I sold my Type R today, so now I am on the hunt for a pickup truck. The redneck in me is finally coming out. Seriously though since I am a "NEWBIE" in this regards I am hoping some of you members can give me advice in the purchase of a new OR used pickup truck.

Here's what I would really want spec wise:

4x4
crew cab

although I have been looking at some 2x as well.

I have narrowed it down to these 2 power house units mmm big power

Dodge Hemi SLT or Daytona Edition

Toyota Tacoma TRD

And as an offshoot

Sonoma S10 Extreme however this is only a 2x....

I am so confused.......

 

How about Honda Ridgeline? Interior looks soooooo amazing... close to luxury

My father has the Ford f150 and it's pretty powerful. It's pretty comfy but I hate the interior!

 

If I were in the market for a pickup, I don't think I would look any further than the Nissan Titan. That thing is a beast...and puts out a whopping 379lb-ft of torque. Having said this, I must admit that I am biased to Nissans. The Frontiers with the Nismo package are very nice also.

Others in the same class that I would consider would be the Tundra and the F-150. Anything from Dodge and GM has never impressed me...both exterior and interior wise.

As for the Ridgeline, I just can't get by its "Chevy Avalanche" type styling. Just test drive various trucks and see which ones you prefer, and I am sure the choice will become more clear.

Good luck in your quest for a pickup!

 

Nissan Titan
Toyota
Honda

 

Before I got my G I looked at the Nissan Titan. The truck is amazing! Tons of power, beautiful interior, great options. Stock spray-in bedliner, huge towing capacity and much much more. Check it out

 

Nissan Titan gets my vote.
That's what I'll be getting when the F150 packs in.

 

I would say the Nissan Titan.

 

One more for the Titan. My buddy has one and it is way cool. The exhaust note is really sweet and the interior is nicer than my 03 G. :{ The numbers speak for themselves as far as performance. It is a beast of truck.

 

The Nissan Titan gets my vote. That is what will replace my Z71 when the time comes.
Wayne

 

I'm not a trucker, lol, but if I were in the market, I'd have to look at Nissan's Titan just to keep it 'in the family'. The engine alone would be a kicker for me: A 5.6 liter VK.....mmmmmm lucious.
C.

 

All righty then

Talking about my first area of expertise

First question: what do you want to do with it?
2) Tow or haul stuff or trailer?
3) just cruise?
4) family hauler?

Just to let you know I have owned many many trucks over the years and at one time raced them at Speedway (yes I'm showing my age )
All my friends at work drive all kinds of truck and YES I am a ALBERTA RED NECK!
I presently own a 2500HD Diesel that has been chipped and hauls a**
But doesn't corner worth crap

 

If you want fairly plush and Really quiet look at the Titan . If you want a beast either Dodge would be a fine choice.

 

If you have the mod bug there are a quite a few options out there that will boost a diesel engine to dizzying heights. My father-in-law has a 2500HD (diesel with Allison tranny) for hauling around his fifth wheel. He has some Banks Performance mods on it and it puts out some amazing numbers. Go to the Banks site for possibilities (there are other options too). However, like the man said, it won't corner like a sports car.

 

HOLY SMOKE!! I just test drove the NISSAN ARMADA! GAWD DAMN FULL-SIZE SUV! BOOTIFUL INTERIOR, LOADED! I felt like a RICHEST man driving the SUV. JERRY.... have you ever test drive the ARMADA! I'm inlove! So much better than my brother BMW X5!! 10 times better!! I'd give big credit for Nissan for making a nicest SUV! I have driven in MDX, PILOT, CRV (my mom's), and Sequoia (pretty HUGE and not my style). I like Armada overall.....

Anyway, I would choose Titan for the looks and power (lot of TQ!!)

 

yeah - you need to know what you're going to use it for before you pick what you want.