What base model 4x4 truck would you buy?
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$100 site donor 2024
I’m not spending a lot of money on some piece of crap that’s uncomfortable. I sold my new Tesla 2 years ago because of thatWinkOhhhh. That makes it different.. got it.
The Jeep has Corbeau seats on order at the moment.
You can get a regular cab long bed Ram 1500 Classic with 3.55 gears and some creature comforts (limited slip diff, cloth seats, keyless entry that kind of stuff) added for $43k MSRP and that’ll get you a tow rating of ~7,000lbs. A v8 puts you at $46k.
You could also get a Sport Trim Ridgeline it'll tow 5000 and probably be pretty easy to live with, for 45 you should even be able to get an HPD if that interest you.
I did the whole midsize/full size comparison a few years ago, at least with respect to Fords you'll save 7-8000 on a ranger if you prices and equip them similarly. The new Ranger is slightly larger than the old one and supposedly a sheet of plywood will lay flat in the bed now. Long McArthur has some good videos on the trucks that break them down by trim.
Frankly i said id get a Super cab 6.5 bed XL with FX4 (locking diff) but in truth for the difference in money id probably get an STX which has become its own trim in 2024 with FX4 and a few other carefully selected options. That would put you over 45 sticker, you might be able to buy one for that though...
Any of the full size 4x4 trucks are going to be pushing the 45 mark...
I did the whole midsize/full size comparison a few years ago, at least with respect to Fords you'll save 7-8000 on a ranger if you prices and equip them similarly. The new Ranger is slightly larger than the old one and supposedly a sheet of plywood will lay flat in the bed now. Long McArthur has some good videos on the trucks that break them down by trim.
Frankly i said id get a Super cab 6.5 bed XL with FX4 (locking diff) but in truth for the difference in money id probably get an STX which has become its own trim in 2024 with FX4 and a few other carefully selected options. That would put you over 45 sticker, you might be able to buy one for that though...
Any of the full size 4x4 trucks are going to be pushing the 45 mark...
Dr. Evil said it best.I’m not spending a lot of money on some piece of crap that’s uncomfortable. I sold my new Tesla 2 years ago because of that
The Jeep has Corbeau seats on order at the moment.
You just don’t get it, do you?
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Mid sized trucks are far better off road. Otherwise I mostly agree.
Would a midsize fit better in the typical garage? Camry fits well in mine, but anything much larger is a problem. [My side does have a workbench stealing a couple of feet, but anything tall is going to smash into the door opener if I lift any amount.
I like my 2021 Ranger XL Supercab 4x4 with tow package and locking rear diff. It cost me $31k out the door. Towing is rated at 7000 lbs. I tow 3000 pretty regularly with ease. The ride of the base Ranger isn't bad either. And it's pretty quick.
As I mentioned in another thread, the newer Rangers are about the same size as the F-150s of 20 years ago.
As I mentioned in another thread, the newer Rangers are about the same size as the F-150s of 20 years ago.
Your tow rating is 7500. All Rangers are rated to tow 7500 with a receiver hitch.*
*Unless it is the 2024 Raptor, those are rated to tow less.
Yes. Easier to maneuver, easier to park, etc ,etc.
Ford did choose to put a big stupid tall antenna on top though, so I replaced mine with a stubby, mainly so I didn't have to remove the OEM one when running through the car wash, but I could see the factory one getting hung on a low garage door too.
Given your price range and wants, I would pick the Chevy Colorado LT 4x4. Go with the 2.7 HO engine option.
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Nothing really. People just don't know how to put their foot into it. They can't let go of the old 4.0. While it was a great engine, it wheezed out fairly early compared to the 3.5. I've owned two of both and they both have their pluses and minuses. The 3rd gen is BITOG's favorite truck to bash!
They dont because they dont sell. Everyone says they want one but the people that buy them only buy a new truck every 20 yrs. If they sold the dealer would stock them.
The best way to get what you want is to order
My pickup fits the description perfectly, and its plenty nice as a DD.
4wd f150 supercab, 2.7L, 36gal fuel tank, AC, power locks and windows. They added bucket seats and the 7” sync radio. They marked 5k off when I bought it for a total of 36k new in 2018. granted, if you were only using it occasionally, I’d favor the base NA v6, because the eco is complex and vehicles need to be driven - I would wager the base v6 would be more tolerant of the “occasional use” cycle. If I recall, at new pricing the eco was a $2k cost, so an XL extended cab with the base v6 would be even less expensive.
the 4 doors have the market flooded. I recall one dealership had 119 4 doors on the lot, and 2 extended cabs - so you would have to look around a bit. Chances are also, you’ll have 2 color choices - white and gray.
4wd f150 supercab, 2.7L, 36gal fuel tank, AC, power locks and windows. They added bucket seats and the 7” sync radio. They marked 5k off when I bought it for a total of 36k new in 2018. granted, if you were only using it occasionally, I’d favor the base NA v6, because the eco is complex and vehicles need to be driven - I would wager the base v6 would be more tolerant of the “occasional use” cycle. If I recall, at new pricing the eco was a $2k cost, so an XL extended cab with the base v6 would be even less expensive.
the 4 doors have the market flooded. I recall one dealership had 119 4 doors on the lot, and 2 extended cabs - so you would have to look around a bit. Chances are also, you’ll have 2 color choices - white and gray.
I like the Frontier myself. I've also seen some Ram Classic V6s in the mid 30's brand new
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Are you talking new or used?
45K cash or financed?
New, cash.
One of our family friends owns a 500 acre farm. He has always owned base model single cab long bed trucks just for daily driver/general farm duty. He just got a new Ram, and for being a base model it's actually a pretty nice truck and perfect for what he needs without the interior feeling like you bought the rental fleet model.
