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    I may be dreaming

    My in laws small pickup is on its last legs. So in an effort to help out, I am trying to find a pickup, no specific brand, no specific model, just a clean, under 120K mileage, auto, cold air, radio, pickup that could be purchased under $3500. However, after looking and looking, I am just not finding anythying. I am beginning to believe that cash for clunkers took care of them.
    So, any suggestions?

    Dana

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    Small pickups seem to cost more used than full size in your target range.

    General rule of thumb, you should expect to get a single cab full size pickup with no options, 60-70k miles, a V-6, 5 years old for around $5000. I've even seen them at the used car dealers for these price ranges (maybe a little more).

    Following the rule of thumb above if you go higher mileage (100k) or older (7-10years), $3500 seems reasonable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SILVER2000SVT View Post
    Small pickups seem to cost more used than full size in your target range.

    General rule of thumb, you should expect to get a single cab full size pickup with no options, 60-70k miles, a V-6, 5 years old for around $5000. I've even seen them at the used car dealers for these price ranges (maybe a little more).

    Following the rule of thumb above if you go higher mileage (100k) or older (7-10years), $3500 seems reasonable.
    If i could find the 60-70K mile pickup that was clean, auto and cold air.. for $5000, I would probably pull the trigger.. but honestly, I just havent seen em.. but I will keep looking.

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    you will prolly have better luck finding a nice used mini van in that price range.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Showtime View Post
    you will prolly have better luck finding a nice used mini van in that price range.
    True, but not quite what I am looking for.

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    Craigslist,LOL.With gas prices makin records thell start showin up.3500 might get you a dodge LOL.Small pik-up? got tools,good luck.Go Nissan,they are great trucks,reliable,easy fixen,last long time.Just boought my kid one.Plenty on Craigslist . http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/2846398178.html
    Last edited by Beaudee; 02-23-2012 at 10:15 PM.

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    I know someone that deals almost exclusively with Ford Rangers- most are collision repair but clean and fixed correctly. When I was looking for vehicles for my daughter he had some in the 4 to 6k range- most were lower miles (60 to 90k)

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    Quote Originally Posted by 99WhiteBeast View Post
    I know someone that deals almost exclusively with Ford Rangers- most are collision repair but clean and fixed correctly. When I was looking for vehicles for my daughter he had some in the 4 to 6k range- most were lower miles (60 to 90k)
    Steve, I might be interested, if you would drop me a link or a name and number, it would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Dana

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    Well, I found one.. I was going over to Cowboy stadium for the Home and Garden show last Sat.. we were going to go by a dealer that had a couple of decent pickups for sale and on the way saw a clean 2003 Ford F150, long bed, plain jane. no options, except radio, auto and a/c.. vinyl bench seat, plastic/rubber floor, roll up windows, manual door locks, 134K miles.. but the body was in good shape and it seems to run good..

    Dana

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    that will average 14 mpg .... ;-(

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    its a v6 so not too bad

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