I want to be able to start towing my boat to other areas on occasion. I will probably stay within a 250 mile radius for most trips but would love to tow down to Ft Lauderdale and do a Bimini trip sometime. I am trying to make the decision on whether to buy a high mileage 4x4 Diesel to use strictly as a tow vehicle or to find a lower mileage Diesel to use as a daily driver and sell my 1500 Chevy Z71. I am in a Catch 22 because, I don’t want to pay to insure a vehicle that sits and depreciates most of the time while on the other hand, I drive A LOT and don’t want to pay the extra fuel costs by loss of MPG and Increased cost of Diesel fuel.
I am curious what additional factors others have come up with when considering the options. I know I could always rent but there is only one place I can rent an F250 and it is only a 2WD and it is a pain in the a** to get to and from the rental place. Also, I HATE renting anything because I feel like it is throwing away money and I know if I rent for several weeks in a year I would be close to the cost to just buy a high mileage Diesel.
I would be looking for a GM2500 or a F250 for this. I would probably lean towards the GM for a daily driver but lean towards the F250 for a tow vehicle only. I have seen both trucks endure heavy abuse from friends so I know either is up to the task.
My other concern is that I seem to recall that there was a certain engine/model year combination range to stay away from on the F250 due to a heavy amount of engine problems. I can’t recall what that was if anyone can help.
Thanks
Jason
I am curious what additional factors others have come up with when considering the options. I know I could always rent but there is only one place I can rent an F250 and it is only a 2WD and it is a pain in the a** to get to and from the rental place. Also, I HATE renting anything because I feel like it is throwing away money and I know if I rent for several weeks in a year I would be close to the cost to just buy a high mileage Diesel.
I would be looking for a GM2500 or a F250 for this. I would probably lean towards the GM for a daily driver but lean towards the F250 for a tow vehicle only. I have seen both trucks endure heavy abuse from friends so I know either is up to the task.
My other concern is that I seem to recall that there was a certain engine/model year combination range to stay away from on the F250 due to a heavy amount of engine problems. I can’t recall what that was if anyone can help.
Thanks
Jason