Ok, just remember that this is coming from a dumb city slicker, but with common cents. I like pick ups but don't like the gas mileage they get. My son has a ford raptor which he is lucky to get 12 mpg on the highway. I would think the average on pickup trucks is 19 mpg. When you have to drive 60 miles a day to work the gas adds up. My thoughts is the best value out there is a used lincoln town car. You can pick one of these up for $6000-$10000 that has low mileage 30,000 -60,000 miles on them. These cars are previously owned by older people who take good care of them, hardly drive them and keep them in the garage all the time. They are loaded with option, very nice stereos and heated seats. These cars are like brand new. The trunks are huge and so is the back seat. The best thing is they have rear air suspension, so when you hook up the boat and load up the trunk the air suspension will air up to level out the car. You get 23-24 mpg (not towing) if you keep your foot out of it on the highway. Also Jeff, you are less likely to get pulled over because they think its some 90 year old guy that is driving the car. They have the full frame and powered by a 4.6 liter. When your not towing the boat you are driving in comfort. Just keep a check on craigslist and you'll find one of these low mileage cars. Most of them are around 2003 year.