[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.

[cozog]

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.

I went with a low mile (25k) 2005 Yukon Denali (6.0L) a couple years ago. It was perfect for towing an open trailer/car @ about 5.5k-6k lbs total. Never any problems pulling the trailer. It was also my daily driver too. The rear self leveling made trailer balancing a breeze. Averaged about 12mpg towing. A sierra 1550 Denali would be even cheaper.

Then I went and got a 26' Haulmark. Now I'm pulling ~8k total, which is the max for my Denali. I'm getting 8mpg and it's downshifting a lot more.

I'm thinking of stepping up to a 6.2L, 2007+ Denali, or a crew cab duramax.

I've gotten spoiled with the navi, dvd player, self leveling, heated everything, leather, etc., and don't want to give it up on a daily driver.

Hope this helps.