Two Truck Styles, Which is Better
Well, after towing our 14,500lb toy hauler a couple times, my mind has me thinking about a new truck. The 16 y/o 3/4 ton does the job, it’s just there is no safety margin in the ratings. As much as ...
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Ralph Cramden wrote:IdaD wrote:
A crew cab holds value quite a bit better than an extended cab.
It does? Taking into account an extended cab is around 1.8K to 2K less on the front end that has not been my observation. When I had my crew cab with 8' bed I was questioned all the time about its overall length and how I could drive such a boat lol. Some want an 8' bed crew, some a short crew, some a short extended. One holds no more value than the other.....holding value is only perception. When it comes right down to it your losing either way....none of them come even remotely close to being an investment.
No question any vehicle is an expense. I shopped for a used truck for quite awhile before I gave up and just bought a new one. Every one I saw with a really attractive price at at first glance was either an extended cab or 2wd. If you can live with one or both of those issues you can get a great deal on a used truck, especially if you're willing to go gas.
