I know this has been discussed before, but my Honda Pilot just bit the dust.

I prefer an SUV to a truck or van. Here in SC light trailers are not registered or taxed, so it's cheaper to use a vehicle with a trailer instead of something larger.

What is your favorite vehicle and why?

I'm looking at a 4Runner. I like luxury, but still use it as a work truck. LOL

I have a 2010 Toyota highlander with a 2" receiver on it. if memory serves me the regular can pull 5000 lbs and the hybrid can pull 3500 lbs. My hybrid averages 21.5 mpg and i have pulled 5000lbs with the hybrid on rare occasion. Not sure why there is a difference but whatever.

The newer 2021+ highlander is the same towing capacity but the sister in law has the hybrid and gets 38 mpg! If I were to get a newer car it would be that. Rides really nice.

Another state where my stolen trailer might have gone.

I have a full sized 1/2 ton truck with a 4 banger in it. It pulls ok so far although nothing extreme yet.

Wife has a new Highlander with a tow hitch. She will never allow it to pull anything but it gets good mileage and says it can pull stuff. Full of bells and whistles.

Always preferred a truck myself. If I am out and get a call where I need to pick something bigger up I don't have to go grab a trailer.

Chevy Silverado 5.3L Work Truck with an 8ft. bed is mandatory for my rental properties.

1986 El Camino and a 5x8 utility trailer, when needed.

There are two sizes of pickup in the family, plus dump trailer, cargo trailer, flatbed trailer. I can move most things I might need.

If I am going to show a house or look at a needed repair, I have a cute little HHR that I love that also has a fairly decent cargo space for its size, and I have a Yukon for when the weather is bad or when I need to carry a little more stuff.

Mostly what I look for is enough cargo space to carry my dogs and a full shopping at Costco. I've got trailers I can use for big stuff.

Only quad cabs-- no crew Quad. Ram and Nissan. 5 Lt. Bed roll up cover. cab rear roll up window for long stuff mandatory.

Fun transportation: 2020 Nissan Murano, 2022 Ram 4x4 limited and 2001 Plymouth Prowler.

Dodge grand caravan.

Nothing sits in the bed of the truck to be stolen.

Fits 4x8 sheets of sheet rock and plywood.

Big enough for appliances.

Don’t have to lift anything into the bed of the truck - just tilt it over and slide it in the back of the van.

Canoe rack on top for ladders.

I have the new Chevy Silverado truck in the driveway, but, prefer the 17 year old mini van.

Can't go wrong with a Toyota. 4 Runners are great, only thing better off road or in deep snow/sand is a Jeep. But the mileage is poor and requires after market front lockers, though in SC that may not matter. They are body on frame like a truck. At least the older ones. But hoo-doggy the price!

I liked the older boxy Rav4's, but the new one's look like a hopped up rollerskate on wheels. From what I've seen in the snow the Subaru Forester has a better AWD system. But the Subi's are a 100k mi car, where Toyota is a 300k. I want to get away from all these chip controlled cars that turn into bricks when some obscure sensor goes bad and it's 6 months to get a new part.

I had a 2002 F250 diesel for about two years, recently sold it. Originally I loved it. It was going to be my forever dream truck. It was, "The Beast," had locking hubs, a lift gate and service bed with cabinets. I used the lift like twice. With all the weight and windage it got 10 mpg. I found I prefer my multi tool box set up rather than the cabinets. I sold it to my AC guy who put a fancy wrap on it.

You asked what we liked? I like my F150. Driven them since the 80's. It's a 2019 with the extended cab and 6.5' bed instead of the short bed crew cab. The cockpit has more lights and switches than my old Piper. It's the most luxurious car I've ever owned. A pleasure to drive in any conditions. Gets 21 around town and I've squeezed out 26.5 on a road trip staying at 65.

But, the turbos are 5 grand, each. Major engine work requires removing the entire cab! When the warranty runs out in a couple of years, I'm thinking my next truck will be a restored 1970's F150 with the old straight six like I used to have. It won't improve mileage but is at least fixable. Maybe I can get an 8-track... ;)

Same with the Corvette. We've had our fun. Still have our drivers licenses. The roads here are getting too bad to drive it. I-40 especially, potholes everywhere. We can't leave it parked without a babysitter. If it's not stolen outright, someone will "key" the paint out of spite. Then we have the crazies who stand by the road and throw rocks. The police won't do anything unless they witness it. Our recent sailing trip in CA (spent a week at Catalina) we ended up driving our beater. I didn't feel comfortable leaving anything else sitting at the marina for a week.

All I know is EV's aren't ready for prime time and I'm not spending 100 grand plus on a car. We may just buy a Toyota Camry and call it a wrap.

I have to ask... What happened to your Pilot? That vehicle platform is known for lasting a looong time.

My Porsche 911 does just fine.

Need to haul stuff? Call my helpers.

I did all my own work for 20 years. Minivan with a trailer when needed

BUT

My income mushroomed when I stopped being the $10 /hour “handyman”, took the tools outta my truck and started writing work orders.

Still Learning---I agree, the popup back window is key. Love my 2005 Liberty partially for that reason. I can easily carry 10' 2x3s down in the front wheelwell with them sticking out the rear window a few feet.

Still Learning---I agree, the popup back window is key. Love my 2005 Liberty partially for that reason. I can easily carry 10' 2x3s down in the front wheelwell with them sticking out the rear window a few feet.

Brad---Last month a tenant said the garbage disposal was not working. I went over there and there was a bottle cap down there. Would you have sent a plumber? Plumber is gonna charge $100 o walk in the door and more if he is dishonest and says the disposal had to be replaced.

Don PA you haven't taken all your garbage disposals out????

My 6x6 military truck for large loads. Great for camping too.

6x6, maybe if you were jacking the house up and moving the entire thing at once.

Thanks guys. Great information. Here's a little more from me:

Pilot has 190k miles. It suddenly started consuming oil a week ago. Mechanic says the cat converter guts disintegrated and the dust was sucked into the engine through the recirc exhaust system. Basically pours sand into the cylinders. He said this is a known problem with the Pilot. Until last week it ran great.

I had a 2007 Highlander before it. That was a great vehicle, I ran it to 250k and wife insisted I sell it and upgrade.

I like the 4Runner, it is probably my first pick...so far. However, it has not been updated in years. Still has a 5 speed and worst gas mileage in class.

Ford 250 transit cargo. Small enough to drive but can haul a bunch.

Another vote for a minivan, for the same reasons MMIT mentioned. If I need something that requires a trailer, I hire someone else to deliver it. Ran our 2006 Sienna for 220K miles until the underbody rusted out and water started coming into the trunk every time it rained.

I have 1982 mercedes benz 240 diesel with a 4 speed for my daily almost 200000 on it .Absolutly love it 25 mpg be bopping.

Straight highway it gets almost 35 mpg

For work trucks a dodge with a 12 valve cummins

will always start and work and get almost 20 mpg

But as LTD stated ford 150 are ok in that genre

You southern folks are blessed .Salt on the roads

And a new pre spray on the highway to get rid of ice and snow

It is like acid ecthing stone foaundations to remove all residuales to back plaster and the sqaure nails the old boys tossed in the mortar.

For the price of a new one .

I'm with Brad... my favorite "LL" vehicle is my handyman's van and trailer. I call him and he goes to work on the properties while I hit curvy back roads in my Boxster convertible.

That's why I got into real estate investing: to earn an above average income so I could do above average fun stuff!

But back when I DIY'd it, I'd go with the cheapest thing that could haul a lot. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with quad cab and full size bed with cover. Also had a 5 x 10 utility trailer. I bought it off a buddy for $4,000 and sold it 3 years later for $3,800. Only work I ever did on it was changed the battery and spark plugs.

Although I no longer haul lawn mowers or other such uses I still have and use a F150 that I've had for a long time. It runs well and I know what it has been maintained so no reason to trade up for the little bit I use it.

Nissan Armada for a lot of things.

My truck has 120v outlets in the cab and in the bed. Neither worked when I got the truck. I figured it was an upgrade and I didn't care. Then I got a letter from GM saying the parts were in. They installed them for free. I tested the one in the back out with a hot glue gun, no worries. Then I put an old circular saw on it and it bogged a bit.

My favorite work vehicle?

Whatever Charlie and Tim are driving!

Currently, Tim has a full sized van. Charlie has a crew cab F250 Dually with a 5th wheel hitch on it.

Tim takes care of most of my remodeling.

Charlie handles all the lawn mowing, landscaping, and this-n-that. I’m meeting him today to look at adding some insulation in a cellar to prevent pipes freezing.

Scott’s team handles things when I need a plumber

I call Mike when I need an electrician.

I call Chris when the HVAC is an issue

My own vehicle is a minivan. Scooter likes the sliding door I can open from a distance and he can run ahead and jump in.

I do carry a few things in it…. I hauled a bunch of furnace filters around last week. Gave me a great reason to ever every single residence. Changed the filters, spoke with the residents, scanned for extra toothbrushes, gave them the sniff test…..

That reminds me… I need to sell my trailer. It has been in the barn now for at least 2 years. Time to let it go. That will let me get out the riding mower I haven’t used since 2015 and sell it off as well.

wow lots of responses!

I have had 6 Toyota pickups

I must like em

Bought a Lincoln in 2020 and it is nice,,,

Don and others,

Good questions.

I CAN drive my Porsches because we set up SYSTEMS to handle problems

#1 System: My lease makes the resident responsible for repairs other than roof and HVAC.

-If they need help we point them to YouTube for How To videos

or my handyman will talk them thru it over the phone.

Heck, my Customer Service gal can help them with minor stuff by text!

-$85 trip charge for resident caused repairs

-I LOVE disposals because Momma picks the house and SHE wants a disposal, SO...we stopped using the cheap ones and pay a few bucks extra for the bigger motor. I now buy KitchenAide 1.25 HP at Costco for $99.

I think that thing would simply shred the bottlecap!

BRAD