I am thinking about getting a new tow rig. The main purpose of the rig will be towing my boat and for my boy to use to go to school (a couple of miles a day). I don't plan on putting a ton of miles on it every year but it will get regular use. I found a 97 ford F250 SC 4X4 with about 160,00 miles on it for a real good price (under 8000.00) and it seems to run fine and it is real clean and straight. I was wondering what you look for when you buy your vehicles. I wish I could afford a diesel but it is out of my budget range. I will be towing a 17ft Arima. Any help or advise appreciated.

I have a 20' Bayliner that I tow with my 85 F150. I have just over 240,000 miles on it and still going strong. The only thing with the SC is the turning radius. From what I have seen from shopping for new ones is that the extended cab and especially the crew cabs SUCK for turning radius. My boat carport is pretty tight, so I couldn't get it in with one. So, I kept the F150, short bed no less because it turns on a dime. Instead of a new truck I traded the "far better half"'s car in on a 98 Explorer. It also turns on a dime, is even shorter and can seat 6 when I want to take some beer providers..er, I mean "friends" along to go fishing. I would say if you can live with the turning radius, I would say you probably found a pretty good truck. You would do fine with a 17 footer, no need for a diesel, but they do get great mileage and power. My little Explorer handles the 20 ft with no problems.

I have a 1998 GMC Sierra ext. cab 1500 Z71 w/ 5.7 liter V8. It has new BF Goodrich All Terrian Tires, Tow Package, Electric everything. It's LOADED. 128,000 miles. I want $10,000 for the truck. If you are interested give me a call at (360) 509-7500.