donjuandejohnson

what engine is in the truck ur lookin at?

stevblev

does manual trans get better mileage then auto?
and im looking at a few
between a 5.3 and 5.8 (327/350)
heres a couple 4x4's im lookin at
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1177984553.html
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1147380524.html
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1180900723.html

last one is a 5 speed, and i dont know how to drive stick
i want to buy one under 5 grand though

suzuki-guy

I love my Manual Transmission but it take a while to learn. I would reccomend learning how to drive one first to see if you like it! As far as better gas mileage It depends on how you drive it my friend. I would get the second one!

donjuandejohnson

id say for the money the 2nd one is ur best bet

stevblev

yea, im willing to spend the extra 500 for that
its a nice truck

stevblev

well now i have to wait for the right truck to come to me
i got until next summer
the second truck has 180k miles and i dont want to buy a truck with that many miles
maybe chevys are too tough, we drive them until they just wont go anymore lol

Blindsight

Those trucks all look pretty good man; If you want something that already has a lot of customization done, then the third one is the way to go. You can learn to drive a stick; it's not that hard!=]

stevblev

yea i do like that truck alot
but im gonna have to wait until i turn 16 to get it,
and thats next year

therewolf

OK stevblev,(Welcome to the forum, BTW)

To save gas, I would key on a few things. Bear in mind I'm getting 18MPG highway with a 3/4 ton CrewCab Long Bed. These are the most important things I did.

1) A 342 differential gear ratio. Lowers the revs, increases the mileage. Not real hard to find on a 1/2 ton. Codes in the glovebox(Service Parts ID Sticker) tell the tale.

2)Whether you have a tonneau cover, a cap, or you remove the tailgate, you have to do something about your bed's wind resistance.(I went the fiberglass cap route.)

3)Keep your maintenance(especially tire inflation, which I would overinflate tires 1-3 lbs) very carefully.

4)Your gas pedal foot is the supreme limiter when you're going for mileage. Go to "Ecomodders.com, and read the "100 tips for better gas mileage"a real eye opener.
Good luck.

stevblev

thanks that site was interesting
i think i found the one
this is an absolute steal
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1201971499.html