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Looking to buy a new(used, new to me) truck
Grath
I'm a much happier person these daysRegistered User, ClubPA regular
I'm a much happier person these daysRegistered User, ClubPA regular
I've never bought a vehicle in a normal sense ever in my life before so I have no idea how to go about not getting screwed. I decided I want a truck for a couple reasons. A: I'm sick of trying to find somebody who has one when I need one. B: I don't actually drive all too much so gas mileage won't hit me too hard.
I was looking at an 05/06 Dodge Dakota. and shooting for the ~10k range.
I realize this might not be the best forum for car related questions but what help and advice can you give me internets?
I was looking at an 05/06 Dodge Dakota. and shooting for the ~10k range.
I realize this might not be the best forum for car related questions but what help and advice can you give me internets?
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Nissan Frontiers are really solid. Ford Rangers too. I'd pick a Frontier simply because my Grandfather has a '94 model, and it has gone 200k miles strong in Texas heat.
The nice thing about the small trucks is that mileage isn't that bad because they're mostly 4 cylinder. If you get a Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon, for instance, it's a 4 or 5 cylinder, not even a 6.
You don't want a Dakota. Trust me, I own one.
I love the Rangers. Get one with the 4.0L V6 if you want some semblance of power, or the little 4 cylinder if you want a slow 30 MPG. Avoid the automatics. Shouldn't be hard to find one within your budget.
1. the tread on the tires/type
2. mileage, whether it's been in any accidents by getting a report, for dents if you're into that sort of thing.
3. Get the Kelly blue book value and work around those numbers when negotiating.
4. Check windows (especially if they are electronic), trunk space, whether it comes with a functioning spare, etc.
If you aren't worried about gas mileage, then get a V8. If you haul ANYTHING you'll want it. Also, consider a diesel - better fuel economy and MUCH more powerful. I remember seeing a comparison between a gasoline engine combustion and diesel combustion - holy ASS. Of course, any diesel (or most trucks, for that matter) you buy are going to have somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k on them (at $10k).
Trucks live much longer than cars, and they can take a lot more abuse too!
fats im sorry to hear about your dakota. Rangers were the other things I was lookin at.