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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
They are cool vehicles that by sheer nature of their wastefulness state that you haven’t given up on life, unlike a Prius or a van
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max225 wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 8:43 pm I now want a TURD pro... but too :scrooge: I don't know why but this looks 5/7 to me.

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I fucking love those SCS wheels.
No comment on the :truk: ?
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
Come drive mine.
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fledonfoot wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:05 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
Come drive mine.
How are you liking your auto btw ? Did you spend some time in the 6 speed manuel ?
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max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:16 pm
fledonfoot wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:05 pm

Come drive mine.
How are you liking your auto btw ? Did you spend some time in the 6 speed manuel ?
It’s fine. The shift quality issues on the auto’s were fixed for 2020. It’s otherwise completely unremarkable. It tries to keep revs low and changes gears when it needs to. The truck feels better in the “power” mode... holds the revs longer and keeps them up in the power band more.

The manual is solid. Fairly light clutch, gears are easy to find... just... what you’d expect or want.
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fledonfoot wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:05 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
Come drive mine.
No. Because I will then want one. Wanna trade?
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fledonfoot wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:21 pm
max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:16 pm

How are you liking your auto btw ? Did you spend some time in the 6 speed manuel ?
It’s fine. The shift quality issues on the auto’s were fixed for 2020. It’s otherwise completely unremarkable. It tries to keep revs low and changes gears when it needs to. The truck feels better in the “power” mode... holds the revs longer and keeps them up in the power band more.

The manual is solid. Fairly light clutch, gears are easy to find... just... what you’d expect or want.
If you put it in power mode does it stay there next time you turn truck on? Or you have to press each time?
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max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 7:49 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 3:47 pm Dammit. Need to stop looking at trucks. :sad:
They are cool vehicles that by sheer nature of their wastefulness state that you haven’t given up on life, unlike a Prius or a van
I learned to drive on trucks. I miss them.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:23 pm
fledonfoot wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:21 pm
It’s fine. The shift quality issues on the auto’s were fixed for 2020. It’s otherwise completely unremarkable. It tries to keep revs low and changes gears when it needs to. The truck feels better in the “power” mode... holds the revs longer and keeps them up in the power band more.

The manual is solid. Fairly light clutch, gears are easy to find... just... what you’d expect or want.
If you put it in power mode does it stay there next time you turn truck on? Or you have to press each time?
It’s a button ... hmm it looks like it may stay engaged but who knows
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[user not found] wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:59 pm I’m beginning to have a need for hauling landscaping stuff in an open bed from time to time. A truck is inevitable for me.

Problem is finding a viable one that’s not a fullsize at $15k or less.
Datsun Frontqueef in 2wd will fit that bill... everything else worth a damn is more expensive
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max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:12 pm

Datsun Frontqueef in 2wd will fit that bill... everything else worth a damn is more expensive
Need 4wd and need a V6. It snows here and I still have the tiny camper.

Just casually keeping my eye on the Frontier/Tacoma market. Lord help me if I end up in a 3rd Frontier.
BroForks Tre. I’ve got bed decals for you already. :lol:
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[user not found] wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:18 pm
max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:12 pm

Datsun Frontqueef in 2wd will fit that bill... everything else worth a damn is more expensive
Need 4wd and need a V6. It snows here and I still have the tiny camper.

Just casually keeping my eye on the Frontier/Tacoma market. Lord help me if I end up in a 3rd Frontier.
There is nothing for under 15... I have been looking for 6 months. Unless you’re willing to put up with 150k miles ...
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[user not found] wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 9:59 pm I’m beginning to have a need for hauling landscaping stuff in an open bed from time to time. A truck is inevitable for me.

Problem is finding a viable one that’s not a fullsize at $15k or less.
Why not full size? Full size would be ideal for landscaping wouldn't it? Tow ratings and payloads are vastly higher. They're also more durable as workhorses in general. Like sure a Frontier can probably take 1k in the bed, but it'll be pretty stressed at that point. An F150/silverado can take 1k in the bed every single day and be fine with it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:24 pm

Why not full size? Full size would be ideal for landscaping wouldn't it? Tow ratings and payloads are vastly higher. They're also more durable as workhorses in general. Like sure a Frontier can probably take 1k in the bed, but it'll be pretty stressed at that point. An F150/silverado can take 1k in the bed every single day and be fine with it.
I won’t be using it for jobs really, but occasionally I do have a need to throw chainsaws and other equipment in the bed.

I just really don’t want a full-size due to size. Modern fullsizers are massive.
Ah ok. Yeah, they are really gigantic.
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max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:22 pm

There is nothing for under 15... I have been looking for 6 months. Unless you’re willing to put up with 150k miles ...
I’ve set some basic criteria:
Under 100k miles
Clean Carfax (minor damage reported ok, depending on price)
4wd and V6
Preferably not black or another color close to black.
If a Tacoma, must have had a new frame installed

Been watching this one, had Fled check the Toyota service history. Has a new frame and good one-owner dealer history.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... /overview/
It’s 14 years old .... damn still 50% of msrp. Why don’t you lease for $3xx a month ?
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max225 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:46 pm
It’s 14 years old .... damn still 50% of msrp. Why don’t you lease for $3xx a month ?
I don’t want a new truck, that’s the thing. Or to be pinned down by a payment like I am right now.
I feel ya, just a hard market to be in. Even now :-/ unless you go :doge: ram
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[user not found] wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 11:07 pm The other thing that fucks everything up is that trucks rust into pieces out here.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto ... 70338.html

:neat: Priced really high. I can smell the stench in that truck from here. I wouldn't pay more than 6-7k for a tacoma in general though.
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NeonJonny wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 11:59 pm
[user not found] wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 11:07 pm The other thing that fucks everything up is that trucks rust into pieces out here.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto ... 70338.html

:neat: Priced really high. I can smell the stench in that truck from here. I wouldn't pay more than 6-7k for a tacoma in general though.
Bum truck that someone literally lived in
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Dang man, tough spot to shop as you’ve got your poverty level sub $10k trucks and your new options, everything in between is near poverty quality for near new pricing.

Pull a Mini move and find your old Frontier and re-acquire?
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You gonna be towing the mini around or just the tiny house?
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My listing was a joke but have you at all considered buying one out here or arizona? Flights don't cost much. Now is the time to take advantage of buying out of state away from rust ridden specimens. Do you think they'll cost more out here with the same year/mileage?

Full sized trucks definitely are a pain to park. Not as much fun either to wheel. Are the new silverados bigger than say a 2005 model year?
Speaking of silverados some old man backed into my mom's fusion yesterday. :(

More truck news...I'm getting my marriage license on Tuesday at Honda Center (Duck pond) so I just might go look at a Ferd :truk: on the way home.
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[user not found] wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 9:36 am
Johnny_P wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 9:15 am You gonna be towing the mini around or just the tiny house?
Just the tiny house.

I've given thought to a fullsize a couple times, but then remember how yuge they are and get :disgust:

It's beyond my needs and they're annoying to park.
First gen Tundra? The tweener model? Not sure what the market is on those


https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/271631980

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/270438925
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 12:28 pm
[user not found] wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 9:36 am

Just the tiny house.

I've given thought to a fullsize a couple times, but then remember how yuge they are and get :disgust:

It's beyond my needs and they're annoying to park.
First gen Tundra? The tweener model? Not sure what the market is on those


https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/271631980

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/270438925
That’s actually a very decent idea
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max225 wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 12:36 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 12:28 pm
First gen Tundra? The tweener model? Not sure what the market is on those


https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/271631980

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/270438925
That’s actually a very decent idea
market is strong, but they are also rustbuckets with random frame replacements.
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