In the Market for Used Tow Vehicle

[Tims]

I am in the market for a used heavy duty tow vehicle and could use the Crew's help locating one. Criteria include:

Gas Engine

4WD

F250 350 / 2500 3500 Chevy / Dodge 2500 3500.

Extra Cab but open to regular cab

Lowest possible trim level (rubber floor)

100,000 miles or less

2000 or newer

Auto transmission

Southern or Western state vehicle would be nice.

Price $10K - $15K

If anyone knows of such a beast or looking to sell their current rig please let me know. The truck will sit most of the time and be mainly used for trips to Home Depot on the weekend and towing my boat a couple of times per year. I am also open to different criteria if someone can make a better case for a limited use truck.

Thanks

Edited February 6, 2015 by Tims

[1HELLUVALIFE]

Defiantly get an extended cab at least, its a place to throw some junk.

[ahopkins22LSV]

I am in the market for a used heavy duty tow vehicle and could use the Crew's help locating one. Criteria include:

Gas Engine

4WD

F250 350 / 2500 3500 Chevy / Dodge 2500 3500.

Extra Cab but open to regular cab

Lowest possible trim level (rubber floor)

100,000 miles or less

2000 or newer

Auto transmission

Southern or Western state vehicle would be nice.

If anyone knows of such a beast or looking to sell their current rig please let me know. The truck will sit most of the time and be mainly used for trips to Home Depot on the weekend and towing my boat a couple of times per year. I am also open to different criteria...

Have you thought about an F150 with ecoboost?

[Kalamazoo]

I think Ford make something called an F-150? I've seen it mentioned before on this forum somewhere.

[Tims]

Have you thought about an F150 with ecoboost?

Need the 250 running gear as there will be times that I tow my tractor.

Edited February 5, 2015 by Tims

[ahopkins22LSV]

I was being 100% sarcastic

[kstateskierMO]

Best option for the $$$ would be a 2007 - 2009 Tundra Grade. Doesn't matter if the mileage is under 100K. 4wd Double Cab. Tons of room, reliability, power (5.7L 6spd trans). Towing beast.

[wakesetter8796]

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/627006415/overview/

[wakesetter8796]

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/627122077/overview/

[wakesetter8796]

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/626640022/overview/

[wakesetter8796]

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/626531291/overview/

[mr7]

Defiantly get an extended cab at least, its a place to throw some junk.

Definitely agree- extended cab is a must.

[Slayer]

What's the weight of the tractor and trailer?

[tjklein]

Best option for the $$$ would be a 2007 - 2009 Tundra Grade. Doesn't matter if the mileage is under 100K. 4wd Double Cab. Tons of room, reliability, power (5.7L 6spd trans). Towing beast.

Ah yes, the recall days of the early Tundra...

Edited February 6, 2015 by tjklein

[ajeep4u]

Would it be okay if I just went ahead and recommended something that is completely out of the scope of your very well defined requirements? Like maybe a Nissan frontier or possibly a peterbilt?

[Steve B.]

I'd also say stretch the boundries to a diesel. I dont have one. But lots of buddy's suburbans with them. I want to say cummins diesel and 4wd. Typically, I'm a ford guy, but I love towing with those bad boys. In general, easier more affordable maintenance?

Steve B.

[Lance B. Johnson]

Would it be okay if I just went ahead and recommended something that is completely out of the scope of your very well defined requirements? Like maybe a Nissan frontier or possibly a peterbilt?

Toyota Tacoma 2wd.

[Lance B. Johnson]

Tims,

All respect here but this is such wide search criteria. Wish you all the luck but it makes it difficult for us to help you. There are millions of vehicles within your specs.

[Pnwrider]

Price range?

[Pnwrider]

I'd also say stretch the boundries to a diesel. I dont have one. But lots of buddy's suburbans with them. I want to say cummins diesel and 4wd. Typically, I'm a ford guy, but I love towing with those bad boys. In general, easier more affordable maintenance?

Steve B.

Budget, under 100k and diesel don't typically go together unless you want a grenade...

[toolboat]

3/4 ton gas powered crew cab. Ford Chevy or dodge

[Tims]

Tims,

All respect here but this is such wide search criteria. Wish you all the luck but it makes it difficult for us to help you. There are millions of vehicles within your specs.

Very true.

OK, Let's add price range between $10K and $15K and no stick with lower trim levels. (XL XLT)

[Tims]

What's the weight of the tractor and trailer?

10K

[shawndoggy]

http://www.privatepartycars.com/For-Sale-By-Owner/85396/2004-Ford-F350-Super-Duty-Regular-Cab-XL-8-ft

[shawndoggy]

is avalanche 2500 OK?

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/4865080005.html