We are considering replacing the van with a pickup, as we're mostly using it with the seats out to haul stuff, not people these days. My car wrenchs are now airplane wrenchs, so I want a new one with warranty, etc. I'm also cheap, so don't want to spring the extra $7000+ for a Diesel engine. We occasionally haul concrete blocks, sacks of cement, 4X8 sheets of plywood, etc. I once WAY over loaded the SIL's 1/2 ton RAM to the scary point, just by filling the bed to the top with 8X16 concrete blocks.
We're thinking of a tow packaged 1/2 ton, or a 3/4 ton, basic work truck, small cab, 8' bed. It looks like Dodge is hungry and under pricing the others in the 1/2 ton market, but the payload specs are lower. Any opinions (or even facts?) that would over ride price in choosing between Ford, GM, and Chrysler trucks? 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? New effecient V6, or old thirsty V8 engine? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
