truck opinions (with pics) - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

emolineaux · 01-28-2009, 06:52 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 07:33 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 07:39 PM

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

-J

wretched73 · 01-28-2009, 07:47 PM

the tahoe looks really clean and a nice cruiser

emolineaux · 01-28-2009, 07:53 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 07:56 PM

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

maroman88 · 01-28-2009, 08:06 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:15 PM

so why do you change your mind every other day?

81malibu · 01-28-2009, 08:16 PM

just put a lift on the monte....

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

TheBandit · 01-28-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 81malibu

just put a lift on the monte....

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

Says the guy with the dodge

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyblazer87

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:31 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:33 PM

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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 · 01-28-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBandit

Says the guy with the dodge

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

TheBandit · 01-28-2009, 08:36 PM

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

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

emolineaux · 01-28-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyblazer87

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

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by emolineaux

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBandit

Says the guy with the dodge

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:39 PM

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

emolineaux · 01-28-2009, 08:39 PM

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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 · 01-28-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by emolineaux

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:42 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:43 PM

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 · 01-28-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by baddest434

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

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

emolineaux · 01-28-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.