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I figure if I can't get comfortable in a current gen, I won't in a previous one.

The used truck/suv market is nuts lately. Everything feels overpriced.

You can get a new full sized Silverado 4x4 for about 30-35k with lifetime powertrain warranty and 0% for 72, or for $25k a used one with 100k miles on it. At that point, makes sense to buy new.

For instance - https://www.carrchevrolet.com/new/Chevr ... d592f8.htm

And I could get another couple grand taken off easily. BUT, I don't want to spend that kind of money.

Yeah this is why I currently have a 2007 Sequoia with 160k on it lol

If you can find a non rusted avalanche I say get one still. Can be found for 10k and meet all you needs.


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Avalanche forum. Someone just posted a 2500 with 150k miles. NO RUST. I wish I could sell mine and buy it. For 4,800. That will tow anything you ever....ever....need to. Go buy it. Keep a daily driver for gas.


Bam. Done.


Coop

[quote=""DCIV""]Avalanche forum. Someone just posted a 2500 with 150k miles. NO RUST. I wish I could sell mine and buy it. For 4,800. That will tow anything you ever....ever....need to. Go buy it. Keep a daily driver for gas.


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Jason doesn't have room for a daily, avalanche, and the Jeep. I've been there.

This. 3 is the limit.

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Yeah this is why I currently have a 2007 Sequoia with 160k on it lol[/quote]

Speaking of Toyota, I keep looking at the 05-06 Tundra

[quote=""Duck Vader""]Speaking of Toyota, I keep looking at the 05-06 Tundra[/quote]

Those are the years I'd recommend, you get the VVT motor with like 40 more hp and the 5spd auto.

They seem to be around $15k up here with around 150k on them. Don't think I need the full crew cab. Never use the back seats. Plus if we keep the kia that would be the people hauler. I'm sure an access cab would be enough.

At that price it almost makes sense to look at 2nd gen.

Why is 3 the limit? This all can be solved and save you money in the long run with an extra vehicle. Daily driving a truck that can tow what you prob never will own, I say that because you can’t decide on a vehicle....let alone something to tow, is costing you a ton in gas and upfront costs. Is it maintaining? Insurance? Yes those can be a lot but you need to sit down and figure out how much you actually are gonna spend time get what you “want” and how much you are actually gonna spend on another vehicle.


Coop

That's all the room I have. Seriously. With 3, 2 are in the garage and one is half in the driveway half in the yard.

Main reason for truck is comfort, utility, and reliability. Not really worried about towing with this one. Full size suv would work too but if I'm spending the money on a suv I'm getting a truck.

I don't think you realize how big I am.

[quote=""Duck Vader""]I don't think you realize how big I am.[/quote]

I TOTALLY realize how big you are. I’m not saying a small car, just something better than the 10mpg vehicle that you would need to tow with. Heck a 3/s would prob fit you and get mid 20’s. You might even get smaller with all the walking you would be doing.


Coop

I get enough walking owning a jeep... . If I had a 3/s I'd need a bus pass.

I say I come down there for a photo op.


I'm 5'11" 225. Jason makes me look like a random vegan. Seriously... The mass that man carries is impressive.

So I know tundra doesn't get best mpg, has a shit radio, etc. But are they better than f150 for long-term ownership?

Stereo is easily replaced it's a standard double din slot. And major components are much more reliable than a F150 in your price range.