter and with a trans cooler and a class II will capably pull 5.5k lbs. In the same price range, you can also find older 1500's and F150's which will do the same work, but a little more comfortably. So again, grab what appears the cleanest deal.
Good luck.
Six cylinder rangers and tacos will give you a bed large enough for any household project you'll encounter and with a trans cooler and a class II will capably pull 5.5k lbs. In the same price range, you can also find older 1500's and F150's which will do the same work, but a little more comfortably. So again, grab what appears the cleanest deal.
Good luck.
The non-tow pack isn't a deal breaker to me, it's not at all difficult to plumb in a trans cooler and splice in a trailer harness. Which at least with my ranger, was the only real difference excluding the step-bumper with a 2" ball. lol. (Seriously, the package from Ford was a harness, Cooler and bumper. Hah.)
But yeah, you'll take a MPG hit with a 3/4 ton, but make up for it with some additional capability and comfort. Still, a 6 cyl can do some work. Ask me how I know...
For household chores and DIY projects, a six foot bed is all you need, so that opens up some nice wiggle-room in your hunt. Be it with a smaller truck, or full size.
But yeah, you'll take a MPG hit with a 3/4 ton, but make up for it with some additional capability and comfort. Still, a 6 cyl can do some work. Ask me how I know...
For household chores and DIY projects, a six foot bed is all you need, so that opens up some nice wiggle-room in your hunt. Be it with a smaller truck, or full size.
Looking for a little less mileage but I will keep you in mind.
Also looking at a few older Rams. One 2000 and a 2001. I am trying to weigh out the pros and cons of having a 2wd model. I am used to 4 wheel drive in my old jeep, but with good tires I can count on one hand how many times I truly NEEDED to pull that lever to engage 4x4. The upside to 2wd is its better on gas and less things to go wrong with the front end.
Also looking at a few older Rams. One 2000 and a 2001. I am trying to weigh out the pros and cons of having a 2wd model. I am used to 4 wheel drive in my old jeep, but with good tires I can count on one hand how many times I truly NEEDED to pull that lever to engage 4x4. The upside to 2wd is its better on gas and less things to go wrong with the front end.
colorado's/etc with the inline 6 motor are needing valve guides as they hit 100-120k
on a cold start the engine will gain/loose power (occilating acceleration) as you pull it out of the parking spot...thats the early sign the valves are sticking open int he guides.
you might wanna avoid em...or go for an older more reliable/cheaper 03.5 and older 4.3 s10
on a cold start the engine will gain/loose power (occilating acceleration) as you pull it out of the parking spot...thats the early sign the valves are sticking open int he guides.
you might wanna avoid em...or go for an older more reliable/cheaper 03.5 and older 4.3 s10
this. 98 & down chevy 1500. 3k should get you a halfway decent example that will suit those needs and then some
absolutely, if it was taken care of and the oil was changed frequently then I wouldnt worry, looks like a clean truck from the pics
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