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What is this discussion about? Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Dakota, Mazda B-Series Pickup

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#530 of 579 Does Pf_flyer always post after a Pluto post? by midnight_stang

Apr 11, 2002 (2:05 pm)

Took about 5 minutes of searching to find that one Pluto. That's about all it was worth too. I found a few other interesting hypocritical statements, but you don't see me posting that list everytime I get bored or to throw off the conversation.
 
I just find it interesting that you claim others were too unknowledgable, when you didn't even do the homework on your own statements.
 
People make mistakes. Shame on them if they make the same mistakes over and over. Otherwise let the old mistakes go, or you'll be the one deserving the shame.
 
I've also got your shock absorber argument right here... (you can guess where) No victors in that one, so why keep fighting it? It's just done differently. Next, are you gonna bring up the Ranger door locks again?
 
Sometimes it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

#531 of 579 by allknowing

Apr 11, 2002 (2:30 pm)

Maybe you guys missed post #504.

#532 of 579 nah........ by tbunder

Apr 11, 2002 (11:18 pm)

we didn't miss it. we're just trying to explain to others that the reason there was a post #504, is because of pluto's neverending quest to stir trouble and live in the past. he's the one on here who totally out of the blue starts crap. period.

#533 of 579 Back on topic by plutonious

Apr 12, 2002 (12:38 am)

If the Ranger's better than the Tacoma, why don't you guys simply post comparo results where the Ranger was rated higher? We've posted links where the Tacoma outperformed the Ranger.
 
All your little opinions don't mean squat without some real-world evidence to back them up.

#534 of 579 Look what I just found by plutonious

Apr 12, 2002 (12:44 am)

http://cartalk.cars.com/Tools/survey-results-rc-top-bot.pl

Compare maintenance costs between the Ranger and Tacoma. Ranger cost about 6 times as much to maintain!

Your turn. I want to see some links showing the Ranger is better...

#535 of 579 How much should I have to spend by akweiland

Apr 12, 2002 (4:12 am)

I was wondering if anybody knew how much a 2002 Tacoma extra cab v6 with manual and color keyed pachage with trd should cost. My local dealer here in Alaska told me That I couldn't even get a base v6 manual for under $23000. I think he trying to take advantage of me, am I correct??
Two months ago a salesman at the same dealer said he could get me a limited for around $25000.
 
Please give me some feedback.

#536 of 579 Whats the 0-60 times?? by akweiland

Apr 12, 2002 (4:15 am)

Does anyone know for sure what the 0-60 MPH and 1/4 mile times are for a supercharged s-runner.
I've heard it's fast but would like a number.
 
Or if anyone has supercharged,headers,exhaust, intake,chip to a 2001 or 2002 Tacoma 4X4 V6?

#537 of 579 ok by midnight_stang

Apr 12, 2002 (5:42 am)

akweiland--->Talk to a edmunds user named "smgilles", he has a supercharged Taco, not sure if it's 4x4 or what year exactly, but he may have a timeslip.
 
pluto--->You didn't find that, it's smgilles find.
 
All re: that link--->I'm curious about the methodology of that link. I wonder why you don't see any Tundra's in there at all?
 
Also answer this question seriously, if consumer A owned a vehicle with no problems, and Consumer B owned a vehicle with many problems, which consumer would be most likely to complain or post their beef with the vehicle, say by taking an online survey?
 
Factor that in with the amount of vehicles on the road.
 
If you look at the breakdowns, they become convoluted. For instance, 1999 Fords compared with 1999 Ranger shows an average of 580 Dollars spent on Fords, and 360 spent on Rangers. But the breakdown into system components become suspicious. Ford Cooling system, exhaust system, and Air conditioning show little to no problems (well below industry average). Engine, Brakes, transmission(auto), Electrical and suspension all show above 1999 industry average costs. However in each instance, the Ranger shows 0 cost per category.
 
So how does 0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0 = 360 for the year of 1999? Is this factoring in old 1983-1999 Rangers with repairs made in 1999, and comparing that to 1995-1999 Tacomas? Something doesn't add up.
 
I'm not discounting the Tacoma has a better reputation, but I don't think we are looking at a broad population of consumers to make this one of those rules to live or buy from. It does make a good supporting argument, however.

#538 of 579 akweiland by sc0rpi0

Apr 12, 2002 (6:40 am)

Ah, you are looking at buying what I got
2002 TRD SR5 Xtracab, V6 manual 4x4, with power, and thats about it, I paid 21,800 - 400 college grad rebate + TTL.
Of course, this was in TX. I'm not sure now easy it is to get a truck in Alaska, but lets say that: I went through the net, wrote to the dealer that I wanted exactly these options, calculated invoice price on them, gave him 3% holdback (they already get 2%, so 5% is not too bad) and that was my offer. I ended up paying, with rebate, $100 over the invoice (there are some tricks: SR5 package enjoys a nice $700 discount off the MSRP, but when you buy it invoice, you sort of have to pay the full price). I spoke with a dealer, he told me he'd have to get it from the distribution port, and it'd be 2-3 weeks. 4 days later he called me and said it was in the parking lot waiting to be picked up.
For all your charged needs, go to www.tacomaterritory.com , it's a tacoma offroaders board, they have plenty of people with charger, headers, air, etc.

#539 of 579 Thanks by akweiland

Apr 12, 2002 (8:05 am)

Thanks for the Information scorpio. Up here in Alaska, trucks make up probably 55% of the vehicles. However, there is only one Toyota dealer in the whole state and they are trying to rip me off.

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