[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.

[BryanL]

This truck was emailed to me as one of my favorite sellers from Ebay back when I was shopping for a truck. No affiliation or knowledge about the truck or seller. But I would always look for a truck from a rust free area and would rather pay the shipping-truck I bought came from California to Dallas for about $800 with DAS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-S...5fCarsQ5fTrucks

If you are always going to have an open trailer then about any v8 truck will have the capacity to tow it. But if you are making 4 hour drives then I would suggest a 3/4 ton especially since it won't be your primary source of transportation. And if you go up to an enclosed then I would really look at a diesel or at least the 8.1 even though Glenn pulls 12k lbs with his 6.0. If you don't care about the looks then there are tons of 3/4 work trucks in texas. If you really want to find a cheap deal find someone that will buy you something off a Copart auction. Not all of their vehicles are salvaged.

+1 for the Duramax too. I had a 99 Suburban 3/4 4wd 454. When I went to a 24' enclosed it didn't seem as comfortable or safe. I could tow the trailer at 75 but brakes and handling were an issue for me. Then I towed with my Dads 08 Duramax P/U and I was hooked. But I still had to have a Suburban so I bought an 04 Suburban that had been converted with an 04 Duramax, Allison, and Diff. Night and day difference in power, braking, handling, ride, and MPG.