Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
who said a utility vehicle needed to look purty?




true, but i'd rather save the truck to be a "pretty" one, not just a beater.

Originally posted by Andy W.:
Old Nissna Pathfinder or Hardbody Pickup! Cheap parts a plenty. The 4cly moves ok and get great gas milage.

-Andy



good thought....i've always liked those old-style pathfinders, though i'd probably stick w/ a truck just for the utility factor....and i remember the baja-looking one BMR is referring to. <off to check autotrader again...>

Originally posted by TourDeForce:
OK, back to useful posts. Would you consider a Ford Ranger extended cab?



yeah, perhaps. i've heard on more than one occasion that the 4-cyl ranger w/ a manual tranny is the single most reliable ford vehicle built in the last 10-15 years, and that would definitely satisfy the "need" portion of this little endeavor of mine. would rather find a 4wd V6 version to play with, but a ranger is definitely something i'll consider. i had briefly thought about those the other day but hadn't gone very far with it....

thanks for the responses so far...keep 'em coming!

blake --former CSVT owner-- MINE: 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 - stone white/taupe HERS: 2005 acura TL 5AT non-navi - satin silver/quartz GARAGE ORNAMENT: 1962 chevy C10 fleetside pickup - tan/rust