The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences

Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences by kevin_thibedeau on Sunday May 09, 2021 @05:43PM (#27100098)

The old Ranger was the last small truck in North America. A clean, low miles 2011 would still have some good life left in it.

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Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences by dillondoyle on Monday May 10, 2021 @02:04PM (#27108927)

i havent seen that one been focused on toyota. It sounds reliable? That's the old size I love!

For you what would be the max miles you'd buy a Ranger? A tacoma?

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Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences by kevin_thibedeau on Monday May 10, 2021 @04:58PM (#27110820)

I have a 2004 that has done 210K in rust country. They can last to 300K. I would shoot for anything less than 80K. Many retirees buy them and leave them garaged with little miles put on. the 4 liter engine was made in Germany and comes with upgrades to the transmission internals. The truck is half Mazda and benefits from that relationship (unlike on the car side).

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Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences by dillondoyle on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:38PM (#27112781)

thanks for the info! Buying cars is hard. I know nothing about cars and haven't owned one in 10 years so trying to learn. Getting one so i can get out climbing outside more (mountains) so that's why I was leaning toward a tacoma with the larger engine. The climbing gyms here are no joke 10% 100k+ sprinter vans, 40% subaru, 20% tacoma, the rest mixed ;)

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