Wanted! - "Modern" truck - Hamilton Area

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Wanted! - "Modern" truck - Hamilton Area

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Thanks guys.

The reason I would prefer it safetied, is my tools are going to be in a container for a couple of months till we buy our house, so I won't be able to work on it.

I have no idea how Canada works with the safety test, and how strict it is, and if you have "friendly" testers of not. In the UK I could find a sympathetic tester who would pass the car, but tell me I need to repair this or that immediately. Is it similar over there?

The 3K figure is really just a shot in the dark. I can go up a bit, but I don't want to spend to much on my first truck in case I hate it and want to switch sides, lol.

I will initially be using the truck just for hobby/taking the kids places, etc, not for work. But I want to be able to pick stuff up, like furniture, new tools etc. Not a lot of miles, so bigger engine isn't a problem.

Oh, does anyone have any recommendations for insurance companies?

-- Edited by Dave Scott on Saturday 2nd of March 2013 10:29:29 PM

69SS454 · MILTON, ONT

Hey Dave...I have a friend with a gas powered mid-late 90's 4x4 460ci extended cab, ford long box, captins chairs, power windows, center console that I think is for sale around your price range and I don't think it will need much to certify but I'll have to check to be sure. It was on the road full time up until he got his new truck in November and I think it is still currently plated and legal. I will get a few pics tomorrow and more details for you.
I will send you a PM. Regards Kurt

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Saturday 2nd of March 2013 11:58:18 PM

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Hey guys.

So we will finally be in Canada on Thursday, and I want to buy a truck asap.

Budget is up to 3K for my first venture into truck ownership. Here are my requirements:

Extended cab (to take the kids/dog

V8 preffered, but it must at least be gas, not diesel

4x4 would be nice but not essential

Certified and safetied preffered

Bodywork doesn't need to be great, it's a truck! lol

Interested in:

Ford F150 (Step side preffered)

Chevy Silverado

Dodge Ram

Seen a lot on Kijiji and the F150 seems to be the most modern for the money, but I would appreciate any advice/recommendations, as you all know this is a new minefield for me ;)

Thanks everyone.

Dave.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

A safetied truck for 3K will be tricky to find. (with a decent engine and body.)

janies dirty 37 · SOUTH RIVER, ONT

I agree.

3k will be very tough, but not impossible.

Hoping the "truck gods" are smiling on you. biggrin

Janice

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

O by the way my winter beater ranger extended cab cost me 200 bucks and two lower ball joints to certify . after 4years and over 100,000 k im still under 2,000 invested.

30sx · QUESNEL, BC

''hobby/taking kids places etc not for work, want to haul furniture new tools etc.''................that,s got minivan written all over it, those things have mega room in them, easy to find cheap and comfortable to drive

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

3000.00 for a cab 1/2 4x4 certified will be tough and the truck will be a bondo buggy certified by a ghost

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

69SS454 wrote:
Hey Dave...I have a friend with a gas powered mid-late 90's 4x4 460ci extended cab, ford long box, captins chairs, power windows, center console that I think is for sale around your price range and I don't think it will need much to certify but I'll have to check to be sure. It was on the road full time up until he got his new truck in November and I think it is still currently plated and legal. I will get a few pics tomorrow and more details for you.
I will send you a PM. Regards Kurt

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Saturday 2nd of March 2013 11:58:18 PM

Thanks Kurt, that sounds ideal.

So would that be a F250 then? and is it the older squarer version, which looks almost classic.

I await your reply biggrin

OldGuy 71Acadian · ONTARIO

Dave Scott wrote:
Budget is up to 3K for my first venture into truck ownership. Here are my requirements:
Extended cab (to take the kids/dog
V8 preffered, but it must at least be gas, not diesel
4x4 would be nice but not essential
Certified and safetied preffered
Bodywork doesn't need to be great, it's a truck! lol
Thanks everyone.
Dave.

Dave, it's great having you around. You are definitely perpetuating the Scottish stereotype. evileye biggrin

The most abundant, would be the Ford F-150, basically because there are lots on the road. As far as price, there will be the usual factors such as, mileage, condition and options. If, you have been keeping up with the forms here, then you know that one of the biggest concerns will be if it can pass the idiotic, Ontario emissions testing. The safety/certified part has nothing to do with the emissions part.

If you are considering the truck that Kurt mentioned above, don't be looking for Scottish fuel mileage. evileye biggrin Hi Kurt

Here's some side bar reading for you. biggrin biggrin biggrin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Canadian

69SS454 · MILTON, ONT

Dave Scott wrote:
69SS454 wrote:
Hey Dave...I have a friend with a gas powered mid-late 90's 4x4 460ci extended cab, ford long box, captins chairs, power windows, center console that I think is for sale around your price range and I don't think it will need much to certify but I'll have to check to be sure. It was on the road full time up until he got his new truck in November and I think it is still currently plated and legal. I will get a few pics tomorrow and more details for you.
I will send you a PM. Regards Kurt

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Saturday 2nd of March 2013 11:58:18 PM
Thanks Kurt, that sounds ideal.
So would that be a F250 then? and is it the older squarer version, which looks almost classic.

I await your reply

Might be a f250 but I'll have to check. It's a ford so I don't really pay attention. I'll stop over later this morning and get pics and details. I am pretty sure it passed emmissions not to long ago (nov. 2012).

Hi Joe

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

If it the one with the captin chairs its at least a 250 more likely a 350 cool as hell . looked at one in 99 and would of picked it up but it wouldn't fit in the drive way were I lived at the time . If it 97 or bellow all it has to pass is the idle test but it will still be good for two years if it past in nov.

69SS454 · MILTON, ONT

Here are some pics for you Dave. PM also Sent with details of vehicle and owners contact information. rogers truck 001.JPG rogers truck 002.JPG rogers truck 004.JPG rogers truck 005.JPG rogers truck 007.JPG rogers truck 008.JPG rogers truck 009.JPG rogers truck 010.JPG

Sorry forgot to check milage

I will be gone to Daytona Bike Week in Florida when you get to Canada but give the owner a call if you are interested and we will have to meet up at another time. Good Luck and Welcome to Canada!

dualquadpete · BLACKSTOCK, ONT

With all the plumbing there i first tought it was a diesel, but then i saw the Distributor. Bit of spot rust but thats understandable at that age, nothing that will hurt it in certification!! Out insp. here are "nowhere" near what a MOT is in the UK !!!!

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

I'm loving that Kurt.

I'll get in touch with the owner soon and arrange to go see it.

Thanks for taking the time to go see it and get the photos, I owe you one.

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

Dave:..

When you get here if you need any help with a saftey or e-testing ..Send me a pm I may be able to help ..I run a little red-neck shop and have a little flexability ..I am about an hr and a half from Ancaster Hamilton area.. St.Marys Ont. N4X 1C4 postal code..I do think you should consider just renting a car for a week or two till you get your bearings..you can rent a car reasonable for a that time till you take a look at whats available ..I think you just may want to think on a bit before you get something you may regret or wish you hadn't.. There are no shortage of used cars and trucks in this area..there are plenty..to pick from..there is also a lot of money pits out there and buying your self a problem is pretty easy..so be carefull..It's buyer -beware...

Chris58 · WATERFORD, ONT

There's lots out there for that price. I just picked up a 2001 Chev HD2500 certified and etested for $3000.00. Body is in good shape...no rust...
You just gotta keep looking. If you're not gonna have your tools handy for a while, go for a legitimite safety and etest to save on short term headaches.
Good luck Dave. Look forward to meeting ya.
And, ah, keep er on the RIGHT side of the road when you do get behind the wheel, eh?

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

We have a rental for a month, but Ailsa will be using that to get to work and back.

I am fully prepared to make a mistake here and there with regards to buying cars. It's the only way to learn, lol.

Chuck, you are starting to worry me with your latest avatar buddy, lol.

And I plan to visit a lot of you guys while we are out exploring our new country. I'll let you know first, in case you want to be "off sick" that day

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

hahaha, thanks for all the advice, especially the bad advice!

Sometimes you get lucky, and find the right vehicle first time. I have been chatting with Kurt about the truck he has suggested, and it sounds pretty good. He has driven it, so has first-hand experience of it over a length of time. Surely that is better than taking a chance on a random truck off Kijiji etc?

I'm not saying I'm definitely going to buy it, and I WILL walk away if my spidey senses start to tingle, but this is why I asked you guys on this forum for help.

And I'm putting my foot down on the minivan idea. Sorry, just can't do it, don't care how sensible it is, lol.

You can all rip the pish out of me at our first meet if it all goes pete tong ok?

-- Edited by Dave Scott on Monday 4th of March 2013 12:30:09 PM

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

30sx wrote:
''hobby/taking kids places etc not for work, want to haul furniture new tools etc.''................that,s got minivan written all over it, those things have mega room in them, easy to find cheap and comfortable to drive

Sorry, I never actually replied to your post.

You are of course completely correct with the minivan suggestion, however..... it's not a truck.

You need to remember I am coming over to "live the dream", which includes trucks, basement rec rooms, weekend fishing by the lake and summer evening barbeques, mosquitos and all, lol.

But I appreciate your input biggrin

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

fatchuk wrote:
Dave:..
When you get here if you need any help with a saftey or e-testing ..Send me a pm I may be able to help ..I run a little red-neck shop and have a little flexability ..I am about an hr and a half from Ancaster Hamilton area.. St.Marys Ont. N4X 1C4 postal code..I do think you should consider just renting a car for a week or two till you get your bearings..you can rent a car reasonable for a that time till you take a look at whats available ..I think you just may want to think on a bit before you get something you may regret or wish you hadn't.. There are no shortage of used cars and trucks in this area..there are plenty..to pick from..there is also a lot of money pits out there and buying your self a problem is pretty easy..so be carefull..It's buyer -beware...

X2 on the above.

fatchuk · ST MARYS, ONTARIO

Dave Said...

You are of course completely correct with the minivan suggestion, however..... it's not a truck.

Dave a minivan is a multi-pupose truck and quite pratical here for a temporary vehicle till you get your feet on the ground..You can pull the seats out pretty fast , they are plentiful, give decent fuel milage, hold a lot of stuff with the seats out, protects your stuff from the elements, easy to work on parts are plentiful..and in 3 months when you you have had time to find the truck you "WANT" for a keeper you will be able to unload the minivan with out losing much..I would not overlook that as option...I know it's not the dream but buying something in a hurry can soon spoil the dream and turn it into a bad dream..Spring is just around the bend and there will be a ton of swap meets and cool old trucks for sale that are road ready will hit the spring market soon..Patience will help to bring some fruition to that dream..I don't know to many guys that would consider pushing a 460 4x4 around all summer at 8miles pergal @ $1.40 a ltr with the amount of driving you and traffic you will driving in that would consider that the dream...This is a big province and seeing doing the things you will want to see and do will cost big time in a big 4x4 ..I am just saying take your time till get off the plane and get your feet wet here..Hey it's your dream..you do it the way you want ..just tryin to offer some real advice .

DaveM · ONTARIO

Don't you dare make your first vehicle here a minivan!!!!!

You give up a corner of your man card with it's purchase. confuse

JPB · AYLMER, ONT

smile Welcome here to Canada Dave,like the guy's are saying do some "shopping". With some searching you can find what you need to fit your budget.We picked up a 1998 S 10 short box with 172,000 kms,4 banger,auto for $1000 and then $300 to saftey (Repair a body mount) Excellent body as well! The previos owner oiled the piss out of it!

-- Edited by JPB on Monday 4th of March 2013 09:55:13 PM

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

I have two trucks 1 for sale

and haul "everything with my 1997 230,000 mile Texas mini van 26 mpg seat seven holds tons of stuff with seats out

I can haul 10 ft lumber and a 7 foot couch "inside "

but of course, if you can handle 12 mpg in a old beater wink

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sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

12 MPG?? I'd bet 8 at a max.

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

sasquatch wrote:
12 MPG?? I'd bet 8 at a max.

I was trying to be nice biggrin my son-in-law has the same truck it got 10 once...

Don't get me wrong I love trucks

but day to day my mini-van is a better deal

I can slide a 400 pontiac in it easier than a truck (did that this summer)

I can put 4x8 plywood in back etc etc take the garbage to dump with nothing blowing away....

and I pull my utility trailer with it too.....

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Agreed 100% Carl. Just to fill those two tanks on the truck will run around close to $400.00 .

SKAR · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

It might just be me but the way the box is sitting on that f-250 is enough to make me pass, unless its for scrap in which case id keep the 460.

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

the best thing about a mini van is you can wear your skirt and no one will say anything.... To be honest Pick up the best cheap thing you can find and save your money for a hot rod . you should be able to run it 8 or 9 months of the year in this area.

DaveM · ONTARIO

'94-'96, LT1 powered, 260hp,330tq, 28+mgp hwy. biggrin

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Lots of good advice guys, thank you.

I am starting to lean more towards the F150 again. It looks more modern, has a smaller engine and there's more about, and cheaper too. Seen two on Kijiji for under 2K, one is even safetied etc.

You are not going to persuade me to get a minivan, sorry.

I am a strong believer in "the journey is the reward", and I have never bought a car with my head. We are also used to high powered thirsty expensive to run cars in the UK, and with our gas prices that's crazy.

So we have factored in the high running costs and weighed them against the fun factor. Economy loses. If I wanted to save money I would take a bus.

P.S. Ailsa is getting a 4 liter Jeep biggrin

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

If you get stuck ,stoped past my old bosses place today in burlington he had his wifes 300m there loaded leather 3l 250 hp 190.000 on engine 300 or 3000 on tranny inside looks like new only thing I could see wrong was a few paint bubbles on edge of the hood . old proper english dude anal as only they can be asking 2000 still plated . if your stuck on a newer truck extended cab 99 up chev or gmc will get better gas mileage and have more room in the back then the ford

Modfather · VICTORIA HARBOUR, ONT

There are some Older C-10 chevs on Kijii right now. No emmisions testing required and you can still build a nice ride. A bit more than 3K but not much

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

I really like the look of this truck:

But I'm still lost as to what I do if I buy it. It has no e-test or Safety, so I don't think I can drive it even if I get insurance?

And can I register it as it is?

Here's the beasty..

http://autocatch.com/used-cars/2003~ford~f-150~1117540.htm

SKAR · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

You would have to get it safetied and e-tested yourself after buying it. They most likely had it looked over and decided it would cost too much for them to do for it to be worthwhile as well as the risk selling it with that mileage safetied.

You could put it in your name with an unfit title, but could not legally drive it.

oldkoot · BROCKVILLE, ONT

And can I register it as it is?

You can change the registration it into your name as an unfit vehicle, pay the HST, you can't get license plates, you can't drive it and you can't even get a temporary transit sticker, so with 315,000km and the seller won't e-test or certify should tell you to keep looking.

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

He could if he had ins and a 10 day permit,it would cost $15, plus the car pack$20, plus the tax?,plus the plates$20 if I remember correctly .The second one would only cost the $15.You are allowed 2 a year and these allow you to drive the car or truck while you are getting the needed repairs.We use this option often and it comes in quite handy.It allowes you a max of 20 days to get a vehicle legal. Ed

poncho62 · ADMINISTRATOR

Dave Scott wrote:
Ok, thanks for that. Good to know there's a temp option for driving.

Found another, but this one is already tested.. (bit further away)

http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1998-Ford-F-150-xlt-Pickup-Truck-W0QQAdIdZ466262777

That looks like a decent deal...

Just my opinion, but I think a guy in your situation, who needs something now, that is deendable etc, who doesnt have the setup for a fixer upper....should go to a dealer and get something that is certified, e tested...on the road.

There is a dealer up here with a sign out front, says "Specialzing in Vehicles under $5000"....Should be able to find someone like that around there

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Tell them you want your mechanic to look at it which happens to be the close'st crapy tire and for them to put there dealer plate on it and drive it there if it checks out ok you will buy it. if they say no walk away , priced to high to begin with . your allready at 4370 with tax and plate and you havent repaired anything yet!!! for half that it might be worth a roll of the dice. but I doubt it.

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

Ok, thanks for that. Good to know there's a temp option for driving.

Found another, but this one is already tested.. (bit further away)

http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1998-Ford-F-150-xlt-Pickup-Truck-W0QQAdIdZ466262777

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

poncho62 wrote:
Dave Scott wrote:
Ok, thanks for that. Good to know there's a temp option for driving.

Found another, but this one is already tested.. (bit further away)

http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1998-Ford-F-150-xlt-Pickup-Truck-W0QQAdIdZ466262777
That looks like a decent deal...

Just my opinion, but I think a guy in your situation, who needs something now, that is deendable etc, who doesnt have the setup for a fixer upper....should go to a dealer and get something that is certified, e tested...on the road.
There is a dealer up here with a sign out front, says "Specialzing in Vehicles under $5000"....Should be able to find someone like that around there

Yes, that sounds ideal.

I HATE not having my tools!!!!!

Gearhead · ELORA, ONT

Just north of the hammer is an Auction House at Bryan's Farm Equipment (15 mins north of Hamilton) - I've heard of great deals on trucks here. Next Auction is the 27th of March.
https://bryansfarm.nextlot.com/public/sale/61604?lots_per_page=100&page=2&section=lots

Here's another great place to pick up light trucks - looks like nothing current right now though
http://gsoa.dsbn.org/default.php