Post by: viva_che1363 on January 22, 2018, 09:21:02 PM
Thanks.
Post by: Bofire on January 23, 2018, 08:41:55 AM
Good luck
Carl
Post by: Sandberm on January 23, 2018, 08:50:17 AM
Post by: bearpaw on January 23, 2018, 08:59:24 AM
Post by: baker5150 on January 23, 2018, 09:23:57 AM
Easy/cheap to work on and reliable rigs
Post by: viva_che1363 on January 23, 2018, 11:07:53 AM
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.
Post by: HntnFsh on January 25, 2018, 09:16:12 AM
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=15179218#post15179218
Probably to far away though.
Post by: Sandberm on January 25, 2018, 09:37:32 AM
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.
Post by: Special T on January 25, 2018, 11:54:13 AM
At the risk of triggering half the board...get an old Chevy S-10, I love mine.S10extreamists is the best forum I've seen for infor and hacks for those trucks.
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.
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Post by: viva_che1363 on January 26, 2018, 03:24:09 AM
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Post by: kramman on January 26, 2018, 09:20:31 PM
Post by: viva_che1363 on January 27, 2018, 10:31:57 AM
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.
Post by: coachcw on January 27, 2018, 06:47:56 PM
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Post by: fish vacuum on January 27, 2018, 09:14:35 PM
Dont forget about Nissan Hard BodiesThe 3.0s all have leaky exhaust manifolds.
I've always had a thing for the early to mid 90s f150s with either a 302 or the big 6. A few friends and coworkers have had them over the years and never had any problems.
Post by: scotsman on January 28, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Post by: viva_che1363 on January 29, 2018, 12:51:02 AM
Post by: biggfish on January 29, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
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Post by: viva_che1363 on January 29, 2018, 10:51:12 AM
Post by: scotsman on February 01, 2018, 02:18:02 PM
My Colorado is an extended cab - folding jump seats behind the front seats. There are small doors to a cess the jump seats so you dont have to fold the front seats forward. This gives plenty of safe interior space for storage or dog. Also, a crew cab only has a 5’ bed whereas the extended cab has 6’+ bed.
Post by: viva_che1363 on February 20, 2018, 08:13:04 PM
Post by: Alchase on February 21, 2018, 08:57:19 AM
Well after a while of looking and weighing pros and cons I just got back from buying a 09 gmc canyon with 128k miles on it. For better or worse looks like I'll be making payments for a while :'(. Now I need to find some tires to put on it. Of anyone has input on what they've liked running on similar trucks I'm all ears.
I ran BFG AT KOs on my 2007 Dakota for years. Three years ago I got frustrated with the price of the AT KOs and went with the Cooper ATs.
The Coopers were half the price, but had little sidewall stability. They were OK on the street, once off road they kinda sucked. Two years into the Coopers, I had a blowout through the tread. I put the 10 ply AT KOs back on, and have been happy ever since.
We ran Yokahama Geolander ATs on my wife's Durango and they were fantastic tires!
Post by: bigdave on February 21, 2018, 09:09:02 AM
Post by: Sandberm on February 21, 2018, 09:30:19 AM
Well after a while of looking and weighing pros and cons I just got back from buying a 09 gmc canyon with 128k miles on it. For better or worse looks like I'll be making payments for a while :'(. Now I need to find some tires to put on it. Of anyone has input on what they've liked running on similar trucks I'm all ears.
Cool! Ive got a 2010 Colorado, extended cab, I5, 4x4 with 85,000 miles and love it. Gets 20-22mpg. I really think from 08/09 on Chevy got all the bugs worked out of the early Colorado models . The only thing that has gone wrong with mine is the instrument cluster. First the RPM gauge quit working at 45k miles, then the temp gauge got wonky. I got a scan gauge for $120 and plugged it in so I know my engine temp.
Mine has the 17 inch wheels. I bought some Cooper Discoverer A/T 3's about 20k miles ago and hate them. Loud and they get no traction on wet pavement.
Did you get 4x4? Inline 5 engine? Automatic transmission? 16 inch wheels? Extended cab or crew cab?
Post by: Stein on February 21, 2018, 10:22:03 AM
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
:yeah:
Pre-2000 will have the 350 and you really can't go wrong. Even if you do, parts are dirt cheap and there is tons of room in there to work.
Every once in a while you can find one with under 200k for your price range. They should go 250-300k depending on how much you tow. We will have our 2000 for sale in March for $1,500 with about 255k miles for reference.
Great family rigs, big enough to sleep in during hunts and pull moderate sized stuff well.
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on February 21, 2018, 09:09:27 PM
Post by: viva_che1363 on February 21, 2018, 11:40:32 PM
Well after a while of looking and weighing pros and cons I just got back from buying a 09 gmc canyon with 128k miles on it. For better or worse looks like I'll be making payments for a while :'(. Now I need to find some tires to put on it. Of anyone has input on what they've liked running on similar trucks I'm all ears.
Cool! Ive got a 2010 Colorado, extended cab, I5, 4x4 with 85,000 miles and love it. Gets 20-22mpg. I really think from 08/09 on Chevy got all the bugs worked out of the early Colorado models . The only thing that has gone wrong with mine is the instrument cluster. First the RPM gauge quit working at 45k miles, then the temp gauge got wonky. I got a scan gauge for $120 and plugged it in so I know my engine temp.
Mine has the 17 inch wheels. I bought some Cooper Discoverer A/T 3's about 20k miles ago and hate them. Loud and they get no traction on wet pavement.
Did you get 4x4? Inline 5 engine? Automatic transmission? 16 inch wheels? Extended cab or crew cab?
yes its an automatic 4x4 with 16 inch wheels, and crew cab. 3.7 l5. I took a look at the Cooper Discoverer A/T's and the H/T's this afternoon. looked ok, but I may need need to keep shopping...
Post by: Alchase on February 22, 2018, 09:41:22 AM
Well after a while of looking and weighing pros and cons I just got back from buying a 09 gmc canyon with 128k miles on it. For better or worse looks like I'll be making payments for a while :'(. Now I need to find some tires to put on it. Of anyone has input on what they've liked running on similar trucks I'm all ears.
Cool! Ive got a 2010 Colorado, extended cab, I5, 4x4 with 85,000 miles and love it. Gets 20-22mpg. I really think from 08/09 on Chevy got all the bugs worked out of the early Colorado models . The only thing that has gone wrong with mine is the instrument cluster. First the RPM gauge quit working at 45k miles, then the temp gauge got wonky. I got a scan gauge for $120 and plugged it in so I know my engine temp.
Mine has the 17 inch wheels. I bought some Cooper Discoverer A/T 3's about 20k miles ago and hate them. Loud and they get no traction on wet pavement.
Did you get 4x4? Inline 5 engine? Automatic transmission? 16 inch wheels? Extended cab or crew cab?
yes its an automatic 4x4 with 16 inch wheels, and crew cab. 3.7 l5. I took a look at the Cooper Discoverer A/T's and the H/T's this afternoon. looked ok, but I may need need to keep shopping...
If you are use to the traction and sidewall ruggedness of the AT KOs, the Coopers will be a disappointment. Good price point, sidewall sucks, no traction on wet pavement or wet grass for that matter, not that great of a tire.