What mid size truck would you buy?
06-20-2017, 05:39 PM
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06-20-2017, 05:49 PM
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5.0 DOHC V8
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The next Ranger isn't due 'til '19... if I had to buy a mid-size truck, there's no question I'd jump all over a Chevy Colorado ZR2... it's offroad capability is astonishing. Folks are calling it a mini-Raptor. 
...and I'm a Ford guy.
Many, many glowing reviews linked below. I feel dirty... (cuz again, I'm a Ford guy...)
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...=1497995184840
...and I'm a Ford guy. Many, many glowing reviews linked below. I feel dirty... (cuz again, I'm a Ford guy...)
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...=1497995184840
06-20-2017, 06:12 PM
#24
I would get a regular cab short bed F150 and put on a nice topper.
06-20-2017, 06:15 PM
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Personally, the new Tacoma TRD Off-road or Pro would be my choice. Just live the looks and off road capabilities.
Someone mentioned a Nissan Frontier. I recently drove a new Pro-4X Frontier. ..didn't seem much different than my old '88 Hardbody! Not a bad truck, just a dated design.
Someone mentioned a Nissan Frontier. I recently drove a new Pro-4X Frontier. ..didn't seem much different than my old '88 Hardbody! Not a bad truck, just a dated design.
06-20-2017, 06:22 PM
#26
I owned a Turd gen Tacoma (2016) for 6 months before trading it in on my current F150. It was absolute garbage! New V-6 and transmission are a horrible combo. Way underpowered, very shift happy. In 6 months of ownership, it had 9 service department visits. I had to drive a Toyota rental on four different occasions. It had new issues when I traded it in. I was tired of spending my free time at the toyota dealership. Just my $.02
06-20-2017, 07:52 PM
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I'd think about a used Dakota with the V8. I'm sure the price of those things have plummeted by now.
06-20-2017, 08:16 PM
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06-20-2017, 08:26 PM
#30
Colorado or Canyon both kill the Tacoma. The Tacoma is an old truck, not much more advanced than it's 10 year old predecessor. Bro factor and off-road prowess are all it's got going for it. Read Car & Driver comparisons of the two if you want some honest insight.
Disclaimer: I owned an '09 Tacoma and loved it, but Toyota has gotten complacent serving us old, tired designs that are underpowered and inefficient. The innovation is gone.
Disclaimer: I owned an '09 Tacoma and loved it, but Toyota has gotten complacent serving us old, tired designs that are underpowered and inefficient. The innovation is gone.
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