Considering buying a truck

So, I have been thinking about this for a while, and now that I actually have a decently paying job I am considering buying a truck (no I'm not selling the stang). Basically what I am looking for is something like this: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2480077025.html but actually has a motor and isnt falling apart. I am looking for a 1973-1979 f-100 4x4. Looking to spend a couple grand for something that runs well but doesnt need to look pretty. Probably won't be actually buying for another few months at least, but thought I would throw this up there for any thoughts/suggestions you guys would have or in case you run across a good deal in the future. The thought is to have an old truck that I can beat to hell and have fun with offroad and not feel bad if i dent it etc, plus I love this body style f-100. Thoughts? think its a good idea? Stupid? I would love to hear what you think.

Old jeep cherokees are a blast and can be found cheap... Just my opinion

I'm not really a Jeep guy. Plus I would like a truck for the hauling crap ability as well. But I guess that could be worth looking into.

we borrowed a friends cherokee sport and hated it. just no leg room and not comfortable at all.

you can pretty easily find full sized bronco's for that kind of money. remember the top comes off also for hauling things.

Haters!

Hmmm a bronco could be tempting. Could still get the old Ford feel and even better for offroading

Hmm ill keep an eye out. Where did u get a job at?

With U.S. Cellular

I would rather get a truck than a bronco. If you get a white one, we will change your screen name to OJ!

After a bit of looking broncos seem to bit a bit pricier. They are also hella easier to find tho. The particular body style I'm looking for is hard to find in decent condition it seems.

anything that is not currently in production, or is not the current body style will be hard to find in good condition. If you want something nice you have to pay the price.

Get a Honda Ridgeline - they may not be making them after 2012 MY, which means the used ones will triple in value!

groupset wrote:Get a Honda Ridgeline - they may not be making them after 2012 MY, which means the used ones will triple in value!

Didnt I make it clear that I wanted a TRUCK?

03.sonicblue wrote:anything that is not currently in production, or is not the current body style will be hard to find in good condition. If you want something nice you have to pay the price.

Well I honestly dont care if the body is beat up a bit. I just want it to run strong and be 4x4. Finding a 4x4 seems like it may be the hard part, not very many out there.

man it's always best to find the deal you want on a car where ever. plenty of bronco's in the denver/colorado springs area. that's about 11 hours away and makes for a nice drive.......unless you go over on 70 which takes you through flat kansas

Trucks = Sexy! Go for it! Especially old beater four wheel drives with Truck Nutz! LOL! Oh ya. . . .

Something like this is what I would want ideally:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Built-Ford-Tough-4X4-/270777580062?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f0b99fa1e#ht_573wt_1165

none of those say they are 4x4. Really want something 4wd for snow/offroad. I do like that F-250 tho.

I'm digging the 66... will do some searching tomorrow and see if I can't come up with something...

Wont have the money for another couple weeks yet so its not urgent to find one like right now, but if you find anything good let me know.