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Post by meatballmaniac on Sept 2, 2023 10:21:46 GMT -5
the Maverick seems pretty cool for the stuff 95%+ of truck owners will ever actually do, but I still have yet to actually touch one or have an apinion about the design/reliability I was excited about the prospect of a $20k compact truck, until I realized they weren’t able to make enough, and I wasn’t going to get the features I wanted for less than $30k. I’ve been driving AWD cars for years, and I can’t go back.
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Post by meatballmaniac on Sept 2, 2023 10:24:09 GMT -5
I do like the basic-ass ugly wheels that come on the base model.
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Post by pbcookies on Sept 2, 2023 10:43:28 GMT -5
I do like the basic-ass ugly wheels that come on the base model. love steelies call me steelie dan
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Post by tandoori jones on Sept 2, 2023 10:59:07 GMT -5
http://instagram.com/p/CwCqCK6xHsa love the base model bronco with steelies. of course ford got rid of it. classic supply drives demand bullshit they pull where no dealers stock the base model, so then sales are low and the logical conclusion is “well no one wants it”
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Post by lsdouche on Sept 2, 2023 12:48:36 GMT -5
I do like the basic-ass ugly wheels that come on the base model. love steelies call me steelie dan Sup steelie Dan. I like the booboo ass hubcaps they put on the mavericks too. Something about them reminds me of times of yore.
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Post by lsdouche on Sept 2, 2023 12:54:28 GMT -5
What’s the deal with the newer ford rangers? I remember riding in one in Thailand years back and it being nice I just want a extended cab 4x4 truck that isn’t the size of a small house I have a 22 Ford Ranger XLT Supercrew and it's a great truck. Pulls 4k lbs like it's not there, has pretty responsive acceleration and feels sturdy on the road and doesn't rock when going over shit fast like a lot of trucks do. I opted for the infotainment and upgraded interior and it feels spacious and luxurious without being obnoxious and futuristic. My three kids fit in the back nicely without my seat being all the way up with the steering wheel in my lap like it would have to be in a Tacoma.
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Post by lsdouche on Sept 2, 2023 12:56:42 GMT -5
the Maverick seems pretty cool for the stuff 95%+ of truck owners will ever actually do, but I still have yet to actually touch one or have an apinion about the design/reliability I was going to buy one of the electric Mavericks and then I sat in one and it felt like I was in a fisher price big wheel, tiny, cramped, cheap, and holy fuck it was LOUD on the freeway, the sound proofing was non existent and I hated it. I felt like I was in a wind tunnel. Also would have ended up needing to wait like 5 months to get the nicer one and I said fuck the environment.
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Post by Sorley Boy on Sept 3, 2023 0:20:17 GMT -5
It's not a true 4x4 or that compact, but I love my Ridgeline. Also a unibody and can "only" tow 5k, but let's be serious for a moment.
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Post by yosupbro on Sept 3, 2023 0:30:24 GMT -5
go get a nice 98 ranger
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Post by jimmyspudboy on Sept 6, 2023 2:22:23 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change?
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Post by tandoori jones on Sept 6, 2023 5:06:50 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change? you can bring your car literally anywhere for an oil change. it ain’t rocket science
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Post by Ted Mujint on Sept 6, 2023 7:23:27 GMT -5
High mileage old Ranger, high mileage Tacoma, high mileage Mazda B-series truck, high mileage Frontier. A proper 4x4, body on frame truck will last much longer than a standard unibody car or SUV. If you live out west then you could even get an old F100 or square body Chevy or something. Plenty of beautiful small trucks out there too be had! But as far as anything post-bailout goes, I would stick away from American. Toyota is also coming out with the Stout soon, which is their new compact pickup that is supposed to be direct competition to the Maverick. I wish they'd just make Tacomas and Rangers small again, but whaddya gonna do?
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Post by coconut al on Sept 6, 2023 7:29:49 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change? Depends on the location. I tried this at the Walmart by my old house, got there first thing when they opened, took them the whole fuckin day to get around to it.
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Post by tyburn on Sept 6, 2023 7:48:16 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change? no i did this and my truck asploded on the freeway
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Post by stephanie on Sept 6, 2023 8:01:38 GMT -5
i once had a dealership forget to put the new oil into the car. 🤷♀️
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Post by jimmyspudboy on Sept 6, 2023 10:30:17 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change? no i did this and my truck asploded on the freeway RIP in peace
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Post by concealer on Sept 6, 2023 11:22:51 GMT -5
Is Walmart safe to take a car to for an oil change? you can bring your car literally anywhere for an oil change. it ain’t rocket science What if I want to change the oil in my rocket
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Post by Mr. Dingle Foot on Sept 6, 2023 11:25:59 GMT -5
you can bring your car literally anywhere for an oil change. it ain’t rocket science What if I want to change the oil in my rocket this made me crack-up more than it had any reason to.
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Post by pbcookies on Sept 6, 2023 18:25:32 GMT -5
A proper 4x4, body on frame truck will last much longer than a standard unibody car or SUV. I don't even think this is true anymore tbh. I am not an off-roader and I don't own a boat or anything like that, but for the vast vast majority of people I'd say there's essentially no difference, *especially in the segments where this is even a choice*. IF you run some kind of massive fleet where changing a bedside is no big deal, then sure, but for the average person I don't think the running costs/repairability are really that different, and certainly not a consideration compared to other more important things. Again, not my game, but for running to Lowe's and moving furniture, I'd confidently take a Ridgeline over most of the mid-sized frame trucks available these days.
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Post by stephanie on Sept 6, 2023 20:59:08 GMT -5
how do y'all feel about coilovers? is it worth the investment or should i just slap some lowering springs on this fucker like i'd do with anything else?
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Post by Sorley Boy on Sept 6, 2023 21:29:10 GMT -5
I can see an argument for BOF if you live in northern New England or somewhere that rust is a genuine issue, but I'm having a hard time imagining a unibody chassis failing before the engine or drive train otherwise. Just haven't really heard of that happening, although I'm sure it does occasionally.
Also unless you're a pro or a pretty capable hobbyist with a good set of tools and arguably a lift, a truck from 1998 is not a good financial decision.
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Post by pbcookies on Sept 6, 2023 21:49:20 GMT -5
how do y'all feel about coilovers? is it worth the investment or should i just slap some lowering springs on this fucker like i'd do with anything else? if you're using the coilovers to get a drop height you could get with springs, they're kind of a waste of money
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Post by yosupbro on Sept 6, 2023 21:50:43 GMT -5
Coilovers if you are taking your car to the track n shit. Springs if u wanna just be a cool guy
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Post by pbcookies on Sept 6, 2023 21:55:46 GMT -5
I can see an argument for BOF if you live in northern New England or somewhere that rust is a genuine issue, but I'm having a hard time imagining a unibody chassis failing before the engine or drive train otherwise. Just haven't really heard of that happening, although I'm sure it does occasionally. Also unless you're a pro or a pretty capable hobbyist with a good set of tools and arguably a lift, a truck from 1998 is not a good financial decision. Pretty much. If you drive a modern vehicle to the point where structural rust is even occurring, you've gotten your money's worth. I think the notion that frame cars/trucks are more feasible to do major body repair on comes from the bad old days when everything was shittier and cheaper. Again, I'm not a body guy so take that with a grain of salt, but insurance will total out a vehicle these days for things that would have been considered relatively minor back when bodywork was cheap. I think I mentioned this, but a couple years ago I saw a Toyota Tundra (full frame) that had rusted out right where the frame met the subframe because that was right where the A/C condensation dripped down onto. It was rusted through and had a big crack right through the middle of it. I say all this as the owner of a literal 1998 truck
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Post by stephanie on Sept 6, 2023 22:15:21 GMT -5
i am not a truck person but any means but we'll talk about body on frame in a more general sense here. my father is/was a chevy muscle car guy. i primarily drove chevys as a teenager. we always had chevy trucks (usually small ones mind you). my anecdotal experience is that when every vehicle you've ever manufactured seems to have an issue where the gas filler tube rusts out (or maybe your steering mounts break and your rack falls out in traffic!), or they just suffer from disastrous unmitigable rust problems in general, it doesn't matter if it has a frame or not.
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Post by stephanie on Sept 6, 2023 22:17:31 GMT -5
i know that sounds like a hate post but i do love general motors i just wish they'd get their shit together. c'mon guys the fucking malibu has had the same problems since 1967!
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Post by pbcookies on Sept 6, 2023 22:27:29 GMT -5
I'll say this though: if I was dead-set on having one vehicle and it had to last multiple decades I'd probably go with a full-size truck. Not necessarily because of any inherent advantages of a full frame, but because those vehicles tend to carry a lot of the reputation of a brand, and thus get a large share of R&D, have very robust/tried-and-true powertrains, get less frequent updates, and have massive parts support/availability.
A lot of this is due to the fact that these are often the best-selling vehicles, period, and therefore the value of engineering in reliability and taking fewer design risks becomes a lot more important/valuable for the manufacturer.
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Post by theywalkedinline on Sept 6, 2023 22:47:25 GMT -5
As long as it's not MOPAR. Their reputation is based on blown transmissions and tow mirrors being out at all times.
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Post by tandoori jones on Sept 7, 2023 14:14:27 GMT -5
As long as it's not MOPAR. Their reputation is based on blown transmissions and tow mirrors being out at all times. ram trucks are wild cause depending on the year, they’re the best truck on the road or an absolute shitbox
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Post by theywalkedinline on Sept 7, 2023 16:38:26 GMT -5
That's how I feel about Ford. Give me a 4.6 or a 5.0. My dad gave me his 3V 5.4 Triton and it was the worst. Luckily, I never shot a spark plug through the hood.
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