Finally broke down and bought a truck. I'm tired of putting stuff in my SUV and my trailer is a hassle to use everytime I need to haul something I don't want to put in my SUV. I'm too cheap to spring on a $60,000 on a new one, so I looked around for a beater and found one. This one was well taken care of and I bought it for $ 2800. This is cheap on insurance and aftermarket and used parts makes it cheap to maintain. GM trucks are nearly bulletproof, so I had no hesitation getting a truck with 180k on it. This thing drives very well for a 20 year old car. --70.158.xxx.xx

GO GKARL! thats my next goal... getting a truck! --73.166.xxx.xxx

Older trucks are the way to go for this business. --174.198.xx.xx

I like those Dakotas also. I started to get one, but decided on a larger truck. Old trucks are definitely the ticket. This one will die of rust before it goes mechanically. --172.58.xxx.xxx

And as most on this site know - new is a very expensive way to travel - taxes and insurance to boot - just not worth it to me In fact I buy all my vehicles used - wife's Ford Expedition to - it's not being cheap - I call it smart - value conscience. --184.20.xxx.xx

That says something. --174.198.xx.xx

Zero turn mower is worth 6 x more than the car. --199.192.xxx.x

Two cars now. No SUV. No van. I let other people drive their trucks to my places. Subaru is only four blocks away if there is a problem so I have two of them. One is six cylinder Outback, leather seats. Rich guy turned it back in with 91 miles on it. Ford dealer is on dangerous Route One or another one 8 miles away. Sad. Batteries are too small on the Subs. --71.104.xx.xxx

PG, I don't buy new vehicles either. It's just a waste of money. An older vehicle is cheap to insure and there are tons of parts available if you have to repair. I get my parts from junkyards or from on line sources depending on what's needed. I had to put some new struts/shocks on. Got a set of KYBs for $250 from Tirerack and had them installed for $ 150. --209.122.xx.xxx

I expect at least another 100K or more miles out of it. That would take my lifetime, as I've only put about 2500 on it each year. --70.160.xxx.xxx

My Ram is going on almost 19 years now. I don't want to buy another one. I bought a manual from the OEM for it. I get compliments on it all of the time. It is original and in good condition. I do the maintenance myself. I don't want anyone else touching it. I get asked all of the time if I want to sell it. --73.120.xx.xxx

I like the larger ones also, I come out with most of my blood after repairing things and face it they all need to be fixed, now with 2004 f150 4x4 - just turned 88,000, 1994 club wagon 350 - 82,000 miles, the daily driver grand caravan - 162,000miles. --76.188.xxx.xxx

Ne--- I have been using my 1994 ranger since I got it in 1997. Upgraded springs and radiator, jasper rebuilt motor and tranny. Been hit hard several times and got paid by the other drivers' insurance. I make money on it! My places are on narrow streets in philly, so smaller trucks work for me. --69.248.xx.xx

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I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD with 78k miles. It's rusting away and was hoping to get a new one this year, but looks like next year with all thats going on. --66.30.xx.xx

I have owned 3 rangers. perfect for what I need a pick up for. am in process of buying a used 2006 with 67k miles..Ford made big mistake getting rid of that model. the “new” ranger is a stupid truck distracting sales from the 150...there is a reason ford continues to be in such dire straits. --107.77.xxx.xxx

must be an odd ball... no truck for me. I'll take a cargo van to work out any day over a van. You can store so much in there, stays dry, can secure it (lock it). Still put 4x8 sheets along the side, strap it. I started with '93 dodge ram van, went to a sprinter, then a promaster, now a 2018 Ford Transit. --76.77.xxx.xxx

I have a friend who also uses a utility truck for his landlording. It's covered and you can literally walk in there. It's like a rolling home depot as he has everything you'd need for a rental. It's a good idea as half of my time is spent running back and forth to the store to get stuff. --209.122.xx.xxx

I have a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, this is my 3rd GMC truck. Use to only buy Fords but my 2005 kept going back to the dealer for serious engine problems, (head gaskets, spark plug blowing out of head, etc) started buying GMC’s and have had great luck with them. --70.20.xx.xx

Prior to this Silverado, I've not owned a GM product for nearly 40 years. I'm impressed with the reputation for durability of their Trucks. I keep my vehicles a long time but next time I'm in the market, GM is a definite consideration. My truck is solid considering it's 20 years old. --172.58.xxx.xxx

my gmc sonoma was a piece of $h!t so went back to ranger. --107.85.xxx.xx