Moving on from a Honda Pilot to a truck for mobile detailing

**anson89** · 08-19-2011, 01:45 AM

I really like my Honda Pilot. Plenty of space to store all my needs. But the chemicals etc etc smells are just really bothering me and I think it`s such a waste to use a family loaded with leather, DVD system for work. I figured a truck would do a better job, more professional looking and also I get about the same gas mileage.

I`m debating between a 4dr Toyota Tacoam or 4dr F150 Lariat or FX2.

I`ve always been a Toyota owner so I`m kinda of debating the move on an American car!

What are your thoughts?

**mrclean81** · 08-19-2011, 08:29 AM

This is going to sound awful, but Im done buying American cars...Chevys especially. The past 5 or 6 vehicles I`ve owned were either Chevy or Fords, and with the exception of a 79 F150, they were all junk. Their front ends are garbage, the electrical system (anything like power windows) are garbage, etc. I will say that Chevy makes one hell of a motor. Just too bad everything around it breaks or rusts in two. My vote goes to the Toyota.

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**TroyScherer** · 08-19-2011, 08:50 AM

Some one once told me the cheapest and best vehicle is the one you already own.

When you make a leap to a new / non-paid for vehicle you have to take into account payments and such into your operating costs. I personally see nothing wrong with a Pilot as a detail rig, especially if you can get everything you need in it and are organized. And they look nice as well. Just my opinion.

**mrclean81** · 08-19-2011, 08:59 AM

Agreed. If your needing more room, look into a small box trailer. You can pick up a 6x10 fairly cheap and would look very professional.

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**qaz393** · 08-19-2011, 12:30 PM

ford transit or fully stipped honda fit??

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-19-2011, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by mrclean81

This is going to sound awful, but Im done buying American cars...Chevys especially. The past 5 or 6 vehicles I`ve owned were either Chevy or Fords, and with the exception of a 79 F150, they were all junk. Their front ends are garbage, the electrical system (anything like power windows) are garbage, etc. I will say that Chevy makes one hell of a motor. Just too bad everything around it breaks or rusts in two. My vote goes to the Toyota.

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Hate to say this, but your problem isn`t that American cars are junk; it`s that you buy junked-out American cars. Take your current Tahoe, for example.... it was a former border patrol truck. Had you bought a Tahoe that was used by a soccer mom on 100% pavement you wouldn`t have anywhere near the number of problems you`re having with your beat-to-hell-and-back truck.

Always take that into consideration when you`re assessing the quality of any given brand`s products. Personally I`ve only ever owned GM vehicles and I have no reason to want to change that because with the exception of one vehicle I bought used that had already been beat up by someone before me, I`ve never had any issues to speak of.

**mrclean81** · 08-19-2011, 12:53 PM

Well yea I wasn`t even really referring to the Tahoe. We have had several Chevy cars and now a minivan that have been headaches. The Cavalier was the worst one. I know plenty of folks who are die hard chevy and ford fans and have had great luck with both. Maybe Ill try my luck with a Dodge next lol.

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**mshu7** · 08-19-2011, 07:36 PM

Tacoma ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!

I leased an `07 TRD Sport Double Cab and the truck was absolutely awesome. I hated to give it up. There wasn`t a single thing I`d complain about with that truck. Throw on a Truxedo bed cover and you`ll be all set. Here`s a few shots of mine.

http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...view=slideshow

**Old Pirate** · 08-19-2011, 10:21 PM

To the OP, is your Honda color Blue?

**mikenap** · 08-19-2011, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by mshu7

Tacoma ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!

I leased an `07 TRD Sport Double Cab and the truck was absolutely awesome. I hated to give it up. There wasn`t a single thing I`d complain about with that truck. Throw on a Truxedo bed cover and you`ll be all set. Here`s a few shots of mine.

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That`s a pretty sweet set-up, and a great looking truck!

**anson89** · 08-20-2011, 01:07 AM

Well as much as I want to keep the Pilot, which I really do. I`ve always wanted a truck and it`s very "mod-able". The Pilot is a great car, not gonna lie! But a full size truck like the F150 has the same size of an interior of a Pilot + a truck bed.

Tacoma looks good! But I think it`s a little too small for me. Especially when I carry a lot of passengers with me at times.

Still debating!

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

To the OP, is your Honda color Blue?

Nope, silver!

**Rocket** · 08-20-2011, 06:55 AM

So do you want a truck because of the chemical smell inside the pilot from supplies or do you want a truck because you just want a truck?

I have an 09 Ram crew cab and I love it. It runs well and compared to my old truck it gets good gas mileage. Out of all the trucks I looked at it had the most interior room and the back seat is large enough that 3 adults can sit back there comfortably.

**glfahlc** · 08-20-2011, 11:05 AM

my vote is the full size truck, preferably with an 8` bed. you can`t go wrong...

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-20-2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by glfahlc

my vote is the full size truck, preferably with an 8` bed. you can`t go wrong...

Can`t get a half-ton crew cab with an 8` bed as far as I know.... and I`m assuming he wants a crew cab.

Besides which if you`ve never driven one, a crew cab with the 8` bed (HD truck) is as long as a limousine. That can make it a real bear to deal with in parking lots at times.

**Addicted2Bling** · 08-20-2011, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

Hate to say this, but your problem isn`t that American cars are junk; it`s that you buy junked-out American cars. Take your current Tahoe, for example.... it was a former border patrol truck. Had you bought a Tahoe that was used by a soccer mom on 100% pavement you wouldn`t have anywhere near the number of problems you`re having with your beat-to-hell-and-back truck.

Always take that into consideration when you`re assessing the quality of any given brand`s products. Personally I`ve only ever owned GM vehicles and I have no reason to want to change that because with the exception of one vehicle I bought used that had already been beat up by someone before me, I`ve never had any issues to speak of.

Well then it`s a shame that chevys can`t take a beating then

I used to own a chevy xtreme, the thing had rust holes on it after 6 years, and this is something chevy is famous for. I loved the truck to death, but it was a damn nightmare. Any american built car which I can agree with mrclean, is trash.