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    • AestheticsInMotion
      AestheticsInMotion last edited by

      It's a complicated premise, but it boils down to finding me a truck.

      I want a vehicle I can toss a ladder rack on and do some window cleaning jobs from time to time. Or start up a new service business on the side. Fill up at home depot and tackle home improvements. Slap a camper shell on top and build out an adventure rig. I want a vehicle that can do it all basically. A van also has potential.

      Cost - β‰ˆ$5000. Preferably less. I could swing more for the perfect truck, but I'd prefer as cheap as possible. Whatever I buy will be cash. Being in Seattle, trucks are all spendy.

      Drive wheels - unimportant. RWD is probably preferable, simply for cost and mpg's. 4WD is cool, but I'm never going to need it.

      Year - I'm not looking for a classic truck, sorry CoFL! I'm definitely not looking for something new (new trucks are too tall, dang it!!). 90's-00's hits the sweet spot for me.

      Presentable enough that I could wrap the entire truck without spending thousands on body work.

      Extended cab, long-bed rangers are currently the top pick, but they're pretty rare. Tacomas are up there too, but they're consistently 30% more expensive than everything else. A 1500 could work, as could a Tundra or even an F150. If the truck already has a bed cap or ladder rack, that just saves me moolah.

      So, what can you find? Ten oppo hyphen points for the best finds!

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      • S65
        S65 last edited by

        01 F-150 ( $4995)
        02 Ranger XLT 4x4 ($4500, new engine too)
        97 Ram 1500 ($3800)

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        • CarsOfFortLangley
          CarsOfFortLangley last edited by

          https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/ctd/d/auburn-toyota-tacoma-4wd-speed-owner/7230531472.html

          Then you can sell it to Zoidberg

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          • sn4cktimes
            sn4cktimes last edited by

            @AestheticsInMotion Can get a lot done with a Dodge Rampage... Just saying from experience.

            Probably won't meet the camper requirement though.

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            • AestheticsInMotion
              AestheticsInMotion @CarsOfFortLangley last edited by

              @carsoffortlangley I was going to say that seems entirely too reasonable a price.
              Then I saw the mileage.... Makes the Miata look like a spring chicken 😰

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              • CarsOfFortLangley
                CarsOfFortLangley @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                @aestheticsinmotion "rcr voice" ITS A TOYOTA

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                • sony1492
                  sony1492 @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                  @aestheticsinmotion BIG BLOCK
                  https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/quilcene-chevrolet-3500-service-body/7230483786.html
                  Not long bed or extended cab but, Toyota
                  https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/federal-way-1987-toyota-pickup-2wd/7230237358.html
                  The most reasonable choice
                  https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/bremerton-2005-chevy-silverado-1500/7229984931.html

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                  • Mark Tucker
                    Mark Tucker last edited by

                    Being a GMT400 fan (and owner), I feel the need to point you in this direction...
                    https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1989-gmc-2500-low-miles-work/7218554546.html
                    Or...
                    https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/yelm-1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500/7223614881.html

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                    • RallyDarkstrike
                      RallyDarkstrike @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                      @aestheticsinmotion I don't have time to look right now, but I'd say Rangers are your best bet in my eyes!

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                      • WhoIsTheLeader
                        WhoIsTheLeader @CarsOfFortLangley last edited by

                        @carsoffortlangley For a hefty profit!

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                        • sn4cktimes
                          sn4cktimes @RallyDarkstrike last edited by

                          @rallydarkstrike Older Rangers in good shape are basically unobtainium around here. For any amount of money.

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                          • WhoIsTheLeader
                            WhoIsTheLeader @sn4cktimes last edited by

                            @sn4cktimes
                            https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/atlanta-1993-ford-ranger-4x4-stepside/7228593637.html

                            https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/roswell-ford-ranger-edge-v6/7227551616.html

                            Just to make you jealous. That 93 is crazy clean.

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                            • Spaceball-Two
                              Spaceball-Two @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                              @aestheticsinmotion Two words. Subaru Brat
                              https://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/d/burlington-subaru-brat-hybrid/7227681442.html

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                              • WhoIsTheLeader
                                WhoIsTheLeader last edited by

                                You could do a lot worse than this. It's pretty good for an old Express and it's almost within budget!

                                https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/spokane-2007-chevrolet-express-g1500/7228085525.html

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                                Or, if you just want a big box for cheap, this Suzuki XL-7 is very cheap with lots of room plus it has a side opening door.

                                https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/port-orchard-2003-suzuki-xl-limited/7230527625.html

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                                • AestheticsInMotion
                                  AestheticsInMotion @Spaceball-Two last edited by

                                  @spaceball-two that looks like something that could kill me in many different ways.
                                  But now that you mention it, I do love me some Bajas...

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                                  • WhoIsTheLeader
                                    WhoIsTheLeader @Mark Tucker last edited by

                                    @mark-tucker "selling out of Idaho"

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                                    • AestheticsInMotion
                                      AestheticsInMotion @WhoIsTheLeader last edited by

                                      @whoistheleader ooooooh. I like the express. NP

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                                      • WhoIsTheLeader
                                        WhoIsTheLeader @WhoIsTheLeader last edited by

                                        @whoistheleader Some others I missed

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/auburn-1998dodge-ram-3500-wagon-15/7230535085.html

                                        Overpriced but great base

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                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/d/marysville-1984-dodge-ram-wagon-van/7229879778.html

                                        Similar car for much less

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/south-prairie-1999-chevrolet-suburban/7230498633.html

                                        A massive 4x4 wagon with barn doors!

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/everett-1997-box-truck/7230488380.html

                                        Ideas, ideas. . . .

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1995-van-ford-cub-wagon-beauty/7230397364.html

                                        Windowed stripped work van for way less than any other I've seen. Been sitting a while

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/d/monroe-2003-mazda-speed/7230312025.html

                                        The Mazda Ranger you are looking for. 5 speed!

                                        https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/portland-1993-volvo-240-amazing-amazing/7230100157.html

                                        Snuze would approve!

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                                        • WhoIsTheLeader
                                          WhoIsTheLeader @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                                          @aestheticsinmotion See my other comment. The Express is very well priced for how modern (haha) it is and the miles but that Dodge Ram van seems really good for the price and it's a long boi. Might tip over though.

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                                          • MM54
                                            MM54 @WhoIsTheLeader last edited by

                                            @whoistheleader I am really digging that 'burb

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                                            • doodon2whls
                                              doodon2whls @WhoIsTheLeader last edited by

                                              @whoistheleader Yeah, and he could drive around giving out free candy on halloween, too ! 😝

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                                              • Chariotoflove
                                                Chariotoflove last edited by

                                                Shoulda kept the Miata.

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                                                • Smallbear
                                                  Smallbear @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

                                                  @aestheticsinmotion Colorado Über Alles

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                                                  • spacekraken
                                                    spacekraken last edited by

                                                    @AestheticsInMotion
                                                    5MT '93 F150? Probably a bad idea but leaves some cash for inevitable problems.
                                                    https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/seattle-1993-ford-cylinder-in-line-5/7226489993.html

                                                    Also, they kind of suck vs a Tacoma but are super reliable and like 40% less expensive, 1G Frontier?
                                                    https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/seattle-2003-nissan-frontier-xe-2dr/7227179922.html

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                                                    • EssExTee
                                                      EssExTee @AestheticsInMotion last edited by

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                                                      @aestheticsinmotion How far are you willing to travel? There's a 2009 Colorado with a very neat utility body down near Portland for $4,900.

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