Just can't get a good basic truck, like the old days!

[paulsharvey]

If a Ram 2500 is more you flavor. Yeah, again, not cheap, but nothing is.

Vinyl seats save $0; as does carpet delete. On this build, I threw a Crew cab, 8 ft bed, and 125V interior and exterior power outlets.

 

[paulsharvey]

If you dont want/need a 2500; here is a 4x4 Nissian Frontier build, with trailer package, for $38,500. If you want, you can get the same mechanical capabilities upto around $62,000 by doing trim, technology, ect.

 

[Jstpssng]

It seems like they let you build them but when it comes time to buy the site takes you to "find something similar."
That similar is often some decked out overpriced pimpmobile as they really don't make the base model you just built.

 

[paulsharvey]

It seems like they let you build them but when it comes time to buy the site takes you to "find something similar."
That similar is often some decked out overpriced pimpmobile as they really don't make the base model you just built.

I noticed some of that, but say the Ram, I tried to build a 6'4" bed crew, and the first dozen "similar: where 8 ft beds, but matching equipment (or lack...)

On the Chevy, I selected 2024, and yes, it suggested a $64,000 much higher trim, but i think thats cause of the year?

 

[jyoutz]

If you want to buy a basic work truck, seek out dealers that offer commercial fleet sales. They stock those basic trucks and sell a lot of them to businesses.

Here’s a link to a dealer that does these sales in my area. For example:

New Work Trucks and Vans for Sale in Albuquerque, NM | Rich Ford Albuquerque

Browse Ford commercial and fleet trucks including Service Truck, Cutaway, Service Utility Van and more for sale in Albuquerque, NM.

richford.worktrucksolutions.com

 

[Muley Gil]

I could never drive something like that daily, I need leather seats. Pretty amazing, it looks like you sit on the fuel tank.

The gas tank in a Model T Ford WAS under the front seat. You had to lift the cushion to access the filler for the tank.

 

[ultrarunner]

The gas tank in a Model T Ford WAS under the front seat. You had to lift the cushion to access the filler for the tank.

Yes… but their are outliers like speedster bodied.

 

[Oaktree]

You can. As it gets to where you want it, push down (or up) again.

I do agree that it's a pain when it starts raining, but my keys are in the truck until I go in for the night anyways.

It's still a stupid feature IMHO.

 

[Oaktree]

I like vehicles with a leather interior so get stuck with all the gimmicks including a key fob. Apartment buildings can use a very small plastic fob without a battery. Why can't vehicles?

They do, or at least did in 2019. My Colorado has a chipped key, doesn't need the fob except to remotely lock/unlock. Truck will start & run without the fob.
It doesn't have leather seats though. Nothing I'd want.

 

[Oaktree]

One "feature" I dont like are auto lock doors. There are different variants; but when you leave the truck running, get out and close the door; some lock.

What kind of truck? Never heard of that before.
As someone who almost never locks a vehicle, that "feature" would be a deal killer for sure.