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Mini-pickup survey - most payload?
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[QUOTE="ghunter, post: 192084, member: 24983"] [b]Capacities[/b] I just sold my '00 Dakota 4x4, with a 360 cu.in. V-8. Man, that truck would haul anything! I towed boats, trailers, 4 bikes-4guys-and gear, loads of soil, you name it. It also got decent mileage - around 18 on the freeway and 14 around town. Definitely not 4-cyl territory, but had 3 times the power and a decent payload capacity. Plus, it would stop when I wanted it to. Do yourself a favor and determine what is more important to you: Price, Gas Mileage, or towing capacity? For price, any mini-truck with a 4 banger will get you going, but it isn't designed for hauling big loads. Mileage will be fine until you have to floor it to get a heavily loaded mini truck up a steep grade. Ever tried to stop a mini-truck with a heavy payload? The brakes just aren't made for all that weight. For Mileage and towing, get a diesel. Be prepared to pay an extra $4-5,000 for the diesel engine, and you won't notice astronomical mileage in the 25MPG range - more around 17-21MPG. Kinda' overkill unless you plan on towing 10,000+ lbs, though. Desinged to stop with a heavy load. For Price, Towing, and Mileage, any full-size truck will get you there with a moderately sized v-8. Don't get a 6 banger in a full size or you will be underpowered. you may only get mileage in the 'teens, but at least you know that it will haul and STOP when you need it to. I have owned everything from a 4 cylinder s-10 to a Supercharged and Intercooled Dodge v-10: The bigger they are the better they tow. Just my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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