I want a new pickup with warranty, etc... [no] ... extra $7000+ for Diesel
Are you planning to drive it to death, or eventually resell it? From what I've seen on the Dodge, you make back nearly the entire front-end cost difference on the back end. Easy enough to check used prices to see. Occasionally I look at the used 94+ DD market, and you _still_ don't really see them for under $10k.
We're thinking of a tow packaged 1/2 ton, or a 3/4 ton, basic work truck,
If towing/hauling is your metier, go 3/4 ton. Especially with a tow/haul package; my truck has the camper package. The neighbor who drove it carrying two eco-blocks in the back (I was driving the Unimog, carrying two more) was _very_ impressed with how well it handled the (over)load. He has a 1/2t Chevy. His is a better car, mine is a better truck. Mine feels pretty stable, even with the 3000# camper on it.
Any opinions (or even facts?) that would over ride price in choosing between Ford, GM, and Chrysler trucks?
Bed height? Low-to-high are Chevy, Ford, Dodge. Last time I checked. The snowbirds seem to like 2wd Chevies, they're low to the ground and a lot easier to climb into. I put hoop steps on my (stock) truck.
1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
3/4, naturally!
New effecient V6, or old thirsty V8 engine?
New efficient I6! (Diesel. :-) -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
