Originally Posted By: JHZR2
If you need v6 work trucks, Ill vouch for Ford F-150 trucks doing severe service. Ive seen them after being retired still being used by subsequent owners in the same severe terrain and use. Anything statesides should be easy...
I appreciate the feedback. Thanks.
Originally Posted By: Bgallagher
If Chevy is still putting the 4.3 in their Silverado I would go with that. Solid work truck and would suit your purpose. That or a transit connect as mentioned.
The 4.3 is a torquey engine. Thanks.
Originally Posted By: Panzerman
You should never have said auto parts dealer to select a full size pickup. Totally re-routed the conversation to a debate. I get your question, say it's a tire delivery or repair facility. I would put out bids and go with the cheapest or even a lease company. I wouldn't keep them forever because I could only write depreciation for 5 years. When you talk bussiness you totally change the dynamics of what you want and what you get.
(I am being sincere and not snarky in my reply): Compared to other posters, I am kinda new to this forum, and will keep this in mind in the future.
Nowadays, it seems an odd thing to want a basic worktruck for a personal vehicle. My Ranger has almost 200k, it won't last forever, and a full size truck is more of what I want. But I also want low maintenance and good mileage - much like the desires of what a fleet buyer might want. And I want day in, day out, reliability and durability, with a truck that I can keep for 20 years.
It blows my mind that people will spend 60k on a truck. There's nothing wrong with that, but it isn't for me. My Ranger has vinyl seats and a vinyl floor, and I love it. But the cab and bed are a little too small; a full size might be more appropriate.
So...I guess people prefer Ford overall? I am a little leery of GM; they went through a cost cutting phase, and I don't know how that's affected their trucks.