[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.

[Pablo]

I was in your shoes about a year ago and decided at 31 to buy my first new vehicle. I wanted something that would tow my race cars and generally be able to do anything I wanted - camping, offroad, Colorado trips (wife is from the western slope) and haul some kids we've been planning on popping out. I looked at diesels, compared prices, capabilities, test drove a few. Decided a gasser was the way to go. I just couldn't see a reason to pay 7500 dollars more for the same truck when I am not towing for a living. And the 6.0 is a proven performer that will be around as long as the 60s/70s chevy trucks you still see driving today.
I've been extremely happy with my choice. The truck is awesome.

Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) we are moving to Europe on military orders. While the military will pay to ship one vehicle, a 2500HD is just not going to be practical in Sicily. So it is up for sale right now.
I have taken meticulous care of this truck and it has hardly even seen rain here in So Cal. I never ended up towing anything or doing any heavy hauling (the orders put all of my plans on hold). Here are some picts, its a solid rig with some nice options but nothing over the top.

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Heres the autotrader ad if you are interested http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p..._id=AT-120b46d1 I'll take 34k from a frrax member (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Hope that wasn't too much of a plug. If nothing else know that I think this kind of truck is great and wouldn't hesitate recommending something similar.