1992 Nissan King Cab

Pros: Powerful engine, solid frame, room for seating or packages in back, comfortable

Cons: Hard on gas, front bumper less than substantial, paint not durable

The Bottom Line: This Nissan King Cab is a peppy little truck, sturdily built, a regular workhorse.  It’s an all-around truck, with plenty of creature comforts yet not too prissy for real work.

Review: My truck is a wreck. Literally. Several years ago my brother-in-law, who’d bought this truck new, was broadsided in it, and the insurance company ‘totaled’ it, though the truck was still mechanically sound. About the same time I was ...

Pros: Handles well, easy to drive, perfect for our needs

Cons: needs a lot of TLC

Review: Our teenage daughter will be 16 next summer. She is hounding us to buy a new car, and has a list of “requirements” the vehicle must have. I remember being almost 16 and dreaming of a sleek car, that went fast and had a good sound system. A “sports...