Truck or SUV for 2500 dollars or less.

[HiTheNameIsBJ]

If you get an older chevy, gmc, oldsmobile. Maket sure its a 94 or older. The EGR valves like to go in 95+'s, which set off CEL's making it difficult to get an inspection. EGR valves are expensive ($250+ even used)/

[aintnothang]

They're ridiculously abundant in the sierras.

[Danny]

Plenty of Cherokees around here for that price. I think that's probably gonna be my choice.

[Bishop]

Jesus I wish I could find a Cherokee around here for the prices you guys mention...

[aintnothang]

Xj's are amazing for the price and how rugged they are. Had a little lift on mine and it did its job for a long time.

[HiTheNameIsBJ]

Jeep Cherokee.

I had a 94 Jeep Cherokee, beat the shit out of it, with 160k on the clock. I had to replace the front u-joint that was it. Got it for $1200

I'd look for a V6 5 speed S-10. Or if you want a little more pep, look for a V8 Dodge Dakota.

I had a really hard time finding my V6 4x4 5 speed s10, registered as a s15. Awsome truck. Rode like shit, super loud, got through anything I wanted it to. The 4.3 vortec was torquey and reliable. Got it lifted with mudders, 143k, needed a slave cylinder ($40) $1300

a s10 is more realiable than the ford ranger unless you get the 2.3...which is gutless. i would suggest a cherokee 4.0 for suv, and a 4.3 s10 for a truck.

4 cyl s10's are garbage, less torque than a powerwheel.

[10Toes]

Range Rover

[kylekrueger]

Mid 90's Toyota tacoma v6, like a 1995 or so? My friend has one with 350k on the odo and all we have ever done on it is replace the head gaskets. And those miles were far from easy miles.

[e30e]

this bamf.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/2166144270.html

win!

[freeride53]

This BAMF.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/2166144270.html

[JasonC]

Ya and the door handles rattle like crazy. The car never broke down though I wouldnt get the carb one though mine used to load up like crazy when it was cold.

Ya i had a couple that was carbureted, but never any problems.

Just remember, 82-85=Carb. 86-93=TBI.

[dannyyisntt]

the 83-92(?) body style rusts too fast around here.. I never get to seem them anymore.

Can't stress how good of a little truck they are..Plus it's really surprising what they can go through.

Oh, and if anybody is interested i've got an extra 4.3 out of my 92 that has only 13k on it sitting in my garage waiting for a new owner.

[416stroker]

Ya and the door handles rattle like crazy. The car never broke down though I wouldnt get the carb one though mine used to load up like crazy when it was cold.

[JasonC]

I was going to suggest the older S10 blazers. But thought the squeaky back window would drive Danny nuts lol.

[416stroker]

Go with the s10. Had a 1992 s10 blazer, they're awesome little vehicles.

My dad's 1997 s10 made it over 450k on the original engine with a minimum amount of maintenance. The vortec v6 is very stout engine, though not the most powerful.

The 4.3 vortech does well its got plenty of power for a small truck. It was more than enough for my full size that had a 6in lift on 33x14.50s on 16x12 with the stock gearing.

I also had a 84 2.8 l s10 blazer that was the best 180bucks Ive spent on a car it wouldnt pass smog and just needed a collant flush lols. I beat the fuck out of that thing it was my daily when I was in high scool because I dont want to drive my duster every day.