Help I need a new used vehicle

JoeRedskin · 12-20-2007, 03:25 PM

Okay. I am screwed. My little junker died, it can be reborn with a replacement engine at about ~1500-2000.

OR

I can go to Carmax and get a used truck (I want/need a truck for all sorts of things). Probably looking at a small truck if I go this route BUT I need one that will fit the kids seats. Will an Ford Ranger (or its equivalent) extended cab fit your basic child's seat? Anyone?

Also, what are the other makers equivalents of the Ranger (i.e. small truck for Toyota, etc.) and which is the best in terms of MPG and reliability.

I am in a crunch 'cause I gotta make a decision on what course to take fairly quickly - so any help woould be GREATLY appreciated.

jamf · 12-20-2007, 04:05 PM

The XtraCab in the toyota Tacoma should be large enough for a child seat if you don't need the front seats all the way back.
The best bet is to take the child seat with you.

I love the Toyota Tacoma. Actually I love any Toyota truck. I've had an old pickup and it finally died at 280K miles.

For small pickups, Toyotas are the way to go. The downside is they are more expensive.

Rangers are pretty good too. I've had a few friends with them and I don't recall any of them having issues.

Also consider the Nissan Frontier. It looks like its a solid truck.

jamf · 12-20-2007, 04:10 PM

Here is a picture of the backseat of a Toyota Tacoma Xtracab.

The back might be a problem for front facing child seats.

cpayne5 · 12-20-2007, 04:16 PM

yeah, I don't think an extended cab is the way to go. A crew cab would better suit your needs. Here is a Toyota Tacoma "Extra Cab"...

SmootSmack · 12-20-2007, 11:33 PM

So I guess this isn't an option?

EternalEnigma21 · 12-21-2007, 12:57 AM

nah' I'm holdin out for this:

EternalEnigma21 · 12-21-2007, 01:00 AM

the little ford trucks and chevy s 10s are good trucks and you can get them pretty fairly cheap. if a truck is running at all its going to be worth something to someone, so they all hold value pretty well.

toyotas are more expensive and have very strong reputations, but there are cheaper options in nissan and mazda (basically ford) that may be as reliable...

go try out the truck with the car seats. most access or extended cab small sized pickups arent really made to haul the kids... I'd thik about it or try to find a double or crew cab as in cpayne's picture....

12-20-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Help I need a new used vehicle Okay. I am screwed. My little junker died, it can be reborn with a replacement engine at about ~1500-2000. OR I can go to Carmax and get a used truck (I want/need a truck for all sorts of things). Probably looking at a small truck if I go this route BUT I need one that will fit the kids seats. Will an Ford Ranger (or its equivalent) extended cab fit your basic child's seat? Anyone? Also, what are the other makers equivalents of the Ranger (i.e. small truck for Toyota, etc.) and which is the best in terms of MPG and reliability. I am in a crunch 'cause I gotta make a decision on what course to take fairly quickly - so any help woould be GREATLY appreciated. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

12-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,249	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle The XtraCab in the toyota Tacoma should be large enough for a child seat if you don't need the front seats all the way back. The best bet is to take the child seat with you. I love the Toyota Tacoma. Actually I love any Toyota truck. I've had an old pickup and it finally died at 280K miles. For small pickups, Toyotas are the way to go. The downside is they are more expensive. Rangers are pretty good too. I've had a few friends with them and I don't recall any of them having issues. Also consider the Nissan Frontier. It looks like its a solid truck.

12-20-2007, 04:10 PM	#3
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,249	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle Here is a picture of the backseat of a Toyota Tacoma Xtracab. The back might be a problem for front facing child seats.

12-20-2007, 04:16 PM	#4
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle yeah, I don't think an extended cab is the way to go. A crew cab would better suit your needs. Here is a Toyota Tacoma "Extra Cab"... __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

12-20-2007, 11:33 PM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle So I guess this isn't an option? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-21-2007, 12:57 AM	#6
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle nah' I'm holdin out for this: __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-21-2007, 01:00 AM	#7
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Help I need a new used vehicle the little ford trucks and chevy s 10s are good trucks and you can get them pretty fairly cheap. if a truck is running at all its going to be worth something to someone, so they all hold value pretty well. toyotas are more expensive and have very strong reputations, but there are cheaper options in nissan and mazda (basically ford) that may be as reliable... go try out the truck with the car seats. most access or extended cab small sized pickups arent really made to haul the kids... I'd thik about it or try to find a double or crew cab as in cpayne's picture.... __________________ I am the brute squad.

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