Dodge Dakota or Toyota Tacoma ?

TomMN · Post by **TomMN** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:12 am

Boys, I can't believe ya'll are against drivin' Toyota's because we had to whoop them 60 years ago but you don't think nothin of buying those big ol GAS HOGS and sending all your money over to them towel heads so they can finance their next suicide bomber!

My 95 F150 only has 220,000 miles on it but the next truck I buy will be a Ford Ranger that burns E85 (unless they make one that runs on E100 by then).

crewchf · Post by **crewchf** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:16 am

Now that's what I call thinking!!!! Good post Tom....

Crew Chief

PS Punch in Toyota Nascar and check out our new Nascar rides!!!!

Post by **Aaron Bartlett** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:34 am

TomMN wrote:My 95 F150 only has 220,000 miles on it but the next truck I buy will be a Ford Ranger that burns E85 (unless they make one that runs on E100 by then).

Until they work on the E85 more you wont see me buying much of it. Around here E85 is higher than gas plus the gas milage when using E85 is worse! Some alternative if you ask me!

JIMMIE ABSHIRE · Post by **JIMMIE ABSHIRE** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:43 am

We have recieved about 40 cars and trucks that run on pump gas or flex fuel, the only problem is no sells flex fuel in lexington ky . I would say probaly wal-mart will get in line to sell it . Flex fuel is a sweet alternative just question the price of it . Talking about trucks i have a94 gmc half ton
with 345000 mile just put in my second tranny , went out coming from indiana state , think it made ol lynn perkins a little nervous

J.C. Blair · Post by **J.C. Blair** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:10 am

I got a 97 S-10 ZR-2 been a good truck so far, knock on wood. I've got about 168,000 miles on it, and still drives like a brand new one. I'm gonna have to say, my next truck will be a GM brand truck, but the next one I get will be a full size.

Jimbo, Ol Blue sure has been a good'un for you. Its been to Indiana so many times, all you gotta do is point her west on 64 and it'll get us there. Man all the trips we've been on, they have surely been interesting.

JIMMIE ABSHIRE · Post by **JIMMIE ABSHIRE** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:28 am

Chad i think that we gotta 1 more world hunt in ol blue , then i am going to give er to sawyer. Good grief thats been 1 hell of truck, give me a good ol 5.7 350 anyday.

crewchf · Post by **crewchf** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:29 am

The main thing is change the oil and keep clean filters in them!!! You wouldn't believe the vehicles we see destroyed by customer abuse every day!!! No full service gas stations any more so most don't even get the hood opened between oil changes...

Crew Chief

Hunter · Post by **Hunter** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:30 am

Hey Hillbilly, Consider this... I decided to go Toyota again due to when looking for a used vehicle guess what? You can find a couple dozen Chevys ,Dodges, or Fords on most any lot used and for sale. On the other hand go and try and find a used Toyota. Reason, people that buy Toyota hang on to them. I had to drive 4 hours to find a used one. LOL Think it through and consider what you are going to use it for so it meets your needs and consider what you are willing to pay for gas. cya, Paul

JIMMIE ABSHIRE · Post by **JIMMIE ABSHIRE** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:02 pm

Hey hunter the reason you cant find a used toyota is because when people get done with them they sre finished . Gotta love the v6 they offer
I have seen them headgaskets leak like siffs , that all aluminun rice burning engine is fun to watch melt.

. I guess you boys hate harleys also . ahh so . The best engine toy ever offered was the 22r ,which i dont believe they make any longer ,you boys with 4 cylinder old body style yotes will remember it . Me being me took the oil pan off cuz I could not understand how in the heck he had 200000 miles on this engine . Well guess what .? Solid steel forged crank polished hmmm pretty smart little fellas

crewchf · Post by **crewchf** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:12 pm

We fixed the head gaskets free of charge,, no matter what the milage.. If your block was warped, you got that tooooo!!!! Free!!! They're pretty smart cookies to say the least,,,

Crew Chief

PS We miss the 22r sure nough!!!

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:23 pm

JIMMIE ABSHIRE wrote:SR PATCH Iam in lexington. Crewchief i did hear that toy is coming to nascar , guess the has beens need a ride , i dont see earnhart or gordon in a toyota any time soon . But on a serious note Guys buy what suits you
I have always been gm as was the rest of my family . We still race a 67 nova . I just think in all honesty, they are all too high . They all got problems , that is how i feed my dogs and support my various interest. If
yellowdog or myself can ever help any of you boys ,let us know Drive On

I am a big fan of chevy II nova's I have been trying to find one but they are hard to find. I perfer a 66 or 67 those are my favorite years for them. I also like hotroding and I bracket race every now and again. Here is a picture of my car. She run's low 12's in the teens.

S.R.Patch · Post by **S.R.Patch** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:25 pm

Wish you hadn't brought up those headgaskets, that's the only problem I've ever had with my chevys. There's just something about that 80,000 mile marker thats given me trouble...The last was the 98 Tahoe, it held off till 97,000 thou...

JIMMIE ABSHIRE · Post by **JIMMIE ABSHIRE** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:44 pm

Joeyman cool ol car whats it wiegh in at ? We got a 67 ss nova the roof is about the middle of my chest , wieghs 2600 w-driver has small block with 750 horse naturally aspirated 1 carb . We build for cubic engines love them small blocks . Runs 5.80 -5.90s 1-8 mile. Pretty quick little car and easy to look at . I dont know how post pics , Patch ya gotta do some simple mantinence ask crew chief I probaly aint replaced 3 sets of headgaskets in last 15 years on 5.7 engine. Crew chief i am going to stick to my gm guns , Toyota makes great product at least they are still expanding .Gm says they are broke but they just bought direct tv which is the big brother to On-star . They all got problems , thats why they got warrenty & extended service contracts , boys gotta go make some $ this talking to cust and selling service aint easy but somebodys gotta do it

crewchf · Post by **crewchf** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:54 pm

Jimmie,, are you a service writer??? Odds are bad about you going to heaven if you are!!!!

Crew Chief

PS I wish we'd get busy,, I've been screwing around here all morning!!!

Joeyman · Post by **Joeyman** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:08 pm

roughly 3580 with me in it but that was the last time I weighed it. Switched to aluminum wheels since then.