I am in the market for a used 1/2 ton extended cap truck. (Ford or Chevy). I drive approx 50 miles round trip to and from work within the Twin Cities Metro area. I have found the 4X2s to be less expensive, obviously, but need to keep in mind the following. I have a 16 foot Lund Rebel that is looking to be towed by something a little bigger than a mini-van with a 3.3 liter engine. Almost all of the lakes I fish have ramps that do not require a 4X4 and want to get the best gas milage I can. Will a 4X2 get better gas milage than a 4X4? If yes, what milage can I expect.(City and highway). Will a 4X2 be able to tow up to 2000 without a problem?(I tow the Rebel up to 150 miles quite often). I've received some great info from this web site and am hoping the replies you give will help make this decision. Thanks in advance for your knowledge and/or opinions.!!!!
I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:
JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th
Brianf. – March 28th
Bobberwatcher – April….
MikeG3Boat – April 10th
SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st
Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
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I am in the market for a used 1/2 ton extended cap truck. (Ford or Chevy). I drive approx 50 miles round trip to and from work within the Twin Cities Metro area. I have found the 4X2s to be less expensive, obviously, but need to keep in mind the following. I have a 16 foot Lund Rebel that is looking to be towed by something a little bigger than a mini-van with a 3.3 liter engine. Almost all of the lakes I fish have ramps that do not require a 4X4 and want to get the best gas milage I can.
Will a 4X2 get better gas milage than a 4X4?
If yes, what milage can I expect.(City and highway).
Will a 4X2 be able to tow up to 2000 without a problem?(I tow the Rebel up to 150 miles quite often).
I've received some great info from this web site and am hoping the replies you give will help make this decision.
Thanks in advance for your knowledge and/or opinions.!!!!
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