Decent used truck?

[Sigarms]

Depending on what I find wrong with my Toyota T-100, perhaps looking at buying another truck.

What I'll be looking for

1 - Used
2 - Generally under 150-100k miles
3 - Enough room "comfortably" for 4 people
4 - Primary purpose for hauling trailer when I need it that will have a ZTR on it or hauling brush from out back. T-100 is only a V6 and perhaps something with a little more power.
5 - 4X4 for out back going across the creek
6 - Since we use T-100 the least now out of all of our vehicles, would like something for the wife to drive if she doesn't want to take the Pilot out.
7 - Max budget is 15k cash (this is a "side truck", not primary vehicle and I can't justify spending more).

I've only owned used Toyota's, and know nothing about Chevy's, Fords or Dodges. I'm not a ford kind of guy or a chevy kind of guy if that makes sense.

Any recommendations, models and what engines to stay away from?

With trucks now going for more than my dad paid for his house back in '78 am I just living a pipe dream per my requirements and just shoot for a beater to use out back for around 5k?

Thanks!

 

[Hay Dude]

“I've only owned used Toyota's, and know nothing about Chevy's, Fords or Dodges. I'm not a ford kind of guy or a chevy kind of guy if that makes sense.”
You mean you aren’t “brand loyal”? If that’s not what you mean, then please explain
They haven’t been called Dodge since 2019. Now called ”Ram”.

Are you limited to 1/2 ton, 4wd, gas?
if you are, theres a lot of good choices out there.

 

[Sigarms]

“I've only owned used Toyota's, and know nothing about Chevy's, Fords or Dodges. I'm not a ford kind of guy or a chevy kind of guy if that makes sense.”
You mean you aren’t “brand loyal”? If that’s not what you mean, then please explain
They haven’t been called Dodge since 2019. Now called ”Ram”.

Are you limited to 1/2 ton, 4wd, gas?
if you are, theres a lot of good choices out there.

I'm not brand loyal, exactly what I mean.

I'm only limited by the cash I want to spend out of pocket.

Since I call them dodge, shows you how long it's been since I went looking for a truck. Out of curiousity, is the manufacturer formally known as Dodge now called Ram? Always though a Ram was a dodge.

 

[Hay Dude]

I'm not brand loyal, exactly what I mean.

I'm only limited by the cash I want to spend out of pocket.

Since I call them dodge, shows you how long it's been since I went looking for a truck. Out of curiousity, is the manufacturer formally known as Dodge now called Ram? Always though a Ram was a dodge.

”Ram” is the truck formerly known as “Dodge”. Lol
Good thing you aren’t brand loyal, cause that’s just stupid. You will get a lot more truck for your money being open to all brands.

So are you only looking at 1/2 ton gas, 4wd?

 

[old and tired]

A rose by any other name... bla, bla....

Dodge / Ram It's still a Chrysler...

 

[beckmurph]

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[Hay Dude]

A rose by any other name... bla, bla....

Dodge / Ram It's still a Chrysler...

Nope.
It’s now a “Stellantis”

 

[ruffdog]

Well, being that PSA and FCA have now merged, it is now called Stellantis.

It’s Official: Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group Are Now Stellantis

 

[Username Taken]

A rose by any other name... bla, bla....

Dodge / Ram It's still a Chrysler...

Not really. Not anymore. Ram has its own building, it's own engineers, it's own marketing....... They're a separate Company from Chrysler

In fact, with the Stellantis merging, it's doubtful that any other part of Chrysler survives much longer. Ram will. I doubt Dodge and Chrysler will.

 

[fried1765]

Well, being that PSA and FCA have now merged, it is now called Stellantis.

It’s Official: Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group Are Now Stellantis

Sure!
I don't know why I didn't know that!
Everyone should know about the "Stellantis" car company!
It is about as well known as the Stutz (Bearcat) company..... maybe?