Best USED pickup truck in the 6K - 9K range

Heatwave

Got some work much closer to home. Can finally get rid of the little gas saver, or at least put it away until gas hit 4.50 a gallon again in 4 years. Kid is off to college and need to be able to haul, rather not put in the Audi and would be great for a while...
I suspect something Ford/Chevy maybe 2003 - 07 4wd and not too many miles... What motor/trans combination to avoid ? Not trolling to hear about every ones new dual-e, or your 85K 2017 special edition 6 wheel steering, dual ****, 4 gas tanks, and sleeper package... But you can tell us about it...If you wanna brag...

tag

I've never found a truck in the 6-9k range worth owning. They are normally beat to hell and high milage.

jad1097

All kinds of good trucks around

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5572948894.html

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5582529763.html

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5599716012.html

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5589963853.html

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5606670290.html

FibberMckee

A little over a year ago I sold my loaded F150 4X4 with only 65,000 miles for $7,500 & it definitely wasn't "beat to hell" - It was babied.

There are scads of good pickup trucks for sale. So many that prices are low.

Ford F150 has been the best selling VEHICLE in U.S. for nearly 40 years.

Try looking at TruckTrader, AutTrader & Craigslist

Turner River Terror

jad..I think he's looking for something with AC..just guessin but..

tag

FibberMckee wrote: »

A little over a year ago I sold my loaded F150 4X4 with only 65,000 miles for $7,500 & it definitely wasn't "beat to hell" - It was babied.

There are scads of good pickup trucks for sale. So many that prices are low.

Ford F150 has been the best selling VEHICLE in U.S. for nearly 40 years.

Try looking at TruckTrader, AutTrader & Craigslist

So you got ripped off when you sold your truck. That doesn't surprise me.

jad1097

Turner River Terror wrote: »

jad..I think he's looking for something with AC..just guessin but..

I'm pretty sure Mr Heatwave doesn't need a/c. Heck we didn't even have a/c in the house where I grew up and I've driven many vehicles with no a/c

reel stamas

I doubt you'll find a truck worth having <~$15K...

hatcity

My son has a '99 Dodge/Cummins. 4WD, ext. cab. Not beat up. He's looking for about $9k
he is a diesel mechanic, so he knows to fix something before it breaks

fishon

I shopped an shopped, bought for my daughters 16th birthday. , ford 2006 85k extra cab not 4x4. $12k I could not have done better from what I was looking at. Bought a month ago, Lakeland fl.

pottydoc

They're out there, just have to be patient, have cash in hand, and jump on one immediately if it's priced right. I bought a 2005 Chevy short bed, two door, 4x4 Silverado about four months ago for $4800.00. 165k miles on it in decent shape. It need rear breaks, and a couple turn signal bulbs.

Finger Mullet

Why 4 wheel drive, your child is going to college, all the roads will be paved. Parking sucks in college, if your child has the skill set a used DRZ 400 is a great transporter on college campus, park anywhere. If they need to haul something, just ship it.....way cheaper and fun option.

FibberMckee

Actually I held out for top dollar, according to NADA, KBB & Edmunds used car price guides.

tag wrote: »

So you got ripped off when you sold your truck. That doesn't surprise me.

tag's kneejerk conclusion "doesn't surprise me". Poor sap doesn't even know which model year.

mindyabiness

Finger Mullet wrote: »

Why 4 wheel drive, your child is going to college, all the roads will be paved. Parking sucks in college, if your child has the skill set a used DRZ 400 is a great transporter on college campus, park anywhere.

Maybe his kid is attending the University of Anartica, and that's why he wants 4WD.
Is this what you are suggesting?

[video=youtube_share;6Yb2fkNNz-0]http://youtu.be/6Yb2fkNNz-0[/video]

FibberMckee

Think he's looking for something built this century.

Turner River Terror wrote: »

jad..I think he's looking for something with AC..just guessin but..

Not a 40+ year old relic.

hooknreds

I've got a 14 year old so I've been eyeballing Tacoma's to get an idea of what to purchase him in a couple years. There are several out there in that price range. Yes most have high mileage but my research shows me that these trucks run a LONG time!

Finger Mullet

mindyabiness wrote: »

Maybe his kid is attending the University of Anartica, and that's why he wants 4WD.
Is this what you are suggesting?

[video=youtube_share;6Yb2fkNNz-0]http://youtu.be/6Yb2fkNNz-0[/video]

Yes Mindy a drz400 is a great little transporter, totally old school, bullet proof and just runs and runs, not a competition bike just transporter. It will always start and just run, oh all parts are way old school and easy to get and almost any repair person can fix it in a heartbeat.

Also park the **** in any bicycle rack on campus, no ticket or issue.

Tug Boat Bob

FibberMckee wrote: »

Actually I held out for top dollar, according to NADA, KBB & Edmunds used car price guides.
Poor sap doesn't even know which model year.

So what model year was it?

gandrfab

My 04 f150 blue booked for about 9K

jad1097

mindyabiness wrote: »

Maybe his kid is attending the University of Anartica, and that's why he wants 4WD.
Is this what you are suggesting?

[video=youtube_share;6Yb2fkNNz-0]http://youtu.be/6Yb2fkNNz-0[/video]

That thing is ugly. I bet he would get laughed at all the time.

jad1097

FibberMckee wrote: »

Think he's looking for something built this century.



Not a 40+ year old relic.

Nah, really? I just threw it out there in case he would like to ride in style

jad1097

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tacoma.html

Finger Mullet

jad1097 wrote: »

That thing is ugly. I bet he would get laughed at all the time.

Sure, big deal, I had one in college at UF. I came from a lower middle class family at the time, we had no money. I worked all the time in college, never took a student loan, worked a lot at a Chinese take out place, snobby and affluent did make fun of me, however I learned Chinese there and became a pretty **** good cook. But I got an engineering degree and married a beautiful girl that got a Phd in pharmaceutical chemistry.

Most of the affluent "cool" kids dropped out.

jad1097

You take things way too seriously sometimes

Finger Mullet

jad1097 wrote: »

You take things way too seriously sometimes

Not really jad, a lot of my friends consider me a little reckless, I love to surf really big waves, stole my parents boat at age 12 while they were on vacation, took it to the Abacos no gps just dr, single motor 24' hydrosport, avid scuba diver, also avid explorer especially on two wheels especially South America

Look I have learned children that are given a lot do not really work hard, especially when older. :wink

A drz is a good little cheap ride used, oh btw I had to buy mine without my parents permission. lol

jad1097

Finger Mullet wrote: »

Not really jad, a lot of my friends consider me a little reckless, I love to surf really big waves, stole my parents boat at age 12 while they were on vacation, took it to the Abacos no gps just dr, single motor 24' hydrosport, avid scuba diver, also avid explorer especially on two wheels especially South America

Look I have learned children that are given a lot do not really work hard, especially when older. :wink

A drz is a good little cheap ride used, oh btw I had to buy mine without my parents permission. lol

My bad

jad1097 wrote: »

You take things way too seriously

jad1097

Oh, and there are a lot of reliable and affordable used cars and trucks.


Not everyone wants their kids riding a motorcycle around the city.

Finger Mullet

jad1097 wrote: »

Oh, and there are a lot of reliable and affordable used cars and trucks.


Not everyone wants their kids riding a motorcycle around the city.

Way true, it takes a good skill set to ride one, but I grew up on a little yz80, parking kicks butt thou, just sayin.

Heatwave

Turner River Terror wrote: »

jad..I think he's looking for something with AC..just guessin but..

Port Saint Lousy requires an A/C without a doubt... Thanks for all the replies... Want it to be a south Florida vehicle if possible. Traveling to far to see one is valuable time wasted...Lots of used vehicles, just never THAT TRUCK I want close to us.. Never see so many used vehicles available... Good times are a rolling and people are spending...

Heatwave

pottydoc wrote: »

They're out there, just have to be patient, have cash in hand, and jump on one immediately if it's priced right. I bought a 2005 Chevy short bed, two door, 4x4 Silverado about four months ago for $4800.00. 165k miles on it in decent shape. It need rear breaks, and a couple turn signal bulbs.

Not bad... I still hesitate buying anything with over 125k miles, never because of the motor miles, always because of the OTHER parts, and the list is huge, interior, headlights, tires, etc.... Most cars and trucks seem to endf up in the junk yard due to other issues, my guess is **** 80% of the time...

Heatwave

What are the better motors ? Or better yet, what motor/Trans combination is one to avoid ? This is what worries me a little... Dont want major problems...

My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was great, got 220K miles out of it before selling it. Only real problem was the transducer / solenoid combination in the transmission. Replaced them 3 times over the course of 8 years. Always OEM replacement and ended up putting a drain plug in the pan it seem so common....