New Truck

[redidbull]

I’m going to be looking to buy a new to me pickup in the future. My old 02 Dakota is rusting out and I don’t even take it on the highway anymore. I need something that we can take places and do dump runs, pickup dirt, etc. I want an 8’ bed so 4door is out. My biggest hurdle is 4WD or RWD. We don’t get snow here in SWCT much anymore and with the RAV4 and Samurai, we will be ok. We are also both going to retire next year so won’t have to go anywhere. Wife talks about getting a boat but figure either will tow it. I’ve been looking at RAM 2500 and Ford F-250. I want something a little heavier than the 1500 and 150. So what are opinions on this all. One thing for sure is RWD is much less money. I’ve been looking at around 5yr old trucks. Thanks. Jim

 

[gene49]

We are in snow country here, so finding any truck (new or used) that is not a 4x4 is really hard. The RWD trucks are cheaper because there isn't much of a market for them any more, and the future resale value probably looks worse to the current market.

Current advertising has people believing that they need to have a 4x4. If they don't need it to be "safe" in the winter, they will sure need it to go on their off road adventure in the summer, even if they have never been off road in any vehicle in their life, and probable never will be.

As much as I hate to say it, the 4x4 might be a better direction if you think you may need to sell the truck in the future.

 

[offroadrolls]

I watch the adds in AZ and it seems the RWD's are plentiful plus, they're AZ trucks. I've had good luck with PSD's, two 7.3's and a 6.7 but can't say I'd own another one with a gas motor. (My 6.7 PSD is a fricken monster.)
If I was looking for gas it'd be an LS or a Hemi. Gene's right though, if you need resale value 4wd makes more sense, If I was going to drive it till it died it'd be LS, RWD, Posi.

 

[redidbull]

Didn't realize I never responded to this. Thank for the input. I decided to retire so hoping that between the 02 Dakota and my 89 F150 2wd I can avoid buying a truck. We do get snow here but with me not needing to go to work and my Wife being a consultant, we don't "have" to go.iut in the bad weather. We also have a Suzuki Samurai that we used to offload that is a little beast in snow. It is still incredible how much trucks are costing. I think 40K is the norm for used trucks at the bottom. Thanks again. Jim

 

[jared nelson]

Hmmm minimal snow, dump runs, dirt hauls and recently retired....sounds like you need to find a '60 f500 dumper to revive ;-)
definitely less expensive then a 2015-20 truck lol

 

[redidbull]

I would love to have that 60s dump. My Wife might not share my enthusiam. Jim

 

[mikec4193]

My dad drove his whole life with a 2 wheel drive truck...he loved his old Dodges but also had a Binder and a Ford and even had a GMC van at one time...

I am thinking about the same thing...I left my desk job in Jan of 2023 but stayed working at the local Home Depot for spending money and exercise too...been thinking about getting a really old truck to just have to take to the lumber yard now and then and dump runs as needed as well...

I have found a couple of old Binders and other stuff as well...I think if you don't have to rely on it...maybe get something that is cool and old and you can fix it with out having to plug it in to a computer...

My two cents...

Good luck and keep us in the loop....