So, my GF wants a truck...

Ladogaboy · 09-22-2002, 12:35 AM

I've been talking with her about it, and apparently, she wants to buy herself a truck.

Now, before anyone jumps the gun, I will say this: she is one of the few people I know that could actually USE a truck as more than just a grocery getter.

With that said, I'm trying to get some ideas to work with her on. She doesn't want a full-sized (I only really know about full-sizd trucks), but she says that a lot of the compact trucks are too small for her. From what I can tell, she wants a truck about the size of a Tacoma. It seems like some of the Rangers are alright as well, given that they have enough clearance.

Any suggestions or ideas?

shoeish · 09-22-2002, 12:48 AM

Get a ford/chevy/dodge with the $0 down, 0% finanacing over 60 months.

And that is all I have to say about that. =)

CynJon · 09-22-2002, 01:43 AM

I agree with DF and Forrest Gump... The Dodge Dakota is a good compromise between full size and mini-trucks. Also, you can get in just about any configuration of cab (regular, extended, quad) and engine (V-6 and two v-8's). A little more expensive than the Chevy/Ford counterparts but they seem to hold their value pretty well...

bachviet · 09-22-2002, 08:41 AM

F150 Lightning
Tundra

SnowSurfer · 09-22-2002, 10:29 AM

get a truck and deck it out...decked out trucks look really sweet if u do it right.

Ladogaboy · 09-22-2002, 12:00 PM

Well, she definitely needs a 4x4, but I think I might need to give her a few pointers before she uses it.

Anyway, I pointed out the Dakota to her, and I don't think that she wants a truck that large. I don't know, really, I'm trying to work from her point of view. I think I'm really just going to have to take her around, look at some different models, and test drive.

Hiro · 09-22-2002, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by DarkFury
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That is the truck I have been wanting to get, but I just can't do that right now. My current truck payments on my 2000 Nissan Frontier are $224 / month. I know that my payments would jump if I went the Dakota route.

That said, DONT BUY NISSAN TRUCKS.

Ladogaboy · 09-22-2002, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by DarkFury
To me, Rangers, Tacomas, and S-10s are small as hell... but yet you said that she felt that "compact trucks" were too small for her. What gives here?

Honestly, I think it has to do with the tires and the lift. I think she is basing what she likes/dislikes on the height rather than the actual body size. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, Rangers, Tacomas, and S-10s are all about the same size, but when I point different models out to her, she feels that some are bigger or smaller than others.

I might be wrong, but it seems to me that Tacomas come with bigger standard tires and maybe a higher lift. That might be why they look bigger than an out-of-the-factory Ranger or S-10.

Like I said, I'm working from her perspective, and she is the one buying the truck. I, personally, think she would be happy with a compact truck, but I don't think it can be one of the base models.

Ladogaboy · 09-22-2002, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by DarkFury

Well dayuum then... when you said "truck size" I sure as hell wasn't thinkin' "Truck Height".

She might wanna look at a Ford Edge 4x4 or any other 4x4 truck... they generally tend to have a higher ground clearance than their "standard" counterparts.

BTW... Dakotas are STILL the best.

Yeah, I was confused at first, myself. Well, as long as she has 4 wheel drive and the ground clearance, I think she'll be happy. Well, she wants a few other things, but I'm not sure if it would be best to have those put on by someone other than the dealer.

Oh, btw, is that Dakota in the picture yours? Dunno why, but I always pictured yours as being red... Dodge Red.

~~Cantacuzene~~ · 09-22-2002, 04:16 PM

Buy your truck in the poorest neighborhood you can find. The dealer will be so happy to make a sale he will throw in for free some extras like bedliner, cap, cruise control etc.

CynJon · 09-22-2002, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by Ladogaboy

Honestly, I think it has to do with the tires and the lift. I think she is basing what she likes/dislikes on the height rather than the actual body size. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, Rangers, Tacomas, and S-10s are all about the same size, but when I point different models out to her, she feels that some are bigger or smaller than others.

I might be wrong, but it seems to me that Tacomas come with bigger standard tires and maybe a higher lift. That might be why they look bigger than an out-of-the-factory Ranger or S-10.

You say she doesn't like the size of the Dakota/Tacoma because they are too tall, yet one of the deciding factors is having enough ground clearance and 4WD. The reason that these trucks are taller is BECAUSE they have larger tires and slightly more lift in order to GET ground clearance. You can't have it both ways... If you want a lower truck, you'll either have to go with a compact (sacrificing ground clearance for lower overall height) or a 2WD version of the mid-size trucks...

Ladogaboy · 09-22-2002, 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by CynJon

You say she doesn't like the size of the Dakota/Tacoma because they are too tall, yet one of the deciding factors is having enough ground clearance and 4WD. The reason that these trucks are taller is BECAUSE they have larger tires and slightly more lift in order to GET ground clearance. You can't have it both ways... If you want a lower truck, you'll either have to go with a compact (sacrificing ground clearance for lower overall height) or a 2WD version of the mid-size trucks...

I think you are falling into the same trap that DF and I did. The Dakota is larger than any other compact truck, bodywise, and that is why my GF doesn't like it. Actually, the Dakota is pretty near the size of a F150.

And I said that my GF does like the Tacoma as far as size goes. The thing is, she is actually making a distinction between, say, a slighty lifted Ranger with bigger tires and one that is not. So, basically, to conclude, she is looking for a compact truck that is a 4x4, has slightly larger tires, and is slightly lifted.

attgig · 09-22-2002, 11:58 PM

yo, so it seems she's already made up her mind about the tacoma. just say she's smart, and made a good choice and make sure the dealer doesn't rip her off

CynJon · 09-23-2002, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by Ladogaboy
And I said that my GF does like the Tacoma as far as size goes. The thing is, she is actually making a distinction between, say, a slighty lifted Ranger with bigger tires and one that is not. So, basically, to conclude, she is looking for a compact truck that is a 4x4, has slightly larger tires, and is slightly lifted.

Then you should check out the Chevy S-10 ZR2...

From zr2.com :

If you are wondering what makes a regular S-10 a RPO ZR2, the following is the list of the factory modifications:
RPO ZR2 only full ladder-type frame with modified suspension mounting points which provide:
100mm wider track (3.9 inches wider than regular S-10)
Three-inch suspension height increase
Enhanced front (7.25" ring gear) and rear (8.5" ring gear) axles w/ 3.73:1 rear-axle ratio
Larger wheel and axle bearings
31 x 10.5R-15 LT/C black wall off-road tires (BFG A/Ts on pickups and BFG Long Trails on BlaZeR2)
46mm gas pressurized Bilstein Monotube shocks
Rear axle track bar (pickups) / rear sway bar (BlaZeR2)
Wheel flares (black on S-10 pickups and BlaZeR2 / body-color on Sonoma pickups)
33mm (early model) / 28mm (late model) front anti-sway bar
Skid plates

The Vortec 4.3L V-6 is one of the best V-6's around...190 HP

Good looking smaller truck...

attgig · 09-23-2002, 12:05 AM

well, i guess with what you're trying to say, the tacoma fits:

Exterior:

Length: 184.4 in.
Width: 66.5 in.
Height: 67.7 in.
Weight: 3320 lbs.
Wheel Base: 103.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 11 in.

vs the dakota:
Exterior:

Length: 196 in.
Width: 71.6 in.
Height: 67.3 in.
Weight: 3909 lbs.
Wheel Base: 112.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in.

although for me, i'd take the dakota any day...
unless i had this option:
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...res/158386.jpg

that just says, "yo, I'm a bad ass, bettah be watchin out for me!"

Ladogaboy · 09-23-2002, 02:27 AM

Thanks, guys... this is the kind of info I was looking for.

Also, after doing a little looking, the Tacoma might have the best price on what meets her needs.

I didn't see that coming!

Jihforce · 09-23-2002, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by bachviet
F150 Lightning

If I had to get a truck. This one would be it.
I have to say this though, 30K for a truck is a little excessive.

whitak24 · 09-23-2002, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Jihforce

If I had to get a truck. This one would be it.
I have to say this though, 30K for a truck is a little excessive.

try the caddy EXT - an ass-ugly POS checking in at $50k+

you'd have to be crazy (or a GM exec) to buy one of those things

Ladogaboy · 09-23-2002, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by whitak24
you'd have to be crazy (or a GM exec) to buy one of those things

Haha, that'd be funny... A GM exec buying an F150!

CornMonkey · 09-23-2002, 02:43 PM

tacoma TRD.

a friend has a tacoma. it's sturdy. ride is smooth too. plus resale value is high and is rated as "most dependable."

Jihforce · 09-23-2002, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by DarkFury
You must be gettin' a "used" one for $30K (maybe last year's model or a dealer's demo unit?)

I meant more like "in the 30k range hehe"
SVT Lightning MSRP $32,490. But its got 380bhp

whitak24 · 09-23-2002, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ladogaboy

Haha, that'd be funny... A GM exec buying an F150!

actually, i was speaking of the cadillac escalade EXT

Ladogaboy · 09-23-2002, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by whitak24

actually, i was speaking of the cadillac escalade EXT

Haha, my bad... it's just that you quoted a comment about an F150. Man, these random topic changes are getting to me.

whitak24 · 09-23-2002, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ladogaboy

Haha, my bad... it's just that you quoted a comment about an F150. Man, these random topic changes are getting to me.

you've been breathing too much la smog

09-22-2002, 12:35 AM	#1
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	So, my GF wants a truck... I've been talking with her about it, and apparently, she wants to buy herself a truck. Now, before anyone jumps the gun, I will say this: she is one of the few people I know that could actually USE a truck as more than just a grocery getter. With that said, I'm trying to get some ideas to work with her on. She doesn't want a full-sized (I only really know about full-sizd trucks), but she says that a lot of the compact trucks are too small for her. From what I can tell, she wants a truck about the size of a Tacoma. It seems like some of the Rangers are alright as well, given that they have enough clearance. Any suggestions or ideas? __________________ It is not enough to merely touch the face of god; you also must open your eyes so that you may see your palm.

09-22-2002, 12:48 AM	#2
shoeish Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: WYOMING Posts: 532	Get a ford/chevy/dodge with the $0 down, 0% finanacing over 60 months. And that is all I have to say about that. =) __________________ Shoe 2003 BMW M3 2008 BMW 335i hardtop convertible w/ Dinan Stage 2 2008 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 Horsepower is fun.

09-22-2002, 01:43 AM	#3
CynJon Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The middle of the country Posts: 1,424	I agree with DF and Forrest Gump... The Dodge Dakota is a good compromise between full size and mini-trucks. Also, you can get in just about any configuration of cab (regular, extended, quad) and engine (V-6 and two v-8's). A little more expensive than the Chevy/Ford counterparts but they seem to hold their value pretty well... __________________

09-22-2002, 08:41 AM	#4
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	F150 Lightning Tundra __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

09-22-2002, 10:29 AM	#5
SnowSurfer Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,616	get a truck and deck it out...decked out trucks look really sweet if u do it right. __________________ I have an athlon xp 2500+ ... aren't you glad you know that?

09-22-2002, 12:00 PM	#6
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	Well, she definitely needs a 4x4, but I think I might need to give her a few pointers before she uses it. Anyway, I pointed out the Dakota to her, and I don't think that she wants a truck that large. I don't know, really, I'm trying to work from her point of view. I think I'm really just going to have to take her around, look at some different models, and test drive.

09-22-2002, 04:16 PM	#10
~~Cantacuzene~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Posts: 8,700	Buy your truck in the poorest neighborhood you can find. The dealer will be so happy to make a sale he will throw in for free some extras like bedliner, cap, cruise control etc.

09-22-2002, 11:58 PM	#13
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	yo, so it seems she's already made up her mind about the tacoma. just say she's smart, and made a good choice and make sure the dealer doesn't rip her off __________________

09-23-2002, 12:05 AM	#15
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	well, i guess with what you're trying to say, the tacoma fits: Exterior: Length: 184.4 in. Width: 66.5 in. Height: 67.7 in. Weight: 3320 lbs. Wheel Base: 103.3 in. Ground Clearance: 11 in. vs the dakota: Exterior: Length: 196 in. Width: 71.6 in. Height: 67.3 in. Weight: 3909 lbs. Wheel Base: 112.1 in. Ground Clearance: 8.1 in. although for me, i'd take the dakota any day... unless i had this option: http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...res/158386.jpg that just says, "yo, I'm a bad ass, bettah be watchin out for me!"

09-23-2002, 02:27 AM	#16
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	Thanks, guys... this is the kind of info I was looking for. Also, after doing a little looking, the Tacoma might have the best price on what meets her needs. I didn't see that coming!

09-23-2002, 02:43 PM	#20
CornMonkey Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: May 2000 Location: in front of my computer Posts: 2,503	tacoma TRD. a friend has a tacoma. it's sturdy. ride is smooth too. plus resale value is high and is rated as "most dependable."

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