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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> Idea is to buy a used pickup truck for cash that will serve as a ride here 
> and stay with me through the move out of here. I want to invest in a good 
> homestead vehicle now. After working two hours to get the Avalanche out of 
> some mud a few weeks ago, I am thinking about 4 wheel drive, Chevy, Ford, 
> Dodge regular or extended cab pickup. Any suggestions? What do you think I 
> should consider?

Consider Toyota. Rural mail carriers use them because the front ends stay 
together. Chris and I use them because they run forever. The only problem 
with her 1991 Corolla is it leaks oil. Runs perfect, gets good mileage. In 
a recent post I noted that I have decided against a pickup, which has 
crappy traction when bed is unloaded and has limited covered cargo area. My 
current preference is a Toyota Highlander with a trailer hitch. With a 
pickup, you are always hauling your hauling space with you; with a trailer, 
only when you need it. Front-wheel drive often negates the need for 
mileage-depleting and maintenance-cost increasing four-wheel drive.