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ChevLoRay · 12-02-2010, 11:42 PM

Spend the money for the best physical condition vehicle you can find and afford. Since you say you're middle-aged (I'm 63), you need to also think about a time frame. As we age, it becomes a maintenance issue....your body, not the vehicle. You want to get as much of it done while you're able. We have no guarantees for tomorrow. I had a stroke 4 years ago and it has made life much more meaningful, with or without a truck project. As for my truck....it's in paint/body hell going on 3 years. Drivetrains are the least of your worries, and the easiest to address when necessary.

12-02-2010, 11:42 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Buying your first truck... Spend the money for the best physical condition vehicle you can find and afford. Since you say you're middle-aged (I'm 63), you need to also think about a time frame. As we age, it becomes a maintenance issue....your body, not the vehicle. You want to get as much of it done while you're able. We have no guarantees for tomorrow. I had a stroke 4 years ago and it has made life much more meaningful, with or without a truck project. As for my truck....it's in paint/body hell going on 3 years. Drivetrains are the least of your worries, and the easiest to address when necessary. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.