Just can't get a good basic truck, like the old days!

[paulsharvey]

In 1990, a base model S10, MSRP was $9215 new. For the same vehicle, new, today, Im still right around 9215, maybe 12.5k; and thats as a spare vehicle, or a chore truck; not a daily or a work truck.

That would $22k in today's money, and, at that point, I would rather spend $32k on a Frontier or $27k on a Maverick

 

[3930dave]

Speaking of old diesels, some of you must remember the converted 350s which GM was making for a while. They redefined the term "underpowered but certainly sipped fuel for the size vehicle they were in.

I remember those; small turbos were scarce back then, was part of the problem. Not that the 350 low-end would have liked turbo charging, but it would have bumped the efficiency even more (the only reason I like a turbo, is for dzl).

I highly doubt that ^ from GM was what the powertrain chief-engineer wanted to do, but it likely hit the price point GM wanted. Unfortunately, didn't help the image and confidence that N. American consumers had in light-diesels.

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

In 1990, a base model S10, MSRP was $9215 new. For the same vehicle, new, today, Im still right around 9215, maybe 12.5k; and thats as a spare vehicle, or a chore truck; not a daily or a work truck.

That would $22k in today's money, and, at that point, I would rather spend $32k on a Frontier or $27k on a Maverick

Pricing online recently (def not basic truck material, sorry for drift)....

I was attempting to see if anything was still kicking around for small diesels, just for grins.... not much, but did see that VW old Amarok (sp?) pu, is now a Ranger ? I definitely missed that deal being cut.

So gas-engine comparo here:

See lots of new Yukons on the road.... start @ 95k CAD.

So Toyoda pricing here (relatively) doesn't look that bad..... what limits them is Towing. I was surprised that the Sequoia has a higher tow-rating than the Tundra now, by about 800# in the model I'd pick. Tundra is a tick over 8000#, which is plenty for many personal-use applications, but obviously not tri-axle floats, loaded anyway....

Rgds, D.

 

[paulsharvey]

I did a Nissian Frontier build, not to be ask cheap as possible, but as cheap as I would want, and I think it was around $33.5k. That's a lot, but so is everything in life.

 

[paulsharvey]

Not truck, but wife is looking to re0lace her Charger RT with a Toyota 4-Runner; and if you let them, those can run upto $60+; but i think you can get a pretty good build for around $53

 

[Jstpssng]

I did a Nissian Frontier build, not to be ask cheap as possible, but as cheap as I would want, and I think it was around $33.5k. That's a lot, but so is everything in life.

Is that 4wd? I am pondering an upgrade, and Nissan seems to be the only mid sized left with a V-6.
Or an extended vs double cab

 

[paulsharvey]

Is that 4wd? I am pondering an upgrade, and Nissan seems to be the only mid sized left with a V-6.
Or an extended vs double cab

It was 4wd, and if i remember right, extended.

Did a quick Build and Price; and that was a King (extended) cab, 4x4, with the tow package. That was with dealer incentives or whatever rebates,

 

[3930dave]

To get the ext-cab here (my preference, for longer box), looks like I'd have to go Pro4x. Fighting with nissan.ca site.... so can't complete a quote, but should be 4x4, $52.6k plus, CAD.

Haven't compared in a while, but it's not been unusual for new vehicles to be 10k higher here (converted $), just in the "normal" vehicle range. (Not talking nose-bleed vehicles....)

Rgds, D.

 

[paulsharvey]

I was able to start with an S model (base), and select cab type, drive type. Now, with trailer hitch, it did hit me with a tow haul mode switch, at $35, and I think the trailer pin connector for another $35

Note: I was building a 25, not a 26

 

[Jstpssng]

What I found once I built a truck several months ago is that you no longer are able to order it. Rather, they will "find you something nearby."
Their offerings may or may not be close to what you are looking for. If you asked for a extended cab 6 cyl 4x4 it'll give you both body styles, 4 as well as 6 cylinder, and certainly no regard to color or other options you chose.
That's not exclusive to Nissan, they all do it. It's pretty much a waste of time.