#8220498 - 05/22/15 09:16 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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I like the Venza a lot, makes a good looking/comfortable daily and can tow whatever you need, decent room inside as well.
Or a ridgeline, more car/van like driving (comfortable) than a truck. Not that good on gas though, they average similar to what the F150 does (based on reality).
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#8220534 - 05/22/15 09:41 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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LNXGUY
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FWD trucks, ugh no thanks.
Out of your list the Tacoma, but be prepared for the shit fuel mileage, lol.
Why not a half tonne? F150, Sierra, etc? I think you get more bang for your buck with a bigger truck. Combine that with a crewcab and you can fit the whole family.
Or you go small SUV, Terrain, Escape? Lots of options in that category as well.
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#8220586 - 05/22/15 10:19 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Vensa  RB stop hanging out with your senior neighbours.
I don't get the venza hate.
OP doesn't need a truck, he said he needs to be able to tow a utility trailer, that's it. Why over buy on a vehicle and slug around in some huge monster that you will ever hardly use. I prefer comfort/reliability/some sport over a half ton.
The venza V6 is rated to tow 3500 lbs, it's nice inside, quick, great utlity, great family hauler, practical, etc. Not sure what's not to like, it's a legit choice, but I am aware most people don't like them which is ok.
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#8220587 - 05/22/15 10:19 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Silverados and Sierras are the exact same truck. 
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#8220603 - 05/22/15 10:31 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Vensa RB stop hanging out with your senior neighbours. I don't get the venza hate. OP doesn't need a truck, he said he needs to be able to tow a utility trailer, that's it. Why over buy on a vehicle and slug around in some huge monster that you will ever hardly use. I prefer comfort/reliability/some sport over a half ton. The venza V6 is rated to tow 3500 lbs, it's nice inside, quick, great utlity, great family hauler, practical, etc. Not sure what's not to like, it's a legit choice, but I am aware most people don't like them which is ok.
For me it's the dorky looks. Big wheels for no reason and the proportions are all over the place. Just plain fugly. But I'm super biased since I really dislike 99% of what Toyota makes, except for some of the current trucks coming out are looking nice like the highlander.
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#8220673 - 05/22/15 10:58 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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#8220693 - 05/22/15 11:07 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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New Lincoln small suv looks great.
Also buy an f150 - they're pretty nice.
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#8220729 - 05/22/15 11:38 AM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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LNXGUY
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Silverados and Sierras are the exact same truck. oh, well there you go lol. i thought silverado was the bigger 'version'?
You're thinking Colorado/Canyon (which is the small truck) vs the Silverado/Sierra.
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#8221303 - 05/22/15 06:06 PM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Canyon/Colorado ZR2 diesel!
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#8221309 - 05/22/15 06:12 PM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Canyon/Colorado ZR2 diesel!
you and your deez.
get off deez nuts mang!
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#8221332 - 05/22/15 06:57 PM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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Almost bought my wife the Venza but I did some reading and they have issues.
The outback is a good compromise. Get the 3.6r if you get an automatic. My wife's 4cyl manual is really nice to drive but slowish. It does tow a 4x8 trailer just fine though
I would still stick to the jeep, I already sent you long PMs lol. You should have bought the one for 14.5 I sent ya 
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#8221363 - 05/22/15 07:36 PM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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it's funny how a lot of people were calling the ridgeline a fail of a truck when they first came out, now everyone wants them. my brother's is great unless your really needing a truck for everyday life. he manages a small landscaping company with that thing, kid hauler, great all around truck.
this. exactly lol. from the few i've driven i really like them, handles great for a larger vehicle (ody platform underneath) and does everything you need it too with half-decent mileage. interior works well for everyday and you have an ok bed with the hidden storage (lockable) underneath. very low warranty from what i've seen over the years too. some issues here and there but pretty solid for the most part. can't wait to see what they bring out for 2017, supposedly pretty bold step.
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#8221451 - 05/22/15 09:23 PM
Re: Compact suv/pickup
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it's funny how a lot of people were calling the ridgeline a fail of a truck when they first came out, now everyone wants them. my brother's is great unless your really needing a truck for everyday life. he manages a small landscaping company with that thing, kid hauler, great all around truck. this. exactly lol. from the few i've driven i really like them, handles great for a larger vehicle (ody platform underneath) and does everything you need it too with half-decent mileage. interior works well for everyday and you have an ok bed with the hidden storage (lockable) underneath. very low warranty from what i've seen over the years too. some issues here and there but pretty solid for the most part. can't wait to see what they bring out for 2017, supposedly pretty bold step.
I am sorry to say but the Ridgeline is a total fail for what it is, dollar wise it costs the same to purchase/operate as a F150 but it does everything way worse, towing, off road, you name it. I still respect it because it's a honda and I am a fanboy to this day, Honda fit and finish is better than toyota/ford/whatever turd you want to compare to. But even that wears thin on me, the ridgeline is nothing special, i only like it because it's a honda product. Would I ever buy one? Fuck no, but it's a good compromise for many people who need a van, but don't want to be seen in one and live one lie per day type of life.
/real talk
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