I learned another lesson...

Motorhead350

Motorhead350

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I really don't want to, but I'm going to have to face the fact that my truck is getting old. I don't think I will ever drive it out of the midwest again and I don't ever want to be stuck 1,000 miles from home even if it's in a nice place. I just drive it because I cannot stand modern styling if anything really, it wasn't just because it's fun and cool looking.

I am going to look for a new truck soon, but I am not getting rid of the K5. The K5 will be parked and sit for a while before I set it on fire and scrap the metal. No matter how much cash goes into this thing there is always a new problem... it's worse than a lease.

Someone once told me that Ford is coming back with the Bronco in 2012, but I don't see any signs for it. I like the Toyota FJ Cruiser believe it or not and some American trucks look cool too. I like the looks of a Dodge and Chevys, but my best experince seems to be with Ford. The problem for me is the F-150s looks ugly to me, but I like the F-250+ but there really is no reason for me to have something that big.

So the point of this thread is modern trucks.

What do you have? How do you like it? How dependable has it been?

I am open to all makes and models from all brands.

Thanks.
 
It depends on what you are using the truck for. I had 3 different Ford Rangers over the years and loved them. I could do everything that a fullsized truck could do but saved the gas that a bigger truck would eat up. So basically I say buy a ranger...:D
 
I've had y share of trucks, the Supercrew H-D F250 was a POS in the snow.... with 4WD, but it was a nice truck, I personally like the new F150's, had Chevy's trucks/Suburban's 1500 & 2500 series, never had a issue, the best one I ever had was my 1997 1/2 ton 4X4 Suburban.

What ever you choose, when you find it, you will know it's right for you. Looking is half the fun...
 
my 98 3/4 ton suburban with the 454 sits out all winter in this crap weather, starts everyday and goes thru anything, all this PLUS pullin down 7 mpg in the city!!!!
 
I had a chevy avalanche with the 5.3L and it was extremely reliable and it was a really nice truck. Our service truck is a Silverado with the 6.0L and its been very reliable with the abuse a work truck get's. My father has a 04 F-150 and he's owned it since new. With 90K miles on it, its never let him down.
 
Dom,

I've had a couple Rangers and now own (well, Ma does actually) an Escape.

If you're looking for something small, fairly agile and fun to drive, you may want to check out one of those.

Otherwise, F-150 would be my choice if I was looking for a full-size truck.
 
why don't you just get a crate motor/trans and swap everything out in the K-5?
then you've got what is basically a NEW vehicle, with older looks...
 
adam/cleveland said:
why don't you just get a crate motor/trans and swap everything out in the K-5?
then you've got what is basically a NEW vehicle, with older looks...
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I have that already. It has a create Ram Jet 350 fuel injection and that engine is great!!! The tranny is new from AAMCO and now I have this... stuck 1,000 miles from home. :o
 
so basically you have a new motor and trans, and the new trans gave you problems.

i would say this is a fluke and not worry about it.

if your powertrain is new and your fluids are clean, what's the problem? drive it.
 
It's kinda hard to drive when it doesn't wanna get out of first gear or act like it's in neutral all the time... yup it's a mess.
 
right, but other than that (which is going to be fixed under warranty) it shouldn't give you many problems...
 
adam/cleveland said:
right, but other than that (which is going to be fixed under warranty) it shouldn't give you many problems...
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Ya, but the starter needs to be hit sometimes to fire up and the header is in the way to change it. I know it sounds simple... remove the header... the header is welded to the collector so I would have to cut the pipe to get the header off just to change the starter. I don't have tools like that and I don't want to pay 100s of dollars for something I could do if I had the right tools.

Adam I just had it with this truck, it makes since why you see vehicles for sale that have been in storage for 30 years. Mine will never be for sale, but it will be in storage soon. :mad:
 
Try 90's style f-150! There very reliable. I've had 4 89-94 f150's, one 91 f350, and one 96 ranger. Most were very well used, one had 242,000 on the clock when i sold it for the Marauder. And all were in perfect condition and NEVER left me stranded!
 
Dom ...your going through what everyone experiences who builds or fixes older cars. Nothing fits perfectly or works right the first time all the time! That's why they have what people call shake down cruises! Even new cars in the first year of production have problems and then the next year the factory fixes' em. Consider this your shake-down cruise....you now have found the weak parts and you get them fixed. Once you get everything sorted that truck will be very reliable!

When you get home borrow a sawzall cut the header flange from the pipe, check the starter wires (specifically the ground -which has a tendency to get loose -I am sure you already checked the wires already -Correct?), replace the starter and then take the truck to a muffler shop that will weld the header flange/pipe back up for $100 bucks. Now you have solved the problems and the truck will be fine until you start doing the neutral drops again! (Just my joke here!)

Dont let it get to you and enjoy the journey. Look how many new things you found out about. Dont quit and keep going

Brad
 
You have a good point Brad, it's just really annoying and this isn't the first time. It's still a 20 year old truck. :depress:

I see your point and I will inspect it after I cool down. :mad2:
 
Your right Dom -it is a 20 year old truck -that's what makes it soo COOL!

Have fun my friend and enjoy your trip.


Brad
 
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