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machine_dove at 02:08pm on 16/06/2005
machine_dove at 02:08pm on 16/06/2005Well, we found a truck, at a price I'm willing to let Erik go out and get right away, in a condition that Erik's happy with, so I think we're going to get it. It's in North Carolina now, but the dealership is currently calling to check on the condition, and will transfer it to the Richmond branch for $150, which will get turned into a downpayment when we buy it. It's a 1998 Tacoma Xtracab PreRunner 2D Extended Cab, with 88K miles on it, for just under $10K, in case you're interested. After checking the specs, it has the towing capacity we need, so all is well.
Erik amused me last night - I've been pushing for a used truck for something like two years now, and he's been stubborn in his refusal. He drove by some dealership last night, when he had a dazzling flash of insight - if a new truck cost $16K (the model he was looking at), then a used truck would cost much less! And then he called me, very excited, to tell me that. I laughed. A lot.
It may put a crimp in Erik's Orlando plans, though - if we're buying a truck next week, he can't be in Florida for two weeks starting Monday...
In other, sadder news, it looks like I can't go to the Roanoke faire. I forgot that we have a dog, and no trustworthy neighbors. Curses, foiled again! On the upside, this means that Erik can probably work a concert on Sunday, for absurd amounts of money. I want to be able to work five or six hours and take home $350...
Erik amused me last night - I've been pushing for a used truck for something like two years now, and he's been stubborn in his refusal. He drove by some dealership last night, when he had a dazzling flash of insight - if a new truck cost $16K (the model he was looking at), then a used truck would cost much less! And then he called me, very excited, to tell me that. I laughed. A lot.
It may put a crimp in Erik's Orlando plans, though - if we're buying a truck next week, he can't be in Florida for two weeks starting Monday...
In other, sadder news, it looks like I can't go to the Roanoke faire. I forgot that we have a dog, and no trustworthy neighbors. Curses, foiled again! On the upside, this means that Erik can probably work a concert on Sunday, for absurd amounts of money. I want to be able to work five or six hours and take home $350...
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You would be better off getting a full size pickup, but if you want to stay with the smaller ones be prepared to take things slow. I've pulled trailers with Rangers and S-10s before. Hills will slow you down, even if you down shift with a four cylinder. Breaking and going around corners you will notice that the trailer tends the push the truck along.
I have a '98 Dodge Ram 2500xlt Quad cab 4x4 turbo diesel now, its a big improvement over a small pickup when towing.
If you know someone with a horse trailer, put some wieght in it and try towing it with the Tacoma, then try it with a full size pickup.
There is nothing wrong with using the Tacoma, just don't expect much from it when towing.