[jensend]

Looks like we'll be trying to find a used late model (2006- on) truck in order to be able to take my '02 Z28 off the road and make it a dedicated track car. The truck would need to be able to tow the car and an open trailer safely at highway speeds. Would prefer a club or crew cab for the extra space an longer wheelbase. Right now I'm thinking gas as opposed to diesel since the truck will get limited use other than for track events and few camping trips annually. It will also be available to my two grown sons as needed. Want the space of an 8' bed so I can carry plywood, etc., when needed. Durarbility and reliability are major requirement. Capable of doing most maintenance and repairs on my own on a gas powered vehicle, but I'd like to have something that was practical to use and maintain. Looking for recommendations on what to buy/avoid, average real world mpg figures, etc.. Thanks in advance for your input.

[mitchntx]

Gas over a diesel any day. I've had both ... Hands down, a gas truck can do 95% of what a diesel can do and do it much cheaper.

I've got the 6' bed and a crew cab. And I wish it articulated in the middle. It's PITA maneuvering in parking lots sometimes. I can't imagine what it's be like with a long bed Crew Cab.
When I need to haul plywood, I drop the tail gate and use a bed extender.

I get about 17 combined empty in my diesel and 10 pulling my enclosed. Ironically, I got 15 combined and 10 while pulling the same enclosed in my old 8.1L 2500HD.