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re: Why can't we get a compact, 4 cylinder diesel pickup here in the US?
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:55 pm to Bread Orgeron
Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:55 pm to Bread Orgeron
I wish we had Utes like the Aussies have.
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Posted on 1/18/19 at 10:59 pm to Clames
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I wish we had Utes like the Aussies have.
Too much El Camino/Ranchero baggage in the US.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:01 pm to Clames
I heard the Dept of Labor under Obama killed the hilux because of no union snd it would kill US small truck ssles
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:08 pm to WoWyHi
They’re all over the Caribbean islands. Brand new models all with small Diesel engines.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:09 pm to Obtuse1
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Too much El Camino/Ranchero baggage in the US.
Neighbors had a mid-80's el camino, it was immaculate but had the anemic 305 in it. They dropped a ZZ3 crate engine in it and built a TH400 for it. I think they still have it but it's been parked up for years now, one of those someday projects that will never get done now.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:22 pm to Bushmaster
quote:Those old isabooboo's will run forever or until they get blown away in the wind. Way too lightweight for the little diesel engine.
My dad still has an old 87 Isuzu Pup that is still running with 322k.
The auto shop I worked while in college in the 80's used one for a shop vehicle. Thing would chirp the tires going into 3rd gear and could stand still and burn the rubber completely off the tires in 1st. But high winds made the thing scary to take on more than city roads it was so light.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 11:39 pm to Clames
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Neighbors had a mid-80's el camino, it was immaculate but had the anemic 305 in it
My best friend from high school has his GF's 59 El Camino, it came with a I6 235 and a Powerglide. We built a warmed over 327 and left the 'glide in it. Not remotely fast but just enough to make it a good daily.
No his but his is the same color
Posted on 1/19/19 at 12:21 am to WoWyHi
Growing up, one of our neighbors had a long bed Isuzu Pup. It was small and efficient but could haul a sizable amount. And it was easy to load because it was so low to the ground.
I wonder if Toyota will ever offer a hybrid Tacoma? I think that'd save more money than a diesel.
I wonder if Toyota will ever offer a hybrid Tacoma? I think that'd save more money than a diesel.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 12:32 am to WoWyHi
Like the 2.8L 4cyl Colorado or Canyon?
Posted on 1/19/19 at 12:59 am to WoWyHi
Import tariffs on light trucks are ridiculous.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 6:03 am to WoWyHi
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Is this something Americans would buy?
No, which is why they don't offer them. This thread will be full of people saying they would though.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 6:04 am to WoWyHi
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Is this something Americans would buy?
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no frills,
nope
This post was edited on 1/19/19 at 6:04 am
Posted on 1/19/19 at 7:39 am to WoWyHi
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Let me rephrase: no one will BUY a compact truck.
Let me rephrase: no one will BUY a compact truck.
This post was edited on 1/19/19 at 8:11 am
Posted on 1/19/19 at 7:52 am to thesoccerfanjax
I considered a Tacoma before i bought my F150 but once you all all the options to the Tacoma it was just as much as the F150. Plus the gas mileage was the same too. Someone does need to come out with a basic small truck again. 4 cylinder, manual etc. oh and my first vehicle was a ranger and I drove it well over 140,000 Miles.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:02 am to bayou choupique
Diesel is gaining in popularity. For the first time in a while you can buy a half ton diesel. I think they would be far more popular if it weren’t for the emissions standards. It takes away a bit of the benefit you get with the diesel and the regen cycle with DEF destroys my average MPG.
I drive a Titan XD with the Cummins Turbo Diesel. I love it, but will love it even more once the warranty goes away at 100,000 miles and can make the emissions crap go away.
I drive a Titan XD with the Cummins Turbo Diesel. I love it, but will love it even more once the warranty goes away at 100,000 miles and can make the emissions crap go away.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:03 am to Polycarp
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Like the 2.8L 4cyl Colorado or Canyon?
The Duramax powered Colorado and canyon are awesome trucks, but they are not compact. Those are mid sized rigs that are as large as a 1990s f-150.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:38 am to WoWyHi
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loved the S-10 from the mid 90's.
I still have a 2003 one for light work on the farm. Has a 4.3L in it too.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:41 am to WoWyHi
It would hurt the gas truck industry.
A 4 cyclinder diesel truck would be amazing.
A Toyota hilux would probably out live you
A 4 cyclinder diesel truck would be amazing.
A Toyota hilux would probably out live you
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:52 am to WoWyHi
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Is this something Americans would buy?
No. Why diesel? You're not going to be towing anything with a 4 so why the need for diesel.
Compact trucks sold like hotcakes to latino dry wall finishers and white trash framers and roofers back in the housing boom of the 80's here in FL. Don't see why they wouldn't sell now. Mitsubishi Raider was the last of the true construction worker personal pickups. Legit firms use full size but day laborers are all about the Mazda B2000 all gas all the time.
You won't be winning any dick swinging contests with 250's rolling coal but you can do some projects around the house easier than if you had an SUV.
Posted on 1/19/19 at 8:54 am to Bread Orgeron
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I really would love for someone to make compact pickups again, diesel or not. Something the size of the old S10 or 90s Ranger.
The “mid size” pickups of today would be full size even just 20 years ago. It sucks there’s no option for a compact pickup other than to buy used, which are getting older and rarer, but that’s what I’ll continue doing until they start making them again.
Bring back the late 90’s Dakotas. You still see some on the road today. In fact my brother in law still uses a 98 V8 Dakota as his daily driver. Just hit 278k miles on it! It’s a midsized truck that can still do all the “truck stuff” typical owners need.
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