obolus Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hey folks. Found this site while searching around the web for info on my truck. Looking for parts too, but I'll save that for a different thread. I recently bought an 89 4WD. I needed a cheapish reliable truck to haul around my music gear. After some searching and patience, I found a good deal on a silver 89. Other than the body being in rough shape and some minor cosmetic issues in the interior, everything else was great. The A/C works like a charm (thank god, Florida summers = death heat). The 4x4 works even though I prob will never use it. It even came with a nice head unit (CD/MP3 player) and decent speakers. It was exactly what I was looking for and more. I bought it for a great price and have been driving it regularly without any issues. It's got 170xxx miles on the clock now. Besides the mediocre gas mileage, I'm quite pleased with it, especially for the price I paid. I used to be really into performance stuff when I was younger. I owned a few slow imports I thought were fast (hey, they were still fun to drive), then I stepped into the world of muscle cars. After gas prices started going sky high and expenses got tighter, I eventually moved on to motorcycles. Now, I'm a freelance web/graphic professional and I'm also a musician. I bought my truck for cheap (I sold my bike and used some of the money to buy some music gear, mind you) and am currently saving up for another bike. I miss riding too much, especially riding around with friends... and the gas mileage. Anyway, I'm not looking into doing any mods to my truck really. Just a nice place to learn more about my truck and maybe buy some parts. See you all around the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Anyway, I'm not looking into doing any mods to my truck really. I'm sure we can cure you of this... Welcome to NPORA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavefromOZ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yep, would have to agree with the lady, we can cure the thought of not modifying it. Welcome mate, enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmaw Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 welcome to the forum man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapdip Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hey I'm in Florida too, whereabouts are you located? I just picked up my 90 SE 4X4 a few weeks ago, also with 170k on the ticker and I'm pleased as peach punch with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hey Obo, welcome to NPORA. You just need to try 4 wheel drive a few times to make sure it works and keep everything lubed. (the first fix is for free...) I miss riding too much, especially riding around with friends... and the gas mileage. Anyway, I'm not looking into doing any mods to my truck really As a bike lover, I hear you, but what if the mods get you better gas mileage??? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome, if we can't talk you into moving away from stock, we can at least keep you running for a long time... or force some mods down your throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obolus Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 thanks for the welcome @swapdip, I'm in the Tampa Bay area. Regarding mods, well, getting better gas mileage definitely gets my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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