Truck or SUV for 2500 dollars or less.

[Huff]

Nissan Pickup all day long..

[dannyyisntt]

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.

[416stroker]

Pre 86 solid axel 4 runner gets my vote to be honest .

[KamakaziX]

Isuzu Trooper perhaps? They're pretty bullet proof.

[GDA]

Land Rover Discovery I should be in the mix ... strong following amongst the LR/wheeling/DIY crowd

[mrsleeve]

Rover Disco is another good option can be found for what you are willing to spend

parts are a little more money than an XJ but I would rather be caught pushing a rover than driving a jeep

[Emre]

Don't forget the early Mitsubishi Montero. Look for the V6 long-wheelbase version. Avoid the early short-wheelbase Mitsu Montero/Dodge Raider as they can be pretty tippy at highway speeds.

[Holland]

XJ Cherokee, the most practical beast you could get. I was never impressed by any S-10, granted they are pretty stout, everything about them always made me feel eh. I have heard of XJ Cherokees going 300k on the auto without ever having a fluid change. Parts are everywhere and the 4.0 is more stout than any M30.

[Dermeister3]

easy to work on
reliable engine
cheap parts
handles well with a few mods
LIFTED A FEW FEET.

you could probably find this particular model of the E30 for 2500.

[mrsleeve]

yes very easy to work on, I have had 3 or 4 of those over the years

[JasonC]

No that's too new. They're ugly.

So you're looking at the 82-93 body style? There should be a good market with them out in Cali cause of the mini truck scene. Plus they are an easy truck to work on.

[mrsleeve]

yeah the 4l60 in the s10 are not that bad the all go to shit at some point but mostly due to people not maintaining them and keeping the fluid and filters fresh.

If you do with that if an when it dies get a rebuilt one with the indestructible 4l80 guts in it, and you will be set

[e30lov]

my beater



best $800 ive ever spent.

The jeep 4.0 is a legendary motor, and if you are lucky you may find one with a 5 speed like I did too.


and with all the money you saved cause these things sell for pretty much nothing, you can "stance" them out like this

[416stroker]

no that's too new. They're ugly.

ok well if you change your mind let me know 1500

[Vince30]