I have never owned a pickup before. I will be mostly driving between
6,000 and 11,000 feet and a turbocharger is definitely an asset at those elevations.I did a google search of groups on fuel mileage and got some data which did not look too bad. But I have more questions.
After talking to friends I have settled on a 1999 (or newer) 24-Valve Turbo Diesel Dodge 2500.
I want a manual transmission. It seems they make a 5- and 6-speed? What years for those? Should I hold out for the 6-speed?
I do not want the quad cab. Extended (Club cab?) or regular cab.
I want to put a camper on it and tow a (snowmobile) trailer behind that. I think I need the long bed for the camper. Do I?
What kind of fuel mileage should I get? Or should I say, what kind of mileage do you get (and doing what)?
What should I look out for?
Looks like I will be buying from a dealer as I cannot find much in private party sales.
Thanks for any advice,
Charles.