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06-06-2014, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Cars, Trucks and more..
So I'm nearly at a point where I'll pass my license (after 44 years without one, I've reached a point where I need one). And since K uses her car a lot for her commute, I'm contemplating getting a vehicle for myself when I'm at home and need to run errands or whatever.
I've been debating between a small car (fuel efficiency) and a small pickup (I like the idea of roominess and it'd be helpful if we go back to Canada). I'm particularly leaning towards the Toyota Tacoma (my aunt had one and the thing is a freakin' workhorse). I figure this would be a good thread to discuss car/trucks in general as well as a place for people to get advice (buyer beware!) and ideas for mods/upgrades, etc.
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06-06-2014, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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My SO has a Toyota Tundra.
It is roomy and powerful enough to haul a toy hauler and Razr. I don't think it is wonderful on gas milage though but it is comfortable for long trips. She loves it.
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06-08-2014, 08:17 AM | #3 |
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We have a 4door Chevy Silverado pick-up, and two Nissan Sentras.
I gotta say, for comfort and the ability to see further in traffic, you can't beat a truck. My only concern about being a newish driver, is that a truck is much different to park and drive than a car. I'm still teaching my daughter to drive our truck, and she has had her license for 2 years. |
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i vote for the small fuel efficient car...i have a ford focus hatchback and i love it...it has plenty of room in the back to move things...i have the older model and it has 170k+ miles...but they have a newer model i have been looking at and i may have to go get one!
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I've found that if you're in an urban area, the smaller the better because of parking and heavy traffic.
Now, if you live in a area w/the> "I just don't give a " attitude, (as I do), I prefer a big beastly truck..plus its great for transporting motorcycles, parts...ect. |
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I own a Tacoma and I absolutely love it! It's small enough to get good mileage but tough enough to handle all the heavy jobs I need it to do (pulling a boat, camper, a loaded motorcycle trailer, and everything else I've tasked it with) without missing a beat. I feel comfortable loading it up for a trip to the lake or a motorcycle rally, or taking it out for a night on the town (can comfortably seat adult backseat passengers of average height). I'm on my second Tacoma simply because the first one I owned got totaled in a serious accident. They're solid trucks that will last a long time with proper maintenance. Excellent choice, in my opinion.
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