[s-cars] Work vehicle advice needed

[Taka Mizutani]

Yeah Mike, if you can afford an F-350 dually. :-)

I'd love to get an F-250 Powerstroke crew, but they're waaay pricey. My
mechanic
paid about $40k for his, sticker was $48k or $49k.

As a daily driver, I'm afraid those things will simply cost way too much,
although
taking into account the feedback I'm getting, I might have to look into one-
at
least with the diesel, I won't loose too much money selling it.

Steve- I missed the transmission comment initially- can you elaborate? Are
you saying
that Ford and Dodge don't have a good transmission for towing?

Is it really too little to have a '04+ F-150, '04+ Titan, '01+ Silverado
1500 for towing a
6000lb. load? I'm thinking open trailer- I think I'd need a diesel for a
closed trailer.

Taka


On 12/18/06, Mike P (530) <mlped at qwest.net> wrote:
>
> One additional thought, if you have a choice and can swing it,
> a goose neck trailer set up, vs. a "bumper" pull is well worth
> considering,
> especially for heavier twos.
>
> FWIW, here in the west, Colorado Rockies, after watching/following some of
> the roping teams hauling ass to make the next rodeo during the summer
> season
> (i.e. often pulling 5+ horse goosenecks) through the mountains and,
> especially across the high mountain desert, I feel I can confidently say,
> the newer turbo diesels RUN LIKE STINK!!!  It's not rare to come on one,
> fully loaded, pulling moderate uphill grades running at 90+.
>
> Cheers
> mike