Is anyone towing with an older pickup truck.
A few years ago I purchased a 1999 GMC Sierra heavy half ton, (sometimes referred to as lite ¾ ton) Z71 4x4. Since that time, I’ve completed the restoration process the previous owner had started...
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A lot of people tow with older vehicles. I routinely make trips across the country, just North-South instead of East-West. If you have gone to that much work to make it reliable there is no reason you have to replace it. Next year I will probably go to Alaska with the truck and RV.
Some asked what if it breaks down. I'm retired I'll get it fixed and enjoy the area while it's repaired. So far never had a issue on several thousand miles of trips. I also have funds in a account to cover any repairs or a new truck. Kansas has almost 9 percent sales tax, personal property tax on vehicles each year and a new truck has higher insurance rates.
I choese to invest my money instead of purchasing a rapidly deprecating vehicle.
That said a new truck has far superior performance, better ride, handling and quieter as well. You have worked hard to get to retirement, if you want a new truck I would say go for it. Do you have to have a new truck probably not but that's only a decesion you can make.
Some asked what if it breaks down. I'm retired I'll get it fixed and enjoy the area while it's repaired. So far never had a issue on several thousand miles of trips. I also have funds in a account to cover any repairs or a new truck. Kansas has almost 9 percent sales tax, personal property tax on vehicles each year and a new truck has higher insurance rates.
I choese to invest my money instead of purchasing a rapidly deprecating vehicle.
That said a new truck has far superior performance, better ride, handling and quieter as well. You have worked hard to get to retirement, if you want a new truck I would say go for it. Do you have to have a new truck probably not but that's only a decesion you can make.
