Help me pick a new DD

[DJ]

Alright I am looking to pick up a new daily driver for the winter. I have a limit of $8500 to spend on the vehicle.

Some background: I do a lot of fishing and camping with my son so I need some cargo room. I also drive 35 miles to work on crappy unplowed country roads.

I really want an extended cab truck that is 4x4. I am constantly asking friend to borrow their trucks and it gets a little old. The more I have shopped around though, the more I am coming to the realization that $8500 doesn't get the greatest truck. Now I am leaning towards a Subaru wagon. Gets good gas mileage, has a lot of cargo room, but lacks the ability to haul stuff in the bed. I am not familiar with these cars so if anyone has any input on them let me know.

Any suggestions appreciated for vehicles.

Thanks

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[Dasfinc]

$8500 would get you into a nice mid 00's full size Truck or SUV... What other stipulations do you have that are ruling trucks out in that price range?

 

[DJ]

Everything in that price range so far either has high miles or the body is beat to crap.

 

[wolfe]

01 Chevy Silverado LS Extended Cab

For the price this is under your budget I'm sure you could get the rust taken care of.

 

[wolfe]

2000 chevy silverado

Or this.

 

[DJ]

Sorry guys, I didn't explain the most important part. The vehicle has to be through a dealership. I have a pre-approved low interest rate loan through my credit union.

 

[wolfe]

You can buy a private car with a loan through your credit union. Unless this is some odd thing, but it shouldn't be.

 

[Dragonkat]

You can buy a private car with a loan through your credit union. Unless this is some odd thing, but it shouldn't be.

Some smaller credit unions force you to buy from a dealer, so that's not new
but with only 8500...you'll be hard pressed to find anything that hasn't been beat to $hit

 

[Yaj Yak]

You can buy a private car with a loan through your credit union. Unless this is some odd thing, but it shouldn't be.

i've never bought a car through a dealership... but had loans on most... from credit unions.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Don't buy dealership junk.

 

[Dasfinc]

IS there an age limitation as well as it having to be through a dealer?

 

[Outlaw]

I'd talk to the credit union.... You'll honestly be better off having $6,500 to send private party then having to go through some crook dealer....

I paid $5,200 for my 2003 Sierra Z71 4x4 (facelifted and updated interior) with 160,000 miles on it. Truck is closing in on 200,000 RAPIDLY and runs perfect.

 

[DJ]

After hearing all of this I am going to talk to them today. I don't have an age limit more or less a mileage limit. I would like to keep it under 150,000. This is through Navy Federal Credit Union and on the phone they said that the interest rate will be lower if I did it the way I did.

I have pretty much stopped looking for a truck. I have moved to an SUV because you can get a lot more for the money. Which makes no sense to me because they are pretty much the same platform.

 

[Dasfinc]

Pre 2003 Expeditions are absolute tanks, and can be had all day for beans. 0...4? Went IRS, and is rated to tow more, but is notoriously not as stable.

Alternativily, LS powered GM SUV's are also tanks, but obviously are priced at a premium.

I know a few people here have these, and I think it falls into your price range, how do you feel about the 5.3 powered trail blazer? Could get a newer/lower mileage one of those than say a Tahoe for the same money.

 

[DJ]

Only knew two people who owed trail blazers and both were junk. One of them the trans and rear end had issues, the other lost 4wd. I always said I would stay away from them.

I have a few expeditions on the line right now.

 

[Dasfinc]

I had a 99 with the 5.4 for a while, was a beast, kinda miss it honestly.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Pimp

2003 Subaru Baja RARE! www.cars147.com

 

[Dasfinc]

Pimp

2003 Subaru Baja RARE! www.cars147.com

I had no idea that those were only 4 seaters, Wow....

 

[Yaj Yak]

you couldn't give me an expedition from before like 07

 

[DJ]

Pimp

2003 Subaru Baja RARE! www.cars147.com

That is one of the ugliest vehicles I have ever seen but sure as hell is practical.

 

[DJ]

you couldn't give me an expedition from before like 07

Why?

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Why?

Where does the Aztek rank?

 

[10sec]

I had no idea that those were only 4 seaters, Wow....

What made you think it would have more? It's a car with a bed on the back...

 

[DJ]

Where does the Aztek rank?

To be honest I don't know anything about these vehicles besides they aren't to good on the eyes.

 

[10sec]

They suck