Posted by Truck died on December 30, 2011 at 21:03:07 from (68.149.42.239):
I'm considering getting a new truck(maybe good used) and would like some opinions. I want decent mileage but aren't sure if I want a full size 1/2 ton or a Ranger size truck. I don't want to spend $30,000+. I'm thinking with a 1/2 ton I can still pull my bobcat trailer around the odd time I might need it and could sell my high mileage 3/4 ton saving on insurance(only 1 vehicle). A 4 cylinder Ranger will get the best mileage but a 4 litre Ranger is worse than a V6 1/2 ton for mileage. I could get a 4x4 Ranger for about the same price as a 1/2 ton though. There are times when I could certainly use 4 wheel drive.
A friend who's a Ford mechanic(diesel tech) says the 3.7 litre seemed gutless to him but the 3.5 Ecoboost has been very impressive for mileage, power, towing and reliability. I'm not partial to Ford so opinions on GM and Dodge are welcome. Apparently Dakota's don't get very good mileage and I've heard the same about Canyons. Don't know about 1/2 ton mileage. Just looking for some opinions from people who have some experience with the new trucks.
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