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Need Advice on Best Choice of Truck (Vanity)
Vanity | 3-11-2013 | chuckster

Posted on 03/12/2013 6:34:05 PM PDT by Chuckster

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I will say this — I cannot recommend a chevy. At my place of work we have a chevy silvarado (2010) 3500 crew cab with extended bed with vortec max (don't quote me all the specs but I'm pretty sure thats correct), the thing has lousy pickup and zero towing power. It can barely geta a trailer and bobcat up a slight offroad slope.
21 posted on 03/12/2013 6:51:41 PM PDT by Wyrd bið ful aræd (Gone Galt, 11/07/12)
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To: Chuckster

Buy a F-250 diesel crew cab.


22 posted on 03/12/2013 6:51:56 PM PDT by CJinVA
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To: Chuckster
Buy American..

You can find good vehicles in that price range. A lot of the diesels are overpriced IMO, but a seven year old F-250 with around 100k in that price range would be my choice if I could find one...

23 posted on 03/12/2013 6:54:15 PM PDT by montanajoe
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To: Chuckster

I’ve had good luck with my Nissan Frontier. I know it has a Japanese plate, but it is made with non-union labor in Tennessee. Seems put together well. So can’t comment much on anybody else, but I give a thumbs up for it.


24 posted on 03/12/2013 6:55:24 PM PDT by Pappy Smear (Steve King for Congress!)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

I thought Toyotas were made in America.


25 posted on 03/12/2013 6:57:48 PM PDT by svcw (Why is one cell on another planet considered life, and in the womb it is not.)
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To: Chuckster

Ford F350 Dually: it’s not Gov’t Motors, the wide rear axle will make towing super stable.


26 posted on 03/12/2013 7:01:01 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (One "bitter clinger" praying for revival. <BCC><)
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To: Tenacious 1

(Hint - Keep oil in the crankcase)

I take it we don’t need to ask you how you know.


27 posted on 03/12/2013 7:02:37 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (One "bitter clinger" praying for revival. <BCC><)
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To: Chuckster

Rental U-Haul F450. Why would you buy anything for a one way trip?


28 posted on 03/12/2013 7:03:09 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid (Demand Common Sense Nut Control.)
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To: Chuckster
Toyota

Be smart. Buy quality. There's nothing patriotic about buying crap, no matter where it's made.

29 posted on 03/12/2013 7:06:14 PM PDT by Hoodat (I stand with Rand.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

I would rent a Ryder.

If it breaks let them fix it.


30 posted on 03/12/2013 7:07:14 PM PDT by BOOHA
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To: Chuckster
Buy an older gas 4x4 pickup and convert it to run on woodgas. Most vehicles in Australia, Europe and New Zealand ran on wood during WWII. http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-transportation/wood-gas-zm0z12amzroc.aspx#axzz2NNhiF2F8
31 posted on 03/12/2013 7:14:13 PM PDT by fso301
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To: Chuckster

I agree on the Ford F250 with one large warning. The 7.3 liter diesels are incredible engines. You almost cannot kill them. However...that engine was replaced by the powerstroke 6.0 liter diesel in about 2004 or thereabouts.

The 6.0 is a nightmare because of EPA regulations and a large number of other problems. In particular, the head bolts tend to pop off when the engine is under stress (from a heavy load, for instance).

You’ll find a huge amount of information at this forum and they do have a classified section for registered members.

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/


32 posted on 03/12/2013 7:19:59 PM PDT by Darnright ("I don't trust liberals, I trust conservatives." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca)
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To: Chuckster

Are you mechanically inclined, and do you really want a news truck or is an older truck okay?


33 posted on 03/12/2013 7:28:46 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Chuckster

I have a 2005 F250 gas 5.4 Liter for sale if you want to come to Florida to get it.


34 posted on 03/12/2013 7:31:26 PM PDT by representativerepublic (...loose lips, sink ships)
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To: Chuckster

A Ford F250 with the 7.3L diesel will last a long, long time. These were 1999 thru 2003. Mine is a 2002 at almost 250k miles and still pulls great. Avoid the 6.0L (2004 - 2007). Not sure about the models after that.

The problem is that the market knows the 7.3L reputation. I see them for sale for (and get sold) for $20k+ regularly. I will keep mine even if I have to rebuild it.

I don’t want the exhaust fluid emissions crap on the new rigs. If it runs out, the computer cripples the engine. Bad thing if you are in the middle of an RV trip and went a little past the oil change mileage. They set them up to hit at the same time.


35 posted on 03/12/2013 7:32:34 PM PDT by 5thGenTexan
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To: Chuckster

1st option. Sell the boat. 27’ sailboat just isn’t worth that much.
2nd option. Hire a boat hauler to bring it up there. Figure $3 a mile, under 2k to deliver. Less than the trailer...
3rd option, buy a large flatbed trailer and a old F-350 and haul it yourself. Figure about 10k to move a 5k boat.


36 posted on 03/12/2013 7:41:50 PM PDT by PilotDave (No, really, you just can't make this stuff up!!!)
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To: Chuckster

have you considered selling the boat and buying a new one there?

(just a suggestion, I know how hard it is to part with one you love)


37 posted on 03/12/2013 7:41:52 PM PDT by Mr. K (There are lies, damned lies, statistics, and democrat talking points.)
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To: Chuckster
I have the misfortune to own a 2000 Chevy Silverado.

The POS is a rolling junk show.

Last GM product for me EVER!

38 posted on 03/12/2013 7:44:18 PM PDT by Species8472 (Stupid is supposed to hurt)
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To: Chuckster

First of all, buy used. Don’t feel guilty about buying a GM or Chrysler product because of the bailout. If your used truck was built before the bailouts, what difference does it make? GM/Chrysler will not be involved in your transaction.

New trucks are VERY expensive: 35K and up for something decent. And the new trucks have all the electronic gizmos, including tracking and monitoring, required by nobama. Buy used. 2008 or before. Check CarFax.

Full disclosure: I own a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2x4 with big V8 and love it. Gets 15-16 MPG. 85K miles. Almost like new :)


39 posted on 03/12/2013 7:55:48 PM PDT by upchuck (Waiting, hoping, begging for the straw. Time to bring pent up frustration to fruition.)
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To: Chuckster

I agree with diesel as best option. But remember while a diesel engine will go many miles, chassis components don’t. They can be expensive.

I’d say by a plain new truck. Dealers usually have deals on them. Think you are correct to get a F250 but if the F150 will tow the weight, I’d get the new F150 for the money you plan to spent. Plain Jane model


40 posted on 03/12/2013 7:57:50 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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