Whats a good small truck?

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The Mk.1 is indeed a good car, but considering in the first post of this thread Mazda6sTuner was talking about getting an '00-'02 Tacoma/Ranger, I think he'd get a newer Golf, or even the new Rabbit. ;)
 
For that price range he is talking about, he is practically in range for a brand-new Rabbit, maybe a few dollars short. Either way, hatchbacks or wagons with the correct configuration can hold quite a lot of stuff, the only major difference being that they really can't haul a lot of stuff similar to a pickup.

If you do end up looking at Volkswagens, I highly suggest investing in spring stoppers to prevent tire rub. I know it was a problem on the MKIV models, and I would assume much the same for the rest of the crowd. I personally keep looking for an MKIV Jetta GLS Wagon with the 1.8T and a stick, as IMO it is nearly a perfect car (fun to drive, capability, relatively "quick").

If you really want to be cool (others might call you awkward), you go for the TDI models...
 
I want a TDI in the worst way, don't listen to anyone that says they are slow. They are no sports car but they aren't slow.
 
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Why not an amazing collaboration between truck and hatch?
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My grandpa used to have a diesel model! good little truck!

of course, it's probably too old. I'd actually reccommend a late '80s, early '90s S-10 4.3, simply because it'll cost a good bit less, will still look good, and will run quite well.

and what about the Dakota? V8, anyone?
 
-> I have to point out on some things:

1. Frontier S/C = Yes its beefy, but that requires premium fuel, plus on top of that so-so gas mileage.

2. Dakota V8 = Yes it can tow a lot, quite a looker too, but V8 + gas um, forget it. Plus reliability is an another so-so.

-> Looks like this thread is straying away from pickup to wagons.

-> I can highly recommend any Jetta TDI Wagons if you're concerned about gas/crude mileage; Any Impreza or Legacy wagon for AWD traction; and any Volvo's no lower than a 850 should be good enough for hauling a lot of stuff without driving a gargantuan. :)
 
Toronado
Why not an amazing collaboration between truck and hatch?
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Hey I own a Caddy.:dopey: They really car cool little things. They took a Rabbit, chopped it's butt off, made it a little long, and added a sold rear axle. It's certainly no speed demon though, I have the N/A diesel and when you push the pedal to the metal it's not exactly "exhilarating" but it's a fun car. In fact I just got finished packing a pile of brush larger than the truck itself in the back. IMO these cars with a 1.9TDI or 16v swap are awesome, I've been told that a 1.9TDI in these light things could pull high 13's to low 14's and still get 50mpg.
 
Cool, do you happen to know where I may be able to purchase one of these?

I ask because gas is gonna be killer in a few years.
 
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What about a Subaru Baja? Grab one used.
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^ Baja is also a good choice (a car with a pickup bed that has AWD), but will he be concerned about that "tiny pickup bed" issue?

Mazda6sTuner-> I think that the Baja is a good choice, it is recommended by Consumer Reports and not much sold out there so you'll get a good deal on those too. (:
 
Why would it be a Vehicular Mullet? Its not a redneck car. Its a soft-road Pickup.
 
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Why would it be a Vehicular Mullet? Its not a redneck car. Its a soft-road Pickup.
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Why would it be a Vehicular Mullet? Its not a redneck car. Its a soft-road Pickup.
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Yeah. For that matter, why is the 3rd gen Camaro a Vehicular Mullet? Its not a redneck car. Its a road racing sports car.[/sarcasm]
In any case, if the El Camino was a "soft-road pickup" instead of a "Monte Carlo with a empty box instead of a trunk," than the Jeep Wrangler is an "AWD Club Racer."
 
I just found one, but its really rusty. :yuck:


EDIT: I was talking about the Baja. :(
 
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EDIT: I was talking about the Baja. :(
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Than this:
Toronado
In any case, if the El Camino was a "soft-road pickup" instead of a "Monte Carlo with a empty box instead of a trunk," than the Jeep Wrangler is an "AWD Club Racer."
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Applies just the same, but replace "Monte Carlo with an empty box instead of a trunk" with "Subaru Outback with the rear glass sliced off."
 

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