Needed new truck, or just wanted one?

[EddieWalker]

I have 175,000 miles on my 1998 F250 4x4 regular cab, long bed truck. It runs great and I've only had to do regular maintenance and replace the alternator twice since owning it. I'm looking for a replacement, but mostly because I want more room inside the truck for my tools. I don't have to have the space, but I would like to have it. I'm not in a rush, but I'm looking and trying to decide what I want.

Eddie

 

[Kubota-guy1911]

I traded in a very nice 2008 GMC 1/2 ton because I hated that active fuel management. Bought a 2011 Chevy 2500HD with 6 liter gas engine. Great truck.

kj

 

[RobertBrown]

That is the way it should be here...many people say the system they use here discourages some buyers. I am one of them !!!

That's interesting!
The main reason those taxes are so high is because of the pensions of retired state employees.

 

[buck12]

In 09 I wanted a new truck so I got a new truck but kept my 93 model. After 16 years I didn't need a new truck but wanted a new truck. Two years later and the 93 model still runs fine. It is loaded with tools, chain saw, etc to go to the hunting lease tomorrow. The nice thing about having two trucks is that I can leave my play truck loaded with tools before hunting season, with deer hunting stuff during deer season, and with turkey hunting stuff during turkey season. The 09 is my daily driver and towing truck. In my circle few people trade because they really need a new truck.

 

[Fixemall]

Last time I traded it was for want and the fact my buddy (the dealer GM) was retiring and "gifting" deals to his longtime friends, I traded my 05 with exactly 44,444 mi as I pulled in to pick up my new 08' I think I have in the neighborhood of only 38k on it and I do most of my daily (non-towing) driving in my 86' full size blazer that I bought from the original owner(only 60k on it now) I would trade more often but, I have a severe payment allergy.

 

[MillWeld]

I'm in your camp, JD. My first truck was a '72 Chevy. I drove it for 30 years and the only reason I sold it was that I needed a bigger one to safely tow (and stop) with a portable sawmill. I replaced it with a '94 Dodge RAM 1500.

My car is an inherited '95 Corolla. I'll drive it until it is no longer economical to do so. Prior to that one was an '84 Tercel - drove it ~ 250,000 miles. Neither spends much time in the shop.
Bob

 

[JDgreen227]

That's interesting!
The main reason those taxes are so high is because of the pensions of retired state employees.

Actually, that is a common misconception of people who don't know anything about the issue and want to blame state employees and retirees because they make easy targets. Their pension system in Michigan is entirely self funded from investments and no money from taxes on vehicle sales goes to pension payouts.

Shows how little people like you actually know, doesn't it...thank you for allowing me to correct your ignorant ranting. As a state retiree, I am grateful my wife and I (also a state retiree) make over six figures a year combined after working only 30 years. LIFE IS GOOD....:thumbsup:

 

[RobertBrown]

I have 175,000 miles on my 1998 F250 4x4 regular cab, long bed truck. It runs great and I've only had to do regular maintenance and replace the alternator twice since owning it. I'm looking for a replacement, but mostly because I want more room inside the truck for my tools. I don't have to have the space, but I would like to have it. I'm not in a rush, but I'm looking and trying to decide what I want.

Eddie

I went from a regular cab to a extended cab and I think it was one of the best design changes ever incorporated into a pick up. It worked for me.
Having used the extended cab with the full size bed (long wheel base), made the truck seem cumbersome and difficult to maneuver in tight spaces (4wd). Also more prone to get stuck in soft dirt, sand or mud.
I like the regular wheel base with the towing capacity (real tow package), giving you the option on a trailer for large items.

 

[k0ua]

Well I guess it was need, I had a nice 2000 4WD Silverado Ext cab with 39000 miles and last year the wife was driving it to the store, and a lady decided to run a red light and T boned her at about 35 MPH. The Camry was toast, the Silverado was drivable but had a heck of a dent in it.:laughing: We took the money and bought a new 2010 Silverado LT Ext cab, slightly upscale from the old one, and like it really well.

James K0UA

 

[MF 1532]

I like to trade , own a business so tax benefits help me do that . I just traded a 06 Chevrolet crew 4x4 for an 11 LTZ compariable . Between trade , rebates , discounts , G.M. card , $15,000 . I have purchased new vehicles in 82 , 84 , 88 , 92 , 98 , 2000 , 02 , 03 , 05 (2) , 06 , 08 (02) , 11 . Rotating vehicles from my use to delivery use , 1/3 of trade coming off of tax expense , having dependable transportation , and keeping cash layout low when trading late model low mileage vehicles , my reasoning .