re: New vehicle advice

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Have 0 need for a 3/4 ton truck

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As a fellow baw who drives a F250 with no need(anymore) for a F250, I advise other baws against purchasing a F250 unless they really NEED a F250. I've seriously considered downsizing to a 1/2 ton or even something like a Tacoma but can't convince myself to pull the trigger with these high prices. I eventually want to get a 3rd vehicle to daily drive and park the truck for truck things.

You'll have a rougher ride
You'll have higher operating cost(assuming diesel vs gas)
You'll have higher maintenance cost(oil changes/fuel filters every 10k miles)
You'll have higher cost on your wear and tear items(brakes/shocks/suspension components, tires etc.)

Unless you're yanking around a 30' offshore boat or something like a 35' fifth wheel camper a 1/2 ton will handle everything you'll throw at it.