Looking for a used work truck..

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09-03-2015, 08:51
def90

Looking for a used work truck..

I install audio video and automation systems and have worked out of my Jeep Wrangler for the past 10 years. I'm looking to move up and get an official work truck with a commercial style topper that I can put some nice graphics/business info on. Not sure i can spring for something brand new so I'm looking at small to mid size trucks. Would love a Tacoma but is it worth it to pay $12k for something with 180k miles on it? Next down the line would be a Ford Ranger or Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. I believe Rangers have been reliable over the years and can find them for considerably less than the Toyotas. Anyone have input on the Chevy's? The old Astrovans that used to be so prevalent in our industry seemed to run forever. Any other trucks I'm missing? Need 4x4 for sure.

Also, who has the best deals in town for your standard commercial style toppers?
09-03-2015, 09:23
hghclsswhitetrsh

Looking for a used work truck..

I recently bought a 2007 Chevy express 3500 with the duramax motor. It was $14k with 140k miles, had ladder racks and all the other bins inside already. I get 16 mpg no matter what I'm doing, city, highways or pulling a trailer.

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09-03-2015, 10:01
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by def90

I install audio video and automation systems and have worked out of my Jeep Wrangler for the past 10 years. I'm looking to move up and get an official work truck with a commercial style topper that I can put some nice graphics/business info on. Not sure i can spring for something brand new so I'm looking at small to mid size trucks. Would love a Tacoma but is it worth it to pay $12k for something with 180k miles on it? Next down the line would be a Ford Ranger or Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. I believe Rangers have been reliable over the years and can find them for considerably less than the Toyotas. Anyone have input on the Chevy's? The old Astrovans that used to be so prevalent in our industry seemed to run forever. Any other trucks I'm missing? Need 4x4 for sure.

Also, who has the best deals in town for your standard commercial style toppers? CL

A Taco will run an easy 250K + depending on how well it was maintained. Most other vehicles would do the same if taken care of. What one needs to consider is resale. You decide at 225K business is doing good enough to buy a 1-2 yr old vehicle. It's what your vehicle would get selling it. The Colorado / Canyon will get no where near a taco with the same mileage.
09-03-2015, 14:45
hurley842002

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

A Taco will run an easy 250K + depending on how well it was maintained. Most other vehicles would do the same if taken care of. What one needs to consider is resale. You decide at 225K business is doing good enough to buy a 1-2 yr old vehicle. It's what your vehicle would get selling it. The Colorado / Canyon will get no where near a taco with the same mileage.

Truth in this post. I recently traded my 02 taco in, and the dealership gave me $100 less than I paid for it 2 years and 50k miles ago.
09-03-2015, 16:13
Snowman78

Nissan Titan
09-03-2015, 16:24
Irving

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Originally Posted by Snowman78

Nissan Titan

Have they fixed the radiator issues yet?
09-03-2015, 17:21
Snowman78

I have not had any problems (mine is a 2009), I believe the 2005 had the most problems.
09-03-2015, 17:24
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by Irving

Have they fixed the radiator issues yet?

Does anyone Remember the Titans ?
09-03-2015, 17:55
Irving

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Does anyone Remember the Titans ?

I don't. I'll never forget about the Mitsubishi Alamo though.
09-11-2015, 20:41
def90

Anyone have any feedback on Dodge Dakota reliability?
09-11-2015, 21:12
jerrymrc

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Anyone have any feedback on Dodge Dakota reliability?

What year? I have owned a few and my work truck is an 09. I have some insight.[Flower]
09-11-2015, 21:22
def90

2006.. 125k miles 3.7L V6 4x4
09-11-2015, 21:50
cstone

Interested in a 2006 F250 with 289K miles for $5K? Runs like a top.
09-11-2015, 23:20
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by def90

2006.. 125k miles 3.7L V6 4x4

If it's a 5spd buy it. An auto , forget it. What's the $$ on it? 1st, 2nd owner?? any service records.
09-12-2015, 05:57
def90

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

If it's a 5spd buy it. An auto , forget it. What's the $$ on it? 1st, 2nd owner?? any service records.

Auto.. $9400 Haven't looked into it far enough yet for a carfax..

would love a manual but they seem to be near impossible to find. So the Dodge's have a history of bad auto transmissions?

There is another one out there same specs as above but an ex 1 owner Boulder County fleet truck with only 56K miles for $12k
09-12-2015, 07:08
jmg8550

That 3.7l is a pos. Horrible cylinder head cracking, and head gasket issues.
09-12-2015, 16:23
BushMasterBoy

I just looked at a 1988 FORD f150 160k MI. V8 5 Speed 4X4 guy said he wanted $1500...then he said he didn't want to sell. Had air too! I figure another $1500 for new tires and hoses, etc. and it would be good to go. Nice class 3 hitch. Maybe you can find one at a estate sale...
09-13-2015, 11:10
def90

Thanks.. Looking for something somewhat new, white and 4wd.. Going to put a commercial topper on it and get a wrap put on it..

Not my company but something similar to this..

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