But having some real issues on which brand. I have no particular loyalty.
In general, I want a crew-cab, short box, 4WD, towing package with a small V8 (5.* liter) and standard amenities (power windows, locks, A/C...). I don't want Nav, OnStar or any other computer gadgetry)
Ford's are priced way too high. They start at $40K and go up. Haven't driven one in several years but heard the new ones don't have a very pleasant ride.
Dodge. Haven't liked them in the last 10 years. Can't really quantify why though. Trying to pick or build one on their web site is a heck of a chore. With their 5.7L it's pretty poor on mileage (13/19 mpg's).
Chevy/GMC - Still seem to be the best "bang for the buck" but I'm having an issue with the whole bailout thing. Priced right and decent options, mileage...
Toyota. Would like to give them a shot but they have dismal fuel mileage (the worst of the pack), dealerships don't like to deal and last I looked, they were the weakest of the group.
Honda. What a frigging joke.
So, what's a guy to do? Thoughts/recommendations?
In general, I want a crew-cab, short box, 4WD, towing package with a small V8 (5.* liter) and standard amenities (power windows, locks, A/C...). I don't want Nav, OnStar or any other computer gadgetry)
Ford's are priced way too high. They start at $40K and go up. Haven't driven one in several years but heard the new ones don't have a very pleasant ride.
Dodge. Haven't liked them in the last 10 years. Can't really quantify why though. Trying to pick or build one on their web site is a heck of a chore. With their 5.7L it's pretty poor on mileage (13/19 mpg's).
Chevy/GMC - Still seem to be the best "bang for the buck" but I'm having an issue with the whole bailout thing. Priced right and decent options, mileage...
Toyota. Would like to give them a shot but they have dismal fuel mileage (the worst of the pack), dealerships don't like to deal and last I looked, they were the weakest of the group.
Honda. What a frigging joke.
So, what's a guy to do? Thoughts/recommendations?