Time to replace the wheels...

[Artcwolf]

I got my pay increase and have to work more this year. I'm trying to focus more on my I.T. certs than posting here as they will help me move on to more $$ (hopefully). Work has gotten a bit crazy as I've been moved to two different campuses and have to adjust to the new equipment and personnel.

But, it also means it's time for new wheels. I love my old 86 'burb but she is old. No a/c means that getting in her and driving around feels like your riding in a pre-heated oven....and I mean that literally (temps in excess of 100F and heat indexes in excess of 120F). Gas is a real bear (10 mpg) and is adding up to be half a car payment in gas every month. The upside is I haven't met many vehicles that want to muck w/ me on the freeway. hehe. :devil She ain't pretty but she runs like a bat out of hell.

Currently, this is what I'm looking at (I want the vehicle I choose to be white in color and pic's are linked):

Toyota Tundra
<img src=http://www.toyota.com/images/shop/vehicles/gallery/tundra/exterior/photo_5.jpg> (http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/tundra/)

Chevy Silverado 1500

<img src=http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/images/gallery/gallery_major06.jpg> (http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/index.html)

Nissan Frontier

<img src=http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/3fr/3frontier_gal_med03.jpg> (http://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/ModelHomePage/0,,20463,00.html)

There are some others in the running but I don't have time to post them now. I'm looking at a few SUV's; however, the prices are a bit too steep for what I can afford. I'm also not looking at 4WD due to gas milage considerations and the fact that I will (most likely) never use it. I am looking at the V8's in the Tundra and the Chevy as the gas milage isn't all that bad on the newer, smaller V8's and the resale value on the truck is increased w/ a V8 (at least here in Texas it is). The Nissan truck isn't as comfortable as I would like it, but the price is right. I won't be making a final decision for a couple of months so everything is still up in the air.

Please read: I value anyones opinion; however, please do NOT come into this thread and tell me how much you hate trucks, SUV's, or how they guzzle gas and that I'm just a notch above satan for liking trucks. If you do NOT have anything pertinant to add to this thread, go start your own "I hate trucks" thread.

[JCYC5]

Wow... pick-ups... :Holy Crap

Sorry, looking at them from a Hong Kong-er point of view

The SIlverado looks nice... Big and tough... (Pure American, in my mind :Blah)

[Maniacmous]

I can tell you from experience with all 3 vehicles that any of them would be a good investment of your money (though, with all due respect, go used...even if only a couple months used, because that initial hit you take when you buy one brand new makes them a worse investment than computer parts). Also, avoid white...on any of those trucks, jet black would look absolutely slick. :Holy Crap

[wazman]

Maniacmous is right - try to get a used one if you can. Perhaps a program truck or dealer truck - something that was only used to drive people back and forth when their cars were in the shop. Also, try to stick with one that's a year old or so - by then the most costly depreciation has already happened.

I wish I could afford a kickass truck - maybe if I ever get anywhere that pays well... But trucks are great... No comment on the Ford vs. Chevy debate from me - I like either one... Plus Dodge. I like theirs too.

Those are very cool trucks, though. If you're ever in the central Illinois area (and God help you if you are - there's nothing here), I call shotgun! :)

[Xenomorph]

Originally posted by Artcwolf

There are some others in the running but I don't have time to post them now. I'm looking at a few SUV's; however, the prices are a bit too steep for what I can afford. I'm also not looking at 4WD due to gas milage considerations and the fact that I will (most likely) never use it. I am looking at the V8's in the Tundra and the Chevy as the gas milage isn't all that bad on the newer, smaller V8's and the resale value on the truck is increased w/ a V8 (at least here in Texas it is). The Nissan truck isn't as comfortable as I would like it, but the price is right. I won't be making a final decision for a couple of months so everything is still up in the air.

Please read: I value anyones opinion; however, please do NOT come into this thread and tell me how much you hate trucks, SUV's, or how they guzzle gas and that I'm just a notch above satan for liking trucks. If you do NOT have anything pertinant to add to this thread, go start your own "I hate trucks" thread.

As long as you don't go with a ford exploder nobody gets hurt :Yea right

I like the 2nd and 3rd selections. having my own experiences with Nissan's and knowing they're a sturdy vehicle, i'd go contestant #3

[Vector Man]

oooooooooooooh my!

That Silverado looks beautiful. :Holy Crap

[Silent_Death911]

nissian is very nice. my dad has a long bed, 2x4, crew cab. its an ok car but the interior is a little "cheap" my dad's second choice was the toyota tundra.....

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
I can tell you from experience with all 3 vehicles that any of them would be a good investment of your money (though, with all due respect, go used...even if only a couple months used, because that initial hit you take when you buy one brand new makes them a worse investment than computer parts). Also, avoid white...on any of those trucks, jet black would look absolutely slick. :Holy Crap

I'll kill two birds w/ one stone and cover both your and Waz's responses.

Used vehicle financing right now grabs a much higher intrest rate. A used truck, here in Texas, typically has six digit milage or you're going to pay a pretty penny for it. Also, I would not get the benefits of lower intrest rate and the better warranty. Unless I get a Ford and...ummm...hell, no.

Jet black does look slick...until you realize that here the nice, hot sun:

A) heats it up nice and hot...real fast. The a/c has a harder time keeping up.

B) the black paint fades out faster in the sun. This means you get to repaint it more often.

White stays cooler once it's cooled down and doesn't seem to fade out in the sunlight. Unfortunately, white is a practical decision and not the one I would necessarily make if I lived somewhere else.

I was driving around w/ a friend to work and their temp sensor in their Toyota 4Runner was reading 101F. Heat index had to be around 110+F. I need the a/c to work well and work fast. :Nice

[Quality Control]

My mom used to have a Frontier. Silent_Death911 is right, the interior was hella cheap. I had a tough time gettin' her in and outta 4wd in the snow too. It was a V6 and didn't have any balls (I apologize to any women who take offense). A few weeks ago she upgraded to the Tundra 4x4 Access Cab Limited 4.7L V8. Sh!t God Damn it's a beast! (I apologize again) She got it in the Phantom Gray Pearl like the picture. That thing is fast, smooth, quiet, gorgeous, has a good factory sound system, a/c kicks on in seconds... and so much more. My parents needed a bigger, badder truck to pull their new enclosed trailer and their Harleys around the country. You won't go wrong w/ the Tundra.

[JCYC5]

I would think that the Chevy would cost less due to being american made?

Nissan is a excellent brand. Must be to create the Skyline :Wink

[Maniacmous]

I know all about the heat on a dark car (currently drive a dark brown car w/dark brown interior...and no a/c), and you're right, the heat is an absolute bear in that case. Though, if you are really concerned about it, you could also go w/silver which is the color of my neighbor's Tundra, and I assure you it looks slick and should give you all the benefits of the white vehicle. :Holy Crap

[JCYC5]

Hmm... white = very easy to get dirty... and very easy to spot when it is!

Dings and dangs are also easy to spot...

[egarrard]

Originally posted by JCYC5
I would think that the Chevy would cost less due to being american made?

Nissan is a excellent brand. Must be to create the Skyline :Wink THe Nissan is made 40 miles from here just outside of Nashville... :rofl2

Having said that, I'd vote for the Tundra. The two Toyotas I've had were excellent! Very reliable! And above average build quality. The Chevy quality is nowhere near as good.

You can always get whatever you buy repainted in a nice pearl white after the warranty runs out. :devil

[Maniacmous]

Repainting to a new color isn't always a good thing, it frequently drops the value of the vehicle for some reason. :Holy Crap

[thephenom]

I'd say go to test drive each and everyone of them to see which one you like the best. Afterall, it's stupid to buy a $30000 car without liking how it handles and stuff.

[Vector Man]

Man, that Chevy is so masculine & sexy at the same time. It comes with dubz too., oh my!

I think I wanna trade in my SUV now.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Vector Man
Man, that Chevy is so masculine & sexy at the same time. It comes with dubz too., oh my!

I think I wanna trade in my SUV now.

That's what I'm thinking...and, daym...it's comfortable. That truck has seats to die for. They sit higher than any other vehicle that I've sat in and have excellent lumbar support.

Tis' $3x%! :KICK ASS

tis sexy for those that don't know #337

[timie]

My dad has a few year old Silverado. His is white with grey interior. Its nice, he never had any problems with besides putting a 4wheeler handel bar through the tailgate :banghead It gets from point A to B everytime, looks nice, and he uses it to plow (:rofl2 ) and tow stuff.

[youm0nt]

the silverado looks nice.what about getting a smaller car?that will save some money more miles per gallon.though i could see you getting a truck for the future :D

[Scottman]

My money would be on the Toyota - mostly for resale value and reliability. A light grey color would reduce the heat somewhat, and be a lot easier to keep clean.

[Vector Man]

CHEVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumb

[Maniacmous]

Well said Scottman, my points exactly, just synthesized. :Holy Crap

[west1055]

Personally, I'd get the Chevy cuz well, ..... I like Chevys..

Anywho the Toyota is not bad either.

Oh that pic of the 1500 above is of the Silverado SS sport truck. I sa one at my local dealer and looked at it. $40,000. Has a 6.0L, 20" Rims and loaded, nice truck, and has Corvette engine parts to boot.

I just this weekend bought me a car as well. A 2000 Camaro Z28. I'll start a new thread on that tomorrow with some pics.

[mrman_3k]

Definetly the Tundra or Chevy, I do not like the plastic on the other one.

[Tivon]

I’ve got a friend that works for Toyota. Lets just say your going to get ripped off at the dealerships. Then again the same can be said of Ford and probably most others.

I’d say neither of those trucks, Go for a GMC Sonoma or SIERRA!:thumb

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[egarrard]

The GMC version looks a LOT better than the Chevy one.

[JCYC5]

Naw... Chevy!

Got the beautiful curves that make a lady sexy... got the hard line that makes men seem masculine... ;)

(Only guys can talk of cars as if they're human)

[WazLady73]

This reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw today:

Yes this is a truck
No I can't help you move!

It seems like people with truck and SUV's are always getting hit up by people who want to move. I have done it myself when my dad had an Explorer.

[Vector Man]

No problem here. Ask me if ya want to. You gonna pay. Gas ain't cheap. Lately it seems like my whole family has gotten SUVs.

My mother & my brother gottem too.

[WazLady73]

If I decide not to get my beloved VW Bug Convertiable...I would like one of these:bounce

BUT NOT this ugly goldish/orange color..

[crazypiper]

Check out the Dodge Ram HEMI quad cab :thumb

[Scottman]

Originally posted by WazLady73
This reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw today:

Yes this is a truck
No I can't help you move!

It seems like people with truck and SUV's are always getting hit up by people who want to move. I have done it myself when my dad had an Explorer. Hehe... the funny thing for me is that is how Rodney and I originally became good friends. We were doing similar programs in college, and he was moving to a new apartment - and I had a nice little Mazda pickup.

[egarrard]

Originally posted by WazLady73
If I decide not to get my beloved VW Bug Convertiable...I would like one of these:bounce

BUT NOT this ugly goldish/orange color.. That car just leaves me speechless...



However, enjoyment isn't the possibility that I'm imagining. :Nope

[WazLady73]

Originally posted by egarrard
That car just leaves me speechless...



However, enjoyment isn't the possibility that I'm imagining. :Nope

Ohh...they are nice cars or SUV's egarrard!

I test drove one about a year ago and really liked it. It had most of the bells and whistles and the speed thingy pops up on your windshield...and the back end turns into a tent and it had a built in cooler too!:thumb

Like I said...I like the Aztec's but not in that ugly color. Black or Red or Curb Yellow I like:) :Blah

[wazman]

Oh, that's an Aztec? Didn't look like one. Yeah, those are nice... I sure liked the one WazLady test drove... I want one too...

[WazLady73]

Ah....here is a color I really like:KICKASS

[WazLady73]

Here it is as a tent too!

See isn't this thing so neat????

[egarrard]

Oh well, I can't understand the Evo thing either.

[WazLady73]

See even comes with an air pump!!!!:bounce

How cool is this?????

[west1055]

Personally I'll like to see this SUV craze come to an end. Either you need a truck, car or van. Dont mix em together, IMO.

But this is America so, to each their own. Ok so I dont like em. My mom drives a S10 Blazer and its not bad actually. As big as they need to be is a Suburban/ Tahoe/ Explorer. But what irates me is these big ones like the Excursion and Escalades and Naviator. Who the hell would need one of those big gas guzzlin vehicles. If you need the pasenger room for god sakes get a Dodge Caravan. Its cheaper on gas and the sticker price....:smash

On side note GM has a new mid size line coming out this fall. A mid size S10 like truck and it will have a 5 cyclinder engine. Plus some more of those hybrid SUV/car/truck/van things i dispise.:devil

Not that I'm gettin on anyone here, those are just my opinions, feel free to ignore me.:thumb

[egarrard]

Originally posted by west1055
Personally I'll like to see this SUV craze come to an end. Either you need a truck, car or van. Dont mix em together, IMO.

But this is America so, to each their own. Ok so I dont like em. My mom drives a S10 Blazer and its not bad actually. As big as they need to be is a Suburban/ Tahoe/ Explorer. But what irates me is these big ones like the Excursion and Escalades and Naviator. Who the hell would need one of those big gas guzzlin vehicles. If you need the pasenger room for god sakes get a Dodge Caravan. Its cheaper on gas and the sticker price....:smash

On side note GM has a new mid size line coming out this fall. A mid size S10 like truck and it will have a 5 cyclinder engine. Plus some more of those hybrid SUV/car/truck/van things i dispise.:devil

Not that I'm gettin on anyone here, those are just my opinions, feel free to ignore me.:thumb Did you hear that the US Immigration Service ordered some 20-passenger SUVs built on the F350 chassis? They're calling them the Ford Extradition.

[getit29]

Originally posted by Scottman
My money would be on the Toyota - mostly for resale value and reliability. A light grey color would reduce the heat somewhat, and be a lot easier to keep clean.

Sorry but I have to disagree with you Scottman and say
anything but silver or light grey because those colors
fade out real bad in the bright sun light. When I lived in
Florida all of the silver-grey colored vehicles there would
all faded out within a year or two even here in Tenn. the
same colored vehicles fade out fast enough. With Artcwolf
living in Texas and all the bright sun they have there his
new vehicle would be faded out in no time with those colors.
I would say the white would help a lot with the heat and
wouldn't fade as fast but it is Artcwolf's choice as to what
color he wants when he gets it.

just my .02¢ worth.

[wazman]

Originally posted by WazLady73
See even comes with an air pump!!!!:bounce

How cool is this?????

Yep - it's the Swiss Army Knife of cars. :)

[JCYC5]

Hmm... How much is the Avalanche? Thats one sweet truck...

[wazman]

I'd be happy with a Jeep Grand Cherokee like my mother has. Roomy, plenty of power, 4 wheel drive... Perfect for the snowy, icy winters we get here.

[west1055]

Originally posted by egarrard
Did you hear that the US Immigration Service ordered some 20-passenger SUVs built on the F350 chassis? They're calling them the Ford Extradition.

:lmao :lmao :lmao :rofl2 :rofl2




You'd be suprised... Ford might build one... :smash

:devil

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I got my pay increase and have to work more this year. I'm trying to focus more on my I.T. certs than posting here as they will help me move on to more $$ (hopefully). Work has gotten a bit crazy as I've been moved to two different campuses and have to adjust to the new equipment and personnel.

But, it also means it's time for new wheels. I love my old 86 'burb but she is old. No a/c means that getting in her and driving around feels like your riding in a pre-heated oven....and I mean that literally (temps in excess of 100F and heat indexes in excess of 120F). Gas is a real bear (10 mpg) and is adding up to be half a car payment in gas every month. The upside is I haven't met many vehicles that want to muck w/ me on the freeway. hehe. :devil She ain't pretty but she runs like a bat out of hell.

Currently, this is what I'm looking at (I want the vehicle I choose to be white in color and pic's are linked):

Toyota Tundra
<img src=http://www.toyota.com/images/shop/vehicles/gallery/tundra/exterior/photo_5.jpg> (http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/tundra/)

Chevy Silverado 1500

<img src=http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/images/gallery/gallery_major06.jpg> (http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/index.html)

Nissan Frontier

<img src=http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/3fr/3frontier_gal_med03.jpg> (http://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/ModelHomePage/0,,20463,00.html)

There are some others in the running but I don't have time to post them now. I'm looking at a few SUV's; however, the prices are a bit too steep for what I can afford. I'm also not looking at 4WD due to gas milage considerations and the fact that I will (most likely) never use it. I am looking at the V8's in the Tundra and the Chevy as the gas milage isn't all that bad on the newer, smaller V8's and the resale value on the truck is increased w/ a V8 (at least here in Texas it is). The Nissan truck isn't as comfortable as I would like it, but the price is right. I won't be making a final decision for a couple of months so everything is still up in the air.

Please read: I value anyones opinion; however, please do NOT come into this thread and tell me how much you hate trucks, SUV's, or how they guzzle gas and that I'm just a notch above satan for liking trucks. If you do NOT have anything pertinant to add to this thread, go start your own "I hate trucks" thread. Call me shallow, but I don't care which truck you get. Just pick silver! White just looks too.. company work truckish.

[thephenom]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
Call me shallow, but I don't care which truck you get. Just pick silver!
Any shade of silver?

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by thephenom
Any shade of silver? the lighter the better.

[JCYC5]

Get the Chevy Avalanche in Silver!!

Sweet......

[thephenom]

Originally posted by JCYC5
Get the Chevy Avalanche in Silver!!

Sweet......
That truck is HUGE, it barely fits in a regular size parking spot.:KICK ASS

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by Vector Man
oooooooooooooh my!

That Silverado looks beautiful. :Holy Crap

Yup, liking the Silverado :).

Something tells me you wouldn't get much flack on the highway with a monster grill like that showing up from behind in a rear view mirror :D.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
Call me shallow, but I don't care which truck you get. Just pick silver! White just looks too.. company work truckish.

Silver is out. I had a silver car once...paint fades way too fast here. And when silver fades...it's just plain ugly.

I was going to go look at the Tundra today but it looks like that is going to fall through. Maybe next weekend.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by JCYC5
Get the Chevy Avalanche in Silver!!

Sweet......

Ummmm....

no.


Can't afford the gas in the Avalanche and those are way out of my price range. They are good looking trucks, though.

[Maniacmous]

Personally, I don't like the Avalanches....there is entirely too much plastic on them...I hate plastic on a car, I think it just looks totally atrocious and wrong on a vehicle, I prefer clean, smooth lines and paint...any accents should be chrome! :Holy Crap

[JCYC5]

Hmm... but I think the plastic makes it look so nice...

[wazman]

Trucks... trucks... me wants a truck...

Yeah, I say get black. You've got this huge machine to drive around in, you gotta look as threatening as you can... Make those timid old grannies in their Geo Metros get out of your way as they see you coming... Or else just flatten 'em... :)

[Maniacmous]

Well heck...in some of those trucks you don't even have to worry about flattening the Geo's...you'll just pass right over them without an issue... :Holy Crap

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Well heck...in some of those trucks you don't even have to worry about flattening the Geo's...you'll just pass right over them without an issue... :Holy Crap "What was that?"

"Uh, I dunno probably just a bump in the road"

"Oh"

[Maniacmous]

Yeah, that's exactly what its like...I mean, I smacked a deer at approx. 55mph and it didn't hurt my car at all...very very impressive stuff. :Holy Crap

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah, that's exactly what its like...I mean, I smacked a deer at approx. 55mph and it didn't hurt my car at all...very very impressive stuff. :Holy Crap Awww! Poor dear. Poor, poor deer.

[wazman]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah, that's exactly what its like...I mean, I smacked a deer at approx. 55mph and it didn't hurt my car at all...very very impressive stuff. :Holy Crap

Wow... I've definitely got to get myself a good truck... I hit a deer and it did $3500 worth of damage to the car...

Not like the old days, when cars were built like Antec cases and you could run into buildings without even worrying about the paintjob... :)

I miss those days...

[west1055]

Originally posted by wazman
Wow... I've definitely got to get myself a good truck... I hit a deer and it did $3500 worth of damage to the car...

Not like the old days, when cars were built like Antec cases and you could run into buildings without even worrying about the paintjob... :)

I miss those days...

I agree. I hate all this plastic stuff on cars now. I see the point in it 'absords' some of the impact but damn when I can take my foot a do a couple thousand dollars damage to a car something is dead wrong.

A friend of mine has an old 72 Chevy pickup and was going to work early one morning and a deer jumped out in front of him and he hit it before he could even apply the brakes going bout 50mph.
Damage to truck: none..
Deer: learned not to do that again... forever

[Artcwolf]

Ya'll are so funny!

Intimidating grills! In Texas where, for every one car...errr...rolling speed bump....there is 5 big, arse trucks. I don't think I'd intimidate anyone unless I lifted it 8", put big arse off road tires on it, and some roll bars.

The Chevy is my fav...but it depends on the Tundra and cost at this point. :Nice

[Artcwolf]

Another one has been thrown into the mix.

The Toyota Rav4.
http://www.toyota.com/images/shop/vehicles/gallery/rav4/exterior/photo_1.jpg

It gets 24-29 mpg and is pretty zippy (although it doesn't even touch the power of the V8 :Sigh ) even w/ the 2.0L 4 cylinder.

[3dGameMan]

Originally posted by Artcwolf

The Chevy is my fav...but it depends on the Tundra and cost at this point. :Nice

Mine as well and also remember 0% financing is sweet.

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Another one has been thrown into the mix.

The Toyota Rav4.
http://www.toyota.com/images/shop/vehicles/gallery/rav4/exterior/photo_1.jpg

It gets 24-29 mpg and is pretty zippy (although it doesn't even touch the power of the V8 :Sigh ) even w/ the 2.0L 4 cylinder.

That's MINE!!! :heartbeat I love my Rav4.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by 3dGameMan
Mine as well and also remember 0% financing is sweet.

I agree...will have to wait until time of purchase and see how it will fit into my life. Unfortunately, I won't be using the bed much so that is a lot of wasted space. I'd really love to have the Tahoe but cost makes it out of the question.

The Chevy truck was the most comfortable vehicle I've sat in, in a long, long time. Not to mention the power of that nice V8 sitting under the hood.:devil

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
That's MINE!!! :heartbeat I love my Rav4.

Well, that takes the Rav4 out of the running...don't want to look like efers twin...

:p

I really liked it...the Rav4 will probably end up being the vehicle I get. I still want to test drive the Saturn Vue (personally, I've never liked Saturn and have not found one yet that is comfortable to me), the Honda CRV, and some Nissans.

I'll probably get a new vehicle in Oct or Nov. :luxhello

[egarrard]

Something to remember is that we are coming up on the end of a model year. All the 2003 models are going to go on sale shortly so they can get rid of them.

[Vector Man]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Yup, liking the Silverado :).

Something tells me you wouldn't get much flack on the highway with a monster grill like that showing up from behind in a rear view mirror :D.

As you see the chicks know the wheels. ;)

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by egarrard
Something to remember is that we are coming up on the end of a model year. All the 2003 models are going to go on sale shortly so they can get rid of them.

I'm keeping that in mind. Intrest rates are going up and so is gas prices...again.

Hopefully, October....

[egarrard]

I just read where memory prices are bumping up again for the end of summer. The RAV4 is nice. You won't go wrong there. Only thing is no low range. But that may not matter in Texas. I don't think Eferz could tell you how it goes in the snow...

[Vector Man]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I'm keeping that in mind. Intrest rates are going up and so is gas prices...again.

Hopefully, October....


9 outta 10 hot chicks say Chevy Silverado make them moist like Duncan Hines. :KICKASS :thumb

[Solxe]

I´ve seen the chevy IRL and it´s very nice looking, *dr0oOL*.

Its huge!

[getit29]

Originally posted by Vector Man
9 outta 10 hot chicks say Chevy Silverado make them moist like Duncan Hines. :KICKASS :thumb
waaaahoooo I'm going out tomorrow and get me one of them
trucks then if it does that to em:devil hehehehehehehe:lmao :devil

[stylinprofilin]

Originally posted by getit29
waaaahoooo I'm going out tomorrow and get me one of them
trucks then if it does that to em:devil hehehehehehehe:lmao :devil

shizat im buyin two... and ill make one a limo pickup! hahaha

[getit29]

Originally posted by stylinprofilin
shizat im buyin two... and ill make one a limo pickup! hahaha
hehehe good thinking make a limo out of one and they will
get twice as moist :devil :lmao :rofl2

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by egarrard
I just read where memory prices are bumping up again for the end of summer. The RAV4 is nice. You won't go wrong there. Only thing is no low range. But that may not matter in Texas. I don't think Eferz could tell you how it goes in the snow... Your right, the thickest I've been in is slush not snow. And you're right about the 4WD version, its high always on.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by egarrard
I just read where memory prices are bumping up again for the end of summer. The RAV4 is nice. You won't go wrong there. Only thing is no low range. But that may not matter in Texas. I don't think Eferz could tell you how it goes in the snow...

What's snow? :rolleyes:

[Artcwolf]

Well, I've made my final decision...just have to get the money together now. I was dead set on the Toyota Rav4; however, I test drove another vehicle yesterday and it really blows the Rav4 out of the water.

Meet the Honda Element (http://www.hondacars.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Element). There are some excellet pics here (http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=2507).

It has received some very high reviews and after the test drive, I was sold. It seems more responsive, quicker, and more fun to drive than the Rav4. It also seems more comfortable. Sorry Toyota...hello, Element. :Wink

[west1055]

No offense Arty, but those are THE ugliest vehicles I have ever seen in my life. Granted its new, has warrenty and better thatn what ya got right now, but those are flat out ugly IMHO.

But then again what do I know. I'm just like chevys and anything with RWD and V8's. :D

If you get one, hope you enjoy it. :thumb

[mach250]

Have you looked into the New Ford Ranger EDGE?

[brelsfor]

Out of the choices you gave I would definatly go with the chevy. However I think you should look at a Dodge ram with the Hemi. In my opinion it is by far the best looking truck out there and good quality also.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by west1055
No offense Arty, but those are THE ugliest vehicles I have ever seen in my life. Granted its new, has warrenty and better thatn what ya got right now, but those are flat out ugly IMHO.

But then again what do I know. I'm just like chevys and anything with RWD and V8's. :D

If you get one, hope you enjoy it. :thumb

Hehe...when I first saw it, I would have agreed with you. It's grown on me.

It's like if a Hummer and a Mini Cooper mated and this is the love child.

No carpet inside makes it easy to clean, great gas milage, extremely comfortable, and good cargo capacity make it very appealing. And that's just the start of the features.

I like the Chevy's w/ the V8's but, for one, too expensive, and second, bad gas milage.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by mach250
Have you looked into the New Ford Ranger EDGE?

Yes....



and I ran, screaming, in the opposit direction. :Blah

Ford=Found On Road Dead, Fix Or Repair Daily :p

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by brelsfor
Out of the choices you gave I would definatly go with the chevy. However I think you should look at a Dodge ram with the Hemi. In my opinion it is by far the best looking truck out there and good quality also.

Dodge has, hands down, the best looking trucks; however, their quality has left something to be desired. Most of the reviews on their long term reliability leaves something to be desired.



For everyone, one of the more important requirements became, gas milage.

It wasn't in the beginning of my search; however, the longer that I looked and considered my driving distance, I realized this was going to make a huge difference in my pocketbook.

Full size p/u's look great and I love the good old fashioned power of that sweet V8 but the gas milage just flat sucks.

[Scottman]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Hehe...when I first saw it, I would have agreed with you. It's grown on me.

It's like if a Hummer and a Mini Cooper mated and this is the love child.

No carpet inside makes it easy to clean, great gas milage, extremely comfortable, and good cargo capacity make it very appealing. And that's just the start of the features.

I like the Chevy's w/ the V8's but, for one, too expensive, and second, bad gas milage. The engine in that Honda is the same as the Accord - and is probably the smoothest 4-cylinder in production today (at least the 2.3 liter in my 2002 Accord is). They redline at just over 6100 rpm, and make the sweetest, smoothest sounds at high revs. Hard to beat a Honda engine. I would say Arty, accidents not withstanding - that you have secured transportation for at least the next 10 years..

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Scottman
The engine in that Honda is the same as the Accord - and is probably the smoothest 4-cylinder in production today (at least the 2.3 liter in my 2002 Accord is). They redline at just over 6100 rpm, and make the sweetest, smoothest sounds at high revs. Hard to beat a Honda engine. I would say Arty, accidents not withstanding - that you have secured transportation for at least the next 10 years..

Yeah, it's a nice 2.4L @ 160bhp. Transmission is sweet, too. I couldn't feel it shift. I'm tempted to get the standard...but I know I'll regret it down the road.

[Maro]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Yeah, it's a nice 2.4L @ 160bhp. Transmission is sweet, too. I couldn't feel it shift. I'm tempted to get the standard...but I know I'll regret it down the road.

OOh - not sure I like the Honda :(

We hired a RAV4 in New Zealand - drove entirely around the South Island in 5 days:banana :banana

We hit a flooded patch of road doing about 70Kph (my mate was not paying attention) and the car just shot through - the mud just went straight up over the windscreen.. We were lucky that we just floored it - the road was blocked for two days and we were the last car through!

We took it up as far at the Glacial Moraine on Fox glacier - it loved the unsealed roads.

We were mighty sad to hand it back - and it was Electric Blue

:banana :banana

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Maro
OOh - not sure I like the Honda :(

We hired a RAV4 in New Zealand - drove entirely around the South Island in 5 days:banana :banana

We hit a flooded patch of road doing about 70Kph (my mate was not paying attention) and the car just shot through - the mud just went straight up over the windscreen.. We were lucky that we just floored it - the road was blocked for two days and we were the last car through!

We took it up as far at the Glacial Moraine on Fox glacier - it loved the unsealed roads.

We were mighty sad to hand it back - and it was Electric Blue

:banana :banana

The Rav4 is at 160 bhp, also. The Element is just a better thought out vehicle, though. If I can't get the Element (highly doubtful) the Rav4 is my next choice. The Element costs a bit less than the Rav4, is more comfortable, and has more features. It also seems more responsive on the road than the Rav4.

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
The Rav4 is at 160 bhp, also. The Element is just a better thought out vehicle, though. If I can't get the Element (highly doubtful) the Rav4 is my next choice. The Element costs a bit less than the Rav4, is more comfortable, and has more features. It also seems more responsive on the road than the Rav4.

I've seen these on the road. There is an Element that parks in the Pay and Park not too far a walk from our house.

I'll admit it...I did a walkaround on the car one day, and got up the nerve to peek in the windows on a following day :D.

Sweet machine :thumb!

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
I've seen these on the road. There is an Element that parks in the Pay and Park not too far a walk from our house.

I'll admit it...I did a walkaround on the car one day, and got up the nerve to peek in the windows on a following day :D.

Sweet machine :thumb!

I like it. :D

Here's a pic for those that are too lazy to click on the link above.

[Maro]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I like it. :D

Here's a pic for those that are too lazy to click on the link above.

Nah - looks to boy for me

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I like it. :D



I like the way the doors open, and it sorta reminds me of a mini-hummer/land rover...mini on the gas milage too :).

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
I like the way the doors open, and it sorta reminds me of a mini-hummer/land rover...mini on the gas milage too :).

One of the nice features it has is the floor panel, in the back (that covers the spare tire), has four legs that can be attached to make it a table for that quick tailgate party. :KICKASS

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<img src=http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/HondaElement/Images/Hatch.jpg>

<img src=http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/HondaElement/Images/LoadFloor2.jpg>

[egarrard]

Looks nice. At your age though, I'd get a PADI plate to go on the front. Otherwise, it screams that you only get the kids on the weekend. :Wink

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by egarrard
Looks nice. At your age though, I'd get a PADI plate to go on the front. Otherwise, it screams that you only get the kids on the weekend. :Wink

I'm hoping to have my custom plates moved over to the Honda from my burb. Not sure how that works.

[egarrard]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I'm hoping to have my custom plates moved over to the Honda from my burb. Not sure how that works. I wouldn't think there's be any problem. If it's like Tennessee, you've already paid the extra for the vanity part. They might charge you the standard fee to switch it, though.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by egarrard
I wouldn't think there's be any problem. If it's like Tennessee, you've already paid the extra for the vanity part. They might charge you the standard fee to switch it, though.

That's what I was thinking. I've got to renew them when I get paid.

I like my geeky plates. :D