Looking into getting a different daily driver, opinions.

[colbye32]

Okay guys, getting kind of bored with s10's and blazers, want something different, my 2000 sonoma i have now will be sold to partially fund something, just not sure of what to get quite yet.

I'm a big guy, 6'6", and 250, so I don't comfortably fit in every vehicle.

I want something dependable, decent gas mileage, and pretty roomy. Mainly just a little leg room.

So far, I've been looking into these vehicles.

* 99+ silverado,sierra, regular cab, or extended cab, short bed. Can't stand long beds. Only problem is you can't find one clean, with decent miles for a decent price.

*Chevy colorado, or gmc Canyon Never been inside one of these in the drivers seat, Im going to assume extended cab, or crew cab would be my best. Im aware they make the crew cabs in 4 cylinders, how slow/weak are they? if anything like a 2.2 s10, i dont want it. Opinions?? Most of these seem over priced to me, its nothing more than a s10

*Lexus GS - 300,400,430 My buddy reminded me of how good the 98-2005 Lexus GS cars look, whether it be a gs300,400, or 430, both are full size sedans, that get decent MPG, and can look good with a simple drop, and wheels and tires. - these are fairly priced but lots of them are loaded with 200-300k miles, and for 6-8k Thats ****ing stupid to me...

I've also considered getting a 98+ extended cab, s10/sonoma, 4.3 5 speed/auto, zq8 truck, thats mint condition, and just keeping it stock with a 2/3 on top of the zq8 drop. but its HARD to find a clean stock s10/sonoma these days without them asking 8-9k

Anyone else know of any other big sedans, that are decent priced, 7-10k ? that get decent mileage, and are dependable. I'm leaning towards the lexus GS mainly for dependability, as those motors never quit, maybe someone has something im forgetting about ?

[mostizzle]

Very roomy from what I understand.

[badmatt]

Looks like a huge dick though.


yota land cruiser...

[GMC Motorsports]

A friend of mine had a 2000 Silverado ext cab short bed 5.3 auto. Got good gas mileage, was quick and had lots of room. My friend is about 6'2 - 6'3 and he wasn't too cramped sitting in the back seats.

I test drove a crew cab Colorado 2.8 auto and I honestly couldn't wait to hop into the Noma afterward, they are quit gutless. With the 3.5 they are quite peppy. They do feel a bit roomy inside but not sure how much different they are from the s-10 as far as room. Thats about all I can help ya there.

As far as the Lexus. I don't care for any newer Toyota/Lexus. I don't care to work on them but they are very nice cars and have an extremely nice ride as far as comfort and noise.

[colbye32]

My brother is a tech at the local toyota dealership, so he tells me good and bad of mostly all toyota stuff.

Main thing on the gs is the waterpump/timing belt, and keep the fluids changed on time..

I figured colorados were pretty damn slow, but my 2.2 extended cab sonoma is slow as shit, i think its the heavy ass 20's and the combination of the 2.2 just dont work out good together.

[walks automotive]

get a crew cab Colorado with the 5.3. I drove one and was also going to buy it. but I bought a house instead.

[RQCustoms]

you're 6'6 and drive an s10??? holy crap.

[kjm762]

How do you fit in an S10?

[badmatt]

Quote: Originally Posted by colbye32

My brother is a tech at the local toyota dealership, so he tells me good and bad of mostly all toyota stuff.

Main thing on the gs is the waterpump/timing belt, and keep the fluids changed on time..

I figured colorados were pretty damn slow, but my 2.2 extended cab sonoma is slow as shit, i think its the heavy ass 20's and the combination of the 2.2 just dont work out good together.

I mean a FJ80 lol solid axles, lockers, can fit 35's with a 2" lift.

like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...item257253d3ed

[wildman ss]

Quote: Originally Posted by kjm762

How do you fit in an S10?

the years he has spent trying to suck his own pp has made him flexible

[blake293209]

Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss

the years he has spent trying to suck his own pp has made him flexible

On a serious note, his headrest nearly touches the back glass. lol

[88redblaze]

I have a regular cab colorado, it's definitely bigger inside then I thought, but I'm only about 6'2" but it's comfy.

And I have the 3.7 I5, it's not fast but it's got some go to it and milage isn't terrible, but the v8s a little less MPG, not much though

[JCmopar]

Quote: Originally Posted by RQCustoms

you're 6'6 and drive an s10??? holy crap.

I'm about the same as Colbye, 6'6", 240ish, and I fit in my first gen alright. Although, I can't shift while turning cuz my knee gets jammed between the wheel and door.

[mostizzle]

Quote: Originally Posted by wildman ss

the years he has spent trying to suck his own pp has made him flexible

[blazinblack]

g35 or SE-R Altima





They also make that G35 in a 4dr. I just bough an altima w/ the 3.5 and i like it.

/flames begin

[mostizzle]

Altimas are hideous.

[BlazerZR5]

Lol@the bear grylls monkey

[doored454]

Come up to PA and buy my Audi for $6500! I'm 6'4 220lbs and fit perfect with plenty of room left. Cars reliable and quick, decent on gas(24mpg) and it's slammed...plus euro.

[BlazerZR5]

Audi&VW are gay..................porsche too

[devil boy]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerZR5

Audi&VW are gay..................porsche too

Ouch lol

[mostizzle]

I agree with 1/3 of that statement.

[TokoDragon]

reminded me of

Experience Buick - Shaq LaCrosse - YouTube

Experience Buick - Shaq LaCrosse - YouTube

[I want a Syclone]

x2 on the 5.3 colorado and the g35 or g37. i love infiniti's but they can be a pita sometimes with injectors etc but great on performance, looks, and luxury.
how about a 6.0 gto : ) then maybe a supercharger to go with it.