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well i'm just sitting here waiting on the mechanic to call and give me an estimant on my truck... was just browsing on the internet at truck's. was just looking for some advice on a good new truck that is reasonable... had 2 ford ranger's, dont want another one... i remember alway's seeing ad's for dodge ram's 1500 i think for like $13000??? ive been burned and learned my lesson on buying used so was wanting maybe new... just spitballing and curious if i'm missing a decent truck out there i could maybe afford within my budget:) thank's for any input!

Ram is a good truck if ya dont mind puttin gas in it or rebuilding the front end.The MPG on them suck.96 thru 99 Chevrolet with the 350-R engine is a good model i got 282000 on mine and still goin strong.Looks like hell but she still pulls the boat good.If ya dont mind imports the Toyota or Nissans are actually very good trucks in thier full sized.The Nissan dont do to well on fuel though compared to the others.

sold a 1995 2 years ago had 222200 mile on it still runnin today had the 5.7 [350] changed oil every 3000 miles got a 05 used with 77000 on it runs great. gas milage is 15 to 17 on both

i have 2 rams a 02 1500 qcsb slt 4x4 4.7 i get what i call great avg 16to18 have hit 20 before not bad for 7.700lb truck now for the 03 2500 qcsb learme 4x4 5.7 hemie not so good if my son is behind the wheel 9 mpg if i drive it 13 mpg have hit 15 but i im talking about a heavy truck 8.300 lb and will pull what ever you need to pull i have even seen the duel wheel trucks pulling track hoes but i would say they was running the sweet cumming 350 now you talking about some pulling power

My last 5 pickups have been Dodge Dakotas. I've always been a Dodge man. My very first car was a Coronet 440 and have owned only one vehicle of another brand, an American Motors Javelin, aka POS!

go chevy

dodge is the only way to go . old smokie has 370,000 and still going strong.

I sure liked the 99 chevy I had also. The new Titans are nice but don't think they have a regular cab version. Not sure what a new 1/2 ton Dodge runs anymore. I had a 98 with a 6 cyl 5 speed. Not a bad truck but milage was as bad as a V-8. Good luck.

Everyone has their own opinions, but I just upgraded from a 2000 Tundra to a 2008 Tundra and can honestly say I will own only Toyota's from here on out.......... I went with the crew cab (4 doors) but not the Super Cab as I didn't want to lose bed space. This thing will literally pull anything you hook up to it..........can't even tell the rig is behind me and I'd say a Lund w/ 150 horse motor has got some weight.

Not sure what your budget is, but I'd look at a Tundra or even Tacoma.

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thank's all for the input! guess i should of said if i could only afford to finanace roughly $15000... is there much of anything to choose from? found a couple but look's like i would have to go used and not sure i wanna buy someone else's headache, lol... i understand everyone has good and bad experience's with all makes and model's... ive had good and bad experience's with different make's and model's but this gmc sonoma took the cake! lol... it's a 2000 gmc sonoma zr2 4wd. i bought it 3 year's ago for 7,100... had 85,000 mile's on it i believe. i was under the gun at that time and needed a vehicle and made a bad mistake. just got done looking at receipt's, and i have put right around $5000 in it so REALLY cant justify putting another dime into it... would really like to have a tacoma 4 wd but even very used still not cheap!

I've had a 97 Chevy 5.7L, hard to beat, had 248k when I get rid of it. I'm assuming you want something a little newer. I've had several 5.3L 05 Suburban to a 07 Tahoe. Great motor that I haven't had any trouble with. In a Chevy if you stick with the full size p/u's I don't think you can go wrong. My work truck is a 09 Crew Cab with the 4.8L. A lot of guys don't like the 4.8 but it pulls my boat fine. It's not a powerhouse by any means but it gets the job done. I want to say they bought it for 22k with 13,000 miles on it. You might find a regular cab like it for about what your looking to spend. Below is a link to one I saw on a local dealers site. As you can see I only know Chevy's! I like Fords to, the guys at work would kill me if I was in a Toyota so I know nothing there. Hope this helps. I average about 18.5mpg in my crew cab similar to this truck.

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for sale in Olathe - 1GCEC14C97Z521067 – McCarthy Chevrolet

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This tool is amazingly spot on for research on typical mechanical issues.
Not sure where their database is pulled from but everyone who's owned a vehicle that's had a problem, I'll be dipped if it didn't show up as a yellow or red.
I'm not a msn supporter, but whoever put this database together did their homework.
just wish i'd know about it before buying that POS Suburban with the 6.5L.

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unfortunately, right now the price/value of used cars/vehicles have gone up considerably since the economy tanked a few years ago. Lots of people are in the same boat as you, looking for a good used vehicle as they cannot afford or afraid to buy a new one due to the costs and uncertainty over job stablity. if you could find a base base base model of the truck you like, you might could get low rate financing if your credit is good which can save you lots and lots of $$. Don't rule out new until you have looked. Go with whatever brand you feel comfortable with, everyone has their preference.

I think you get more truck for your money when you buy Dodge.I had a 2000 ram 4x4 loved it.Now I have a durango and love it.There not gas sippers though.

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/a...10902-1053.jpgJust Say'n'

all trucks are good, all DODGES are great.... bought my first dodge in 1969 and love them, good luck on your search....

FORD Government Bailout FREE!!!!!!!!

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amen!! ford didnt TAKE my tax money, so they get my vote!

seriously though, I work cars and trucks every day and I can tell ya that they all have their issue. if I had to say one brand was the most "mechanic free", Id go with toyota, I see them the least on the back of our roll-backs.(tow trucks)
I personaly drive a 97 ford 4x4 with the 4.6 in it. I like it, it's been good to me. stay away from the ford's 5.7litre, they are known to have some issues.

I'm a chevy guy through and through....that being said I always purchase used as well. I bought my 03 gmc sierra extended cab a couple years ago with a little under 100k for 9 grand from a dealer. At least if you buy used from a dealer you'll get a 30 day warranty. I've got the 4.8 like 70ss496 and as he stated, it is far from a power house but will do anything I want it to. Has a computer which tells the gas mileage.....running down the highway it will read in the low 20's. It has an average MPG as well and is a mix of pulling the boat for 40 miles to the lake, driving 15 miles to work which is half through town, and just simply going to town. Don't do much traveling out of town and the average is right around 16. Think I get around 13 pulling the boat, 11 pulling our 20 camper. I just don't think there are too many people who can deny that the vortec motor is a long lasting motor. I've got 120k on my truck now and figure it is only halfway broke in. Just my opinion.. Father in law is a Dodge man hard core. He has an 01 dakota 6 cylinde 5 speed and I know he use to not be very impressed with gas mileage out of it. We have a 09 charger 6 cylinder and it's doing good to get 22 mpg.

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.

Well, a true Toyota guy here. Had 6 of them and they have all been great trucks. Back in 2000 the guys at work were givin me a hard time cuz I was union rep and drivin a Toyota. Bought a new Chevy Silverado. Pulled the boat great but when it wasn't pullin the boat it was sittin in shop for warranty work. A real lemon. Traded for another new Toyota in 03, 06, 09. Drivin a new 2012 4X4 Tacoma double cab. Gotta 4 litre 5 speed and it's the best one yet. MADE in USA. All the Toyota's I have owned have never had to spend time in the shop for warranty work. That is worth a lot to me, dependability and quality on delivery. Attachment 82455

thinkin bout what oss said bout rereading a post before posting it ??

I always drove Chevy's until 1996. The wife talked me into buying a Dodge. I LOVED it. I've owned nothing but Dodge trucks since. That being said, if I bought a new truck right now, I'd have to pass on anything owned by the gubment!!! I've owned two Fords in my life. Granted they were a long time ago but I didnt have very good luck with either. However, if I was in the market for a new truck, I'd have to look at Ford again just for general principal.