best 4x4 for dah money

[RideRed250R]

ok guys iam turning 16 and need to know wat 4x4 would u get, my budget or bank acount is only 5500 i need reliablity gas mileage and beat ablity
adam
ps must beable to hold 2 atc250Rs in the back

[mwill15]

If it has to have a bed and around $5500, you could get a very nice older toyota pickup. I've seen the v6's with small lifts and decent tires do amazing things. But, I say buy a Jeep and invest in a trailer. When I saw those yota's do amazing things, it was in my rear view mirror, and in stuff I had already gone through.

P.S.: I used to own a jeep if you didn't catch that.... Maybe I'm a little partial.

[mwill15]

I guess all opinions are a little bias though. Kinda what makes it an 'opinion'

[J.D.]

Damn...and all these years, I thought "dah" was "the". Thanks for the education! Anyways....I would look at a...I think it's 93-98 F150. You can hold a couple of trikes in the bed, and with a few mods they are fair in the offroad situation. Good luck replacing the tranny if it's a 5-speed. They're a Mazda tranny and we're having a hard time getting one for a truck we have in the shop.

[ScottZJ]

JEEP Enuff said! lol
Seriously a jeep is a great all around vehicle that will make it thru most all average trails if you build it right. Now if you are mud boggin, then stay away from a jeep. Trash an old pick up but not a jeep. They were built from the factory to be able to enjoy terrain that a normal car/truck cant go to. I have had my Cherokee for sometime now and I have had tons of people become a believer in jeeps after they see me rock crawl. A few pics of mine>>>>>>>>>

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

Hey Scott, So how exactly would he get 2 ATC250R's in it? ;)

[ScottZJ]

That roof rack can hold alot of weight, so just do like that guy on the MX vid and do a jump to make it on the roof! ROFL :) But seriously you can get those little trailers and put some huge tires on it too. Then you can tow it to the spot.

[84honda 200X]

Get a 79 to 99 chevy they are good trucks and can haul lots of stuff and depending on what kinda motor you got it should get good gas mileage.

[atczack]

Get a Chevy man!! Do the right thing! 73-87 are the best. You can pick them up decked out for fairly cheap. 4x4 of course.

[ATC crazy]

I would get you a Ford Ranger with the 4.0 V6 in it. The 4.0 is PLENTY of power for the little truck (we have the 4.0 in my Aerostar and it will burn rubber on dry asphalt) yet still gets 19mpg in the city and about 25 or more highway.

Rangers are great for mild fourwheeling and they are the perfect size for most people.

[Pistonhead]

Get a Chevy man!! Do the right thing! 73-87 are the best. You can pick them up decked out for fairly cheap. 4x4 of course.

AMEN! Thats what I did, get any 73-87 K-series Chevy, I've had mine for less than a half a year and its been nothing but damn great! I got mine (the 76 K20) with 130 000 miles, 4-speed standard, 4x4 (of course because thats what "K" refers to), realatively new paint and tires, with a 4-bolt 350 with Edelbrock manifold and filter and Rochester Q-jet for under $5000 canadian! That thing is sweet, perfect for off road adventures, but with the 350 it burns rubber like a cutlass and is quicker than most of the other cars on the road (the guys in civics drop their jaws after getting smoked by a truck!) You can even get a k30 with the 454 big block. They also come stock with modest off-road gear, mines got d-44 in front gm 14-bolt in the rear. The interior aint bad for an almost 30 year old truck, the fan and heater work about as well as the dual climate controls in new snazzy cars. Plus, every replacement part you could ever want is available through LMC truck or classic industries.

[Pistonhead]

Oh yeah, the gas mileage on a k-series is OK but I wouldn't be expecting to have volkswagen fuel economy in it, but isn't that why we drive domestics? The mpg isn't the best but tolerable.

[wheelie king]

I speak from experience ....
get a late 80s to early 90's toyota pickup. 2wd, 4wd, 4 or 6 cyl., preferably the 6 if you plan on doing a lot of hauling. I had a 92 toyota pickup that I sold in 2001 for $4800 with 170,000 trouble free miles on it. It was a 4 cyl 4wd extended cab. Not a speed demon, but reliable and strong.

I bet at least 50k of those miles was in 4wd, and 70k was pulling a 2000 pound trailer load in city type driving. Toyotas are bulletproof, and you will not be disappointed. I swear they get better with the more miles on them.

I would not pee on a chevy if it was on fire. I've owned 2, and will never have another. Just my opinion. If you must buy a domestic V-8 full size rig, get a Ford.

Oh, yeah......another thing about my old toyota.....did I mention 20 MILES TO THE GALLON???? :w00t:

[threewheelin-feelin]

i dont think your gonna fit 2 ATC250R'S in the back of a little ranger or toyota. you're proble going to need a 8 foot bed...if i were you i would look for a half ton pick up...but you will not get great gas milege inless you find a 4x4 half ton with a V6...ive never seen one tho.

[wheelie king]

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i dont think your gonna fit 2 ATC250R'S in the back of a little ranger or toyota. you're proble going to need a 8 foot bed...

True.... but, I'd get a small trailer and stick with the Yota!!! It'll pay for itself in gas in the first 3 months you own it. :) Not that I am biased or anything.

[PowerTrike]

JEEP Enuff said! lol
Seriously a jeep is a great all around vehicle that will make it thru most all average trails if you build it right. Now if you are mud boggin, then stay away from a jeep. Trash an old pick up but not a jeep. They were built from the factory to be able to enjoy terrain that a normal car/truck cant go to. I have had my Cherokee for sometime now and I have had tons of people become a believer in jeeps after they see me rock crawl. A few pics of mine>>>>>>>>>

I was going to say the same thing. Buy a cherokee! They are initially cheap, very reliable and beatable and you can add all the stuff you want later! Or atleast thats what I did...

ScottZJ: I didn't know you had an XJ! Nice!

[ScottZJ]

Yeah I have been rock crawling for around 10 years or so. Been to Moab twice and Rubicon once, LBL, Superlift Park in Ark, Monteagle and so on. Its got tons of mods on it now. I have Ford Bronco axles under it now(Ford 9" and D44 with detriot in front and spool in rear with 4.56 gears. It has so much flex that I end up loosing my front spring sometimes, so need limiting straps. I havent been into the wheeling scene for alittle while, cuz my trikes have taken over my wheeling and money! LOL :TrikesOwn

[markdb420]

If its a small truck you want then get a Toyota or a Ford Ranger. Stay away from Nissan and chevy s-10s. The last two have much less aftermarket support than the first two and aren't as reliable. If you are getting a Full size, I'd get Ford F-series 73-79 are super tough, then 97-05 if you want to spend the bucks, 80-96 I'd stay with the f-350 to stay away from the Twin Traction Beam front end. Chevy would be my 2nd choice and I'd say only the 73-87 1/2 tons with atleast a 350, because the 305 id junk! You can get the 1 ton and 3/4 ton up to 91 with the stronger solid axle set up. The 88 and up 1/2 tons are weak and are underpowered. Steer clear of 94 and up dodges as the trannys are junk.

[threewheelin-feelin]

the old dodge dakotas with the 4 cyliders and 6 cylinders...are easy to find with 8 foot beds

[RideRed250R]

well u can stand the 250rs on the tail and stick to in the back of a ranger or toyota.... thanksfor all the replys its really helpin me in my decision.. also those 4 cylinder yotas they have enough power? for little off road here and there and can i get like a air intake and exhuast for them? little sup up parts?
how much does the v6 get in mpg
adam