I want a truck

[printcraft]

I'm glad to see no one on here thinks a Ridgeline is a truck

There is a new model coming out later this year.
If I didn't already have one already (09) I would get it.... Does everything I need a truck for and rides like a car.
No, you can't haul a 5th wheel or 39,000 lbs. of unstrapped rocks with it.

 

[88E30M50]

To bad BMW doesn't make a pickup .

Holy Cow, that would be expensive! Let's see, the cooling system would need to be rebuilt every 10 years or 100k miles due to plastic embrittlement. The nav system would cost $200 a year for map updates. There would be a steady failure rate of small electronic items in the interior like door locks and seat motors. The window regulators would start failing at 7 years and fail again every 2 years after. The truck would have a self leveling hydraulic suspension that required the use of a 3000 psi power steering pump that needs Pentosil. There would be no dipstick. The diffs would not have drain ports, only fill ports and, they'd built am M version that would do Nurburgring in under 8 minutes... with mulch.

I do remember seeing a 5 series pickup truck for sale about 10 years ago. It was built by a shop in Ohio and used for a parts runner until it was more or less, one big pile of rust. I think it was based on an E28 chassis.

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

That's where I'm at. Moving and renovating has reminded me how much I'd like to have a truck agai.

I want a full size with an 8' bed. I don't care for the current trend of crew cabs with stubby beds.

Much like what KJQ said, parking an 8' is a pain. Single cabs aren't too bad. However, if you want to fit more than three people, that's another story. Haha

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Lovemachine could always get one of the new Nissan Titans with a CU-CU-CUMMINS in it.

Whatever he gets, just make sure it leaves a trail. Haha
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[KJQ6945]

^^^THIS! Especially if you want the extra room via crew cab or extended cab. Those full beds are a pain to swing around places

I've had two F350 crew cabs with 8' beds. You have to back them in to a parking spot, or find a pull through. Getting it aligned can be a challenge also. The wheel base is longer than most alignment racks.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Super crew F150 4x4 gets my vote. Oh, and for the short bed comments... that's what they make trailers for.

 

[bobzilla]

Bought this 06 GMC back in 06. 4.8L, 2wd with 3.23's. Sits at 80mph turnong 2k rpms. Knocks down 22-24mpg highway on non ethanol gas. It's towed more than a few race cars, tractors and all sorts of building supplies. Honestly, if something happens to this one I don't know what we'll do. WE love everythign about it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I want a truck. Either a Silverado or a F150.


That is all.

I planned to buy an F-150 right up until I test drove a Ram 1500. F-150 was a close second, Tundra was a relatively distant 3rd.

 

[phylodog]

I planned to buy an F-150 right up until I test drove a Ram 1500. F-150 was a close second, Tundra was a relatively distant 3rd.

I was looking for a used F150 when I bought my Ram as well. A little homely when I brought it home.

All better now though.

 

[Super Bee]

There is a new model coming out later this year.
If I didn't already have one already (09) I would get it.... Does everything I need a truck for and rides like a car.
No, you can't haul a 5th wheel or 39,000 lbs. of unstrapped rocks with it.

You sir are a super genius.

 

[Super Bee]

I was looking for a used F150 when I bought my Ram as well. A little homely when I brought it home. All better now though.

Wow, sweet looking Ram. Well done on the upgrades.

 

[KJQ6945]

I went with the Silverado LTZ. It rides like a car, and hauls most everything I need to move.

 

[vitamink]

Big fan of the Toyota pro!

If that FACTORY jeep truck thing happens, I'll have that. The humvee is a PITA for standard truck work even though I can drag a skyscraper with it.

 

[churchmouse]

I went with the Silverado LTZ. It rides like a car, and hauls most everything I need to move.

It does ride very well. Spent a long day in it.

My 04 Sierra Z-71 extended cab is still running strong. I have worked it pretty hard. It has towed well past it's rating and never skipped a beat. Showing its age but It is a keeper.

 

[lovemachine]

I planned to buy an F-150 right up until I test drove a Ram 1500. F-150 was a close second, Tundra was a relatively distant 3rd.

My senior year of high school, I bought a 1999 Dodge Ram Sport. I drove that thing everywhere, until I drove my first Jeep Wrangler. I traded it in for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler. Haven't had a truck since then.

I loved that Dodge, and I like the new Ram's. But I'm not sure if I like it as well as the new Silverado's and F150's. When the time comes, if it ever does, I'll just have to test drive ALL of them

 

[OneBadV8]

I want an original Bronco, and I also have a soft spot in my heart for Wranglers

Like the 60's?


I have a '96, slightly modified.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Why buy a product from a company well-known for quality issues...that STILL remain today? Especially considering said new ownership has also been well-known for quality issues since - well, since forever.

Consumer Reports calls out Fiat Chrysler - Business Insider

Let the buyer beware when buying anything from FCA. That includes Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.

My wife wants a truck, too. Like a $50k Silverado or something. HAHAHAHAAH. Shy of the lottery, fat chance of that happening.

 

[eldirector]

On the topic of trucks, I really like my 2009 GMC Sierra 2500. Super comfy, great on trips, truck beds are indispensable, and it can tow anything I care to with breaking a sweat. Not cheap, though. I'll have this one for QUITE a few more years.

For those of you who like the original Broncos, a friend of mine has one. It is pretty awesome.

 

[lovemachine]

On the topic of trucks, I really like my 2009 GMC Sierra 2500. Super comfy, great on trips, truck beds are indispensable, and it can tow anything I care to with breaking a sweat. Not cheap, though. I'll have this one for QUITE a few more years.

For those of you who like the original Broncos, a friend of mine has one. It is pretty awesome.

There's a guy here in town that restores the old original Broncos, and sells them.

 

[lovemachine]

Why buy a product from a company well-known for quality issues...that STILL remain today? Especially considering said new ownership has also been well-known for quality issues since - well, since forever.

Consumer Reports calls out Fiat Chrysler - Business Insider

Let the buyer beware when buying anything from FCA. That includes Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.

My wife wants a truck, too. Like a $50k Silverado or something. HAHAHAHAAH. Shy of the lottery, fat chance of that happening.

Good point. Jeeps are overrated.