(December 3, 2016 at 12:41 pm)Shell B Wrote:(December 3, 2016 at 10:59 am)mh.brewer Wrote: What do you want a truck for?
Camping trips, moving, the beach (need four-wheel drive here), mountains, etc. It would be used sporadically, but we could really get some use out of one. Have to have the extended cab in case family wants to tag along. Can't put kids in the front seat.
OK. Coming from a kaboy that has lived in truck country for years, these might be a few tips.
You can get a 4/w or all wheel drive SUV/van cheaper than large extended cab truck. Saves on gas mileage and fits 4 to 6 people easy. Large trucks are made for work not vacation. You pay up for a large truck. Small trucks are a different story (ranger/frontier) and may work for you.
If you want/expect to tow, check towing specs. I've got a KIA Sportage that seats 4 and tows a 2K trailer no problem. Front wheel drive, never been stuck. 4/w drive was only 3K extra. Plus it will carry 0.3K on the roof rack.
If you go for a truck, get a topper for the bed (approx $1000) and a bed liner. Heavy carpet will work for a liner if your have a topper. If you buy a topper, pay up for one that has a good lock if you intend to store stuff in it.
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