5 Best Trucks to Buy When You’re Broke

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2020
  • 5 Best Used Trucks to Buy When You're Broke, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Broke people buying cheap used trucks. Top 5 used trucks to buy. The best used trucks to buy. The most reliable trucks to buy used. Reliable trucks you should buy. Best trucks to buy. Reliable used trucks that are worth the money. Used truck buying guide and tips. Top most reliable trucks. Good trucks to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 года назад +90

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    • @______jsh______
      @______jsh______ 3 года назад

      Uncle Scotty, Thanks for this!
      By the way. Planning on getting a Toyota Vios made in PH or a Toyota Avanza made in Indonesia I think, and both 1.3 MT 2020s. They any good here in the Philippines? Thank you!

    • @jord_ibe
      @jord_ibe 3 года назад

      Hey Scotty, what’s your opinion on the 2013 and 2014 Honda Accord sport? Are they reliable?

    • @tonymontana3742
      @tonymontana3742 3 года назад +3

      dealers are getting $30 grand for loaded 2015 Tacoma's with 40k miles, ridiculous!

    • @kenjett2434
      @kenjett2434 3 года назад +3

      Scotty where I live 4x4s are a practical nessessity and used ones are hard to find. Doesn't matter the brand/model they are exspensive when you do find them. My 03 Dakota 240,000 miles still has a market value here of $4,000 to $5,000. I recently went shopping for a possible replacement $7,000 for an 04 anything I even seen an 09 priced $20,000. I live on dissability I can no longer afford to buy another truck. My old Dakota still runs strong and in good solid mechanical shape. So I guess even at 240,000 and 17 years old it's worth the effort to keep her going.

    • @SlipKnotRicky
      @SlipKnotRicky 3 года назад +1

      If you tie Scotty's hands, he couldn't talk! LOL

  • @jord_ibe
    @jord_ibe 3 года назад +2524

    Best truck to buy when you’re broke: ‘94 Celica

    • @firefoxmoz
      @firefoxmoz 3 года назад +68

      For real though, if you're broke you probably shouldn't be buying a truck to begin with. Get a $1500 beater

    • @timbohouston
      @timbohouston 3 года назад +129

      Sometimes you need a cheap truck especially if you're bootstrapping a new business. 👍

    • @jaya.0069
      @jaya.0069 3 года назад +56

      @@timbohouston Or a teenage boy just getting his drivers license!

    • @jimmymoon5879
      @jimmymoon5879 3 года назад +5

      Lmao

    • @dude28405
      @dude28405 3 года назад +13

      I had a 93 with a sunroof are used it like a truck I got my moneys worth out of that thing

  • @kenbarrett7092
    @kenbarrett7092 3 года назад +1561

    1. Nissan Frontier
    2. Ford Ranger
    3. Ford F-150
    4. Chevrolet Silverado
    5. Mazda B Series (Pickup)
    6. Mitsubishi MightyMax
    You're welcome.

    • @2018574
      @2018574 3 года назад +18

      Thank you!

    • @pattyeverett2826
      @pattyeverett2826 3 года назад +102

      Note, he said Chevrolet Silverado pre-2003. Now every time he mentions a junk yard, he puts a Chevrolet dealership picture up in the corner.

    • @jjbing3
      @jjbing3 3 года назад +1

      👏🏾blessings

    • @farmerboy9029
      @farmerboy9029 3 года назад +39

      Shouldn't the B series be number 2 aswell since it is just a Ranger

    • @fortis619
      @fortis619 3 года назад +18

      The older Chevy s10s are also great and midsize compared the Silverado

  • @MEGAGREEK2009
    @MEGAGREEK2009 3 года назад +107

    I own a 1998 GMC Sonoma. Body is rusty with 2.2 4 cylinder/automatic transmission , 280,000 miles and still rolling on.!!!

    • @finddeniro
      @finddeniro 3 года назад +2

      You are Blessed...
      Maintenance...Shirley...

    • @hairyreerend5128
      @hairyreerend5128 2 года назад +1

      Got a 92 s10 got it 220,000 miles for 800 use it as a daily driver putting on 600 miles a week only needing oil changes. Now it has 290,000 haven’t had a problem

  • @TyBraek
    @TyBraek 3 года назад +57

    I found out my girlfriend's brother in law got a used 2wd tacoma a while ago. It was $19,000. Its more than 15 years old. I got my 20 year old ranger for $1,900. I'd much rather get 10 rangers than 1 overpriced tacoma. I could even buy my truck, and 9 remanufactured engines for it for that cost.

  • @futurus777
    @futurus777 3 года назад +845

    Scotty says go to a junkyard for seats. Shows a picture of a Chevy dealer. 🤣🤣

    • @Realwrld03
      @Realwrld03 3 года назад +10

      Scotties Brain is also probably egg yolk

    • @DoubtingThomas333
      @DoubtingThomas333 3 года назад +15

      @@Realwrld03 he's quick and crazy as a fox.

    • @BELCAN57
      @BELCAN57 3 года назад +14

      Nah, that's a scrap yard.

    • @SeanLain
      @SeanLain 3 года назад +4

      One of the best parts

    • @mikel2887
      @mikel2887 3 года назад +4

      rofl, he says that about 2003 and later chevy's

  • @Nar01
    @Nar01 3 года назад +807

    #1: *Bike with a basket*

    • @Thermool
      @Thermool 3 года назад +16

      #1: Roller skates
      #2: Good pairs of shoes

    • @MannyAguilarJr
      @MannyAguilarJr 3 года назад +13

      Sorry you can't afford the card on spokes upgrade

    • @lindaeasley4336
      @lindaeasley4336 3 года назад +2

      No kidding . Broke means you're bearly able to feed yourself

    • @larrysouthern5098
      @larrysouthern5098 3 года назад +2

      And a good backpack!!!!

    • @miguelamigo6030
      @miguelamigo6030 3 года назад +4

      Scotty... ENDLESS MONEY PITS!$!

  • @autonewstv86
    @autonewstv86 3 года назад +424

    *I’m broke - I can’t buy any truck at the moment!* 😆

    • @sodium6388
      @sodium6388 3 года назад +19

      Stay positive man, remember cars are materialistic goods🤩

    • @edgargomez9494
      @edgargomez9494 3 года назад +11

      Me too.... Cant afford one...😃😃😃.... I will continue using my Honda....

    • @classic287
      @classic287 3 года назад +8

      Car INTERIOR, Hang in there. Brighter days will come....

    • @edgargomez9494
      @edgargomez9494 3 года назад +2

      Yes... Lets hang in there

    • @edgargomez9494
      @edgargomez9494 3 года назад +2

      @@classic287 thank you for the encouragement

  • @tyleranderson5477
    @tyleranderson5477 3 года назад +78

    Ive owned a 98 ranger for 3 years now, it was my late grandfather’s. Thing is still mint at 160,000 and it’s fun as hell in the snow!

    • @alhanleal8118
      @alhanleal8118 3 года назад

      Man I had a ranger and it got a cracked head at 215k miles

    • @Yowzoe
      @Yowzoe 2 года назад +1

      @@alhanleal8118 my '93 is at 214, problelm-free, so far ;-)

  • @aarond531
    @aarond531 3 года назад +379

    My dad had a 1995 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder with the manual transmission. He got 315,000 miles before the catalytic converter went out. Great truck.

    • @ansv3340
      @ansv3340 3 года назад +72

      and ? what happened to it? You dont need a cat to run a truck! or u can get an aftermarket cat for $100 ., Cat is not something like engine or tranny failure

    • @D4x4Bronc
      @D4x4Bronc 3 года назад +4

      96-01 5.0 explorer mountaineers are decent. Transmission is only weak point

    • @clblanchard08
      @clblanchard08 3 года назад +38

      @@ansv3340 You technically don't need a cat to run anything if you live in a state with no emissions testing *cough* Alabama *cough*.

    • @fuhrerali2111
      @fuhrerali2111 3 года назад +24

      When the cat. converter on my 97 pathfinder was bad, i just stripped the inside and i still pass emissions LOL

    • @1968CudaGuy
      @1968CudaGuy 3 года назад +25

      My last Ranger was a 1998 and had 400,000+ miles and my current 2004 Ranger has 274,000 miles so far. Both had the Mazda built 5 speed manual transmissions.

  • @isaacaguiar4029
    @isaacaguiar4029 3 года назад +301

    Make me laugh everytime he says “junkyard” and shows Chevy dealership Lmaooooo 😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 3 года назад +10

      What's funnier is the "stupid" folk who keep buying them bowtie-mobiles tho hah..

    • @musicalbenjiman
      @musicalbenjiman 3 года назад +2

      +1

    • @backwoodsredneck
      @backwoodsredneck 3 года назад +5

      @@robecor_ I'd buy a 90's model Chevy nothing new

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 3 года назад +3

      @@backwoodsredneck "There's no arguing that."

    • @akalksander9184
      @akalksander9184 3 года назад

      I didn't catch that until I read the comments, lol

  • @ecoRfan
    @ecoRfan 3 года назад +34

    9:34 “Go to a junkyard!”
    *Chevrolet dealer picture*

    • @bernardberben4852
      @bernardberben4852 3 года назад +1

      Silly ford. Pulling trailers is for chevys and RAMs

  • @brucejones2354
    @brucejones2354 3 года назад +11

    I had a 1994 Ranger pickup that I bought from my neighbor when it had100,000 miles. I sold it in 2015 when I bought his used F 150. The ranger had a 3.5 litre engine, manual trans with 4 wheel drive. In the 213,000 I had it ( total.of 313,000), I replaced the clutch twice ( teenage boys ), all the u-joints, a starter, alternator, mass airflow sensor, and the water pump the month before I sold it. It didn't use any oil, no rust (did have a little paint pealing), and everything else worked, AND the seats did not have any holes in them! I let it go for $1,200 and the person I sold it to still uses it for a work truck. I can vouch for Ranger pickup trucks!

  • @TheGearShots
    @TheGearShots 3 года назад +183

    Guaranteed my 2017 Rebel is not on this list. I think I’m going to trade it in on a 1994 Tacoma today

    • @DS..69
      @DS..69 3 года назад +8

      Smart thinking. 😂

    • @JJ-ls7fq
      @JJ-ls7fq 3 года назад +8

      They didn't make the Tacoma in 1994.

    • @DS..69
      @DS..69 3 года назад +1

      @@JJ-ls7fq Just a name thing. Lol

    • @darthdarthbinkss
      @darthdarthbinkss 3 года назад

      Why do you dislike your Rebel?

    • @jimtownsend7899
      @jimtownsend7899 3 года назад +2

      Assuming they're willing to make that trade! :)

  • @jamesduke4957
    @jamesduke4957 3 года назад +152

    Im always amazed , my 38 year old Toyota truck always starts and goes and the Automatic still has no problems .

    • @JJ-ls7fq
      @JJ-ls7fq 3 года назад +6

      Amazing! Original engine and transmission? How many miles?

    • @jamesduke4957
      @jamesduke4957 3 года назад +14

      @@JJ-ls7fq yes all original , 135K miles

    • @JJ-ls7fq
      @JJ-ls7fq 3 года назад +16

      @@jamesduke4957 sweet! Low mileage for such an old truck. That's great.

    • @SkeletalMelodies99
      @SkeletalMelodies99 3 года назад +1

      What truck is that

    • @jamesduke4957
      @jamesduke4957 3 года назад +6

      @@SkeletalMelodies99 Toyota Pickup ( Hilux) 2.4

  • @gypsygypsy6435
    @gypsygypsy6435 3 года назад +21

    My "99 Tacoma" still going strong 371,283 miles.
    Every thing Original, Replaced Radiator 3 times.
    Routine Maintenance, Saves you $$$.
    Been rough people trying to steal it

    • @davidgamboa918
      @davidgamboa918 3 года назад +1

      My 2000 taco was stolen. Thank God I got it back !

  • @jaya.0069
    @jaya.0069 3 года назад +120

    No skeeters at Scotty's house with him flapping his arms a mile a minute!

    • @johnbunyan5834
      @johnbunyan5834 3 года назад +8

      Jay A. .
      Yes. This is one of Scotty’s best windmill performances.
      It must be part of his exercise régime.

    • @williammarik6159
      @williammarik6159 3 года назад +5

      @@johnbunyan5834 lol !

    • @snapninja3454
      @snapninja3454 3 года назад +1

      I am first time here. I thought he might be buzzed!

    • @MASS1866
      @MASS1866 2 года назад

      😂👍

    • @Chuxgold
      @Chuxgold 2 года назад +1

      No' thats the guy you stand neer too. He'll attract skeeters. Not scare them off. Best bug dope ever is standing close" but not to close" to someone thats moving all the time.

  • @signalsoldier
    @signalsoldier 3 года назад +38

    1990s Nissan Hardbodies are still on the roads by the thousands. The best truck I've ever owned. Cheap on gas, durable, dependable and you can work on them yourself and find parts galore.

    • @brandoncomer6492
      @brandoncomer6492 2 года назад +5

      they're also skyrocketing in price for one in decent shape

  • @BenilJoseph
    @BenilJoseph 3 года назад +38

    I drive a 2001 Toyota Tacoma , and I change oil every 5000 miles , runs very smooth , manual transmission has done near 140000 miles and the best part is ,AC still blows cold

  • @Asyouarenow
    @Asyouarenow 3 года назад +9

    Got a 98 Frontier, been one of the best vehicles I've ever owned.

  • @adamreilly6896
    @adamreilly6896 3 года назад +11

    91 gmc Sonoma, perfect 6 cylinder daily driver, easy to fix, easy to maintenance. Had mine a year and never let me sit not once.

    • @garyalford9394
      @garyalford9394 2 года назад +1

      Chevy trucks eat fuel pumps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NoahMPM
    @NoahMPM 3 года назад +126

    My grandpa has a 2013 Tundra with a TRD Rock Warrior package on it and it’s only ran on oil changes and gas so far. The truck still feels brand new to me.

    • @on-site4094
      @on-site4094 3 года назад +5

      Rblx maybe grandpa will gifted to you

    • @jaretboston4843
      @jaretboston4843 3 года назад +5

      Darren Bates forever

    • @BigEightiesNewWave
      @BigEightiesNewWave 3 года назад

      It used lots of oxygen also !

    • @ebubechiibegbula5968
      @ebubechiibegbula5968 3 года назад +16

      @Josh Smith I agree there is something special about Toyota's suspension... It's awesome infact I only want a toyota because of that suspension.... Too many bumps and pot holes in Nigeria....

    • @jeffreysantos9070
      @jeffreysantos9070 3 года назад +1

      Reminds me of Steve Miller Band song - my grandpa is ninety fiveeeee...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @nicholashuffman6494
    @nicholashuffman6494 3 года назад +78

    My work just bought 3 2019 Chrvy Equinoxes, one has like 32k miles and already has engine knocking. The others have 30-35k miles and all of them are burning oil. This shows the lacking quality in GM, ALWAYS LISTEN TO SCOTTY 😂

    • @walkerpendleton760
      @walkerpendleton760 3 года назад +3

      Just buy the older ones 😂😂😂 I have a 06 Chevy equinox lol but it is a great compact suv still ya blow a head gasket which mine has not done yet..

    • @walkerpendleton760
      @walkerpendleton760 3 года назад +2

      That is my first car

    • @brucejones2354
      @brucejones2354 3 года назад +16

      A good friend of mine is a REAL GM fan. Last year he bought a new Equinox, 4 months later the transmission failed. Because GM had SO MANY OF THEM FAIL there was no transmissions available. Since he had been a good customer for so long, the dealership gave him a loaner to use until they were able to repair his. 7 MONTHS LATER his was repaired. I asked him if the loaner held up, he said that the transmission on it was beginning to fail when he returned it to pick up his.

    •  3 года назад +7

      @@brucejones2354 I have a friend like that who would seem to seek out the worst lemons every 2 to 3 years....always broke down and spending money on them. Had a Plymouth van...Vougyer...then got a Ford Windstar van, then got an Equinox, then got a chevy cruz......every single one a total POS.....bottom of the heap vehicles.

    • @nicholashuffman6494
      @nicholashuffman6494 3 года назад +13

      @@brucejones2354 That doesn't surprise me. The ones we have at my work are already starting to have the transmission slip and clunk at like 30k miles. It sucks because GM used to make decent vehicles, and seeing the quality control keep going down due to greed and cheapness is sad.

  • @oBlackCoffee
    @oBlackCoffee 3 года назад +25

    The 88-98 Chevy/gmc trucks are tanks good trucks if you can find a clean one 👍

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 3 года назад +3

      Yea if you like replacing ac delco fuel pumps, alternators, sensors, dash gauges read incorrectly.....GM has been garbage for 50 or more years dude

  • @ismawan1980
    @ismawan1980 3 года назад +9

    In my country, Ford Rangers last like forever, many people use it and love it.

  • @crazeyjoe
    @crazeyjoe 3 года назад +32

    I have an '02 Ranger and still is in really good shape!

  • @jamesduke4957
    @jamesduke4957 3 года назад +13

    In 1997 I bought a brand NEW Isuzu Hombre pickup 2.2 5speed , it was $8695 plus tax . I still drive it to this day .

    • @TheHerbdude
      @TheHerbdude 3 года назад +1

      What's your mileage?

    • @jamesduke4957
      @jamesduke4957 3 года назад +1

      @@TheHerbdude 184 K miles

    • @TheHerbdude
      @TheHerbdude 3 года назад +1

      I remember that Joe Isuzu commercials from way back .

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 3 года назад +1

      @@TheHerbdude & when Isuzu used to sell cars like the Impulse..

    • @kkarllwt
      @kkarllwt 3 года назад +1

      $400 a year for a small GMC truck. not bad.

  • @homebuilthappiness2919
    @homebuilthappiness2919 3 года назад +34

    Since this episode is about reliability it's probably good to mention that the 1st generation of the SOHC 4.0 in the ranger (1998-2001ish) was prone to timing chain issues. It was somewhat remedied after that. The pre 98 ranger 4.0 was OHV and didn't have those issues.

  • @montanawhite5699
    @montanawhite5699 3 года назад +12

    I’d recommend Nissan hardbodies. I had 2 93s. Both had over 200k miles. Awesome little trucks. One had 240k miles, drove it for about 3 years. Never burned oil or anything. Only thing I had to change was the belts and a couple light bulbs. Oldest and highest mile truck I ever had, only one that didn’t give me problems. Until a lady rear ended me texting and driving.

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu 10 месяцев назад +1

      Many could have gone even longer if not beaten into the ground without care. Mine is at 423,000 now. Need to rebuild the original front end. Seen these in junkyards with very little wrong with them. Very sad. I would buy them to restore if I had the chance.

  • @jackwood8307
    @jackwood8307 3 года назад +7

    I have a 2017 Frontier 4 cylinder, no power door locks or windows but the simplicity of it was what sold me on it. Would buy one again.

    • @eyesalooking
      @eyesalooking 3 года назад +2

      I agree. I have the 4 cyl Frontier with roll down windows. I bought it used and ordered a color coordinated cap for it and drive it every day to work. Always gets 19 -20 mpg. Has never been to the dealer for service but gets the oil changed with synthetic oil and Napa gold oil filter every 5,000 miles.

    • @marvinbenjamin9908
      @marvinbenjamin9908 3 года назад +2

      @@eyesalooking currently own a 04 frontire very reliable truck

    • @Chain987
      @Chain987 3 месяца назад +1

      Bought in 2022, 2009 Frontier with 191000km. 2.4
      with 5 speed.XE. Love it.

  • @Oldtimecarpenter
    @Oldtimecarpenter 3 года назад +79

    You hit the nail on the head again Scotty! I bought an ‘ 05 Ranger 5 years ago in almost mint condition with the 2.3 - 4 cyl engine that looks and runs like new. I paid 4 K for it and have no regrets whatsoever! Plus it has the 7 ft. bed which is exactly perfect for me. Thanks for the good solid advice as always Scotty! 👍

    • @judechikwe1715
      @judechikwe1715 Год назад +1

      I need your contact information so I' can
      discuss with you on how to get one.

  • @ajcivicracer
    @ajcivicracer 3 года назад +12

    Ford Ranger got a shout out from Scotty! My ‘05, given its age is still taking me point A to B.

  • @nealammerman6768
    @nealammerman6768 3 года назад +4

    I ❤️my 2010 Ranger! It just turned 247,000. Runs great. Original 2.3 engine and transmission. Doesn’t use oil. Body solid. I want to pass 300,000 at least!

  • @ljohnson9988
    @ljohnson9988 3 года назад +35

    I used to have a 1985 Nissan 720 pickup. That thing was a tank. The previous owner abused it, but the 2.4 liter (Z24) engine still ran like a top, and the 5-speed manual transmission worked great. I wish I had never sold that truck.

  • @KS-dk9cd
    @KS-dk9cd 3 года назад +10

    I miss my '96 Ford Ranger. Had over 350,000 km on it with the 3.0L V6. Loved that truck.

  • @mattkobylanski3177
    @mattkobylanski3177 2 года назад +4

    Honorable mention should be the venerable Chevy S10. Have had my 2002 4cyl, 2wd, regular cab for a while and that thing has been nothing but good to me. Thankfully bought it with the transmission already rebuilt.

  • @ericpopovic7124
    @ericpopovic7124 2 года назад +2

    Just bought a Chevy S-10 2001, previous owner took great care of it. It came with the 4.3 and everything works great. Can't complain.

  • @capitanazoish
    @capitanazoish 3 года назад +5

    I have a 2000 ranger 2.5l still going strong and the ac works phenomenally!! It's 115 here in riverside california, glad the ac works!!!

    • @12jgonzales
      @12jgonzales 3 года назад

      Is it for sale?? I live in riverside too

  • @ActionWord63
    @ActionWord63 3 года назад +69

    Scotty, You’re Automotive Advice Is: PRICELESS!

    • @DoubtingThomas333
      @DoubtingThomas333 3 года назад +3

      Your*

    • @richardshank7659
      @richardshank7659 3 года назад +2

      You know what else is priceless watching his arms flail all over the place as he talks about stuff 😂

  • @trustnobitcheqz
    @trustnobitcheqz 3 года назад +41

    Nissan hardbodys are gems too bad they don’t make em like that anymore

    • @craigzilla100
      @craigzilla100 3 года назад +4

      My dad had a 96. 260k miles and after sitting for 2 years it started the first try with a new battery!! Unbelievable reliability.. it was falling apart with rust though , but hey, 24 years old..

    • @trustnobitcheqz
      @trustnobitcheqz 3 года назад +4

      @@craigzilla100 I have 96 5 speed with 250k miles stock KA motor still strong

    • @patriot6426
      @patriot6426 3 года назад +3

      My 1995 hardbody 2.4 has 380,000 on it I've been driving it since the day I bought it new. Batteries, tires,alternators starters, master cylinder, slave cylinder, steering gear box,to name most of the parts I personally installed myself over the years,,but that little motor still runs like a top! I so wish I could buy it all over again. I'm beginning to believe its gonna outlast me! Oh and I buy lifetime parts and they just keep giving me free parts!!! Haha...

  • @Die-CastBoulevard
    @Die-CastBoulevard 3 года назад +2

    My 1999 frontier has 280,000. It starts right up and runs great without any issues

  • @SimpleDIYProjects
    @SimpleDIYProjects 3 года назад +23

    Got a 90 Toyota pickup 4x4 and still running like a champ. 💪

    • @labornurse
      @labornurse 3 года назад +2

      We have a 94 extended cab v6. Stills starts everytime. Rusty bed though.

    • @x2e4
      @x2e4 3 года назад +4

      In KSA we still have the 70 series Land Cruiser 💪🏼

    • @SimpleDIYProjects
      @SimpleDIYProjects 3 года назад +3

      @@labornurse best trucks. That's all my dad ever owned. When he passed last year I restored his. Extremely dependable, cheap parts and lots of fun

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum 3 года назад +167

    That Tundra has $20k in options. Let that sink in a minute.

  • @bryan7821
    @bryan7821 3 года назад +3

    The Chevy S-10 Mid Size is another good one, guys.
    I have the 2003 S-10 with the 4.3 liter V-6, Extended Cab. I bought it in 2006 with 89K miles already on it. It has 199K miles now, original engine and trans, and neither has been rebuilt, and the AC still blows cold air. I did keep the oil, and trans fluid changed religiously, myself. The only thing i`ve had to do is change the heater core,,,,thats it. I see so many of those still around today, and they`re dependable little trucks.
    Just something to consider, if you can find one with lower mileage

  • @johntracy2861
    @johntracy2861 3 года назад +5

    Scotty, Your words are so true! Currently, I cannot find a decently priced Taco and the Rangers are a dime a dozen! Way back in 2003, I wanted a Tacoma and settled on a 2000 Ranger 4x4 off road extended cab for over 6K less! Had a great time in that truck!

  • @mattmayo3539
    @mattmayo3539 3 года назад +5

    Uncle mike is the guy who bought an XL contractor white ranger in 2001. Only option was A/C. He sold it after 400,000 dependable miles for $500. Learned how to drive stick in that thing at 300,000.

  • @raymondray3232
    @raymondray3232 3 года назад +22

    You're amazing Scotty. You always sound like you just got out of a loud heavy metal concert.

  • @JC-gw3yo
    @JC-gw3yo 3 года назад +2

    I have had fantastic success with the little Ford Ranger. They get great mileage and are fun to drive. My current model is a 1992 with a 3.0 liter 5 speed. It now has 290,000 miles

  • @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG
    @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG 3 года назад +19

    always listen to this legend scotty. 52 years of being an honest knowledgeable mechanic is hard to find these days. keep up the great work scotty, and telling the truth.

  • @jeffreysantos9070
    @jeffreysantos9070 3 года назад +4

    I took Scotty's advice. I bought a Tundra 4x2 Crewmax!! I love it!! On my way to the million miles Tundra club 👍 thanks Scotty be safe in our crazy times!

  • @Jeschitown
    @Jeschitown 3 года назад +29

    I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 paid 2700 bucks years ago with 168k still runs great

    • @drewliedtke3415
      @drewliedtke3415 3 года назад +8

      Yeah, he's wrong on the date though. The good Silverados go up to 2006, not 2002. I have an '05.

    • @drewliedtke3415
      @drewliedtke3415 3 года назад +1

      @@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit Good to hear. But they did away with the Vortec engine in 2006, which is practically bulletproof. Hopefully yours holds up.

    • @Jeschitown
      @Jeschitown 3 года назад +1

      @@drewliedtke3415 I believe your right move has the 4.8L V8 VORTEC what a great engine

    • @drewliedtke3415
      @drewliedtke3415 3 года назад

      @@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit Yeah I just checked. They made the Vortec up to 2013/14, so I think you're in luck with the engine at least.

    • @jeremy49988
      @jeremy49988 3 года назад

      @@drewliedtke3415 I thought same as well, the 2001 to 2006 are same generation. Or maybe it's 2000 to 2006

  • @wafflesnfalafel1
    @wafflesnfalafel1 3 года назад +3

    agree - the very first vehicle I ever purchased was a used 1990 hardbody Nissan base (2wd, std cab, short bed, manual transmission, didn't even have a rear bumper). But it got me to work and back for a decade. Miss that little truck...

  • @mojomaster5003
    @mojomaster5003 3 года назад +7

    Love my 2018 Nissan Frontier midnight edition. The most underrated small truck on the planet.

    • @quintonnava7976
      @quintonnava7976 3 года назад +1

      Frontier gang

    • @marvinbenjamin9908
      @marvinbenjamin9908 3 года назад

      We have them as the navara where I'm from and sadly they're not as well built as the ones in the US

    • @Chain987
      @Chain987 3 месяца назад

      Yep. 2009 Frontier Xe 2.5 with manual transmition. Love it.

  • @rampagedingo
    @rampagedingo 3 года назад +14

    I do want to buy second hand mainly because new trucks are waaaauy too expensive. But one think i learned from this video is that 4x2 trucks in the second hand market are much more reliable and have less components meaning they last longer especially the ranger with a 4 cylinder manual trans. Thanks Scotty. Another informative video.

    • @pilonpatrick573
      @pilonpatrick573 Год назад +1

      Bush clearer in Northern Quebec here, looking for a pick-up : broke the frame of my ‘99 Silverado, up there in the mountains. Too bad Scotty, Quebec isn’t the Southern States: i NEED 4 by 4.
      Watching a lot of videos . I’ll definitely stay away from the 3v 5.4 Triton:)
      Otherwise, old Chevy, 4x4 Ranger, or non-5.4 F150.
      Toytoys are too expensive for me

    • @lockandloadlikehell
      @lockandloadlikehell Год назад

      @@pilonpatrick573 f250/f350 SD 2004(03?) and earlier have leaf springs f/r and ofc you get solid axles f/r
      Massive frame and axles, towing, payload
      Early year SD you could get the 7.3 diesel

  • @pjswhatevertime9212
    @pjswhatevertime9212 3 года назад +36

    Thank you I need this

  • @monsierlemaire8282
    @monsierlemaire8282 8 месяцев назад

    This was very helpful. Thanks, Scotty.

  • @XRPXLM
    @XRPXLM Год назад +4

    If you’re broke buy a car. Truck tires alone are expensive

  • @erniexololoco8581
    @erniexololoco8581 3 года назад +168

    Good luck finding a deal in California. In Southern California everything is overpriced haha ha

    • @vsar1938
      @vsar1938 3 года назад +22

      And everything is a pos priced at 10k

    • @DS..69
      @DS..69 3 года назад +4

      That's were da money is. Lol

    • @brock9888
      @brock9888 3 года назад +7

      Ya unfortunately its super expensive out here

    • @garylangley4502
      @garylangley4502 3 года назад +10

      You've got that right. The most expensive thing here is the politicians.

    • @BetaBuxDelux
      @BetaBuxDelux 3 года назад +4

      Same here in San Jose, CA.

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 3 года назад +5

    Just what I needed, thanks Scotty!

  • @brettkovak6344
    @brettkovak6344 3 года назад +3

    Great video again Scotty! I have a 2001 Toyota tundra access cab that I bought six years ago for $5600 with 118,000 miles on it. Granted I had to fix a bunch of stuff but I’ve been driving it for six years! It now has 220 on it I have about 9000 into it all together but I haven’t put any money into it except for normal maintenance in three years! New frame went under it two years before I bought it and the body only has minor paint bubbling Here and there.

  • @officialwaybackwhen
    @officialwaybackwhen 3 года назад +3

    I had one of those Mazda B series pick ups it had the four-cylinder engine in it that had been overheated. The oil rings seized to the pistons from heat. I put new rings and rod bearings in it, never touched the main bearings. I used silicone for an oil pan gasket. The valve cover gasket was reused with a very fine layer of silicone as added sealer. I also reused the exhaust manifold gasket as it was a solid piece of metal. The only thing I bought other than the rings and Rod bearings was a head gasket and an intake manifold gasket. I drove that truck trouble free for another seven years before it finally gave up the ghost. Best $400 truck I ever purchased.

  • @nc2827
    @nc2827 3 года назад +28

    GMT400 88-98 trucks are bulletproof, buy one while you can

    • @cle569
      @cle569 3 года назад +2

      Like a rock

    • @cle569
      @cle569 3 года назад +1

      Like a rock

    • @mike-bj4dk
      @mike-bj4dk 3 года назад +1

      i have 2 of them they are already getting harder to find in stock condition running good

    • @nc2827
      @nc2827 3 года назад

      @@mike-bj4dk Yep, was lucky to find my 95 locally with less than 100k on it, diamonds in the rough now!

    • @illest69ful
      @illest69ful 3 года назад +1

      I recently bought a 96 GMT400 and it’s solid as hell.

  • @Big.W.
    @Big.W. 3 года назад +9

    The all the way back window on that tundra rolls down, like the 4Runners and Sequoias.

  • @crackerjack3762
    @crackerjack3762 2 года назад +2

    Was looking for guitar pickups, but I like this too

  • @mckgarth
    @mckgarth 3 года назад +14

    S10's have been good for me.

  • @rabie4x4
    @rabie4x4 3 года назад +15

    Me: Hey Scotty, what kinda dog should I get?
    Scotty: Get a Toy Ota, they're the best breed and live the longest!

    • @randyclark8774
      @randyclark8774 3 года назад

      Still wondering if Randall missed the Joke? Me too. 😆

  • @FredNugent
    @FredNugent 3 года назад +1

    Good job! Thanks for your excellent info!

  • @1VaDude
    @1VaDude 3 года назад +10

    The Tacoma is the best-looking small 4x4 pickup truck. Probably the most durable as well. The OLD Ford Ranger was a good workhorse too.

    • @putfilesnfriend1
      @putfilesnfriend1 Год назад +1

      my 2011 fx4 ranger is an absolute beast. I've done nearly 200,000kms and 100k of those have been what i would consider serious off roading.. not to mentions im always ripping it ... Service forests roads, camping in the bush, work, you name it... that ranger Hasn't skipped a beat. It's modestly lifted with mudders. Got a nice 4.0L engine in mine so it's actually got decent power

    • @1VaDude
      @1VaDude Год назад +1

      @@putfilesnfriend1 -- I once had an '85 Ford Ranger. Long bed, 4cyl, stick shift, rubber flooring, vinyl bench seat, AM radio - just a basic slab-sided pickup.
      It was small, but I liked it.

    • @putfilesnfriend1
      @putfilesnfriend1 Год назад +2

      @@1VaDude I like the Tacomas too. they are out of my budget currently.. Not very many mid sized pickups these days..

  • @el_engineer0p106
    @el_engineer0p106 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for all that you do Scotty

  • @mulljacob
    @mulljacob 3 года назад +4

    I can vouch for those '90's Chevy trucks. Mine has almost 200K miles and all I've down besides maintenance is have a blown power steering hose replaced. No big deal. It's been in the shop for the last month or more, the paint shop! Getting that puppy looking all shiny and new with blacked out everything. ;)

  • @rockerbob949
    @rockerbob949 2 года назад +1

    Yes, I drove a Nissan Frontier for over 100,000 for work and personal use. Totally solid little truck

  • @helmsmns
    @helmsmns 3 года назад +3

    I love how Scotty shows a picture of a Chevy dealer every time he says junkyard. I don't know if I agree with that but it's definitely hilarious

  • @lexwaldez
    @lexwaldez 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for explaining the RWD Jatco's vs the FWD Jatco's. I think I'm going to look for a used Frontier while I search for a used Taco.

  • @boss123400
    @boss123400 3 года назад +159

    If you're broke, you're not buying a vehicle of any type...

    • @DavyDave1313
      @DavyDave1313 3 года назад +6

      I would think broke means poor which is like 20-35k salary

    • @boss123400
      @boss123400 3 года назад +11

      Broke, means you are completely out of money...

    • @mikalerow2188
      @mikalerow2188 3 года назад +6

      Figure of speech.

    • @khristionlouvatin6874
      @khristionlouvatin6874 3 года назад

      @@DavyDave1313 you make 40k

    • @val13c59
      @val13c59 3 года назад

      @@DavyDave1313 ..Poor is no income at all, and living on housing assistance and receiving food stamps. But if you have an income of 20k or more, at least your making an effort. And making any effort to be employed and working is not poor.

  • @earllarsen5513
    @earllarsen5513 3 года назад

    Just ran across your channel today. Heard that an older Silverado is good. Just bought a 2004 a few weeks ago. Glad to hear that I made a good choice.

  • @cyberhendrix
    @cyberhendrix 2 года назад

    Ive owned my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge for 14 years now. It's lifted on big tires. 3.0L V6. It's been my daily work truck and now it's my trail toy. It taught me how to wrench and how to have fun. Can't go wrong with a third gen Ranger if you arent afraid to turn a wrench.

  • @Frederick416Cp
    @Frederick416Cp 3 года назад +30

    Scotty the prices of 94 celicas in my area have gone sky high because of you. Thanks.

  • @1billionviews293
    @1billionviews293 3 года назад +5

    Cant wait to see the review on the tundra behind scotty

  • @aNaturalist
    @aNaturalist 2 года назад

    Great recommendations! I drive an '06 work model F-150 right now. It was a fleet truck. 267K miles on it right now, and it runs great. '93 Ford 250, put the same miles on it. '01 Chevy S-10, put the same miles on it. 2002 Chevy 1500- 4.3 ltr V6, lost it in a flood, but I'd still be driving it now. Mid 90's Dodge Dakota, single cab long bed, 3.9 V6, manual transmission.... that thing was a small tractor. It was like a small 3/4 ton in a way. Slow but steady!

  • @martinw9425
    @martinw9425 3 года назад

    Scotty you have WISDOM, very good advices...thanks

  • @qcbtbx
    @qcbtbx 3 года назад +3

    Looking for one of these now and I've stuck with your recommendations. Thanks!

    • @daneboro6847
      @daneboro6847 3 года назад +2

      @Auto Buildz just sold mine great truck, just wastes too much gas.

  • @______jsh______
    @______jsh______ 3 года назад +11

    Scotty! Do more mini documentaries! We love it!
    Thanks for this!
    By the way. Planning on getting a Toyota Vios made in PH or a Toyota Avanza made in Indonesia I think, and both 1.3 MT 2020s. They any good here in the Philippines? Thank you!

  • @Coonan3272
    @Coonan3272 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I own an 05 Nissan Titan and I’m starting to have some issues that are just too expensive for me, especially getting gas for a 5.3😭😭. Thinking about buying an old ranger after I sell the Titan so this video really helped!

  • @skeck89
    @skeck89 2 года назад

    Scotty, thank you, I have a 6 cylinder 04 ranger. And you've convinced me to go with a 4 cylinder or a nice Tacoma. Appreciate the great advice.

  • @johnbunyan5834
    @johnbunyan5834 3 года назад +12

    He says : “go to a junkyard” , and up flashes a Chevrolet dealers sign (:- )

  • @dailydoseofpwnage
    @dailydoseofpwnage 3 года назад +3

    S10/Sonomas are great little trucks too. Cheap and easy to work on. The 4.3l is bulletproof . I've had 2 now. And my friends have had a couple as well. Didnt have to put a dime into the first one I bought . Was a 98 4.3l 5 spd stepside zq8 for 600 bucks. The one I have now is a 00 sonoma longbox reg cab but this one was neglected and needed lots of work but only has 176000 kms. Into it for about 2000$ CAD

  • @GearGuardianGaming
    @GearGuardianGaming 2 года назад +2

    Mom bought her frontier brand new in 2003. Still running great 18 years later. Its sound made me think it was made for racing, too bad they came with governors, cant go faster than 90.

  • @jokerquinn104
    @jokerquinn104 Год назад +2

    Good practical ADVICE. .from an expert...!

  • @______jsh______
    @______jsh______ 3 года назад +5

    Waiting all night for you to upload. And finally!

  • @tippmann981234
    @tippmann981234 3 года назад +5

    I love GM but scottys right, the last 20 years they’ve been going downhill fast. Love my 97’ and 98’ K1500 Silverados!!!

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 3 года назад +1

      GM PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN JUNK FOR 50+ YEARS CONSTANT AC DELCO FUEL PUMPS, INTERIORS FALLING PART ECT ECT BAD SENSORS

  • @tinoarreguin8850
    @tinoarreguin8850 3 года назад

    Thanks Scotty. Perfect timing, I'm looking for a used pick up.

  • @rapturegodquan4548
    @rapturegodquan4548 3 года назад +1

    my 1995 Nissan Pickup just hit 700k miles with regular maintenance, a changed timing belt, and an oil pan

  • @alexanderevans1136
    @alexanderevans1136 3 года назад +5

    So many people in the comments of these videos saying crap like: "I have a 2001 Chevy Silverbullet 9001. It has 540,000 miles, and has never given me a single problem in the 10 years I've owned it. It can tow continents together and gets 600 mpg". It is insane how beyond butthurt people get because they happen to own a vehicle Scotty doesn't like. Scotty isn't personally attacking your brodozer guys. All he is doing is giving his professional opinion.

  • @bacontoothdr
    @bacontoothdr 3 года назад +3

    I had a 1991 S-10 mini truck it was my favorite truck easy for me to get in and out was like a goat cart easy to fix fun little truck

  • @PookaFey11
    @PookaFey11 3 года назад

    Awesome video, thanks Scotty!

  • @jimringo2569
    @jimringo2569 3 года назад +2

    My 1996 Ranger small cab 2 wheel drive I bought used 50000 miles or so. Had an AC that made you wear a sweater in July. Wish it was still here. Very good truck..

  • @kerranz
    @kerranz 3 года назад +3

    My '01 Frontier only has 102,000 miles on it and it runs like a top...had the head cover off and it was clean and golden inside. Can't beat the KA24DE motor. It ain't fast, and it ain't big but it's done everything I asked it to.

    • @Chain987
      @Chain987 3 месяца назад

      Yep, same one, but 2009. Agree apsolutly.

  • @shmismith7196
    @shmismith7196 3 года назад +6

    Hey Scotty! Enjoy your videos! When you talk about used pickups I’ve never heard you mention Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I have had an ‘02 for ten years, and it’s been the most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. As a mechanic, what is your experience with them?

  • @A_Murrrrr
    @A_Murrrrr 3 года назад

    Thanks Scotty I am 17 and just got my license and you are helping me out getting my first car thanks man

  • @TheAwrig2
    @TheAwrig2 2 года назад +1

    I picked up a 2005 nissan frontier manual for 10,000 at a dealership with 71,000 miles. I just got a third party warranty and don't worry about anything breaking!