Small truck - Page 3

HurricaneHeather · 03-17-2010, 01:27 PM

I didn't even know they still sold those Chevy Colorados.

dubbs · 03-17-2010, 01:32 PM

Colorado is a 5cyl.. fuck that.. My friends dad had one for a couple months and quickly sold it because of the same reasons stated above.. he's now had his silverado for a couple years and that gets better mileage..

nhgunnut · 03-17-2010, 01:43 PM

I didn't see it mentioned but I have had great luck with my Honda Ridgeline. Reliable as all get out (Unlike the Titan it replaced) Reasonable mileage, decent towing and under bed dry storage. As an Owner I would say they are worth a look

Rider · 03-17-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I didn't see it mentioned but I have had great luck with my Honda Ridgeline. Reliable as all get out (Unlike the Titan it replaced) Reasonable mileage, decent towing and under bed dry storage. As an Owner I would say they are worth a look

The Titan is a Nissan product.

Homeslice · 03-17-2010, 01:48 PM

If you're going to get a Tacoma, get the X-Runner, it's the sportiest and best-handling pickup. There's really no reason not to.

The Ridgeline is another good choice as well, in terms of how it drives.

Other than those two I wouldn't buy any other pickup. I can't stand how they handle and ride.

goof2 · 03-17-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

If you're going to get a Tacoma, get the X-Runner, it's the sportiest and best-handling pickup. There's really no reason not to.

$27k is a lot to spend on an extended cab compact truck with limited payload and towing.

Homeslice · 03-17-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

$27k is a lot to spend on an extended cab compact truck with limited payload and towing.

I was assuming he was considering used trucks as well. That model has been out for years.

And if all he plans on doing is hauling a bike, that's all the truck he needs.

Trip · 03-17-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I was assuming he was considering used trucks as well.

I was really only considering getting one because of the Toyota issues, I was hoping I could get a decent price on a new one. I hoped wrong.

Trip · 03-17-2010, 01:50 PM

I am probably just not going to get anything right now. I am not ready to spend MSRP with no perks money on a new Tacoma and not going to settle for a piece of crap. I don't really want a 1/2 ton at this time. I will probably just save some money and not get anything. I don't really need it. Just was hoping it was a good time to get a Tacoma, but alas, it's not.

goof2 · 03-17-2010, 01:55 PM

What do you want from the truck? Do you need 4wd? Do you want/need a v8, v6, or 4 banger. Do you want/need auto or manual? Towing big/heavy shit?

When I got mine I wanted all the nice shit (V8, leather, crew cab, 4x4, etc.) but I didn't want to spend the money any of the dealerships wanted (2005, when trucks were still selling well). I went the opposite direction and got the previous gen. Nissan Frontier 4 banger manual 2wd extended cab. I have overloaded it (~2,000lbs), off-roaded it (speed/momentum is key) and generally beat the shit out of it without any problems after 90k+ miles.

Yes, the 4 cyl is anemic, but I get halfway decent mileage as part of the deal (22mpg+ highway with the bike in the bed averaging 80mph+). The only real complaint I have is lack of room in the cab for the 3rd passenger (single side facing jump seat), but I don't often have more than one passenger. The current gen. seems to have fixed that and added another seat (2 forward facing jump seats).

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03-17-2010, 01:43 PM	#3
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I didn't see it mentioned but I have had great luck with my Honda Ridgeline. Reliable as all get out (Unlike the Titan it replaced) Reasonable mileage, decent towing and under bed dry storage. As an Owner I would say they are worth a look __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

03-17-2010, 01:48 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If you're going to get a Tacoma, get the X-Runner, it's the sportiest and best-handling pickup. There's really no reason not to. The Ridgeline is another good choice as well, in terms of how it drives. Other than those two I wouldn't buy any other pickup. I can't stand how they handle and ride. Last edited by Homeslice; 03-17-2010 at 01:50 PM..

03-17-2010, 01:27 PM	#1
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I didn't even know they still sold those Chevy Colorados.

03-17-2010, 01:50 PM	#9
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I am probably just not going to get anything right now. I am not ready to spend MSRP with no perks money on a new Tacoma and not going to settle for a piece of crap. I don't really want a 1/2 ton at this time. I will probably just save some money and not get anything. I don't really need it. Just was hoping it was a good time to get a Tacoma, but alas, it's not.

03-17-2010, 01:55 PM	#10
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	What do you want from the truck? Do you need 4wd? Do you want/need a v8, v6, or 4 banger. Do you want/need auto or manual? Towing big/heavy shit? When I got mine I wanted all the nice shit (V8, leather, crew cab, 4x4, etc.) but I didn't want to spend the money any of the dealerships wanted (2005, when trucks were still selling well). I went the opposite direction and got the previous gen. Nissan Frontier 4 banger manual 2wd extended cab. I have overloaded it (~2,000lbs), off-roaded it (speed/momentum is key) and generally beat the shit out of it without any problems after 90k+ miles. Yes, the 4 cyl is anemic, but I get halfway decent mileage as part of the deal (22mpg+ highway with the bike in the bed averaging 80mph+). The only real complaint I have is lack of room in the cab for the 3rd passenger (single side facing jump seat), but I don't often have more than one passenger. The current gen. seems to have fixed that and added another seat (2 forward facing jump seats).