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Posted: 09/04/09
07:42 PM
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Hi guys, im new to trucks and i dont know what want to purchase, ive been looking at new/used fords, chevys ,and toyotas. Not sure if i should get new or used, diesel or gas, 2wd or 4wd? Can you guys give me input, pro, cons ect...( i wont be doing any hardcore rock crawling or anything, i own a atv so i need to do a little off roading, and i am eventually going to buy a toy hauler (not 5th wheel)
Thanks in advance
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Posted: 09/09/09
05:21 AM
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Get a 4x4 if you plan on hauling a trailer, you will be grateful for it later. What brand you buy is up to you, all the big ones are pretty good.
-Cody
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esanchez
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Posted: 09/09/09
08:59 AM
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Well, if you plan on towing a toy hauler, I'd recommend a 3/4 or 1-ton diesel. Probably 4x4 if you plan on taking it off road. My father-in-law says he's used his 4WD to even pull his toy hauler out of the dunes, so it could come in handy. Avoid the early 6.0L Ford Powerstrokes. the '05 and newer models should be better. Also, the early Duramaxes (LB7) had some issues too. The best Duramax is probably the LBZ. Dodge Cummins is good, but get a pre-'07 model, since the newer ones have a lot of emissions crap on them that's proven problematic. If properly maintained, any of these engines should be solid for well over 200,000 miles. I probably wouldn't buy one with over 150,000.
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