Looking for a new truck, what to buy?

Looking for a new truck, what to buy?

06-01-2005, 03:03 PM

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paulsmith

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Looking for a new truck, what to buy?

I am buying a new truck! I have two 96 3500 Autos now, one with 315,000, and one with 200,000 miles. The 315k truck is going to be retired: Blown head gasket, slipping trans, leaking power steering, exhaust fell off, body beat up, paint peeling off, tailgate gone, tires wore out, and it has a salvage title... (but it still runs 92mph in the 1/4!)

Anyway, looking to replace it. I will use this truck to pull. I sell trailers. I pick up goosenecks loaded to the hilt with utility trailers and flatbeds. Weight is always over 10,000#, but the wind is the real problem. I run 60,000 to 100,000 miles per year.

I drive 65 to 70 mph. I pull big loads. I cant afford (or justify) a new truck, so I am looking at 2001 or older. I dont need 4wd. 12 valve or 24 valve? 5 speed, 6 speed, or Auto?

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1996 3500, 3.54, #10 plate, DTT Trans, 390K mi
1997 3500, 3.54, Auto, 305K mi, Goernd Trans
2001 3500, 3.54, 6 speed HO, 413K mi,
1998 3500 12v 5 spd 4 door, 188K
2004.5 2500 4wd ATS Trans
1997 3500 Parts truck

www.NeedaTrailer.com

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