Your Favorite Pickup Truck?
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I don't disagree with the Tacoma or the Tundra, but a 4Klb Disco? Try adding 50% to that number...
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kevinhaeb
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Krawler
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Well, one thing he didn't mention though was just how much bed space do you need for the truck? Some of the Toyota/Nissans have such a small bed that they really aren't that great for hauling stuff. Where as the full size Ford/GMs have full size beds.
My fav and most versitile vehilce.
1997 F350 Crew, SD. The entire length of the Disco nearly fits in the wheelbase.
15 MPG city, 18 Hwy with LOADS of power. Should be able to get one, depending on mileage for around 10k. The challenge is finding one for that price that is not beat to hell.
The newer and smaller engines are much more nice, but the price gets up there too. If you have not at least driven a King Ranch, its a good excuse to get inside one. I think they are around 50k.
1997 F350 Crew, SD. The entire length of the Disco nearly fits in the wheelbase.
15 MPG city, 18 Hwy with LOADS of power. Should be able to get one, depending on mileage for around 10k. The challenge is finding one for that price that is not beat to hell.
The newer and smaller engines are much more nice, but the price gets up there too. If you have not at least driven a King Ranch, its a good excuse to get inside one. I think they are around 50k.
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Snwbord24
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I'm gonna have to agree with the Ford trucks. Toyota trucks are nice and reliable but if you want something to haul with that has plenty of power and also pretty good reliability it's hard to beat a Ford truck.
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BraveSirRobin
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Snwbord24 said:
Unless you get one of the larger toyota trucks ;-)
Personal experience with both, would go Toyota any day, especially if it will see light/moderate trail use. Unless you are really towing you don't need a full size. Another tip: if it is a "cabin beater" run stabilized gas in it.
I'm afraid the Tacoma was pulling me.
at least for quite a few miles until the eventual broken axle.
Coming out of from the Race Track over the mountains by way of Hunter Cabin.
That tacoma has gone through a number of iterations and while it's now a pre runner with open diffs it is still a great all around truck. And it ran when the disco didn't.
It's nice to be able to do 85 on a dirt and catch the occasional foot or two of air I suppose...
at least for quite a few miles until the eventual broken axle.
Coming out of from the Race Track over the mountains by way of Hunter Cabin.
That tacoma has gone through a number of iterations and while it's now a pre runner with open diffs it is still a great all around truck. And it ran when the disco didn't.
It's nice to be able to do 85 on a dirt and catch the occasional foot or two of air I suppose...
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barefoot
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if you are wanting something to leave at the cabin, go with the toyota tacoma! you can get an older one w/ 4-whweel drive dirt cheap and its offroad capabilities and power will be pleanty for hauling around firewood and stuff. i have owned both a ford truck and a tacoma, i put the tacoma through hell and back and was very impressed with its reliability. as for load space, unless your hauling redwood trees i wouldnt worry too much about it. once, we put camping gear for two weeks for 6 people and the 6 people and a dog in mine and took it through some rough stuff! no problems...no complaints (other than the missing "oh shit" handle). oh yea, it is very important to buy one with dents already in it, that way you can have more fun. hope this sways you towards the tacoma!
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You didn't say what exactly you want to do with it, other than leave it at you cabin. I'd say a Series IIA 88 or 109. Keep it in the family 
I've hauled incredible loads in my 88, like green locust piled higher than the roof. Chains on all four wheels and it'll go almost anywhere. I kept it shod like that almost year round on the farm. For around in the woods hauling wood in the mountains of VA I found the 88 more useful, but if you need the space, a 109 will do nearly as well, you'll only loose a bit of maneuverability.
I've hauled incredible loads in my 88, like green locust piled higher than the roof. Chains on all four wheels and it'll go almost anywhere. I kept it shod like that almost year round on the farm. For around in the woods hauling wood in the mountains of VA I found the 88 more useful, but if you need the space, a 109 will do nearly as well, you'll only loose a bit of maneuverability.
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EricSiepmann
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King Ranch Version of the Ford Heavy Duty. The leather inside was very impressive. I am told they were only made for the texans though...
Looked spendy too.
EDIT: Might have been a medium duty. I was rather drunk at the time and the owner was getting a little annoyed at my questions. . .
Looked spendy too.
EDIT: Might have been a medium duty. I was rather drunk at the time and the owner was getting a little annoyed at my questions. . .