Pickup trucks are getting bigger every year. These supersized pickups are packed with capability and fun features—more than most drivers will ever need. According to a recent study by Axios, nearly all trucks sold today would have been considered full-sized in 1980. Most guzzle fuel and are cumbersome to maneuver.
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None of that applies to the pint-sized 1995 Suzuki Carry recently sold on eBay.
A 4WD Pipsqueak
You might not intimidate other vehicles, but the cute three-decades-old Suzuki Carry is in excellent condition with no noticeable rust or body damage. Here’s the main point: It’s the perfect size for daily hauling errands.
Moreover, the two-seat Carry has on-demand four-wheel drive. That means it has tons of utility and go-anywhere capability. But be prepared to chat with admirers every time you come to a stop. This truck is adorable.
Mini pickups, also known as Kei trucks, are popular work vehicles elsewhere around the globe. They have only recently started gaining favor with buyers in the United States. They’re not sold through traditional dealers in the US, but used models at least 25 years old can be legally imported and registered for street use in most states.
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Businesses specializing in the import of these practical workhorses have sprung up across the country. Many of them offer their vehicles on eBay Motors.
These dealers are often well-versed in registration requirements, which can vary by state and municipality. Double-check with your local department of motor vehicles before placing a bid.
Just Enough Size and Power
At just under 11 feet long and about 55 inches wide, the Suzuki’s dimensions are closer to a golf cart than a new domestic pickup. While the Carry won’t pull a load of logs up a mountain road, its 800-pound carrying capacity is impressive. It’s a practical choice for homeowners or anyone needing to carry a load of mulch, firewood, or construction supplies.
Unlike a larger pickup, its low cargo bed is the right height for easy loading and unloading. Step sides built into the cargo box of mid- and full-sized pickups were once an option to make retrieving stuff from the bed easier. But here, a dropdown tailgate and cargo box sides give you an all-access pass.
Power comes from a tiny, 0.6-liter, three-cylinder engine producing 45 horsepower. It’s good for an impressive 45 mpg. The little truck pairs a five-speed manual transmission with on-demand 4WD to accelerate up to 65 miles per hour. But that doesn’t mean it is ideal for a road trip. It’s best around town or on the farm as a street-legal alternative to a side-by-side UTV.
The interior is strictly functional. Vinyl bucket seats are free of rips or tears, and rugged floor mats make for easy cleaning. The simple instrumentation includes a speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature monitor, and an odometer showing just 80,000 miles. Civilized touches include a heater. Three-point seat belts provide safety.
With a Buy-It-Now Price of just $4,600, this Suzuki could be just the ticket for folks in the market for a small utility vehicle. Even the least expensive new truck on the market today—the Ford Maverick—is more than four times the cost of this Suzuki Carry and isn’t nearly as charming. Classic compact pickups, like the beloved Toyota HiLux, appreciate to the point that it makes no sense to ruin them by using them for chores. With a Kei-class truck like this one, running errands will never be the same.
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