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Post by Parkman on Nov 26, 2017 21:23:56 GMT -5
You don't need 4x4, a 2wd truck with some weight in the bed, good snow tires and possibly a limited slip differential will do fine in the snow. Here you pretty much do. Plus I wouldn't be investing money into snow tires, nor checking if the truck has a limited slip diff. Probably not getting a truck anyways. If I did, I'd get a 2nd-gen (2016+) EcoBoost F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 with the 10-speed auto. 10 Speed Auto EEEK! I wouldn't want a 2018+F-150 with that stupid Stop/Start on all of the engines. Of course these new Ford's (even if I was a Ford guy) with the Aluminum don't do it for me, I like 2012-2014's specifically for some reason. |
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Post by becausecanadia on Nov 27, 2017 2:01:30 GMT -5
Here you pretty much do. Plus I wouldn't be investing money into snow tires, nor checking if the truck has a limited slip diff. Probably not getting a truck anyways. If I did, I'd get a 2nd-gen (2016+) EcoBoost F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 with the 10-speed auto. 10 Speed Auto EEEK! I wouldn't want a 2018+F-150 with that stupid Stop/Start on all of the engines. Of course these new Ford's (even if I was a Ford guy) with the Aluminum don't do it for me, I like 2012-2014's specifically for some reason. Theres a way to permanently disable auto start/stop by using a small piece of wire and basically bridging two wires at the plug behind the switch on the dash. |
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Post by fancollector12 on Nov 27, 2017 3:05:13 GMT -5
10 Speed Auto EEEK! I wouldn't want a 2018+F-150 with that stupid Stop/Start on all of the engines. Of course these new Ford's (even if I was a Ford guy) with the Aluminum don't do it for me, I like 2012-2014's specifically for some reason. Theres a way to permanently disable auto start/stop by using a small piece of wire and basically bridging two wires at the plug behind the switch on the dash. True. It could probably be coded as well. For example, my mom's BMW has it but apparently the previous owner had it coded so it wouldn't turn on unless the button is pressed. I remember the first vehicle I ever drove with Auto Stop/Start (a 2013 BMW 328i). I thought the car had a problem because I didn't know about the feature at the time. When I returned the car, I told them something was wrong with it because it kept restarting. They told me it had that feature, and that it was supposed to do that. And that's the day I discovered Auto Stop/Start.  |
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Post by fancollector12 on Nov 27, 2017 3:08:17 GMT -5
Here you pretty much do. Plus I wouldn't be investing money into snow tires, nor checking if the truck has a limited slip diff. Probably not getting a truck anyways. If I did, I'd get a 2nd-gen (2016+) EcoBoost F-150 SuperCrew 4X4 with the 10-speed auto. 10 Speed Auto EEEK! I wouldn't want a 2018+F-150 with that stupid Stop/Start on all of the engines. Of course these new Ford's (even if I was a Ford guy) with the Aluminum don't do it for me, I like 2012-2014's specifically for some reason. For me, the 10 speed auto made the truck really fun to drive, considering F-150's haven't been offered with a manual for well over 10 years now. It did shift a bit fast for my liking (25 mph and I was already in 3rd gear... it lets you know what gear you're in at all times), but then again it DOES have a lot of gears to shift through (10 total gears). You can turn on and off the Stop/Start. The aluminum can dent, but won't rust, and is cheaper to repair. The 2009-14 trucks are nice, especially that year range (2012-14) with the color center gauge display, but I like the new ones the best. |
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Post by isaiah10 on Nov 27, 2017 10:03:00 GMT -5
Any thing 2002 and newer go to google and see what problems they have with them!!
son-in laws step mom got a 2016 Honda pilot and she says its a mess to drive , It tries to counter steers if you are going around a sharp curve.
I have a 1991 ford f150 with the 300 ,6 ,5 speed tranny and the problem i had with it was the soup can vacuum tank rusted out on the bottom ,was a real challenge to find.I think industry went to far with computer and sensor control .
I just got a 1942 Packard needs work but hopefully will be my summer ride next yr.
Back in the 1970's GM came out with the hei ignition and the delcatron alternator that was the best all this later computer control is a mess !
Keep it simple.
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Post by Parkman on Nov 27, 2017 18:14:43 GMT -5
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Post by fancollector12 on Nov 28, 2017 2:39:52 GMT -5
Any thing 2002 and newer go to google and see what problems they have with them!! son-in laws step mom got a 2016 Honda pilot and she says its a mess to drive , It tries to counter steers if you are going around a sharp curve. I have a 1991 ford f150 with the 300 ,6 ,5 speed tranny and the problem i had with it was the soup can vacuum tank rusted out on the bottom ,was a real challenge to find.I think industry went to far with computer and sensor control . I just got a 1942 Packard needs work but hopefully will be my summer ride next yr. Back in the 1970's GM came out with the hei ignition and the delcatron alternator that was the best all this later computer control is a mess ! Keep it simple. It depends on what you buy... not every newer car is bad... except for the fact that 1990s and older cars weren't required to have computers (OBD II was required in 1996.5+ cars), and most had simple computers (like my old '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8) and they don't need programming (I fried the computer after a bad jump start and the local Jeep dealer says I wouldn't need to program a new one, just Plug-'n'-Play). I want the safety, reliability, and features of a newer car. |
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Post by Cole D on Jul 6, 2018 10:25:25 GMT -5
Are the older Dodge Ram trucks any good? I saw a 2006 Dodge Ram Megacab for sale. Awesome looking truck. It has the 5.7 Hemi too. Were these trucks any good? I know it was built during Chrysler's "cheapening" era when Daimler owned them before the bailout. Don't see many Megacabs around here, especially that generation. It's pretty nice for an 06, has heated power seats, leather, nav, DVD, sunroof and even Uconnect on it. I bet it loves the gas though.
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Post by fancollector12 on Jul 8, 2018 0:55:15 GMT -5
They're decent trucks... if you are thinking of getting it, I would.
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Post by Daniel G. on Jul 9, 2018 6:46:08 GMT -5
2002 Buick LeSabre  |
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Post by Parkman on Jul 10, 2018 21:57:46 GMT -5
Are the older Dodge Ram trucks any good? I saw a 2006 Dodge Ram Megacab for sale. Awesome looking truck. It has the 5.7 Hemi too. Were these trucks any good? I know it was built during Chrysler's "cheapening" era when Daimler owned them before the bailout. Don't see many Megacabs around here, especially that generation. It's pretty nice for an 06, has heated power seats, leather, nav, DVD, sunroof and even Uconnect on it. I bet it loves the gas though. I personally am anti Chrysler whether they be Chrysler Corp, DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler LLC, or FCA.. Because I've always found there vehicles to be below average quality in every way. Personally for me with trucks regardless they cost a ton even with a load of miles on them used. Ford and Chevy have there flaws too but Dodge/Ram have the most from everyone I know whose ever had one.. In reality, I'll also say this it seems like despite having problems that make me cringe I've noticed either they are half decent despite these flaws or HORRENDOUS. |
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Post by Parkman on Jul 10, 2018 22:01:34 GMT -5
2002 Buick LeSabre I like these old LeSabre's. I've known a couple people with them. Very reliable cars. A friend of my grandmom had a maroon one the only time she ever had a problem with it was that it had 3 different window motors go out on it. She ended up trading it on a Ford Focus leaving a life of every car she ever owned being a Buick because she refused to buy another GM car after they took a bailout. Another couple I knew had one and put close to 200,000 miles on it before it rusted out. A lady I knew as a kid had a silver 2001 one.. She said the car was unreliable because a hubcap fell off and the temperature knobs kept falling off... Then she traded it on a brand new Chrysler Sebring... She learned what unreliable meant with that car! |
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Post by fancollector12 on Jul 11, 2018 0:25:37 GMT -5
So I'm going to be getting a new car soon... I work for a Chevy and Jeep dealer and can get a good deal on a previous-generation (2013) Equinox... looking for something with leather that's smaller and better on gas than my '02 Grand Cherokee.
In other news, I've just acquired a '91 Saab 900 S Convertible nonturbo 5-speed for $50. Hope to resell it for at least $500 once I get it fixed up, along with my 2 Jeep Grand Cherokees and a '97 Chevy K1500 pickup. That should put me right around the price I'm looking at... just looking at something more reliable, and go from 4 older vehicles to a single newer vehicle.
So my current vehicles, at the moment, are:
* 1991 Saab 900 S (Classic) Convertible (Saab 2.1L Non-Turbo "B212" Inline Four-Cylinder (I4), Saab 5-Speed Manual, FWD)
* 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Laredo (Chrysler 5.2L (318 c.i.) V8, Chrysler 46RH 4-Speed Automatic, Quadra-Trac I NV-249 4X4)
* 1997 Chevrolet (Chevy) K1500 (GMT400) 3DR Extended Cab Silverado (General Motors (GM) 5.7L (350 c.i.) Vortec V8, General Motors (GM) 4L60E 4-Speed Automatic, Push-Button 4X4)
* 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) Laredo (American Motors (AMC) 4.0L Inline Six-Cylinder (I6), Chrysler 42RE 4-Speed Automatic, Selec-Trac NV-242 4X4)
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Post by Max C. on Jul 12, 2018 11:41:14 GMT -5
2002 Buick LeSabre I like these. Daniel, how do you find the handling, out of curiosity? |
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Post by Daniel G. on Jul 12, 2018 14:58:35 GMT -5
I like these. Daniel, how do you find the handling, out of curiosity? I find it to be a very smooth ride! |
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