# Buying a new/gently used truck **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 3, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gently-used-truck/726888 "2015-08-03T16:18:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dustin\_the\_Wind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f1d935/32.png) [@Dustin\_the\_Wind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dustin_the_Wind)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gently-used-truck/726888/1 "2015-08-03T16:18:00Z")
I am the current owner of a 13-year-old Chevy S10. I absolutely love it, especially the 4WD in the winter (I live in Wisconsin). I recently inherited a chunk o’change from my mom and dad’s estates enabling me to put down some cash for a new one, or one with low mileage. I have narrowed my choice down to two: Toyota Tacoma or Chevy Colorado. Anyone on here have any experiences/opinions to share on either? I am not brand loyal. If it makes any difference, I need the back seat to fit a granddaughter and dog, 4WD, stereo (my current truck only has AM/FM) and AC. Maybe other stuff that I am not thinking of right now. ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gently-used-truck/726888/2 "2015-08-03T16:39:47Z")
Both are solid choices. I might lean towards the Toyota just from a brand reliability point of view, but it’s a toss-up really. Drive both, make your best deal, either one could be great choice. I’ll also, although I am not without bias, toss in another option. Now, i make this suggestion not knowing what you need in a truck in terms of hauling. But I will trudge ahead bravely. A low mileage Honda Ridgeline. An outstanding 4WD system is standard, a REAL back seat is standard, with the slickest fold up option for the rear seats you could ask for. And the bonus is: the trunk. Yes, a truck with a trunk, a [truck trunk](http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e20176170dfc2c970c-pi) if you will. I have a 2008, it’s by far the best truck/utility vehicle I’ve ever owned. Yes, it’s “oddly” styled, but beauty is more than skin deep. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gently-used-truck/726888/3 "2015-08-03T18:29:29Z")
Toyota. GM has too many quality issues. Not sure about their pickups, but many different GM vehicles seem to have too many issues. ---
**Author:** ![Lowdown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Lowdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lowdown)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gently-used-truck/726888/4 "2015-08-03T19:38:29Z")
Tacoma, no question.