Hey all. I was hoping a dealer or mechanic could help me with my problem. I want to sell/trade my 2001 ford mustang conv. for a truck. The blue book price for my car (when I last checked) was about 8,500. I was wondering what trucks are the most dependable that I could get for around 5,000-6,000? I'm leery about getting another Ford after all the things that happend with my mustang. So anything you can tell me would be helpful! I'm mainly looking for a Dodge or Chevy truck. Thanks!
2006-06-26 07:04:59 · 10 answers · asked by GinGin 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Ok DONT get a ford truck they suck. If u want a newer chevy truck, you will hae to go with a S-10, unless you want a silverado with 200,000 miles on it. You could find a 2wd im sure, but why get a truck then? Best bet is to find a dodge ram, 1996-2001 model i think. You can find a decent one for $6,000-$7,000. Or you could get a Dakota...Little cheaper but get better gas milage. Plus you can still find one for under $6000 with 4wd and extended, even crew cab if u are lucky. So if it was me, i would go wiht the Dakota. I guess a Toyota Tacoma wouldnt be bad, they do last over 200,000 miles easily, but i would still stay american in the world of pickups.
2006-06-26 08:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by that_one_guy 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had a 91 Dodge Ram diesel that had 350,000 original miles and was still going strong with no motor/ major mechanical issues. I had to sell it when our second child came along. I have regreted selling it to this day. In fact my husband and I have decided if we ever have a boy it will be Dodge or Hemi. Also my trucks name was the chrome princess. Hence the email address.
2006-06-26 14:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by BBdiddily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well since you dont like fords????id go with chevy..if you just want a single cab 2 wheel drive.i think you should be able to geta late 90s or early 2000 model for 5 or 6000.i looked at a 1988 model that looked like brand new for 3500.be leery of newer dodges they have a lot of transmission problems.
2006-06-26 14:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by tornos0701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would trade it because Mustangs are FORDs and Ford means Fix Or Repair Daily.Trade it,plus in a truck you'll have more room!
2006-06-26 14:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Chevrolet Silvarado is about 16,000. You can probably get a used one for about the price you are looking for. I know people who have had them for years. Dodges cost more, but I think are better trucks. Good luck.
2006-06-26 20:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by noseygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from Japanese trucks, they make my mechanic crazy, look at Dodge, if you can find an 1997-2000 Ram I think you will be real happy
2006-06-26 14:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with a chevy, but for the price you are looking for $5000 to $6000 you will be looking for 1993 to 1996 chevy 4x4's
2006-06-26 14:10:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let me recommend a ford ranger, them babies never die and i have never had any major problems with mine, i also have a dodge pickup and them babies are awesome, i would recomend just test drivin them first, find a good gravel bumpy road, that will be the true test for those vehicles, lmao lmao, good luck
2006-06-26 14:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by SUNSHINE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say look on yahoo and search on their auto finder
2006-06-26 14:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by lamborghinibentlycars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toyotas have long enginge lives.
2006-06-26 14:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mike is me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋