Pick-up wanted - recommendations?

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Wed 9 Jul 2008 18:11
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - FotheringtonThomas
I want a small pick-up, and thought about getting a Cabstar (second-hand). What are the pros and cons of this, and similar?
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Wed 9 Jul 2008 19:26
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - Harleyman
What are the
pros and cons of this and similar?


Reliability and rust, respectively. Engines last forever, cab falls to bits. Not ideal if you're on the tall side either as the cab lacks both leg-room and headroom; bit like a miniature Bedford TK.

Other downside is access for servicing, due to the cabover design; like the little "Sooty" vans, front-end crash protection is minimal.

For my money, the Mazda pick-ups are very under-rated; not a bad little truck at all.
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 01:04
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - FotheringtonThomas
What model do you refer to? I want a proper & capable dropside pick-up, not a hairdressers toy.
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 12:54
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - In Theory
> For my money, the Mazda pick-ups are very under-rated; not a bad little truck at all.

I'm may be mistaken, but I thought Mazda trucks were basically re-badged Fords.
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 13:02
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - FotheringtonThomas
What are these "trucks"? Have you a model no., or URL to picture/review?
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 14:10
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - Screwloose
FT

If you want drop sides, then you don't want a pick-up - they have fixed sides and only a tailgate.

The range in secondhand small drop-side trucks is a bit limited, as they tend to be used by builders, are seriously abused - and die young.
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Thu 10 Jul 2008 14:20
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - FotheringtonThomas
If you want drop sides then you don't want a pick-up - they have fixed
sides and only a tailgate.


S'funny, a Google for: drop side pick up - shows LDV, Cabstar, Transits, Toyotas, etc., and these things are marketed as such.

Recommendations will be appreciated. This vehicle must be driveable on an ordinary car licence. I don't want a "lifestyle" thing like an L200 or anything like it.

Edited by FotheringtonThomas on 10/07/2008 at 14:21

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Thu 10 Jul 2008 15:12
Pick-up wanted - recommendations? - Screwloose
FT

All of those are chassis-cabs with an added [aftermarket, often alloy] dropside body - not pick-ups. The only Transit pick-up was the Flareside - ugh!!

If you are prepared to go to that size; then either get an LDV Pilot for pennies [nobody loves them, but easy to fix] or pay strong money for a Tranny with as little rust as possible.]
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