Newer trucks vs. Older trucks

[vectorit]

I would go for the newer trucks.

But, as my father just recently told me after I explained how I wanted to upgrade the brakes in my (his old burb). "I towed a travel trailer with that Suburban across the country with you and the rest of the family, and even off road in the Sierras and across the desert landscape not once did I complain".

OK Dad...

[74 shortbed 406]

50k for a new truck. Put 50k in an old truck and see.

[Legolas894]

Originally Posted by 74 shortbed 406

50k for a new truck. Put 50k in an old truck and see.

Good point

[Ryan Hubbard]

Originally Posted by Legolas894

Good point

I put over 35K into my 1971 C20 Longhorn and have driven it from Detroit to Los Angeles towing about 6,000 lb trailer with another 1,000 lbs in the bed. I did fine driving and towing. I have a supercharged 350/TH400/ Dana 60 running 3.55 gears. I have used my truck to tow many other things and it does fine. Of course I have some comforts like A/C, power disc brakes, power steering and brake controller.

I also have a 2003 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison that I purchased brand new. I have towed a lot with this and it is still a big difference. I have towed my enclosed car hauler everywhere and a couple travel trailers. I feel much more comfortable towing my race car in my Duramax.

But you still can't beat the thumbs up you get driving the old truck.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by 74 shortbed 406

50k for a new truck. Put 50k in an old truck and see.

Amen to that! Get what you pay for!

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by vectorit

I would go for the newer trucks.

But, as my father just recently told me after I explained how I wanted to upgrade the brakes in my (his old burb). "I towed a travel trailer with that Suburban across the country with you and the rest of the family, and even off road in the Sierras and across the desert landscape not once did I complain".

OK Dad...

my dad said about the same "you know back then they drove them all the time cross country etc" They must have been alot better drivers back then they also didn't have all the high tech roads to drive either we are a spoiled people now days. I'm not a fan of diesels just don't like them i tow everything with my 1/2 ton 85 4x4 does just fine with everything i need to do. All in personal preference i would honestly rather drive a old car that a truck of any year anyways.

[JKady]

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

my dad said about the same "you know back then they drove them all the time cross country etc" They must have been alot better drivers back then they also didn't have all the high tech roads to drive either we are a spoiled people now days. I'm not a fan of diesels just don't like them i tow everything with my 1/2 ton 85 4x4 does just fine with everything i need to do. All in personal preference i would honestly rather drive a old car that a truck of any year anyways.

Yeah, they did drive them back then, but so was everyone else. It's not as big a deal when everyone has manual brakes or 4 wheel drums, flat out can't go as fast etc... The modern road is far different than that of yesteryear.