Hello all,
My name is Max. i am in the US Navy. i Currently own a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 4.8L V-8. In about a months time, i will return from the deployment i am currently on. At that time, i plan on purchasing a Truck. :woohoo: My only requirements are this: Extended cab, 4 door, 4x4, Turbo diesel. preferably lifted with aftermarket wheels and tired installed. I am open to suggestions, as i have not yet decided on the most important decision: Dodge, Chevy (GMC), or Ford. All have very nice trucks that last. I plan on modifying the truck in the future as funds become available. Modifications might include: turbo, fuel system, Performance chip, transmission, drive train. (I realize that this is a large portion of the whole truck, but bear with me). I also plan on buying the truck USED. I plan to use the truck mainly for fun, which includes driving around town, occasional road trips, and if i am in the mood, light 4x4ing. No deep mud that might mess up the vehicle.
The reason i am getting rid of my 2004 GMC is, besides the fact that is is about to hit 80k miles, i am getting far less then par gas mileage. ranging from 14-17. the way i drive, i noticed does not affect the gas milage. all the fluids are changed. I think it is time to move up in size from a standard size truck to one that is bigger, has more room for improvment, and (i might sound immature, but) more badass.
I welcome any and all inputs, suggestions, warnings (about bad truck years/models), and just anything that will help me decide what make, and model of truck i want. Also, i am going to try and stay away from dually's, as they are too wide for the road that i frequently drive on.
Much thanks,
Max
My name is Max. i am in the US Navy. i Currently own a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 4.8L V-8. In about a months time, i will return from the deployment i am currently on. At that time, i plan on purchasing a Truck. :woohoo: My only requirements are this: Extended cab, 4 door, 4x4, Turbo diesel. preferably lifted with aftermarket wheels and tired installed. I am open to suggestions, as i have not yet decided on the most important decision: Dodge, Chevy (GMC), or Ford. All have very nice trucks that last. I plan on modifying the truck in the future as funds become available. Modifications might include: turbo, fuel system, Performance chip, transmission, drive train. (I realize that this is a large portion of the whole truck, but bear with me). I also plan on buying the truck USED. I plan to use the truck mainly for fun, which includes driving around town, occasional road trips, and if i am in the mood, light 4x4ing. No deep mud that might mess up the vehicle.
The reason i am getting rid of my 2004 GMC is, besides the fact that is is about to hit 80k miles, i am getting far less then par gas mileage. ranging from 14-17. the way i drive, i noticed does not affect the gas milage. all the fluids are changed. I think it is time to move up in size from a standard size truck to one that is bigger, has more room for improvment, and (i might sound immature, but) more badass.
I welcome any and all inputs, suggestions, warnings (about bad truck years/models), and just anything that will help me decide what make, and model of truck i want. Also, i am going to try and stay away from dually's, as they are too wide for the road that i frequently drive on.
Much thanks,
Max
