It was the least-expensive pickup I could find when I bought it in 2003. 14K and change for an XLT with standard cab, standard bed, four-cylinder engine, manual transmission, bedliner, carpeting, power windows and door locks, air and sliding rear window.
The brakes are simply fabulous: strong, linear, fade-free. 4-wheel ABS. Towing is a non-issue for me.
The cargo bed is the perfect size for my needs. With the gate down and a bed extender, I have hauled motorcycles from New Jersey to Washington, DC and back.
