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Go big or economize?
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On 4/3/12 10:22 AM, North Star wrote:
On Apr 3, 11:05 am, Wayne wrote:
On Tue, 3 Apr 2012 05:54:42 -0700 (PDT), North Star
wrote:
That's what I'm thinking, too. A full size Chevy 1500 4X4 will tow
10,000# and still get an unloaded 22 MPG on the Hwy.
Then you can get a real boat, too.
That seems like a big expense for a retired working class hero who
enjoys a short 4-5 month boating season..
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A couple of thoughts:
1. A 4WD pickup truck gets through snow better than just about
anything else on the road.
2. You could get a cuddy cabin runabout in the 24 ft range that would
keep you relatively warm and dry in a chop, and give you a fairly
decent ride.
3. With a proper tow vehicle you could go south to Florida in the
winter.
Would I have to worry about getting 'shot' if I dare look at someone's
car?
True story... a working mate of my wife was visiting friends in
Florida. The host insisted that the Halifax lady's boyfriend 'borrow'
his handgun if he planned on driving around on his own.
I wouldn't buy a vehicle that burns a dollar's more fuel than you need
for everyday vehicle use. **** the oil companies.
If you really want to **** the oil companies sell all of your gas using
cars, appliances, etc. Didn't you claim to recently buy a much bigger
boat?
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