Which rig is best for me?
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Which rig is best for me?
Hi i'm new to Yotatech, and i'm in search of the perfect Toyota for me.
I am a volunteer firefighter in Washington State and i need a 4X4 that
can get through any obstacles so i can get to calls on time. Usually when you go on a call you end up parking in a ditch. I'm not sure if i should get a
pickup or a landcruiser. I am willing to spend about $2500 to $2600 on a nice reliable 4X4. Please let me know what your opinion is. Thanks again. -Matt
I am a volunteer firefighter in Washington State and i need a 4X4 that
can get through any obstacles so i can get to calls on time. Usually when you go on a call you end up parking in a ditch. I'm not sure if i should get a
pickup or a landcruiser. I am willing to spend about $2500 to $2600 on a nice reliable 4X4. Please let me know what your opinion is. Thanks again. -Matt
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Matt if I were you i would say to get the pick-up I would like to think it will be more reliable than a landcrusier, I think the landcrusiers are too big and don't get good gas milelage. I own an 89 toyota 4x4 and i couldn't be happier. You wouldn't be dissapointed with a pick-up.
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Originally Posted by blainelukens
Matt if I were you i would say to get the pick-up I would like to think it will be more reliable than a landcrusier, I think the landcrusiers are too big and don't get good gas milelage. I own an 89 toyota 4x4 and i couldn't be happier. You wouldn't be dissapointed with a pick-up.
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I vote truck also. Might benefit you to have a shell so you can lock up your stuff. www.trucktrader.com is a good place to look. Their search feature works well.
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for that price, look for an '84-88 pickup. for some reason here in washington, they're exponentially cheaper than '89-95 trucks. you'll never see an '89-95 truck here for under 3 grand
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Dont Forget the fire gear
Dont forget your bunker gear and other items.. you can go truck but you will need a place to put your gear.. a safe place.. .. look into a 4runner (if that is what every one is talking about sorry)
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I really like the older Land Cruisers, but they probably are more expensive to maintain and operate. I'd look for a 1st Gen 4Runner or mini truck.
Good luck... be sure to let us know what you decide.
Oh, btw, welcome to the forum!
-Sherpa
Good luck... be sure to let us know what you decide.
Oh, btw, welcome to the forum!
-Sherpa
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Originally Posted by Galco
Dont forget your bunker gear and other items.. you can go truck but you will need a place to put your gear.. a safe place.. .. look into a 4runner (if that is what every one is talking about sorry)
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Your price range isn't very inclusive 2500-2600
If you can get an 84-85 truck or 4runner....solid axle front a little more rugged.
4Runners have alot of room......and you can take the top off if ya want.
If you can get an 84-85 truck or 4runner....solid axle front a little more rugged.
4Runners have alot of room......and you can take the top off if ya want.
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You a firefighter? right on. i was thinkin about a job box. Any reason not to go with that option? Thanks for all the input, i'm now stuck between a earlier 4runner and a '89 Yota Truck.
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