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Re: Buying your first truck...
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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay
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.
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At 61, I agree with you 100% Don.
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