I plowed snow for several years (which is REALLY hard on trucks) with first a four year old 1/2 ton Dodge and then a five year old one ton Chevy 3500 diesel. I was spending a fortune on repairs. It seemed like every time I went out, I spent at least $800 on something. Several times I got towed. Then I bought a brand new Chevy 2500. With the payments, it actually cost less per month. Plus the tax benefits. Plus the dependability. Plus plowing in style.