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What's the best truck for Wyoming?
Cyclonesteve:
I've been thinking of getting a new vehicle, probably a diesel pickup, and I was wondering if there are any web-sites to help. The new trucks are really nice & really expensive but I've heard are very susceptible to EMP in everything from getting the engine started to the power steering. I've heard slightly older trucks would need a little help getting started and the OLD trucks aren't effected at all, but they're old & need work & get poor mileage.
Like I said, anyone heard of a good site that talks about different model's, years and such so I can get better informed?
Thanks
MamaLiberty:
Take a look at this site, Steve. http://ericpetersautos.com/
Here is an article with discussion thread on trucks specifically.
http://ericpetersautos.com/2013/06/22/f-150-or-other/
http://ericpetersautos.com/2012/04/24/2012-chevy-silverado-1500/
http://ericpetersautos.com/2011/12/09/no-more-compact-trucks-for-us/
Mjolnir:
Wow...Best Truck discussion in Wyoming. Just go to the local bar and drop that line, that'll start a fight with someone.
That being said, I've got a late 70s (I think 79) Dodge that works pretty darned well. Sure the sun rot has killed the dash and it is on it's sixth seat cover, but what it lacks in style, it makes up in character (like not having a working gas gauge...so I just fill it up about every 250 miles and just use my trip odometer). Plus, the addition of a Tommy Lift (hands down my favorite truck accessory ever) and front and back snow plows makes it a great truck for this area.
By the way, if you're used to those fancy new cars, just remember, when you start it put your foot to the floor and crank her over...it takes a bit. ;D
But good luck on your truck search! Don't be afraid to visit your local salvage yard!
Flight-ER-Doc:
One thats paid for and still runs
Kelly:
Mjolnir's right...that's a loaded question!
What do you intend to do with it? Hauling a lot of stuff regularly, or just getting around in the snow? Answering that question should decide you between a pick up or an SUV-style body.
I swear by my 2000 Jeep Cherokees. Mountain goats in the snow and throw on studded tires and there are not many places she can't go! I also put on steel bumper and grill cage - she rednecked up real nice... :-D Seriously though, it's not IF you hit a critter out here - it's WHEN. Get steel bumpers.
Enough room in the back to make a respectable trip to the grocery store and Home Depot - roof rack for tying down supplies that don't fit in back (2x4's, etc.).
Love, love, love it!
YMMV, of course (pun intended)
Kelly
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