I bought a 2003 GMC 3/4 T 4x4 6.0 V8 shortbox extended cab for $9K with 160,000 miles and ran it to 230,000 before the timing chain went out. I couldn't afford the downtime and didn't know the real problem at the time so replaced it with a 2004 Dodge Ram 3/4 T 4x4 shortbox Quad(4door) Cab. I liked both trucks. The GMC had the original tranny as far as I know and it was still strong. I had it flushed with new oil and LubeGuard when I bought it. Need a step to get into the Dodge. I liked the lower to the ground GMC better. The Dodge had 129,000 when I got it recently for $10,500. Both trucks get around 9.5 MPG....pulling a load. I like the shortbox because I haul a generator and air compressor, tools are in the back seat and I pull a bumper hitch trailer. A gooseneck trailer is taller (harder to load with a skidsteer) and I'd lose the box space for my generator etc.
I'd think you'd trash the inside of a SUV if using it for scrapping. I know I would, but they're much cheaper to buy than a pickup truck. You might consider a small trailer to make it into a scrappin vehicle and still have your cheaper-to-buy SUV.
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