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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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If I need a truck; I rent it for the day from Home Depot.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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I traded in my fully paid for F-150 when I bought my Vette. I help justify it by saving money on gas. The truck was ~13 mpg. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware mod fever prevelent. So much for saving money.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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I have both and will keep both... I hope.
Both are worth their while!
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by C5naples
If you are in Florida I would rather have the vette, Fl is boring for off roading. I like hills. Buy the vette and and get some old beater rag to take off roading
sounds like a good idea...what truck do you think would be good? maybe a ranger?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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I have a 03 C5 and a 06 Dodge Dakota. If I had to choose, I would keep the vette.
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