I have a friend who needs a basic 2wd or similar truck to get around in. Her current job requires her to run around from job site to job site delivering stuff, so her 12mpg(ag!) van is reaming her for $500 a month in gas.
Basically it needs to be cheap and run. Carbs and 1975 or older preferred, or even a little diesel if newer - (wants to avoid smog and computers - ideally VW Bug simple to fix and keep running) Doesn't need AC, power windows, or any of that, either. Does need to be DD capable.
Needs to get 25mpg, though. So 4x4s and 4Runners and the like are out. I asked - wants maximum MPG. Automatic preferred, but not required.
Needs to be under $1000. She's in the middle of a divorce and money is tight - she's looking to keep her van since it's paid off, but obviously 200-250 a month in gas would be far better for her than $500.