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Old 10-31-2006, 01:45 AM
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Well guys im thinking about getting a Truck. Since i deliver pizzas i dont want a fullsize truck so im thinking of a decent size pick up truck. Im not buying new im buying used. Im thinking about doing about maybe aroundn 7-9k for the truck whats your takes on it. I would be getting one with a hitch so i can tow the bike or hell i might just throw it in the back of the bed.
 
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Old 10-31-2006, 01:56 AM
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So are you looking at something like a S-10, Ranger, Dakota type truck? I've seen S-10's that are from $3k-$5k in great shape with under 100k miles. Just today I was looking at a nice 1996 S-10 with 96k miles for $3,500.
 
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Old 10-31-2006, 01:57 AM
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yeah someting like that with a v6 in it enought power to tow my bike
 
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Old 10-31-2006, 02:45 AM
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Nah dude... don't do that...

Do it like they do in Mexico... see these guys running all over the place - it's awesome...


 
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yeah someting like that with a v6 in it enought power to tow my bike
To tow your bike? Wouldn't you just put it in the bed? I would like an S-10 to take my 250 around in the bed.
 
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Old 10-31-2006, 04:51 AM
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Nah dude... don't do that...

Do it like they do in Mexico... see these guys running all over the place - it's awesome...



LOL i work for dominos LOL. I tried to get my boss to let me deliver on my bike but he said no insurance reasons. plus the thin crust pizzas would go flying when i take those turns at 30mph LOL
 
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Old 10-31-2006, 06:43 PM
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Show him these pictures - tell him it in a country where the relative cost of insurance is about 10 fold what it is here... if these guys can do it, so can you
 
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Stay away form the Dakota man..... An S10 with the 4.3 would be a very good choice. 200+ hp, parts available anywhere, and a bullet proof engine.
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:33 AM
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Stay away form the Dakota man..... An S10 with the 4.3 would be a very good choice. 200+ hp, parts available anywhere, and a bullet proof engine.

whats wrong with the dakota,im acually a big dodge fan. But i was thinking of the chevy 1500 with the v6 in it. a buddy of mine has one. Im just tired of sittin down low in my lil tiburon.
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:37 AM
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The Dakota 4x4 will be CV problem from Hell!!!! lol..... I have had three of them. Also, Dodge does not like to release patents to the aftermarket manufacturers, so parts are harder to get and cost more. And the funky 6 on 4.5 bolt pattern on the wheels is extremely goofy, so aftermarket wheels are very few and far in between.

For a mid size truck, the S10 or the Ranger are much better choices for ease of mechanical work, parts availability, dependability, and wealth of aftermarket knowledge. IMO anyway
 


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