My moms tranny died...looking for a truck

[camaro_speedemon]

So my moms tranny died in her minivan today, and it's gonna cost atleast 2k to fix, along with other random suspension stuff that needs to be replaced. So shes decided she's gonna get a full sized truck instead of fixing the van.

So what are some good years/models we should be looking at. I know jack crap about trucks [img]redface.gif[/img]

[MTMike]

What will she be using the truck for? Does she need a half ton or a 1 ton?

Without knowing more info, the only advice I can say watch out for 94-02 Dodge trucks - they can be money pits. Don't ask me how I know :mad:

Also, watch out for fords w/ auto trannys. We all know about Ford autos

[camaro_speedemon]

Originally posted by MTMike:
What will she be using the truck for? Does she need a half ton or a 1 ton?

Without knowing more info, the only advice I can say watch out for 94-02 Dodge trucks - they can be money pits. Don't ask me how I know :mad:

Also, watch out for fords w/ auto trannys. We all know about Ford autos

She just wants a truck so she can sit high. She's just gonna be using it to drive to and from work, so shes not gonna be hauling anything with it. It also needs to be an extended cab for when she's babysitting.

And get on AIM *****!

[3.4 slow to go]

nothing like spending over 10k instead of 2k, but that's just me.

try consumer guide , c&d, road & track, & other mags that do comparisons.

[camaro_speedemon]

Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go:
nothing like spending over 10k instead of 2k, but that's just me.

try consumer guide , c&d, road & track, & other mags that do comparisons.

Well, thats just for the tranny. The car really needs like 4k more of work. It's a 92 Voyager with the paint half gone [img]redface.gif[/img]

[3.4 slow to go]

well damn, should've just said it was an 89 Dodge mini w/the blue smoke of death. I thought you were trained better on teh art of flame avoidance [img]graemlins/slap.gif[/img]

[MTMike]

The '99-02 Chevy/GMC half-ton ext cabs w/ the suicide doors are very nice trucks. She should be able to pick up a 2wd one for $10-12k and the interiors are comfy & roomy, and the Vortec engines of that era are powerful enough since she's not doing heavy towing.

[BLLDOGG]

Originally posted by MTMike:
The '99-02 Chevy/GMC half-ton ext cabs w/ the suicide doors are very nice trucks. She should be able to pick up a 2wd one for $10-12k and the interiors are comfy & roomy, and the Vortec engines of that era are powerful enough since she's not doing heavy towing.

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