Truck dispute

dudelove45 · 03-02-2010, 05:54 PM

hey all,

im lookin at getting a truck for my second vehicle and i don't know what to go with. Its gonne be 4X4 and extended cab either way. Im just in dispute either between:

Ford Ranger 4.0L V6
or
Chev S-10 4.3L V6 (or the sister gmc sonoma)

I was looking at full size but for what i'll be doing, It'll be overkill and a waste of money. Don't really wanna go foreign, but im willing to take a look if there reliable and worth it. I've looked at both, I've test drove both and can't decide. help me out here please.

alerored04 · 03-02-2010, 06:05 PM

Help us out and tell us what you are going to use it for. I have a friend with a 4.0 Ranger and she has had very few issues with it. Another buddy has a 4 cyl S-10, while the powertrain is different I can say he has had no issues with anything that would carry over to the v6. Yet another friend has a 4.3 in his Silverado, it has ok power but is in a 1/2 ton truck and therefore does not do exactly what is needed of it. It can tow modest loads and haul gear. However, I think it would work very well in the smaller lighter chassis without someone expecting it to do the work of a v8. All that said, I am a GM guy and prefer the s-10 but I don't think you can go wrong either way.

What year for each and how many miles? That also may help get you more advice.

Love my GT · 03-02-2010, 06:22 PM

What do you mean by overkill by getting a full size. A full size truck, especially 4x4 and extended cab will give you more interior room and probably comparable gas mileage. Also if you get a full size truck you will have plenty of friends always wanting you to haul stuff for them. Just for reference my brother in law had a 90's Nissan 4x4, extended cab and he was only getting about 15 MPG on a good day, he got an '03 Chevy Duramax and now gets close to 20 mpg.

Tonyyank · 03-02-2010, 06:29 PM

I'd go with ford. Only problem with the 4.0 motor is the tranny is junk.

oldschoolguy · 03-02-2010, 06:32 PM

gmc sierra denali all the way. lots of room, 6.0L v8 giving all the power he'll ever need, and you're still supporting gm that way

Tonyyank · 03-02-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldschoolguy

gmc sierra denali all the way. lots of room, 6.0L v8 giving all the power he'll ever need, and you're still supporting gm that way

you mean Obama motors ??

oldschoolguy · 03-02-2010, 06:52 PM

Obama leaves in a few years, and gm will stay. IMO Obama can go

DrFabulous · 03-02-2010, 06:52 PM

F250 diesel or nothing

Sparky'sGA01 · 03-02-2010, 06:54 PM

I love my S-10..

its only a 97 single cab short box but its my DD

sitten with just under 170,000 miles and still runs good..

hoping too get 200,000 out of it easy..

I just like chevy

Tonyyank · 03-02-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

F250 diesel or nothing

QFT

love mine

Tonyyank · 03-02-2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldschoolguy

Obama leaves in a few years, and gm will stay. IMO Obama can go

Really, put your money where your mouth is......Want me to start naming the GM products no longing in existence....

oldschoolguy · 03-02-2010, 07:10 PM

Sure, that won't keep you busy for long

tipnitty · 03-02-2010, 07:12 PM

Cummins......or no truck......IMO

Tonyyank · 03-02-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldschoolguy

Sure, that won't keep you busy for long

EDIT: oh you are from Canada.....go away

dudelove45 · 03-02-2010, 08:09 PM

well, i'm going to be apprenticing for an electrician soon, and the place im doing it at, i'll be basically working with contractors after a house/building is built. so, i'll be hauling tools, cable, etc. my price range is limited. i would love to have an f-150 with a the v8 or a newer sierra or silverado z71. but i can't afford em. at least not with decent mileage. i may be able to get an older c/k1500 with a 350, but i'll be paying more in gas. i heard the manual tranny in the 4.0 is bad, not the automatic. im gonna keep looking. i'll prob go with the chev or gmc. but i fi see a hell of a deal, i aint passing it up. thanks all.

02andahalfgt · 03-02-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

F250 diesel or nothing

No, no, no... he wants a 5-|0!

PhantomLover007 · 03-03-2010, 03:12 AM

A Slo?

DrFabulous · 03-03-2010, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02andahalfgt

No, no, no... he wants a 5-|0!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

A Slo?

Matt, you're a newb.

DrFabulous · 03-03-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonyyank

QFT

love mine

I was unaware you owned one. I've been keeping my eye out for one for some time. Love those trucks.

02andahalfgt · 03-03-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

A Slo?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Matt, you're a newb.

Fab, we've been doing this ish for far too long

03-02-2010, 05:54 PM	#1
dudelove45 GAGT Enthusiast AKA: Bryan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chatham, Ontario Age: 34 Posts: 93 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	Truck dispute hey all, im lookin at getting a truck for my second vehicle and i don't know what to go with. Its gonne be 4X4 and extended cab either way. Im just in dispute either between: Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 or Chev S-10 4.3L V6 (or the sister gmc sonoma) I was looking at full size but for what i'll be doing, It'll be overkill and a waste of money. Don't really wanna go foreign, but im willing to take a look if there reliable and worth it. I've looked at both, I've test drove both and can't decide. help me out here please.

03-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
alerored04 GAGT - Member AKA: Matt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Prague, MN Age: 35 Posts: 702 Vehicle: 2001 Oldmobile Alero	Help us out and tell us what you are going to use it for. I have a friend with a 4.0 Ranger and she has had very few issues with it. Another buddy has a 4 cyl S-10, while the powertrain is different I can say he has had no issues with anything that would carry over to the v6. Yet another friend has a 4.3 in his Silverado, it has ok power but is in a 1/2 ton truck and therefore does not do exactly what is needed of it. It can tow modest loads and haul gear. However, I think it would work very well in the smaller lighter chassis without someone expecting it to do the work of a v8. All that said, I am a GM guy and prefer the s-10 but I don't think you can go wrong either way. What year for each and how many miles? That also may help get you more advice. __________________ Lots of mods cost lots of $$ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2598719/1

03-02-2010, 06:52 PM	#8
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	F250 diesel or nothing __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

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03-02-2010, 06:22 PM	#3
Love my GT GAGT - Member AKA: Cliff Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lock Haven, PA Age: 50 Posts: 91 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	What do you mean by overkill by getting a full size. A full size truck, especially 4x4 and extended cab will give you more interior room and probably comparable gas mileage. Also if you get a full size truck you will have plenty of friends always wanting you to haul stuff for them. Just for reference my brother in law had a 90's Nissan 4x4, extended cab and he was only getting about 15 MPG on a good day, he got an '03 Chevy Duramax and now gets close to 20 mpg.

03-02-2010, 06:29 PM	#4
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	I'd go with ford. Only problem with the 4.0 motor is the tranny is junk.

03-02-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
oldschoolguy noob AKA: huh?? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 510 Vehicle: '01 Grand Am	gmc sierra denali all the way. lots of room, 6.0L v8 giving all the power he'll ever need, and you're still supporting gm that way

03-02-2010, 06:54 PM	#9
Sparky'sGA01 GAGT - Member AKA: Trey Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oskaloosa, IOWA Posts: 320 Vehicle: 02 subaru impreza WRX	I love my S-10.. its only a 97 single cab short box but its my DD sitten with just under 170,000 miles and still runs good.. hoping too get 200,000 out of it easy.. I just like chevy

03-02-2010, 07:10 PM	#12
oldschoolguy noob AKA: huh?? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 510 Vehicle: '01 Grand Am	Sure, that won't keep you busy for long

03-02-2010, 08:09 PM	#15
dudelove45 GAGT Enthusiast AKA: Bryan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chatham, Ontario Age: 34 Posts: 93 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Sedan	well, i'm going to be apprenticing for an electrician soon, and the place im doing it at, i'll be basically working with contractors after a house/building is built. so, i'll be hauling tools, cable, etc. my price range is limited. i would love to have an f-150 with a the v8 or a newer sierra or silverado z71. but i can't afford em. at least not with decent mileage. i may be able to get an older c/k1500 with a 350, but i'll be paying more in gas. i heard the manual tranny in the 4.0 is bad, not the automatic. im gonna keep looking. i'll prob go with the chev or gmc. but i fi see a hell of a deal, i aint passing it up. thanks all.