A small truck...

May 4th, 2020 10:36 pm

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inferno_gn [OP]: Deal Guru; Apr 23, 2004; 12104 posts; 140654 upvotes; Montreal

May 4th, 2020 10:36 pm

Hi there,

I was wondering, is there a small truck that can be bought? I'm considering getting a small truck to haul little things and time to time, pick up things that ok can work projects on. However, every truck I seen is those big ones. Any suggestions?

Ju Leon...

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May 4th, 2020 10:42 pm

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Evil Baby: Deal Expert; Mar 18, 2005; 20890 posts; 3068 upvotes; Niagara Falls

May 4th, 2020 10:42 pm

Chevy Colorado / Toyota Tacoma maybe?

May 4th, 2020 10:59 pm

#3

Curioprop: Member; May 28, 2007; 397 posts; 131 upvotes; Peterborough

May 4th, 2020 10:59 pm

Evil Baby wrote: ↑ Chevy Colorado / Toyota Tacoma maybe?

& Nissan, GMC, Honda. They all have "midsize"

May 4th, 2020 11:01 pm

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peteryorkuca: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2007; 5277 posts; 2840 upvotes; Toronto

May 4th, 2020 11:01 pm

El Camino, s10, utes

May 4th, 2020 11:28 pm

#5

UrbanPoet: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 44568 posts; 7661 upvotes; T.O. Lotto Captain

May 4th, 2020 11:28 pm

You’d be surprised how much a minivan can haul.
Theres models where you can Fold down all the seats flat to the floor. you can transport a surprising amount of cargo and bulky items with a minivan.
Good on fuel too.
It also seats 7 when you arent socially distancing.

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May 4th, 2020 11:39 pm

#6

JeganV: Deal Addict; Apr 22, 2013; 2583 posts; 1829 upvotes; Markham

May 4th, 2020 11:39 pm

The old Ford Ranger is actually small and a reliable truck, the final model year was 2012, shockingly it was also decently safe...apparently fared better in crash tests than other trucks which was a surprise considering it was among the oldest. The later Mazda B-series trucks are just a rebadged Ford Ranger so they're pretty much identical.

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May 4th, 2020 11:55 pm

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derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 4019 posts; 4149 upvotes; GTA

May 4th, 2020 11:55 pm

Modern "small" trucks are still pretty big. You need to go back like 10-20 years to get a properly small truck. But anyways, check out:

Chevy S10
Chevy Colorado
Ford Ranger
GMC Canyon
GMC Sonoma
Mazda B2200/B3000
Nissan Frontier
Toyota Tacoma

May 5th, 2020 2:48 am

#8

tehwegz: Sr. Member; Apr 5, 2017; 826 posts; 591 upvotes; Edmonton, AB

May 5th, 2020 2:48 am

As was said, a minivan is a great alternative. And cheaper on fuel, insurance, etc.

I have a $900 2003 Ram 4x4 V8 truck kicking around that looks like it belongs in the auto wrecker yard. Its haggard. I might be squeezing the last of its life out with my home projects. $60 a month to insure bundled with my other vehicle and my home. 4x4 works, just did an oil change on it for $20. Bit of a gas guzzler but the V8 sounds good at least. I believe a minivan would've been better for me though.

May 5th, 2020 4:30 am

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sandikosh: Deal Expert; Jan 7, 2007; 20732 posts; 4850 upvotes; Poormond Hill

May 5th, 2020 4:30 am

inferno_gn wrote: ↑ Hi there,

I was wondering, is there a small truck that can be bought? I'm considering getting a small truck to haul little things and time to time, pick up things that ok can work projects on. However, every truck I seen is those big ones. Any suggestions?

Ju Leon...

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May 5th, 2020 4:57 am

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BeaverLiquor: Deal Fanatic; Mar 1, 2005; 5650 posts; 3219 upvotes; Toronto

May 5th, 2020 4:57 am

Subaru Sambar, http://www.minitruckcanada.com/classifi ... 02976.html

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May 5th, 2020 8:00 am

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mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 6070 posts; 3145 upvotes; Mississauga

May 5th, 2020 8:00 am

peteryorkuca wrote: ↑ El Camino, s10, utes

GM should have imported the Holden Ute and revived the El Camino nameplate.

May 5th, 2020 8:08 am

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Evil Baby: Deal Expert; Mar 18, 2005; 20890 posts; 3068 upvotes; Niagara Falls

May 5th, 2020 8:08 am

mrweather wrote: ↑ GM should have imported the Holden Ute and revived the El Camino nameplate.

I think this was going to be a thing before GM killed Pontiac

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May 5th, 2020 8:21 am

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Swerny: Deal Guru; Oct 5, 2008; 13648 posts; 7778 upvotes; Toronto

May 5th, 2020 8:21 am

inferno_gn wrote: ↑ Hi there,

I was wondering, is there a small truck that can be bought? I'm considering getting a small truck to haul little things and time to time, pick up things that ok can work projects on. However, every truck I seen is those big ones. Any suggestions?

Ju Leon...

Nissan Frontier would probably be smallest and cheapest OP

Older Ford Ranger, Mazda B2000.

There was also the Subaru Baja.

May 5th, 2020 8:41 am

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cardguy: Deal Fanatic; Apr 5, 2013; 5380 posts; 2467 upvotes; gulfstream

May 5th, 2020 8:41 am

Swerny wrote: ↑ Nissan Frontier would probably be smallest and cheapest OP

Older Ford Ranger, Mazda B2000.

There was also the Subaru Baja.

frontier is pos...how do i know?...i have 3 of them(2014)..to many bs problems with this ,model

May 5th, 2020 8:44 am

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ROYinTO: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2009; 4494 posts; 2126 upvotes; Toronto

May 5th, 2020 8:44 am

A (folding) utility trailer might suit your light & occasional needs.

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May 5th, 2020 1:45 pm

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inferno_gn [OP]: Deal Guru; Apr 23, 2004; 12104 posts; 140654 upvotes; Montreal

May 5th, 2020 1:45 pm

Hi there,

Well, so far the trucks I seen usually have small back behind the driver, but I seen some without it, making the truck smaller. It is just to haul stuff here and there. Don't want to go crazy and don't want a POS that will die on me.

I have seen Ford Rangers but alot have the backseats. Is there a particular one without the back seat? Is it smaller with or without?

Ju Leon...

May 5th, 2020 5:46 pm

#17

BeaverLiquor: Deal Fanatic; Mar 1, 2005; 5650 posts; 3219 upvotes; Toronto

May 5th, 2020 5:46 pm

It's not that much smaller, but what you're looking for is a regular cab Ranger, https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ford/ranger ... &modalXS=1

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May 5th, 2020 8:02 pm

#18

haliwood: Deal Addict; Aug 3, 2009; 1982 posts; 445 upvotes; Nova Scotia

May 5th, 2020 8:02 pm

Try a van. Generally cheaper. Use as a camper also. You can go big or little with a minivan. I'd go for a cargo van and use it for camping.

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May 5th, 2020 8:18 pm

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jackrabbit000: Deal Fanatic; Dec 28, 2007; 7957 posts; 4573 upvotes; Alberta

May 5th, 2020 8:18 pm

Anything but a Honda Ridgeline. The last generation was a failure and the new one is worse.

May 5th, 2020 9:02 pm

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ROYinTO: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2009; 4494 posts; 2126 upvotes; Toronto

May 5th, 2020 9:02 pm

jackrabbit000 wrote: ↑ Anything but a Honda Ridgeline. The last generation was a failure and the new one is worse.

Replaced my Ranger with a Ridgeline. My opinion differs.

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