truck suggestions...

[gogetter]

I think I MIGHT be able to swing a new(er) truck soon.
Ideally, I'd like to stay around $10-12 grand, but MAY go up to $15 grand.

Currently I only pull a 5'x10' with a single wb and a 21" trim mower. But next year may go up to a 6'x12' and a second larger wb or maybe even a ztr.

No plans for plowing at this time.

Ford dealers advertising 8cyl 5sp. F150 for $15 grand. I think it's only a 4x2.
Could probably find something a few years old with heavier duty set up (F250 or so, 4x4, etc.) for same or less money. But kinda like the idea of new.

Thoughts? Thanks guys.

[AndrewLawn]

I like the idea of new also.I'm only 15 and as you may have guessed,have seriously been looking at trucks lately.Sounds to me like you could find a better deal on a truck than that.Take into consideration though,that you're not buying a bike,this is a vehicle...slow down(unless you need a new truck immediatley),look around for good deals,and try and talk the owners down.Also,I agree,I like new trucks better than old.My advice to you would be to put it off,save up a little more money for a little bit nicer/newer truck,and in the meantime,look for deals while you're saving up.Also,personally,I like fords,but would consider Toyotas(beleive it or not).The tacoma may be a little too small,but the toyota tundra are decent sized.Hope this helps.

[highpoint2]

Good luck with your truck. I'd suggest an older 4x4 rather than the newer 4x2. I'm in my 5th truck right now. All five have been 4x4, and all 5 have found themselves in situations where 4x4 was usefull if not nessecary. If you do go used, i'd suggest manual transmission. they're much cheaper to fix w/out warrenty.
Again, best of luck!!:blob3:

[Grapevine]

My suggestion would be the 2001 F550 PSD 4x4 with a 12 Ft Dominator Dump body and a 9 Ft Fisher V plow.
I think the whole package would run around $ 42,000.
If you put down $10,000 you'd be carrying a note for about $ 650.00 a month for 5 years.

[mdb landscaping]

maybe you should consider leasing and get the exact truck you want as long as you can swing the payments? just a thought. im kind of partial to chevy. i have a 2002 2500 HD on order, but ive had a few 1500 silverados and they were awesome. id say you dont really need to get 4 wheel drive unless it snows often. i didnt look where your from though.

[gogetter]

Originally posted by Grapevine
My suggestion would be the 2001 F550 PSD 4x4 with a 12 Ft Dominator Dump body and a 9 Ft Fisher V plow.
I think the whole package would run around $ 42,000.
If you put down $10,000 you'd be carrying a note for about $ 650.00 a month for 5 years.


Ooohhh, ONLY $650 a month!?!?! Well, heck, if that's all it's gonna cost me. Let me just reach into my pocket and pull out my rolls of money.
Maybe I should just go ahead and hire a driver too?

[AndrewLawn]

hahaha,gotgetter...I love you man.