Used truck questions

[viva_che1363]

Well here in a  couple months I'll be purchasing another vehicle for myself/family. I'm looking at midsized pickups and if I had my choice is get a Tacoma, however they hold their value very well... I'm looking to spend around 3-4000. Anyone have any advice on what trucks I should focus on or stay away from. I'm partial to Ford rangers/150s. My 96 explorer served me well till she died. Not opposed to Chevy or gmc. I've been seeing a TON of dodges for sale which leads me to believe that there could be an issue after a certain point.I'm  I like the idea of having a crew cab for family, car seat eyc. But we still have our Subaru, so I could use that for family and granola munching things. Truck would be mainly used as my vehicle,work, fishing ,hunting, hauling various things, and maybe towing a small boat somewhere down the road.  Def. Need 4x4.Just looking if anyone had any point on what seem to hold up pretty well as opposed to others. Obviously previous owner care is always a factor.
Thanks.

[Bofire]

I am no expert but I sorta think in that price range it will depend more on up keep etc. what kinda condition it is in.
Good luck
Carl

[Sandberm]

If you only want to spend 3 to $4000 and get a 4x4, and be able to haul a bit and tow a boat I'm thinking what you are going to get is a pre 2000 vehicle with over 200k miles.

[bearpaw]

Older suburbans are one of the most affordable 4x4 options out there and they last for a lot of miles, if you keep your eyes open you can find older ones with fair mileage in the 3k to 4k range. I've owned quite a few suburbans, I have two currently, had three until one was stolen while we were on vacation last summer. ggggrrrrr

[baker5150]

I'd be looking for a late 90's Chevy or GMC.

Easy/cheap to work on and reliable rigs

[viva_che1363]

I'd be looking for a late 90's Chevy or GMC.

Easy/cheap to work on and reliable rigs

Yep, seems to be what I'm look looking at. I don't mind putting some work into the thing, so long as it's just not totally beat to death. Plus I do like the older body styles.

Bearpaw-suburbans skipped my mind. I'll keep an eye out. Our old one when I was younger served us well for a long time.

I not expecting to end up with a 2000 something with sub 150000 miles. I was just wondering if there were any particular years/models to keep away from.

[HntnFsh]

Here ya go.
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=15179218#post15179218
Probably to far away though.

[Sandberm]

At the risk of triggering half the board...get an old Chevy S-10, I love mine.

They were the go-to vehicle for Grandpa types who like to wax their vehicles every other week on the way to there storage unit they own/run or maybe the golf course.

Very comfortable to drive/park. Navigates mountain roads nicely, 4x4. Parts are cheap and problems are known.

[Special T]

At the risk of triggering half the board...get an old Chevy S-10, I love mine.

They were the go-to vehicle for Grandpa types who like to wax their vehicles every other week on the way to there storage unit they own/run or maybe the golf course.

Very comfortable to drive/park. Navigates mountain roads nicely, 4x4. Parts are cheap and problems are known.

S10extreamists is the best forum I've seen for infor and hacks for those trucks.

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[viva_che1363]

Thanks guys, to bad that rangers over in OR. Still keeping an eye out. I wouldn't mind an s10. Old folk vehicles are the best. Usually very well taken care of, maintenance done like clockwork etc.

[Ridgeratt]

On the corner of Argonne and Upriver drive in millwood there is a ford pick-up on the northwest corner had a 2 grand sticker in the window.

[kramman]

I've also been keeping my eye on vehicles in that range. Its kinda come down to this. Trucks hold their value even if they're p.o.s... so I've done my research on motors. The 4.7 Dodge that's in the older Durango's. Also some older explorers  come with a 5.0 these are smaller v8s that will tow a boat. One I've been looking for is the mercury mountaineer that comes with the Ford 4.7,same motor that the Lincoln Town car has and those well run forever. I'm not a mechanic I've just read reviews online. Good luck

[viva_che1363]

I'll have to check that truck in Millwood of its still there when I get a day off.

Yep on trucks holding their value, even beat to death rusted out one, people want a decent chunk of cash for. The towing a boat deal would just be a plus extra if I find a decent deal. I'm good as long as it's got a decent motor,  most other things I can work on. I dunno,  re evaluating priorities I've broadened my horizons to include jeeps and 4 runners. Well see what comes up. If uncle Sam  does his part in the next month of so a little more cash wouldn't hurt.

To bad I'm not still by seattle- so many people buy a truck and then realize they don't have a real need for one.

[coachcw]

In that price range I'd lean towards gm

[Lingcod]

Dont forget about Nissan Hard Bodies