Binkandabee
09-10-2013, 06:25 PM
DH needs to replace his work truck (its a 1994 Ram with loads of miles and needs major repairs). He also recently mentioned to me that our 2008 Quest (also used for business, but not strictly so) is also getting ready for some spendy repairs. We've thought about selling them both and getting one vehicle, but can't come up with anything. Maybe you all have an idea that we haven't thought of? I'd love to be down a vehicle!
These are the requirements:
Has to be able to haul large boxes (think boxes big enough to hold 12-18 shoe boxes)
Needs to get respectable mileage (his current truck gets 9 mpg which is ridiculous)..possibly a diesel would be better?
Needs to be comfortable for travelling (we road trip a LOT...sometimes with 4 adults and two kids..so 3 rows woul be awesome, but not a deal breaker)
4x4 that can be switched off an on would be GREAT, but AWD isn't out of the question. We would use it so little (January and February only and then not always then) the mileage drop really wouldn't be worth it I don't think. But, when we need awd, we really need it.
Any ideas?
We always have the option of selling both and replacing both, but I'd rather not do that if there is a viable option all in one!
These are the requirements:
Has to be able to haul large boxes (think boxes big enough to hold 12-18 shoe boxes)
Needs to get respectable mileage (his current truck gets 9 mpg which is ridiculous)..possibly a diesel would be better?
Needs to be comfortable for travelling (we road trip a LOT...sometimes with 4 adults and two kids..so 3 rows woul be awesome, but not a deal breaker)
4x4 that can be switched off an on would be GREAT, but AWD isn't out of the question. We would use it so little (January and February only and then not always then) the mileage drop really wouldn't be worth it I don't think. But, when we need awd, we really need it.
Any ideas?
We always have the option of selling both and replacing both, but I'd rather not do that if there is a viable option all in one!