Marios Metalworks
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Hey guys I'm looking for your input on replacing my current truck with something bigger.
I plan on selling the Baja at the end of this season and will be looking to replace it with 25'-27' single engine, closed bow boat on a tandem axle trailer. I think I'll be closer to 7500lbs w/ gas and gear on the heavier side and want to plan for that.
I absolutely love the Taco but it's too small for a big boy boat. Pops ordered new from the factory with all the bells and whistles but rarely drove it. The exterior looks like a 2007 AZ truck but it barely rolled 97,000 miles. Its only been serviced at Toyota and completed the 90,000 mile maintenance service at the end of 2018. Wish I could keep it but I know it'll go to a good family and run forever.
Budget - $25,000 but looking to get something in the $20k range and spend around $5k upgrading
My dream truck is an 2006-2007.5 LBZ Duramax Silverado but I've spent almost a year searching local for one that fits my budget and haven't been happy with the ones I found. I'm a bowtie man through and through but I just can't help seeing how much Ford truck you can get for the money. Never had a diesel and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty with lift pumps and steering assemblies however I'd shop out tranny work. I've built plenty of engines, chassis, etc. as long as I have a good manual and the Google. I have a daily btw
What would you buy?
I plan on selling the Baja at the end of this season and will be looking to replace it with 25'-27' single engine, closed bow boat on a tandem axle trailer. I think I'll be closer to 7500lbs w/ gas and gear on the heavier side and want to plan for that.
I absolutely love the Taco but it's too small for a big boy boat. Pops ordered new from the factory with all the bells and whistles but rarely drove it. The exterior looks like a 2007 AZ truck but it barely rolled 97,000 miles. Its only been serviced at Toyota and completed the 90,000 mile maintenance service at the end of 2018. Wish I could keep it but I know it'll go to a good family and run forever.
Budget - $25,000 but looking to get something in the $20k range and spend around $5k upgrading
My dream truck is an 2006-2007.5 LBZ Duramax Silverado but I've spent almost a year searching local for one that fits my budget and haven't been happy with the ones I found. I'm a bowtie man through and through but I just can't help seeing how much Ford truck you can get for the money. Never had a diesel and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty with lift pumps and steering assemblies however I'd shop out tranny work. I've built plenty of engines, chassis, etc. as long as I have a good manual and the Google. I have a daily btw
What would you buy?
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