Need a Tow Vehicle
04-22-2006, 08:35 PM
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Need a Tow Vehicle
Been driving pickups for years and ready to move on. Always drove them b/c I needed something to tow my rig however, so tired of the bumpy ride, parking hassle, poor gas mileage, etc.
So, I am selling my '05 2500HD and going to buy a sports sedan. However, I still need a tow vehicle. I was thinking I could spend around 16-18k - suggestions? Am definitely thinking Diesel and am leaning towards a Ford. I was thinking I could get something with around 100k miles and since it will only be used intermittently, will last me a good while. Any suggestions?
So, I am selling my '05 2500HD and going to buy a sports sedan. However, I still need a tow vehicle. I was thinking I could spend around 16-18k - suggestions? Am definitely thinking Diesel and am leaning towards a Ford. I was thinking I could get something with around 100k miles and since it will only be used intermittently, will last me a good while. Any suggestions?
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04-23-2006, 05:56 AM
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Re: Need a Tow Vehicle
Originally Posted by On The Heat
Been driving pickups for years and ready to move on. Always drove them b/c I needed something to tow my rig however, so tired of the bumpy ride, parking hassle, poor gas mileage, etc.
Am definitely thinking Diesel and am leaning towards a Ford.
Am definitely thinking Diesel and am leaning towards a Ford.
04-23-2006, 07:23 AM
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Re: Need a Tow Vehicle
Rich...been a while - how is it going? Are you a chevy man? I wouldn't rule out a chevy however, I have heard a Ford powerplant is a bit more long lasting than a Chevy however, have heard the opposite on the transmissions....
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04-23-2006, 09:51 AM
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Re: Need a Tow Vehicle
Probably 6k with full gas, trailer, etc. That is why I opted not for diesel in beginning however, hgas powered trucks with 100k miles are usually not worth spending the money on.
04-23-2006, 10:03 AM
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Re: Need a Tow Vehicle
The only thing about a diesel with over 100K on it is they are very expensive to work on. I had the turbo pedistal and some other minor things go out of my old 99 PSD and is cost over $1500 to fix. The truck had 90K on it so it was fixed under warranty. After that expisode I sold the truck. Just food for thought.
You should be able to get into a nice low mine 02-04 Chevy half ton for that kind of money. It would tow your Nordic fine, I used to have a Heat and my 02 Avalanche pulled it fine.
You should be able to get into a nice low mine 02-04 Chevy half ton for that kind of money. It would tow your Nordic fine, I used to have a Heat and my 02 Avalanche pulled it fine.
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