Recommend a used small truck, good in the snow?
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scootergmc
old and slow
Not a truck, and a little over mileage, but:
https://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/d/spokane-1987-amc-eagle-base/7267681255.html
https://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/d/spokane-1987-amc-eagle-base/7267681255.html
augustiron
2fast 2live 2young 2die
Haha I remember when i lived in tahoe city circa 94 the local taxi company fleet was those things.
Titus58
Need moar dirt
Thanks all for the great feedback and links...very much appreciated :thumbup
My sense is that he won't be doing any off-roading during the winter, but that some of the secondary roads (and occasionally I80) won't be always be cleared, and so he might have a few miles of the journey in 3-6" snow, including getting across the big parking lot at his work
Also Agreed on the crappy drivers (mostly non-locals I think) along I80 during the winter; they scare me more than the snow falling and accumulating on the roadway...!
I could see me getting something like that, but I think my kid needs a more common brand/model where parts and service will be readily available when needed :teeth
Again, thanks everyone for all the ideas and recommendations, and keep them coming...as usual Barf delivers :thumbup
T
I'm not familiar with the T100; was it a precursor to the Tacoma? Looks slightly larger, so V6, or I4? Great point on the need for added weight in the back; I can still remember driving my new-to-me 80s Dodge miniRam? truck (Mitsubishi import/rebranded by Dodge) and having to slam on the brakes when someone pulled an idiot move in front of me; rear brakes locked instantly and I had a fun ride bring her to a stop as the rear slid back and forth :teeth
On my list for sure; I owned two Ford explorers years ago, and that 6 cylinder (V6 I believe) was pretty darn bullet proof, I'm assuming both the v6 and an I4 can be found in the rangers?
Yeah, that's my concern about the Land Rover and some other brands; my understanding is they're like the BMWs and Audis; wonderful until you need to have work done and then $$ (that was my experience with my E36, albeit it went a long while before things started to fail, and I was able to do a lot of work myself).
Great info on tires:thumbup I was thinking about that as well. I thought studded snow tires were outlawed in CA decades ago--is this a relatively new option? Any recommendations for a particularly good brand of 3 Peak/Snowflake tire? What about the Blizzaks?
My sense is that he won't be doing any off-roading during the winter, but that some of the secondary roads (and occasionally I80) won't be always be cleared, and so he might have a few miles of the journey in 3-6" snow, including getting across the big parking lot at his work
Also Agreed on the crappy drivers (mostly non-locals I think) along I80 during the winter; they scare me more than the snow falling and accumulating on the roadway...!
Ha!
I could see me getting something like that, but I think my kid needs a more common brand/model where parts and service will be readily available when needed :teethAgain, thanks everyone for all the ideas and recommendations, and keep them coming...as usual Barf delivers :thumbup
T
T100 is the predecessor to the current Tundra, sorta. Tundra is huge, Tacoma fairly small. T100 somewhere in the middle, and was discontinued before the tundra arrived
FLH03RIDER
Recedite, plebes!
California and studded tire use...
"Studded snow tires are permitted in California from November 1 until April 30 each year. During this time, studded tires are permitted in any location within the state. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains."
Chain requirement info here:
https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-requirements
"Studded snow tires are permitted in California from November 1 until April 30 each year. During this time, studded tires are permitted in any location within the state. Studded snow tires are not considered tire traction devices and may not be used in lieu of chains."
Chain requirement info here:
https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-requirements
Yakoo752
USN
I carry tire socks as well. People like to hate on them but they are great to use for short durations.
Nothing worse then chaining up on the side of the road at 10pm for the few minute drive home. Socks take seconds to install and are quite good in lose powdery stuff AND there are now a few brands that are CA approved as chain alternative.
Nothing worse then chaining up on the side of the road at 10pm for the few minute drive home. Socks take seconds to install and are quite good in lose powdery stuff AND there are now a few brands that are CA approved as chain alternative.
scootergmc
old and slow
i've heard their distinctive song down here in the bay area in like... july. lazy asses gonna lazy...
i have never heard of those, cool!
scootergmc
old and slow
I watched a guy in an SUV fiddle with those autosocks a couple weeks ago. It didn't work for him as a "get yourself unstuck" device. :laughing
Hooli
Big Ugly
My '02 Tacoma would like to have a word with you. :x
they don't rust posing hard at starbucks, you have to actually get out and use them
i had an 89 landcruiser that lived in san francisco for the ~10 years before i boiught it. it was street parked on the same side of the street near ocean beach. passenger side doors were rusty, dirver side were fine.
Hooli
Big Ugly
they don't rust posing hard at starbucks, you have to actually get out and use them
i had an 89 landcruiser that lived in san francisco for the ~10 years before i boiught it. it was street parked on the same side of the street near ocean beach. passenger side doors were rusty, dirver side were fine.
Meanie. :x
Titus58
Need moar dirt
UPDATE - he bought a truck
A quick thanks to everyone for all the feedback :thumbup
After looking at many trucks on CL and FB, and re-examining his needs, my kid moved up from a small to a BIG truck--he just picked up a 2005 F350 diesel truck and he's quite happy with it :teeth Probably a bit more than he needs hauling wise, and I warned him the suspension will feel stiff when it's unloaded/not hauling anything, but it was a good fit/price for what he was looking for...he has already tried it in a foot of snow and it drove well!
Picture below (sorry about the bad angle) of the truck and his dog Marlo, who always wants to be in charge; of course the dog now thinks it's his truck :laughing
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A quick thanks to everyone for all the feedback :thumbup
After looking at many trucks on CL and FB, and re-examining his needs, my kid moved up from a small to a BIG truck--he just picked up a 2005 F350 diesel truck and he's quite happy with it :teeth Probably a bit more than he needs hauling wise, and I warned him the suspension will feel stiff when it's unloaded/not hauling anything, but it was a good fit/price for what he was looking for...he has already tried it in a foot of snow and it drove well!
Picture below (sorry about the bad angle) of the truck and his dog Marlo, who always wants to be in charge; of course the dog now thinks it's his truck :laughing
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Titus58
Need moar dirt
Ha! just made an edit to capture that "minor" change :rofl Part of it was re-assessing his plans, and part was that the smaller trucks were about the same price, and as mpg was not a real concern for him, he opted up.
Yeah, definitely not a little japanese truck like I had 40 yrs ago
Yeah, definitely not a little japanese truck like I had 40 yrs ago
scootergmc
old and slow
egads is that a 6.0 liter? I hope it was a really good price.