Oh I completely agree that yes there are better options, but I wouldn't rule it out as a bad option persay. Hell I went and bought me my 04 f150 a month ago. Automatic, V8, Cold AC, power loaded out everything. I needed something to drive that wouldnt cook me alive in the summer. I will say that in alot of cases, that camino would be 10x easier to work on and cheap as hell to keep up with. It's a choice. I've never cared for el caminos, but they are still good trucks. My vote is get it if your alright with living without different creature comforts.