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April 2nd, 2016, 03:49 PM
#51
Toyota is definitely the way to go. I have a camry that currently has 370,000 clicks on it and I have literally not done anything to it other then the regular maintenance one it and I just changed the battery last year. Battery lasted about 12 years!!!
I also have a Tacoma and I absolutely love it. Great little truck!
are you looking at going new or used? if your lookin at used, pm me because im thinking of changing this one for a new one. The current one I have is an 06.
you definitely cant go wrong with Toyota, and you get what you pay for.
cheers
bp
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April 2nd, 2016 03:49 PM
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April 2nd, 2016, 04:22 PM
#52
The best vehicle I have ever owned and being in sales go through more than most was a Camry XLE V6. This one was made in Japan. I let it go at 350k and it never even burnt a light bulb. Nothing but scheduled routine maintenance. Car was absolutely bullet proof and my boss at the time drove an Infinity and couldn't believe he paid double what I did after driving it.
I’m suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog who doesn't like a person.
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April 2nd, 2016, 05:08 PM
#53
Originally Posted by
last5oh_302
Well, while we're suggesting trucks that the OP expressed no interest in...
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1...a-1500-denali/
A trophy is in the eye of the bow holder
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April 2nd, 2016, 05:24 PM
#54
Originally Posted by
LowbanksArcher
I've driven enough of them at work, and owned my own. I have no faith in the transmission, (I've had enough bad luck with GM to say never again, as I'm sure some have with Ford, Toyota, and Dodge), and then there's this:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-solution.html
I know somebody that took 3 new trucks out for test drives and according to them they all vibrated on the highway.
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April 2nd, 2016, 05:29 PM
#55
Has too much time on their hands
Originally Posted by
skeeter1
Have to disagree here, if that was the case the 150 would have a much higher resale value. When I last looked the resale value went Toyota, GM, Ford and lastly Dodge?
As far as off road goes I think you are way off the mark too, sorry
I have a buddy with a Ford 150 and one with a Dodge, they will not even attempt to take their trucks where I can get mine, they are wayyyyy to heavy and they sink like stones. The angle of approach is superior in the Tacoma so is the angle of departure.
As for hauling and towing well you have me there
its ok.
Your friend needs to learn how to drive.
As for resale that is over all vehicles I would think but maybe not.
I put 75000 k a year on a vehicle including the beloved Tacoma.
I quite dislike the Tacoma it's not near the truck people seem to think it is.
Nocargo room, and not comfortable and hey don't even get me started on the rust that is already starting.
Oh and if you dare load cargo in box even close to its rating and drive it a while your front tires will scallop like crazy.
Pretty useless work truck and I don't find it awesome off road although I hunt and fish not mudbog!
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April 2nd, 2016, 05:45 PM
#56
The worst piece of crap I've ever owned was a 4X4 Nissan Frontier, and I've owned just about everything. Their brake rotor surface area was under-engineered for the weight of the vehicle. With the semi-metallic pads, you get to pay for a $1000 brake job every 35,000K. Complain to Nissan for warranty/defective product and you get the standard PFO. Non-stop transmission problems, transfer case problems, electronic trans shift module, clutch pressure plate and ring gear replaced twice, Poor fitting crew cab door, water infiltration on door posts, bad road noise, poor gas mileage, etc., etc. My friend had one and it was a POS too. He got rid of his at 50K. I've owned two Tacomas and they were good trucks, but why pay the same price as a full size, and you get the same mileage, less trailering capacity and bed capacity, smaller bed size, poorer safty rating, cramped cab, etc. Sucks big time when you can't load ATV's , sheets of plywood, skidoos, or comfortably carry passengers. Pay the same price and get yourself a Tundra, or a GMC Sierra/Chev. Silverado. I'd never buy a midsize again.
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April 2nd, 2016, 06:48 PM
#57
I have an 06 taco, still on stock brakes. Done a wheel bearing from ripping boot in corn field. That's it. I do oil 5k instead of 8k. Done lots of 15 hr trips from Toronto to Gaspe,QC. With 2 kids and the wife. It's cramped but ok. Have a jack rabbit cover which is nice. Some big hills to deal with on the drive, power band is good
Have goodyear wangler mt tires oversized for truck. Get 600k when I drive normally, lead foot hurts. In Ireland I saw one with the 4 cyl diesel and I wanted one.
i am from a GM family. My parents 08 Montana is a big p.o.s. But I did use my neighbour new Seirra z71 which was nice, lots more room and gas wasn't bad. I'm glad I'm not in the market right now!!
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April 2nd, 2016, 07:29 PM
#58
A big Tacoma following, even though the Tacoma is 8,000 more than the frontier. $8,000 can buy a lot of fishing and hunting accessories
"Everything is easy when you know how"
"Meat is not grown in stores"
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April 2nd, 2016, 07:58 PM
#59
That $8000 will really be $4000 if you consider resale value. And if you keep it @ 10 yrs then it's $800 a year not considering resale.
personally I'd buy a Ram 
. Get a well equipped one cheaper than the Toyota. They ride like a caddy and haul and tow anything you want. Probably no difference in gas mileage.
Last edited by terrym; April 2nd, 2016 at 08:04 PM.
I’m suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog who doesn't like a person.
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April 2nd, 2016, 08:21 PM
#60
Has too much time on their hands
If you want a smaller truck. Then it should be the tundra ..Toyota. but I think the new f150 with the 5 liter. Is the truck to beat .now I have been hearing great things about the new dodge economic deisel .
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