I currently have a 1997 Chevy K1500 with automatic and 5.7 liter V8 with only 70,000 miles on it. Until recently it has set in the garage as I used my little car to get to train station for work, but the 16 year old daughter took that so I drive my truck now. It is a great truck but I want a 3/4 ton, something a little heavier duty for towing my tractor and a Polaris ranger up in the hills of WV and I'm thinking about adding a dump trailer to my collection.
I'm pretty set on wanting 4 door and the 6.5 foot bed and I'm leaning towards the gas as I only haul the ranger up the mountain usually only once a year. I don't do enough hauling to justify the extra expense and maintenance cost for a diesel I don't think, but haul large enough stuff to justify the 3/4 ton. I've been leaning towards Ford as I know a salesman at the local dealership. I may look into a Dodge but can't bring myself to look at a China motors, I mean Chevy. I think I will go brand new as I don't like getting a used truck as people do have a tendency to abuse them.
Suggestions or comments are all welcome.
I'm pretty set on wanting 4 door and the 6.5 foot bed and I'm leaning towards the gas as I only haul the ranger up the mountain usually only once a year. I don't do enough hauling to justify the extra expense and maintenance cost for a diesel I don't think, but haul large enough stuff to justify the 3/4 ton. I've been leaning towards Ford as I know a salesman at the local dealership. I may look into a Dodge but can't bring myself to look at a China motors, I mean Chevy. I think I will go brand new as I don't like getting a used truck as people do have a tendency to abuse them.
Suggestions or comments are all welcome.