Going to buy a new truck soon...

Elysian

Elysian

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So I'm looking to downsize a bit from my aging F150, and I'm either wanting to buy my first new vehicle, or one so new it still has a warranty. I've been looking at Nissan Frontiers, because I loved my Pathfinder, and they start at very reasonable prices. Tacomas look nice, but they are WAY too expensive.

I'd like a V6 I think, are there any others I should be looking at? How is the new Colorado? Any input is welcome. I've got financing sorted already (approved for $40k), but I'd like to stay well below $30k. 2WD is preferable, I've found I don't need the 4WD that my F150 has.
 
Haven't personally driven a Colorado/Canyon but I've heard good things. Typical GM plasticy interior, but it supposedly rides good, has plenty of power, is reliable, and does all the truck things well.

Also the Ranger is coming back into the US market for the 2019 model year; powertrains expected to be the Ecoboost 4cylinder, a NA V6, and a diesel option for under $25k base
 
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curio said:
Haven't personally driven a Colorado/Canyon but I've heard good things. Typical GM plasticy interior, but it supposedly rides good, has plenty of power, is reliable, and does all the truck things well.

Also the Ranger is coming back into the market for the 2019 model year; powertrains expected to be the Ecoboost 4cylinder, a NA V6, and a diesel option for under $25k base
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There's a diesel GMC Canyon near me for $35k, might be one to look at.

Trying not to wait that long, but the Ecoboost Ranger does look awesome.

edit: And there's a '17 Canyon diesel for $32k.
 
I just got back from Scotland -- wish we had these Rangers in NA -- really cool little trucks.

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I picked up a 2018 4Runner, which is based on the Tacoma platform. Amazing truck, but yes it's a bit pricey. Worth it in terms of reliability and resale value, IMO.
 
Munkus said:
I picked up a 2018 4Runner, which is based on the Tacoma platform. Amazing truck, but yes it's a bit pricey. Worth it in terms of reliability and resale value, IMO.
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I was considering selling my monster truck last year, and buying a new Tacoma -- the price I was ok with as I know from experience they hold their value. The problem I had was with the gas mileage -- for a little truck they are a brutal.
 
switchAMG said:
I was considering selling my monster truck last year, and buying a new Tacoma -- the price I was ok with as I know from experience they hold their value. The problem I had was with the gas mileage -- for a little truck they are a brutal.
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They do offer 6 speed manual with the V6 in the taco's.
Don't bother looking at the 4 banger, its a duirable but weaksauce engine with just as pathetic gas mileage.

I cant remember if the Colorado/Canyon does or if those come with manual only on the 4 bangers.

Frontiers are old as **** now, they haven't been updated in forever. That could be a good or bad thing. I think they're planning a replacement pretty soon though.
 
switchAMG said:
I was considering selling my monster truck last year, and buying a new Tacoma -- the price I was ok with as I know from experience they hold their value. The problem I had was with the gas mileage -- for a little truck they are a brutal.
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Yeah, that's what's really holding that little truck back. By the time you do anything to it option wise, you're in Tundra territory price wise, and the gas mileage difference really isn't all that much.

That new ranger should sell like crazy when it comes out.
 
I can't believe Im the first one to suggest the 2nd gen Ridgeline. you can get a 2018 2WD Ridgeline Sport with a cpl options for $34K new.
 
switchAMG said:
I was considering selling my monster truck last year, and buying a new Tacoma -- the price I was ok with as I know from experience they hold their value. The problem I had was with the gas mileage -- for a little truck they are a brutal.
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Yeah, Toyota has made no progress on MPGs for the Tacoma and Tundra lines in the past few decades. No idea why they haven't applied variable displacement tech to boost the highway mileage. I'm sure they have their reasons...but dayum!
 
Elysian said:
I agree, just can't buy a retarded minivan El Camino mashup.
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I couldn't either buddy.

Munkus said:
Yeah, Toyota has made no progress on MPGs for the Tacoma and Tundra lines in the past few decades. No idea why they haven't applied variable displacement tech to boost the highway mileage. I'm sure they have their reasons...but dayum!
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Was the big reason I switched from my Tundra to a domestic -- zero progress in their engines and it wouldn't be a big deal of the mileage wasn't so bad.

I went from a 5.7 Tundra to a big 6.2 Sierra with piles more power and gained gas mileage!

Not to mention Toyota is extremely far behind the big three when it comes to technology in the cab. The Toyota's UI's look forced and sloppy when compared to the others.
 
The interior on the new RAM is fantastic on the higher end models. Not sure how well that will scale down to the lower trims though.
 
switchAMG said:
Was the big reason I switched from my Tundra to a domestic -- zero progress in their engines and it wouldn't be a big deal of the mileage wasn't so bad.

I went from a 5.7 Tundra to a big 6.2 Sierra with piles more power and gained gas mileage!

Not to mention Toyota is extremely far behind the big three when it comes to technology in the cab. The Toyota's UI's look forced and sloppy when compared to the others.
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We bought the 4Runner largely because of Toyota's reliability (have a Sienna and a Prius as well), but I completely agree with this. I test drove a 2017 Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition last summer, and was really impressed by the infotainment setups. My 4Runner's setup looks like something out of 2010 by comparison. My wife is a Toyota fangirl, so I had little say in the matter.
 
Munkus said:
We bought the 4Runner largely because of Toyota's reliability (have a Sienna and a Prius as well), but I completely agree with this. I test drove a 2017 Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition last summer, and was really impressed by the infotainment setups. My 4Runner's setup looks like something out of 2010 by comparison. My wife is a Toyota fangirl, so I had little say in the matter.
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Yep, totally agree. I really want back into a Tundra -- even looked at them last week and the interior tech still looks the same as it did in my 2010!

My 2014 GMC is paid off this summer, seriously considering going to a Ford.
 
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