8 CHEAP Reliable Trucks You Need To Buy | IDEALIST

Do you need a reliable pickup truck but need one on the CHEAP!?
Well good news!
Brad takes us through the top 8 cheap trucks for broke boys!
From the Ford F150 and Ranger, to the Mitsubishi Mighty Max and Nissan Frontier, these are the trucks you can count on that don't break the bank.

Let's GO!

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[Doc]

I pounded miles on my 82 and 96 F150’s .
Both had the4.9L (300 In-line) 6cyl. I ordered them.
Though they were a 1/2 ton, I put 3/4 ton rear suspension. I worked the hell out of them. My 82, I put over 300K on it and my 96, I got 460K miles.

[JeffOfTheMountains]

Aw man, the Mazda B2000.... I learned how to drive on one of those when I was 15, and yes it was a 5 speed manual. My dad took me to the Lost Colony parking lot (empty at the time), and after some practice, put an empty NesTea can on the dashboard. Then he said "You drive around until you don't knock that can over."

Good times, and it's why I prefer stick shift over automatic.

[gustavobarrera]

I somewhat agree with this list. It's it's either an late model 90s f150, Chevy, or dodge those are reliable. But once they get to the early 2000s reliability goes down the dramatically. The Nissan frontier is actually more reliable than the titan in my experience. And for Toyota either the tundra or Tacoma regardless of year are all reliable. For Mitsubishi and Mazda I guess I will have to take your word for it since I never drove one

[Doc]

We currently have a 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4 with a 4.0L V6. We mainly use it around our property. It only has 35K original miles.

[henrymcmiller]

Damn! I purchased a 2015 RAM and 2021 RAM, and never any problems. Both are Motor Trend trucks of the year. 😮

[cheetopuff]

The Tundra’s really are incredible trucks.
My ex girlfriend’s grandfather had one and it had a bullet hole through the hood, the front end was smooshed in an accident, and I’m sure a million other things that I don’t know about, but it turned over and drove like it just left the lot.

[dparisi]

I got a 04 silverado 2500hd extended cab, extended bed for 2200 bucks. It has the 6.0 and ido how many miles because it says odometer error lmao. All I know is the guy who owned it maintained it really well

[jimbomendoza]

Among the trucks from your list, which is comfortable for long drive, Brad? Thank you in advance.😀

[glarrettvlerdone]

mazda b2200 / 90’s ford ranger = the miata of pickups!

[maljalcol]

If it’s not a tundra or a Tacoma I don’t want to hear about reliability

[Averagegamer]

Again the Silverado is a good truck with near no issues but theres always issues

The 1988 to 1998 gmt400 are near 33 years old depending on age
The 1500 used the 4.3v6 5.0 5.7 v8
The 2500 used the 5.7 6.5td 7.4 v8
I would never touch a 6.5 turbo diesel

The gmt800 has issues with the 5.3 v8
The lm7 is notorious for oil starvation

The 4.3 v6 4.8 v8 6.0 were all solid engines but the 5.3 will have oil starvation issues so keep that in mind

The gmt900+ that use the 5.3 6.2auto have gm afm system that will go from v8 to v4 this can be horrible like he said but if you can find a low mileage example out of warranty go put a 100$ tune to disable the system

Just keep in mind theres no such thing as a cheap truck but the list is all the good engines to buy
3.0 i4 Duramax (do research)
4.3 v6
4.8 v8
5.0 v8
5.3 v8
5.7 v8
6.0 v8 Denali escalade Silverado ss in these half tons but usually 2500+
6.2 v8
6.6 gas v8 2500+ only
6.6td (do research) 2500+ only
7.4 v8 2500+ only
8.1 v8 2500+ only

Keep in mind I didn't add the smaller turbo 4 cylinders because anything in a full size truck that is a i4 is gonna do nothing but fail

Buying the 2.7 turbo is dumb
The 5.3 and 6.2 will require a tune to delete the afm
The 5.3 will require if after 2007

Early 5.3 in 2007 may not have afm but do research to check

The 3.0 Duramax is made by Isuzu so no worries on it failing but always do research on your engine

[warrenpuckett]

A Ford/Mazda 4 cylinder 5 speed was pretty reliable. As long as you only used 5th gear when empty but not when pulling a empty trailer.
300, 000+ miles not unusual for those with the motor never getting wrenched on. That also required 3K mile oil changes and 50K coolant changes.
But only got 25 MPG.
Full Load and a trailer, 55 mile hour max in 4th. No 5th gear or just get used to swapping out the transmission while that one gets rebuilt.
Oh & yes every year the transmission was just different. Enough that you needed the entire shifter and transmission assembly for that year.

[JamesJohnson-igof]

Almost every reviewer of pickup trucks will slam my 1997 Dodge Dakota. I had bought it used from a buddy of mine for way less than his Grandfather originally paid. Living in the non-stop chemical applications of calcium chloride because of the snow and ice State of Minnesota, I had quite a rust problem. Otherwise, the truck was good to me. 4-wheel drive worked flawlessly, and I'd make it to work and back serenaded to the excellent sound system!

[backroadboy]

The Mazda b series is a rebadged ranger Same power plant better price also I think a Nissan hardbody is the cheap way to go

[jamiebray]

You should of lumped the Ranger & the B-2 together. And yes there have been tons of bad rangers. Especially from the 80's.

[Jokrz]

Good luck finding a Mighty Max that is not rusted out. Love that truck though

[karenm]

I own a 1994 Mazda B4000 4x4 with5-speed transmission with only 138K miles on it. I was told that it is really just a Ford Ranger. Is that true?

[JamesJohnson-igof]

Ford's turbocharged engines can be very troublesome, perhaps unlike the v-8s. Recommendations could reliably be made for specific configurations. Locally, a customer with a brand-new vehicle's turbocharger had significant issues, that Ford said wasn't covered. I own a Ram Laramie, that has had no problems; also never had a ride that's this good!

[robwaters]

WTF? The Ranger and the Mazda ARE THE SAME CAR. I have no idea how an automotive YouTube channel mentions the Mazda B2000 without sharing the fact that it's a rebadged Ford Ranger. That's why parts are inexpensive and it's so cheap to maintain. How tf do you not mention that when talking about the Mazda and then put them both on different spots on the list? Holy crap 🙄