truck opinions (with pics)

[emolineaux]

ok well as soon as i sell my monte carlo roller it will put me at the 2500 mark to spend on a truck. i was looking into a replacement monte ss but a truck would be more practical. i want to get some opinions so here are the couple options i found that stood out to me so far. if you know of anyone selling a good truck for 2500 or less let me know.

out of these ones im really leaning toward the 92 f150

1988 f 350
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/988096272.html

1992 bronco
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/980145118.html

1998 tahoe
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1001143382.html

1992 f150
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1008240571.html

[NJSPEEDER]

How do you plan to use it?

The F150 and F350 are both ok looking trucks and set up more for wheeling from the looks of it. The Bronco and the Tahoe are cleaner and would better lend themselves to highway life.

If I was going to pick one to compromise, I would have to look at the Bronco. Good storage, lots of aftermarket, and good power. Just look it over really good for rust. Broncos rust out tailgates and wheel wells.

[lastcall190]

Tahoe... why? Don't have a real good reason, just "because" hahahah

-J

[wretched73]

the tahoe looks really clean and a nice cruiser

[emolineaux]

the tahoe is nice but i acutally like ford trucks alot. i like the bronco alot but i would be taking this truck off road every now and again. but mainly for driving to work and what not and want a pickup for hauling bigger items

[emolineaux]

the only thing i dont like on the tahoe is its got 185k on it

[maroman88]

well both ford trucks are lifted.... aka had the crap beaten out of them off road already... broncos are awesome and cool and all but like it says its already starting to rust..haha at ford! this leaves us with the tahoe, even tho it has 185k miles, it most likely hasnt been beaten on at all, id rather have a newer high milage car then an older average milage car, plus its got leather and in dash cd changer, plenty of cargo room, 4 doors blahblahblahhhhhh the 'hoe wins

[crazyblazer87]

so why do you change your mind every other day?

[81malibu]

just put a lift on the monte....

but in all seriousness...fords are gay...the end.

[TheBandit]

just put a lift on the monte....

but in all seriousness...fords are gay...the end.

Says the guy with the dodge :lol: Id go with the bronco. broncos are sweet. except your only gonna get like 10mpg. At least thats what my cousin gets in his.

[emolineaux]

so why do you change your mind every other day?

ive been up in the air about the car for the past 2 months now. and i finally am just parting with it. thats why i sold the engine and trans and i have someone that might be picking the monte up this weekend. so now i want a truck again so i dont wreck my camaro in bad weather

[TheBandit]

you can buy my buddys truck. It was just in an accident though. He'd probably take like $500. i believe its a 91 2500. bigger tires i think. around 150k on it i think. Pretty decent truck. just the rearend and front need fixing

[emolineaux]

you can buy my buddys truck. It was just in an accident though. He'd probably take like $500. i believe its a 91 2500. bigger tires i think. around 150k on it i think. Pretty decent truck. just the rearend and front need fixing

idk i would have to see it.

[crazyblazer87]

Says the guy with the dodge :lol: Id go with the bronco. broncos are sweet. except your only gonna get like 10mpg. At least thats what my cousin gets in his.

I hate fords to, so i guess it's a dodge thing you wouldn't understand :mrgreen:

[TheBandit]

I hate fords to, so i guess it's a dodge thing you wouldn't understand :mrgreen:

:lol: I was just busting balls. I never liked dodge trucks for some reason lol. maybe a dakota but thats it :-P

[emolineaux]

I hate fords to, so i guess it's a dodge thing you wouldn't understand :mrgreen:


lol im ok with chevy dodge and ford as long its not a pos and have to replace everything like my old dakota lol. i know you remember how much i did to that damn thing. intakes rear fuel pump and the list goes on lol. but anyway any clue if he has the 5.0 or the 5.8?

[TheBandit]

idk i would have to see it.

Im not 100% of the extent of the damage and what would be needed to fix it, but if you want i could let him know if your interested.

[81malibu]

Says the guy with the dodge :lol: Id go with the bronco. broncos are sweet. except your only gonna get like 10mpg. At least thats what my cousin gets in his.

yeah dodges are mans trucks! lol

[baddest434]

the tahoe was thes nicest looking one of them all.
maybe keep looking:shrug:

[emolineaux]

yeah dodges are mans trucks! lol

yea but if the owner isnt honest with you it could be a nightmare if it wasnt maintained. nice looking trucks though i like the 96 and up rams.

[81malibu]

yea but if the owner isnt honest with you it could be a nightmare if it wasnt maintained. nice looking trucks though i like the 96 and up rams.

that can be just like every other vehicle out there.....

[emolineaux]

yea but working for dodge for 2 years i know everything that goes wrong with them and i know what is and isnt available for them and yea idk.

[crazyblazer87]

if you are looking to spend a little bit of money (2000-3000) you probably not going to get a truck that was properly maint. and looks good and needs nothing. Just go buy a new truck then.

[emolineaux]

the tahoe was thes nicest looking one of them all.
maybe keep looking:shrug:

cant really find anything great online. its all crappy looking ford trucks, and hacked up chevys.

[emolineaux]

if you are looking to spend a little bit of money (2000-3000) you probably not going to get a truck that was properly maint. and looks good and needs nothing. Just go buy a new truck then.

dont want a car payment. plus im not going to care as much if i need to do some stuff to it im not looking for perfect. i always have my z to drive if the truck breaks down lol. would just make life easier to have a truck.

[81malibu]

so working for dodge makes you know everything about them? by the way....just because you held up a counter at the parts department...doesnt mean you know everything that goes wrong with them...

[crazyblazer87]

i bought my gmc for 1050 and i had to put a floor in it. Just saying that i don't want to hear the complaints about you needing to fix a lot. and i thought you had a bronco II

[baddest434]

:shrug: again! did you check out http://www.truckshopper.com/

[emolineaux]

i bought my gmc for 1050 and i had to put a floor in it. Just saying that i don't want to hear the complaints about you needing to fix a lot. and i thought you had a bronco II

yea i know. that bronco wasnt even my idea it was one of them stupid friends that talked me into it as a woods beater and now its just sitting and has like 300k on it lol o well i paid 200 for that. that is also getting ready to go to the yard. im not going to be working on projects around my moms house anymore thats why im selling everything

[sweetbmxrider]

want a cheap project 93 f250 5.8L auto with manual transfer case and hubs?

edit: just saw your last post :lol:

[crazyblazer87]

so fix the bronco II for now and then there is your winter beater. just pull the motor and fix the flex plate and oil pan gasket then bam your ready to go. save some money.

[emolineaux]

so fix the bronco II for now and then there is your winter beater. just pull the motor and fix the flex plate and oil pan gasket then bam your ready to go. save some money.


na im just scrapping it. im not doing anymore engine pulls and what not. dont have the time for it right now. if someone wants it they can have it

[TheBandit]

Would you sell that bronco II? Ill give you what you p[ayed for it 200? .. is it road worthy if it were running?

[emolineaux]

and im not looking for just a winter beater.

[emolineaux]

Would you sell that bronco II? Ill give you what you p[ayed for it 200? .. is it road worthy if it were running?

no not running. the upper intake,w/p.rad and what not if out of it, it needs a pan gasket and flexplate which are sitting in the truck. i paid 200 but it was 400 total. me and a friend went halves. but ill take 200 for it and just give him the 200 back lol.

[TheBandit]

no not running. the upper intake,w/p.rad and what not if out of it, it needs a pan gasket and flexplate which are sitting in the truck. i paid 200 but it was 400 total. me and a friend went halves. but ill take 200 for it and just give him the 200 back lol.

You sir will have a PM shortly. My cousin was looking for a project truck. Ill see if hes interested.

[crazyblazer87]

so you ask what kind of truck to buy and you end up pretty much selling your bronco II.

[Knipps]

if you can't find something you like expand your search a little
www.craigshelper.com

[91chevywt]

Out of the choices, the Bronco is the best buy. The ford pickups were likely beaten on, and the tahoe looks like it had soccer mom usage. The leather is all cracked, theres stains everywhere. The body looks OK (shiny paint) but I think the drivetrain may be reaching the end of its life. If you want to go off road, the bronco could easily be lifted if you desired, but it seems like it was the most well-maintainted and cared for of the bunch. The rust described is common for those trucks. You should still keep searching though, there will be some real deals out there.

[NastyEllEssWon]

caps come off of broncos really easy for hauling :nod:

[ta350]

I know the owner of the second one. He just got a brand new truck. Hes upfront about everything, He works at a dealership and prolly one of the smartest kids I know that can rebuild an engine correctly to specs.

[SirLazardus]

Honestly, I think the F350 is a better buy if you plan on going off-road. Can't go wrong with a Sterling, Dana60 and a C-6 trans.

[emolineaux]

I know the owner of the second one. He just got a brand new truck. Hes upfront about everything, He works at a dealership and prolly one of the smartest kids I know that can rebuild an engine correctly to specs.

ok thanks man. i was actually going to call about the bronco and the f150 when i get home. being the lifted f150 is in columbus its probably someones that i went to school with since im a few mins from there.

[ta350]

ok thanks man. i was actually going to call about the bronco and the f150 when i get home. being the lifted f150 is in columbus its probably someones that i went to school with since im a few mins from there.


The bronco is in good shape. He re-did the bottom end about 6 months ago, very good job never beat on it either... I ride quads with him and see him every morning at wawa

[emolineaux]

The bronco is in good shape. He re-did the bottom end about 6 months ago, very good job never beat on it either... I ride quads with him and see him every morning at wawa

before i call him tomorrow any idea how the inspection is and how many miles the truck has on it?