The Definitive Truck Thread
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:45 pm
Doing this to keep all truck related thoughts and questions in one thread. If any of you want to ask questions about trucks or buying them or whatever, this is the thread to do it.
Oh, and Frode - SHUT UP.
As you all know, I personally am going to be buying a truck this year, especially since I can't trust the Jeep. Job and student loans will determine how much truck I buy, but I want a definitive list of what trucks at what price point I should be looking at or avoiding as I am hoping to be purchasing one in the next few months.
Some considerations that are important to me.
Must have 4x4, be reliable, and full size. Prefer 6.5 bed with smaller cab, but won't pass up a great deal on a crew cab with 5.5 bed.
I have owned and liked 2 Chevy 1500s. One was a 96 and the other a 99. I also owned a 01 Ram 1500 that I would not buy again. I have driven and spent many hours in a 2006 F250, and 2012 and 2013 F150s. I have never been in nor drove a Tundra or Titan. I have driven and spent a few hours in an older Colorado and although I fit, I would much prefer going full size.
I debated on looking at full size SUVs as well, but if I am spending the money, I am getting a truck. End of story.
As it stands right now I am leaning towards a F150, but would not pass up a great deal and on well maintained GM 1500 or Tundra, however the Tundras really hold their value up here so all seem overpriced.
That said, here is my first question.
Based on prices, what years of what trucks should I consider?
$0-10k
$10k-15k
$15k-20K
$20k-25k
Anything over $25k I would be looking at new because at that point the 0 for 72 is better than having APR on used.
Depending on job and everything, I could probably pay cash up to $15k and not worry. Then use the remainder of savings to fix it up, supplement income for a bit, pay on student loans, etc.
Oh and again, Frode - shut up.
Oh, and Frode - SHUT UP.
As you all know, I personally am going to be buying a truck this year, especially since I can't trust the Jeep. Job and student loans will determine how much truck I buy, but I want a definitive list of what trucks at what price point I should be looking at or avoiding as I am hoping to be purchasing one in the next few months.
Some considerations that are important to me.
Must have 4x4, be reliable, and full size. Prefer 6.5 bed with smaller cab, but won't pass up a great deal on a crew cab with 5.5 bed.
I have owned and liked 2 Chevy 1500s. One was a 96 and the other a 99. I also owned a 01 Ram 1500 that I would not buy again. I have driven and spent many hours in a 2006 F250, and 2012 and 2013 F150s. I have never been in nor drove a Tundra or Titan. I have driven and spent a few hours in an older Colorado and although I fit, I would much prefer going full size.
I debated on looking at full size SUVs as well, but if I am spending the money, I am getting a truck. End of story.
As it stands right now I am leaning towards a F150, but would not pass up a great deal and on well maintained GM 1500 or Tundra, however the Tundras really hold their value up here so all seem overpriced.
That said, here is my first question.
Based on prices, what years of what trucks should I consider?
$0-10k
$10k-15k
$15k-20K
$20k-25k
Anything over $25k I would be looking at new because at that point the 0 for 72 is better than having APR on used.
Depending on job and everything, I could probably pay cash up to $15k and not worry. Then use the remainder of savings to fix it up, supplement income for a bit, pay on student loans, etc.
Oh and again, Frode - shut up.
