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 Opinions on tow vehicle choices, Purchase considerations for late model used truck |
 Jul 7 2011, 01:54 PM
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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.
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Jul 9 2011, 09:00 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
All the positives folks are saying about the diesel based trucks is true. Not going to argue that point. My 07 6.0 PSD has been as trouble free as any vehicle I've owned.
The two things that irritate the crap out of me are ... Oil changes - 16 quart oil changes - that's 4 gallons of used oil to deal with and 4 gallons to purchase every 5K miles. Fuel - deisel is now the highest priced fuel at the pump. It's regularly a dime/gallon more expensive than 93. And the only pump with deisel is filled by a soccer mom, not only filling her SUV with gasoline, but buying Icees for the team. my truck is VERY picky about water in the fuel. I have just a couple places around town that I feel comfortable in purchasing fuel. I have to drain the seperator about once every month or six weeks. When travelling, its a crap shoot ... I always carry a 2L soda jug and a length of hose in the trailer to drain the seperator. Now there are some positives ... Like aligning my exhaust with the driver's window of a lowered, bass thumping Explorer and spooling up the turbo, dumping a healthy dose of blackened CO2 through the open window. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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jensend Opinions on tow vehicle choices Jul 7 2011, 01:54 PM
trackbird I have one of those for sale in the for sale forum... Jul 7 2011, 02:13 PM mitchntx Gas over a diesel any day. I've had both ... H... Jul 7 2011, 02:21 PM trackbird I (personally) don't "believe" in sh... Jul 7 2011, 02:25 PM Steve91T QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 7 2011, 09:54 AM) Lo... Jul 7 2011, 02:34 PM trackbird I can tell you what a PITA it is to replace the di... Jul 7 2011, 03:48 PM
Steve91T QUOTE (trackbird @ Jul 7 2011, 11:48 AM) ... Jul 7 2011, 11:39 PM trackbird QUOTE (Steve91T @ Jul 7 2011, 07:39 PM) Y... Jul 8 2011, 03:21 AM EchoMirage i wouldnt waste time with a gas rig. theres a rea... Jul 7 2011, 03:53 PM cccbock Just so you have a different opinion available, I ... Jul 8 2011, 01:29 AM 1qwikbird I daily drive a 97 Dodge with the 5.9L 12V Cummins... Jul 8 2011, 02:29 AM 00 SS Just checked autotrader, found a 2000 F250 powerst... Jul 8 2011, 02:30 AM cccbock QUOTE (00 SS @ Jul 7 2011, 10:30 PM) Just... Jul 8 2011, 02:51 PM CrashTestDummy I'd really consider how much you'll be hau... Jul 8 2011, 01:39 PM Steve91T QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Jul 8 2011, 09:39... Jul 8 2011, 02:57 PM cozog QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 7 2011, 09:54 AM) Lo... Jul 8 2011, 03:22 PM Spruill242 2006 Ford F250 Diesel here. With crew cab and exte... Jul 8 2011, 11:57 PM BigEnos I have a 2003 2500HD 4wd 6.0L gasser Silverado. It... Jul 9 2011, 01:39 AM wstukas It's funny. I was in the same boat as you wit... Jul 9 2011, 03:24 AM CrashTestDummy QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jul 9 2011, 04:00 AM) ... Jul 11 2011, 03:26 PM Spruill242 ^ Why are you changing your oil every 5K ??? Get a... Jul 9 2011, 10:08 AM 1qwikbird QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Jul 9 2011, 06:08 AM)... Jul 9 2011, 01:15 PM jensend Really appreciate all the advice, tech and "r... Jul 9 2011, 03:49 PM Steve91T QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 9 2011, 11:49 AM) Re... Jul 9 2011, 05:46 PM 1qwikbird QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 9 2011, 11:49 AM) Re... Jul 9 2011, 09:17 PM BigEnos I drive a gas truck and a diesel car. I'm not ... Jul 9 2011, 09:27 PM CMC #37 2004 Duramax Diesel with the Allison trans, about ... Jul 10 2011, 06:03 AM BryanL This truck was emailed to me as one of my favorite... Jul 12 2011, 01:59 PM Steve91T A demonstration of torque. I'm in 2wd low, in ... Jul 17 2011, 04:08 AM pknowles I have a 97 C2500 with a 5.7L gas, 2wd regular cab... Aug 12 2011, 11:52 PM Pablo I was in your shoes about a year ago and decided a... Aug 13 2011, 12:45 AM CrashTestDummy And if you're looking at a gasser, look for th... Aug 16 2011, 01:05 PM pknowles QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Aug 16 2011, 09:0... Aug 17 2011, 09:15 AM AllZWay More data points...
I have been towing with my ... Aug 16 2011, 04:29 PM Al weyman Here's my old bus, '92 Chevy DayVan 5.7 pe... Aug 17 2011, 07:20 AM |
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