I need to push away from Craigslist. Too much temptation. Been seeing lots of great looking 3/4 ton truck popping up lately, Power Strokes and Cummins alike. Which, of course, makes me look outside at the Tacoma with a condescending sneer. I should have known when I was in the market that I'd eventually want a diesel. So, that's got me contemplating a sale and buying a new (used) truck YET AGAIN. But, I'm gonna have to wait a little while longer. Still recovering with the wife from the great Bronco shell game of 2010.

So, my next purchase prediction is for a 3/4 ton crew cab diesel, very likely a Ford.

Anyone else have any spidey senses going off about a future acquisition?

I know Zilla has the feelers out for a Falcon.

I wasn't looking for a late 60's Lincoln until you sent me a CL ad. I totally understand the temptation to look around. The problem is when a good deal does pop up, then what do ya do. BTW - I really like your Tacoma.

No, usually they are just spur of the moment purchases. Well, actually looking for a commuter car for my wife.

I think you're smart to wait on the diesel. Later this summer when diesel gets 4.50+, people will be looking to dump their trucks.

J.D.

My next will be a Subaru WRX. Wife wants something she can drive to school in the winter besides my 10 m.p.g. truck and I want something zippy. Seems like a pretty good compromise!

How about a Subaru Limited? Well, not so "zippy" but does get much better than 10mpg! LOL!

three things on the list. House of my own, SVT raptor, and maybe an EB project. In no special order but I do want the house first.

Barracuda almost bought one ,but the guy didn't call me back (good thing that is my bronco fixer upper money)next income tax though it will be a different story.

Ive had enough of buying for now but have another option for a longbed Dentside and im really wanting a camper. It never ends. I would love to buy a new Raptor as well, but no way I can wing the financing for that.

Raptors appeared in the Dream Car list multiple times. Sounds like I need to check these out at the Dealer. I did notice a 4-Door version for this year so its much more convenient. Anyone heard of a Veloso-Raptor?

Oh, you mean this little guy?

They are sweet trucks and that Hennessey VelocoRaptor package is amazing. Great video J.D.

Ford is doing great things WITHOUT my tax dollars, so I have to give them props. The Raptor and the new Mustangs are just phenomenal. Now if only they would get off their dead asses and try to take some of the market share back from Jeep! In all honesty, if I HAD to buy a new short wheelbase SUV, I'd likely go with a Rubicon. They just seem like the most capable, from the assembly line, off road vehicle on the market today.

Zack, I'll second your wish that someone other than Jeep would make a capable off road vehicle. At 6'5" I don't really fit into the Jeeps and I'm not much of a fan of the modern Chryslers. Hopefully that will change as they refresh their lineup. A EB or TJ sized vehicle with a 4 cylinder turbodiesel would be awesome.

69 Bronco - that is good to know we have a Contact at a Jeep and Ford Dealer.

the pictures just look dreamy... I wouldn't mind one of those...

Just found this on Utah's KSL Classifieds - dang temptation. Luckily its WAY to cold to drive home

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad ... rch=ducati

I had an LT in Alaska who showed up with a Ducati. Everyone told him to get a place with a garage, but he didn't listen. He hadn't even unpacked his apartment yet and his bike was stolen. Bike theft is HUGE in Alaska. Lots of gangs, specifically Samoan gangs.

i think if her car dies then we get a dodge nitro, if my truck dies then time to get a truck something to pull my bronco accross country no problem

VERY tempting. Was '04, early, the last year of the 7.3?