Posted by Brad Gyde on October 19, 2011 at 19:50:30 from (50.42.151.206):
Ok guys, so I'm sure there's a better place to ask this, but I'm going to try here, as I usually get pretty sound advice here it seems.. I know there are a few that turn wrenches for a living here, which also helps..
The significant other has decided she's looking for a new(er) vehicle.. It'll either be a extended cab truck or a suv.. Likely 4x4, etc..
I'm guessing it'll be something from say 2000 to a couple years old.. It'll defiantly be American (ford, Chevy, or Chrysler) seeing my father is retired from GM and hers from Ford..
My question is, What would be the "best" to work on (I know, nothing is easy these days, but the least complex, as this will be my job sooner or later) as well as most economical to buy parts for, and the most dependable overall? I know these questions are tough to answer, as every vehicle is driven differently, affecting component longevity and so on..
I guess I want to know the best economically to keep on the road, and maintenance and repairs will be my job, so.. I have little basis to decide on my own, as I've had 11 vehicles in 15 years..
4 chevy trucks from 89 to 05.. all but one had 4.3's, all were 2wd..
6 Fords from 79 to 95, 2 351's, 1 300-6, 2 6.9's, and one Powerstroke
1 Dodge, 84, and was a "assembled" unit from various trucks.
I have decided I own the newest truck I'll ever own today.. I can completely rebuild my 86 or 95 Ford or my 05 Chevy cheaper than I can buy ANYTHING new.. and I'll have something I can still work on. I may have to make a sacrifice on fuel economy, creature comfort, or power, but I'm fine with that.. The trucks I have do everything I need them to do.
I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR not to buy because of the bailouts or that bull crap.. I want to hear sound advice on why one is "cheaper" to own than another.
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