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*might* sell my truck, what should I get?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by jodiddly33, Oct 4, 2010.

  1. Oct 4, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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    Well guys, the economy has caught up with my dad's company. He's had to lay a bunch of people off and he's really stressed right now. :( We've had to cut down on expenses lately and I'm considering selling my truck, buying something cheaper, and putting the difference towards the benefit of my family.

    So this is where I need some help. I figure my truck (2010 TRD sport 15k miles) is worth around $25k. Any ideas on what I should get? I'm leaning towards something with decent gas mileage, car or hatchback, and with enough HP to keep me awake.

    Thanks fellas, I really appreciate the help
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    Hmmm...HP = $$$

    I say you get a Toyota Yaris...Its great on gas and very affordable

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  5. Oct 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM
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    yeah....i realize that fast=expensive, but i was leaning towards maybe a vw golf or older impreza. any thoughts on those?
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2010 at 9:26 PM
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    whats your budget roughly?
     
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    His budget would be anything less than 25k which is the value of his truck...
     
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  11. Oct 4, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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    this^ I've found some really awesome WRXs on ebay, but i suck at manual haha :eek:
     
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    ull pick it up so fast
     
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    If it were me and I had to get rid of my truck, I would get a 4cyl regular cab truck with 4x4 and instead of focusing on power learn to offroad better. I have always played with this idea.
     
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    yeah but i don't offroad. i really only use my truck for mountain biking and the occasional dirtbike trip. i could easily get a roof rack for bikes, and borrow my dad's truck for dirtbiking
     
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    Yeah, learning a manual really isn't that bad. It may take you a week or so to actually drive, and about a month to really get the hang of it. In a car with some decent power though, you want a manual for sure. Just don't try and do anything crazy for a while, that's all.
     
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    get any clean well maintained 1st gen extra cab with a 4cyl. Kinda hard to go wrong with that. the 2wd 4cylinders get great mileage.
     
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