Recomend a pickup truck under $3500

[Linas]

My mom needs a pickup truck with a full bed, aka not an S10. She can spend max $3500, so i want to help her find something thats going to be reliable. Or even what i should watch out for.

[tplyons]

Ouch, that's a tall order.

You're looking at a higher mileage Silverado or F-150 at that price point. Probably about 1996-2000 model years.

Is she looking for a daily driver or a work truck and won't mind a few scratches?

[Kenbuntu]

That should suffice...

[dishwallascot]

I have a 96' Silverado X-cab 4x4 with the 454 V8 and i can't give the thing away (it only gets 10mpg) I've been asking $1500, so I'm sure you'll be able to find something decent in your price range. Go Japanese if she can find one she likes.
Best,
-scot

[Linas]

Originally Posted by tplyons

Ouch, that's a tall order.

You're looking at a higher mileage Silverado or F-150 at that price point. Probably about 1996-2000 model years.

Is she looking for a daily driver or a work truck and won't mind a few scratches?

Its going to be a work truck, hauling plants and such around, so scratches are fine.

[Spector_Ray]

Mid 90's Chevy W/T's can be had for a song. They're plain Jane and usually long beds but reliable.

[Joe Gress]

Mid 90's 1/2 ton full bed.