Driving an empty pickup truck around makes no sense and will make less sense as fuel prices increase. Get a car for commuting (Jetta TDI) and a real truck for hauling. I like the little cab-forward Isuzu diesels for hauling. They drive like a car and the smallest ones can take at least 5 tons in the back and give you 15mpg loaded. The savings in fuel will offset increased costs of maintaining 2 vehicles. If in doubt, buy ramps so you can haul your Jetta with the Isuzu when needed.
Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time "just in case I need it" is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 9:13 AM, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My partners have suggested a small pickup truck for my company vehicle, which > is fine with me. However, I have little or no experience or exposure to > these kinds of vehicles, so I would be interested in what those who have had > direct experience think about various models and brands. > > Heck, I haven't even had a chance to look at Edmunds or anywhere else to see > what companies are making in this type of vehicle. > > The requirements are pretty broad: > > Not a full size pickup > Prefer domestic manufacturers (darn!) > Something that's 2-3 years old (they will buy this from a trusted dealer, > possibly an auction vehicle) > > I would like it to be a "crew cab" or an extended cab so I can stretch out > and carry stuff in the cab and not have to pile things on the passenger seat. > > That's about it. Give me some suggestions, folks. > > Thanks, > > Dan > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
