pike slayer Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 I've had my gmc sonoma for the past 4-5 years and its been a decent truck but this past winter did a total beating on it. it needs a ton of body work now and the wheel bearings are ready to blow and will need a set of tires. It was at the point of not putting anymore money in it. So i sold it to a guy at work for $600 and hes turning it into a real bush buggy. I'm now without a truck and am searching for another truck. I'm on the search for another truck under 10 grand. I live 5km on a rough gravel road where i have to have 4x4 and something that can take a beating. I'm not brand loyal at all and i believe every brand has had their good and bad. what do you guys recommend? i was tossing the idea of getting something small again like a dodge dakota or a nissan frontier. I'm also tossing around the idea of getting something full size like a nissan titan or a f150. my requirements are 4x4, atleast extended cab no regular cabs. under 200,000km under 10grand.what the truck for me?
pike slayer Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Posted June 15, 2014 also im in sault ste. marie and am willing to travel to southern ontario to pick up a truck. If i buy a truck "as is" what all do i have to do to legally drive it back? i would like to do it on a weekend to avoid missing any days at work( i work mon-fri) Then take it to my trusted mechanic and have it certified.
Parnelly Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 Only answer from me would be F150. To drive it back you would need proof of insurance as well as a safety slip to get a 10 day permit. Not to mention plates. If you are coming to southern ontario to buy, I would suggest buying a certified vehicle. Dealers can set you up with everything you would need to drive it out the door.
Pikeslayer Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 also im in sault ste. marie and am willing to travel to southern ontario to pick up a truck. If i buy a truck "as is" what all do i have to do to legally drive it back? i would like to do it on a weekend to avoid missing any days at work( i work mon-fri) Then take it to my trusted mechanic and have it certified. If you're looking for a PU, seriously consider Edmonton market. More used PU's in Edmonton than in all of Ontario.
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 If you're looking at small pickups don't forget to look @ the Toyota Tacoma's.
Joeytier Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 I would reccomend the dodge dakota's with the 4.7 l, especially the pre-2005 models. Lots of them out there still in great shape and super tough trucks.I am also selling my beastly 92 chev right now with lots of life left in er <a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/north-bay/1992-gmc-k1500-make-me-an-offer/598368650?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true'>http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/north-bay/1992-gmc-k1500-make-me-an-offer/598368650?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true</a>
kuhaman Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 If you're looking at small pickups don't forget to look @ the Toyota Tacoma's. Yup
Raf Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 you wont find a tacoma under $10k with under 200k kms. they hold their resale value way better than the rest.
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 you wont find a tacoma under $10k with under 200k kms. they hold their resale value way better than the rest. HMMMMM, I wonder why that is.
Raf Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 some of its build quality some of it is hype either way its irrelevant to this discussion. not sure why even bring a taco up.
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 some of its build quality some of it is hype either way its irrelevant to this discussion. not sure why even bring a taco up. http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/Tacoma/Orono/Ontario/5_20508866_20140411161915667/?showcpo=ShowCPO http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/Tacoma/GUELPH/Ontario/5_19268411_20120130110631698/?showcpo=ShowCPO http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/Tacoma/BARRIE/Ontario/19_8070476_/?showcpo=ShowCPO
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Great trucks, crappy frames, crappy mileage, bulletproof engines/trannies. That about sums up a Taco. If I were looking for a 'old' new truck, it would be a Sierra 1500, 5.7/4.8 with the 4L60/65E.. Will run forever with minimal worries. Edited June 16, 2014 by BillM
tender52 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 How old? GM 6.5 turbo deisel. I Regret, Regret, Regret, selling that bugger
Fisherman Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 How old? GM 6.5 turbo deisel. I Regret, Regret, Regret, selling that bugger The biggest piece of junk there ever was, ask me, please, come on, never ever ever will I buy another GM product.
grimsbylander Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 The OP says he's looking for a truck and he's NOT brand loyal.
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 The biggest piece of junk there ever was, ask me, please, come on, never ever ever will I buy another GM product. You drive a Dodge, lol.
Sinker Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 The biggest piece of junk there ever was, ask me, please, come on, never ever ever will I buy another GM product. Had one, never again either. S.
akaShag Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 As "Fisherman" can attest, my mechanical savvy is rather (ahem) modest. I have had excellent service from a series of Ford F-150s, last truck I bought was (is) an F-250 Super Duty Diesel, and I am delighted with it. If it is true that the F-150 is the biggest-selling model in Canada, there has to be lots of them out there in decent used condition. The Triton engines gave me pretty decent mileage and I never had any mechanical problems with them. Doug
Fisherman Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 You drive a Dodge, lol. Ya, Dodge makes 'em, Cummins shakes em.
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 Ya, Dodge makes 'em, Cummins shakes em. And the trannies makes fantastic sounds when they blow to bits Almost like jingle bells!
Weeds Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 I love my first generation tundra. You can find some good deals on them occasionally, they don't seem to hold their value as well as the Tacos and in my opinion you end up with more truck in a similar sized package. Granted, they probably won't tow like a full size but they do alright. Mines a 2004, had it over 2 years and not a single problem.
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 I love my first generation tundra. You can find some good deals on them occasionally, they don't seem to hold their value as well as the Tacos and in my opinion you end up with more truck in a similar sized package. Granted, they probably won't tow like a full size but they do alright. Mines a 2004, had it over 2 years and not a single problem. Head gaskets are a common problem on the 4.8.
Paudash Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 My son has what you are looking for http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/oshawa-durham-region/great-05-silverado-1500-extended-cab/601754913?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Ad ID 601754913
Fisherman Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 And the trannies makes fantastic sounds when they blow to bits Almost like jingle bells! I have yet t hear of a 6 spd stick grenading. Auto's are for ________
BillM Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 I have yet t hear of a 6 spd stick grenading. Auto's are for ________ You made the only decent transmission choice you could.
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