In around three months I’m going to get a new or newer rig. No older than 2014. Currently my 2004 Nissan Titan is on my last nerve. I don’t want to put anymore money into it. I have beaten the piss out of it. This morning too, a bad driver destroyed my driver side mirror assembly. Whhaaat? Mentally handicapped drivers in the metroplex? I know...no way.
What do you guys prefer? Texas is really different than Oregon but any of you guys go from a 4wd to a 2wd pick up? Hate it/like it? For hunting a bed is nice and as much as I would enjoy a suv or crossover that got 25-30 mpg, do I dare? Any Texas hunters and outdoorsman go from a truck to a smaller suv?
I could go back to Nissan but I’m giving the Tacoma and Silverado a heavy consideration.
Wow lol.
That’s where I’m at. I don’t wanna buy brand new but if I could find a low miles rig only two or three years old under 30k.I’m a Toyota/Lexus fan, over two decades (and counting) of working with them at the factory level.
I recently needed a new full-size 4x4 truck, my general criteria was:
Under $27k
CPO
Under 30k miles
Toyota trucks hold too much value, out of my price range
Ram and Ford were likewise just a bit out of my price range
So I got a 2015 CPO Chevy.
Interestingly, truck values in Texas are quite high. It was cheaper for me to buy it from a dealer in Michigan and pay a grand to have it shipped to me.
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I’m a Toyota/Lexus fan, over two decades (and counting) of working with them at the factory level.
I recently needed a new full-size 4x4 truck, my general criteria was:
Under $27k
CPO
Under 30k miles
Toyota trucks hold too much value, out of my price range
Ram and Ford were likewise just a bit out of my price range
So I got a 2015 CPO Chevy.
Interestingly, truck values in Texas are quite high. It was cheaper for me to buy it from a dealer in Michigan and pay a grand to have it shipped to me.
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That’s where I’m at. I don’t wanna buy brand new but if I could find a low miles rig only two or three years old under 30k.
I know if I wait I will find a good deal on a Toyota; they just don’t last long on the market. I will say yes to a tundra if the price is right.
On the flip side I can find a frontier all day everyday with low miles. Having been a Nissan guy for two rigs I know what to expect and it’s nothing that will get me excited but will work. I’m trying to find an excuse to leave Nissan but here’s the reality that Nissan will not give me crap for 100k. Nissan makes cheap interiors and has bad window motors, but knowing what to expect under the hood and drivetrain is good in this case.
I am very interested in trying a Silverado or Colorado but I’m very unsure of their transmissions. I will say if I stumble on a Colorado diesel even 2wd in my price range I’ll probably buy it.
So far it’s Toyota Nissan and Chevy I’m looking at
What changes have you made in your gear or load or methods for hunting with an suv?I drove a pickup for about 20 years, then got a super cheap deal on a SUV, and fell in love with them. I don't see myself going back to pickups unless I get land, and have a bonafide need for a pickup.
I have had:
Isuzu Trooper (my first one)
NIssan Pathfinder
Toyota 4-Runner (I grew to hate that car due to lack of power. My BIL has a FJ Cruiser with the same problem. A buddy has a Highlander, same problem. Their cars historically have been underpowered.)
Chevy Tahoe (by far my favorite. Big V-8 that gets 20+ MPG. Can tow trailers and boats comfortably. It cruises 90 and feels like 70. By far the most comfortable to ride in.)
Nissan Xterra. (my current, and miles better than the 4-Runner, power wise. And its no where near the power of the Tahoe)
I drive them hunting and fishing, and have slept inside the Tahoe and 4-RUnner at the deer lease. The X is too small for my big ass to sleep in due to the way the back seat lays down, its not totally flat. but I might be able to sleep in the front seat by laying it down.
My stuff stays dry, nothing gets stolen (with the exception of the Tahoe getting its DVD system stolen) and they are easy to park, unlike some big pickups.
What changes have you made in your gear or load or methods for hunting with an suv?
Great point. If I find a good deal on a Silverado I’ll be willing to try it.I've found out while searching that no matter what I'm looking for. If you type "PROBLEMS" in your search you see the issues other people have had & that can help versus searching "REVIEWS"
There is only 1, Ford SuperDuty, F 350 King Ranch if you live outside the city limits, F 250 Platinum if you live inside unless you live in San Antonio city limits then you drive a Toyota since they make them in San Antonio.Highjacking your thread to ask which pickup manufacturer I'm supposed to choose to be a real Texan.