Inexpensive DD advice.

[boardjnky4]

lol @ “s-dime”

[Jeller]

@Xander

I’ve had 2 of the Chevy V6 variety so that’s all I can comment on, I know the 4cyl ones barely get out of their own way, but are better on gas. Mine has plenty of power, not horrible on gas, and pretty comfy. I like the chevy better, but that’s just me. I see a ton of high mileage s10’s and Rangers still out there so you know they last. I’m not the biggest fan of the Dakota, but I haven’t looked at them much either.

X…

The Vortec is a solid motor for sure^ overall great truck for sure.

[08GT500]

I would go with a truck. Cars to haul shit around is just inconvenient.

[paulysplitx]

Ill chime in since I have a 2001 s-10 4 cylinder. I drive roughly 50 miles a day to and from work 5 days a week mostly highway . As it was said before it can barley get out of its own way and only gets about 23-25 mpg. It is pretty comfy if you arent a big guy and is nice when you have to haul a few things around, but dont put to much weight into it.

[SPDboy]

Honda Odyssey

[Jam]

94-97 Honda accord wagon

[ieatpaint]

I have to look mature and responsible, not poor and first car haha. I must admit I did look into them, but god damn they look shitty in stock form. I’d be better off with a taurus or escort wagon as they’re cheaper.

So I think truck it is, is 2wd going to piss me off in the winter? Should I go 5spd or are the autos ok in the s10?

[Neon]

@ieatpaint"

Taking a new position at my company and need a car. I’ll be doing sales calls and all that crap so it can’t be my super POS svx, lowered civic or the motorbike. I need something normal to drive that won’t stick out like a sore thumb to a housewife. It’s got to be able to haul a few 5’s of paint around occasionally as well, so a big trunk (hehe) is important. I’m looking to keep this under 3k, as I’m not even sure if I’m going to like the job. A mid-90s 525i touring wagon caught my eye, how reliable are these pigs? My other options that I saw on craigslist and were in my price range were a later 90s grand prix, early 00’s chevy venture, maybe a blazer or ??? What cars have you had that you’ve had good luck with and would fit the bill.

Cliffs:
Under 3k
Fairly reliable
Not super rotted
Big trunk/cargo area

Also notable that I’m not interested in some base model econo-box, since I do have to spend a considerable amount of time in it. I’d gladly sacrifice a newer car for an older car that has some features, like power windows for example.

Thaaaaaaanks,
Ryan

^^

[ieatpaint]

Am I missing something? Do s10’s not come with power windows?

[Jam]

98-01 Honda accord wagon

[travisn]

I loved my s10! I had an 02, v6. power windows/doors, ac, etc etc. comfy as hell. Being 2wd I wouldnt have driven it in the snow though, an extended cab would have been nice too. a 4cyl, 5-speed would be a good compromise but I dont think you can get 4wd with the 4cyl.

[NYstanger]

Thats why I asked if you had to pay for gas cause getting a pick up truck or suv would be a far better option. The 4 banger s10s are nice trucks. From what I hear, stay away from the 4.3s.

[travisn]

I never had problems with the 4.3’s I’ve had. Plus they are all over so parts are easy and cheap to find.

[Jeller]

@ieatpaint

Am I missing something? Do s10’s not come with power windows?

Ha^ thats funny. Lots of them are pretty bare trucks.

[ieatpaint]

Seems as though the ext cab v6 4x4 ranger/s10’s are few and far between in my price range.

What are our thoughts on the durango? Maybe a jeep? I’ve also been peepin the forester.

Since it’s gonna be my outta work DD as well, it was brought to my attention I need something with some room for the dogs and such. So a reg cab truck is out of the question.

[travisn]

I’ve never heard anything good about Durango’s, but if you are looking into SUV’s we all know I’m partial to blazers… lol

[nytalonTSi]

My parents owned a '98 Durango they purchased new. What a piece of junk.

I had a '98 Jimmy and it was pretty reliable.

My uncle had a '98 GMC Envoy he never changed the oil in, or had any maintenance done for that matter and was reliable for years lol besides eating multiple trans. So I can’t complain about the 4.3

[38stang]

I have a 98 explorer I picked up 2 years ago on craigslist with 113K on it for $1800. All I;ve done it tires, brakes and shocks. @ 160K now.

[91MR2]

Civic/Accord/Camry/Corolla…

[FadetoBlack]

@NYstanger

Thats why I asked if you had to pay for gas cause getting a pick up truck or suv would be a far better option. The 4 banger s10s are nice trucks. From what I hear, stay away from the 4.3s.

Isn’t the 4.3 just a small block with two cylinders cut off?

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@ieatpaint

Seems as though the ext cab v6 4x4 ranger/s10’s are few and far between in my price range.

What are our thoughts on the durango? Maybe a jeep? I’ve also been peepin the forester.

Since it’s gonna be my outta work DD as well, it was brought to my attention I need something with some room for the dogs and such. So a reg cab truck is out of the question.

What about an a 2000 or so Impala? Just another respectable looking car that you can get a 3.8 in, and you can fit dogs in the back.