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Default Advice please... - 09-16-2009 , 12:02 PM






Hi, can you please recommend make and model for a pickup...

2007 or 2008
towing 2800 lb trailer ~160 miles at a time
long lasting
low maintenance
best value for the money
automatic
gas or diesel
nothing fancy

I think a 1/2 ton would be right but I need suggestions for the best
make and model.

Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

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Default Re: Advice please... - 10-03-2009 , 09:41 PM






On Sep 16, 12:02�pm, Eric D <1...@1.com> wrote:
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Hi, can you please recommend make and model for a pickup...

2007 or 2008
towing 2800 lb trailer ~160 miles at a time
long lasting
low maintenance
best value for the money
automatic
gas or diesel
nothing fancy

I think a 1/2 ton would be right but I need suggestions for the best
make and model.

Thanks a lot for any suggestions.
Just my opinion...........If the total weight is 2800 lbs, any full
size pick up will pull it. Most of todays gas engines will run over
200K miles with regular maintenance. If you'll be going up and down
some fairly steep grades, you'll want a V-8 for sure. If you plan on
backing it up a lot, get a short wheel base, it is a little easier in
tight places. As far as gas or diesel.....the fuel price varies so no
one can help you with that other than diesels cost a LOT more to
purchase.

Now, reach down and grab a pair, and make a decision cowboy! :-)

Hank

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Default Re: Advice please... - 10-04-2009 , 04:24 PM



Hustlin' Hank wrote:
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On Sep 16, 12:02?pm, Eric D <1...@1.com> wrote:
Hi, can you please recommend make and model for a pickup...

2007 or 2008
towing 2800 lb trailer ~160 miles at a time
long lasting
low maintenance
best value for the money
automatic
gas or diesel
nothing fancy

I think a 1/2 ton would be right but I need suggestions for the best
make and model.

Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

Just my opinion...........If the total weight is 2800 lbs, any full
size pick up will pull it.
Mid size as well. Canyon / Colorado are rated for 6,000.

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Most of todays gas engines will run over
200K miles with regular maintenance. If you'll be going up and down
some fairly steep grades, you'll want a V-8 for sure. If you plan on
backing it up a lot, get a short wheel base, it is a little easier in
tight places. As far as gas or diesel.....the fuel price varies so no
one can help you with that other than diesels cost a LOT more to
purchase.

Now, reach down and grab a pair, and make a decision cowboy! :-)

Hank

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