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Offline Mark 79

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Bodeens vehicle advice
« on: December 15, 2021, 12:31:44 AM »
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    • Quote from: bodeens on December 05, 2021, 12:19:59 PM

    2010s Tundras and Tacomas are pretty great actually, and with the price in used cars jumping buy now. I'm not convinced prices are ever coming down again.

    Get a Tacoma first gen, if it is 99-04 make sure to check for rust and knock on the frame in a lot of places. If the owner will let you stab the frame with a screwdriver. If it punctures walk away. If not buy. Also check the suspension, leaf springs etc... People love to overload Tacos.

    If you want a second gen Tacoma don't bother with a year below 2010. Go 2010-2014. These are fantastic and don't have the rust problems 2000s Tacos and Tundras have.

    If you want a Tundra go 2013+ unless you go 2006+ with the 4.6L engine. The 5.7 has a fatal flaw in the cam tower where the factory doesn't seal it perfectly up until ~2013. It's fully fixed in the third gen (2014+) which are spendy but fantastic. Worth noting that the first gen have better payloads than the later ones but you are trading that for a frame that rusts more easily.

    Between these options you should be able to get a decent vehicle for under 30 (lol prices these days) that will make it to 500k miles at least.
    Any thoughts on diesel trucks? It seems that only the Colorado is available in diesel and its longevity is reputedly poor. So, what about full-size diesel pickups?
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #1 on: December 15, 2021, 06:09:30 AM »
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    • Quote from: Mark 79 on December 15, 2021, 12:31:44 AM
    Any thoughts on diesel trucks? It seems that only the Colorado is available in diesel and its longevity is reputedly poor. So, what about full-size diesel pickups?
    2007-2012 Colorado (exact same as GMC canyon) is the exception to the rule here. Check electronics in particular, if there's anything weird then unless you're willing to work on it walk away. Also make sure it has a service history. The vaccuum seals do go bad on these but otherwise these years are great. (((they))) really started trying to make a bad truck after these years, no clue how you mess up this bad as the recent years. 

    Used 90s F-series is great IMO but is getting expensive and you don't always want to deal with a 20+ year old vehicle, not even just from a comfort but from a practical standpoint (especially in salted areas). Unfortunately I never really pay attention to full size trucks... Sorry.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #2 on: December 15, 2021, 11:05:55 AM »
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    • Thank you.

    I couldn't find any 2008-2014 diesel Colorados.

    Oh well.

    It's quite clear the mandatory devices and crazy pricing is about control.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #3 on: December 15, 2021, 07:52:31 PM »
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    • Yes, I'd honestly lock into a car loan now in order to distill the usury via inflation, inflation's not going away any time soon. New cars due to the "Build Back Better" bill are going to be 100% Kosher, I'd find something used and solid sooner rather than later.

    I'm looking into a diesel kit myself/running off canola or propane, I'm not convinced gas will be affordable for too long.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #4 on: December 15, 2021, 08:04:10 PM »
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    • Quote from: bodeens on December 15, 2021, 07:52:31 PM
    Yes, I'd honestly lock into a car loan now in order to distill the usury via inflation, inflation's not going away any time soon. New cars due to the "Build Back Better" bill are going to be 100% Kosher, I'd find something used and solid sooner rather than later.

    I'm looking into a diesel kit myself/running off canola or propane, I'm not convinced gas will be affordable for too long.
    We're looking at turning in my wife's stupid Wrangler to drop the ridiculous payment. I'll keep this in mind when we look for a cheap replacement.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #5 on: December 16, 2021, 10:28:42 AM »
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    • Quote from: bodeens on December 15, 2021, 07:52:31 PM
    Yes, I'd honestly lock into a car loan now in order to distill the usury via inflation, inflation's not going away any time soon. New cars due to the "Build Back Better" bill are going to be 100% Kosher, I'd find something used and solid sooner rather than later.

    I'm looking into a diesel kit myself/running off canola or propane, I'm not convinced gas will be affordable for too long.
    Just buy a used car so you don't have to deal with Jєω loans. I plan on switching to a Muslim bank to avoid usury.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #6 on: December 16, 2021, 09:46:05 PM »
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    • Quote from: bodeens on December 15, 2021, 07:52:31 PM
    Yes, I'd honestly lock into a car loan now in order to distill the usury via inflation, inflation's not going away any time soon. New cars due to the "Build Back Better" bill are going to be 100% Kosher, I'd find something used and solid sooner rather than later.

    I'm looking into a diesel kit myself/running off canola or propane, I'm not convinced gas will be affordable for too long.

    Yes, "100% kosher." Perfect description of new car mandates.


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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #7 on: December 17, 2021, 03:11:16 AM »
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    • Quote from: DigitalLogos on December 15, 2021, 08:04:10 PM
    We're looking at turning in my wife's stupid Wrangler to drop the ridiculous payment. I'll keep this in mind when we look for a cheap replacement.
    Uh oh, I have been wanting a Jeep for awhile because truck prices are through the roof. What is stupid about them? Prone to repairs? Over-priced? 
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #8 on: December 17, 2021, 03:24:01 AM »
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    • Vrrrrooom, vrrrrooom! :laugh1:
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #9 on: December 17, 2021, 10:05:26 AM »
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    • Quote from: Anne Evergreen on December 17, 2021, 03:11:16 AM
    Uh oh, I have been wanting a Jeep for awhile because truck prices are through the roof. What is stupid about them? Prone to repairs? Over-priced?
    They just aren't that reliable is the big issue. What Jeep in particular are you looking at? The early 90s Wranglers are fine I think but are rare and you only want the manual model. You won't regret a truck, I almost guarantee it!

    If you just need a small vehicle for going around town and doing some off-road tasks mini trucks are great actually... You can always get one used under 10k and they do have folding beds, which is a great feature. I don't know what your life looks like but after I retire (next 5-10 years probably) I'll work on getting a Suzuki Carry or something similar, maybe even do an electric conversion (I am energy independent except for gas so this would just save me money). A lot of people use mini trucks as hunting rigs and they get crazy fuel economy (40+mpg). Primary issue is they aren't the greatest for freeway driving at 70+ mph and they are right hand drive... If I remember correctly you were rural and if you're at home or are just getting to town and doing farm work they are ideal. 

     I would do some research though. I guess I really just need to know your needs before recommending something more conclusively. There are some other factors with mini trucks, namely if you are going hunting or doing serious off roading, which in that case you will need to lift it (which is not an issue, just something to factor in). They are almost exclusively 4WD so get your off road and snow tires. 
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #10 on: December 17, 2021, 10:17:08 AM »
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    • Quote from: Anne Evergreen on December 17, 2021, 03:11:16 AM
    Uh oh, I have been wanting a Jeep for awhile because truck prices are through the roof. What is stupid about them? Prone to repairs? Over-priced?
    Chrysler owns Jeep, which is now owned by Fiat, so they're just not reliable or even high quality vehicles for the price they hold. My wife has a 2020 JT Willy's, which looks really cool, but drives like crap and has a weak 4 cylinder engine which sounds like crap. I'm not impressed by the interior or the features of it for something that costs 45k. My 2010 Honda Pilot Touring has better features and quality (heated leather seats, DVD player, navigation, etc) and that was around the same price when it came out, which I got last year for 9k. The Jeep does fine in some off-roading, but, she uses it to go to clients and dog events. So its ridiculous and unnecessary and we're leasing it for $570/month, which is utterly retarded on our part for the vanity of it.

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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #11 on: December 17, 2021, 10:21:15 AM »
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    • My dream truck is an '89 Toyota Hilux, which I fell in love with when I watched Whistlin Diesel destroy one on his YT channel. But they're expensive and hard to find in the US, especially the one pictured. :laugh1:

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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #12 on: December 17, 2021, 01:36:07 PM »
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    • Quote from: DigitalLogos on December 17, 2021, 10:21:15 AM
    My dream truck is an '89 Toyota Hilux, which I fell in love with when I watched Whistlin Diesel destroy one on his YT channel. But they're expensive and hard to find in the US, especially the one pictured. :laugh1:


    T100s aren't uncommon if you are an inlander, ISIS and all of these paramilitary groups got given 2nd gen Tacos and Tundras by Obama and the CIA so that speaks to their reliability ;) Part of why you still see Hiluxes and T100s out there though is the lack of water... Man I need to live in a desert. Good solar too.
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #13 on: December 17, 2021, 07:10:37 PM »
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    • Quote from: bodeens on December 17, 2021, 01:36:07 PM
    T100s aren't uncommon if you are an inlander, ISIS and all of these paramilitary groups got given 2nd gen Tacos and Tundras by Obama and the CIA so that speaks to their reliability ;) Part of why you still see Hiluxes and T100s out there though is the lack of water... Man I need to live in a desert. Good solar too.
    Yes, that is true. I'll have to keep an eye out for a T100 if I'm in the market for a small truck.

    Of course, there's actually a few for sale relatively nearby me too

    https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/61844726
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    Re: Bodeens vehicle advice
    « Reply #14 on: December 17, 2021, 07:35:35 PM »
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    • Quote from: DigitalLogos on December 17, 2021, 10:21:15 AM
    My dream truck is an '89 Toyota Hilux, which I fell in love with when I watched Whistlin Diesel destroy one on his YT channel. But they're expensive and hard to find in the US, especially the one pictured. :laugh1:



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