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What basic pickup should I buy? by phatferd
Feb 28, 2006 (4:24 pm)
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What basic pickup should I buy? by phatferd
Dec 27, 2005 (11:14 pm)
I am a college student so money is a big issue. I have 5k available to put down on a car and in 5 months I will have 5k extra from a student loan that I am willing to use towards a down payment.
 
I will have 10k to put down on the car and with my dad's credit (he qualifies for the best) he will co-sign.
 
My grandfather retired from Ford so I qualify for the Z plan, where I can get a car at 2% under dealer cost and incentives/rebates can be used along with this deal.
 
I want a small basic level truck that is automatic (dunno how to drive a stick) so with the Z plan I could get a Ranger. I have read some negative things about Rangers. My only experience with them is with an older one that is a friends. It is a 95 and pretty much a POS.
 
If I had my choice I would take a Tacoma. I have driven an 06 and loved it. However, if the price difference is going to be 4k+ then I would almost be an idiot to turn down the Z plan.
 
What do some of you experts or people with experience think? I would like to get my monthly payments after 10k down below $100 a month. I can get a 5.0% loan through a credit union if Ford/Toyota doesn't offer a better one.
 
Thanks guys, btw I love this site.
#31 of 68
Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [phatferd] by bkwallen
Dec 28, 2005 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: phatferd (Dec 27, 2005 11:14 pm)

Well, I would buy a F150/Silverado W/T. Right now with GM and Ford's deep discounts you can get a Silverado for the same price as a Colorado/Ranger, and an F-150 for a couple thousand more. And the resale value will be so much better on a fullsize. And if you are wondering about fuel economy, there is only 2 MPG difference. May I ask whether you are looking at two wheel drives or 4X4's?
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Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [bkwallen] by uga91
Dec 28, 2005 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: bkwallen (Dec 28, 2005 12:49 pm)

I agree with this post. As stated on the TV ads, with the Keep it Simple pricing program, you can get a 2WD reg cab F-150 for under $16 grand. The F-150 (over the Silverado) will give you 4 wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes vs rear drum brakes on the Silverado. Also, the F-150 uses thicker rear springs than the Silverado and utilizes a thicker frame construction with full front end structure--something else the Silverado does not have. Good luck to you!
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Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [uga91] by phatferd
Dec 28, 2005 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: uga91 (Dec 28, 2005 2:41 pm)

I wont be able to put 10k down for at least 5 months. I am waiting for a student loan dispercement.
 
I am looking at 2WD and a 4 cylinder. Money is the biggest factor so that is why I am looking at a 4 cylinder. 2WD is all I need, I won't be doing any off-roading.
 
If the rebates/incentives are better for the 150's/Silverado in 6 months then I will put serious thought in those. I just don't expect them to be in 6 months.
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Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [phatferd] by bkwallen
Dec 28, 2005 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: phatferd (Dec 28, 2005 3:32 pm)

Well, the incentives probably will be better on full size trucks in 6 months, at least on the Chevy's, because the redesigned 07's will be rolling off the line and they will be wanting to get rid of the old models. But if you think you want a midsizer, get a Tacoma. About the same price, and much better quality.
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Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [bkwallen] by phatferd
Dec 28, 2005 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: bkwallen (Dec 28, 2005 4:45 pm)

How much would you think a F-150 or Silverado will be with incentives in 6 months? I want to know how low we are really talking.
 
Like I mentioned earlier, it will have to be an automatic.
 
BTW, thanks a lot for the input, I love this site!
#36 of 68
Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [phatferd] by bkwallen
Dec 28, 2005 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: phatferd (Dec 28, 2005 8:18 pm)

Hmmm...hard to say, but right now the basic '05 Silverado's are selling for around $15k with 4,500 rebates because they are trying to clear out the last of the '05s. Wait till about November next year when there is the added pressure of fresh 07, redesigned trucks coming in, and I wouldn't be suprised to see them selling for $14k, which is cheaper than the midsize trucks on the market. And I can assure you they won't get any more expensive than they are now, which is still the same price as a midsize. By the way, this is just my opinion, based on observations of the current market, what has been happening the last couple years, etc. So I might be wrong, but probably not.
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Re: What basic pickup should I buy? [phatferd] by superglide
Feb 28, 2006 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: phatferd (Dec 27, 2005 11:14 pm)

I've only owned 52 vehicles, and 8 Toyota pickups (and several Amurican trucks as well), so what do I know?
 
But I'd first have to ask if you're comfortable in a midsized pickup. If you are, then I wouldn't even consider a full size pickup. The full size pickups they sell that are cheap won't be worth squat in 2 years (or 5 years), because no one wants used 6 cylinder standard cab full size pickups (which is why they have to discount them so drastically to begin with).
 
On the other hand, a Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder 5 speed standard cab will probably only depreciate $1000 a year, if you buy it right to begin with. I certainly don't need to discuss the reliability of it versus the competition... lol Also comes with a longer warranty than the others.
 
As for buying it right, the last Tacoma I bought through the fleet office of my local Toyota dealer AT INVOICE. I'm betting you can do the same if you shop a little. Don't go through a salesman on the floor!!!!!! I either call the fleet office, or send them an email. My 2001 Tacoma Prerunner is still worth within $5000 of what I paid for it brand new.
 
Oh, and I sold cars for 4 years somewhere along the way as well
#38 of 68
What pickup should I buy? by silverado21
Dec 17, 2006 (6:58 pm)
How tall are your kids? If they are over 5'10" I would suggest going with the Dodge Mega Cab. But they are a little on the pricey side though. As your kids get older you will be using your truck more to transport them to school activities (football) and all their friends, too. A base Dodge Mega Cab would cost 32,000 just so ya know.

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