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BTW, if you take a 100% deduction on your lease, it tells the IRS that you absolutely, do not use your vehicle for personal use. What that means is that everyone knows, sometime or another, a vehicle will be used for personal use except maybe a bulldozer. What this does is it raises a flag when processing your tax and is an invitation for a visit by the taxman.
Snag, you're right about "proving" mileage but it would only come in to affect during an audit. Sort of the same with "proving" your lease usage ie; how much business vs. how much personal. A good accountant should know how far to go without raising flags!!!!
mod
yep, you are correct on the Nevada sales tax. What state was it...Alaska with no sales tax?
Roc
LOL!! I still remember when I was in basic training and a guy from Texas never heard of DE. When I told him it was south of Philadelphia, he thought I was pulling his leg. Hell, I grew up in NC but I guess the schools aren't that good in Texas...;)
LOL
- Tim
Worst flight ever was from Hawaii-Dallas-Chicago-Miami...just about 12 hours...ugh!!
What was the topic? oh yeah 2wd vs. 4wd. silverado is 2wd; Denali is 4wd w/lsd. I prefer driving the truck...tried 4 low in Denali...can't go very fast...tried 4 hi..could go faster, but not fast enough...got it back into 2wd and it seems to work the best...is this what this topic is all about?
A compact truck, like S10 or Ranger is better on gas of course...6 cylinder fine.
Why worry if you have too less of an engine?
You can't buy too much engine....but you can buy too little...even for a 2000lb load.
good Luck
- Tim
Wouldn't a 5.4 be better?
Roc,
Shut up you!...LOL
He's looking at a Chevy!...you know....that fine truck you own!
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- Tim
LOL
Waiting for some more feedback!! Otherwise, I'll keep reading the posts.
For a commuter The V-6 would be OK....but I seriously feel even a 2000 LB load plus people may feel like you are underpowered in some situations....
How farr you go camping?..and how's the terrain?..hills?....will you ever go anywhere else possibly?...How long will you keep this truck?
- Tim
I would not buy another V6
thats pretty darn good mileage for the 5.4. Curious, what rear axle do you have, and what region do you live in? I'm assuming you mean straight highway.
I knock out 16+ on straight highway fill ups, but normally, when i start stopping and going it usually drags me down to 14.5.
I think most v-6s are this way. They knock out great on straight highway cruising, but how often is that? I drove an '88 v6, (4.3). great tough motor, surprising torque. but for my rural driving, some town, rarely got over 17. a few long trips, i was getting 19-20.
I think for average driving, you'll only get about 1, maybe 2 mpg better than v8.
May be worth it, considering purchase cost.
Both are very good. It comes down to what you like for looks and a layout of the interior. Go sit in both and see how you like them. I went with Chevy...but that's up to you.
Now Dodge is not even a consideration for you right?....smart man...they only have one combo worth beans for towing....and it's the Cummins Diesel....
- Tim
Why not consider a Toyota Tundra?
Chevrolet are the longest lasting trucks on the road today. Which do you see more of?...T100's (also known as Mid-size Tundra) or Chevy/Ford Full sizes?..
I rest my case...
Chevy V-8 it is!
Good choice
- Tim
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- Tim
BTW, bama you should listen to your mother...if you don't have anything good to say....
Dean
Read this website: http://drive.to/agmlemon
It will scare you to death. Read 2000 Chevy Silverado Vibration - II (Topic #1638)
Post # 498
Lousy gas mileage? The last time I checked the Tundra had 1mpg less than the Silverado. I also read that many Silverado owners are running premium to avoid pinging. Seems like running regular in a Tundra would save you money.
1 mpg less...and where is this info from?
Post 498- Owns a lemon and has a lemon for a dealer. All trucks manufactured after 1/00 have been corrected for the vibes....that means a truck bought today will NOT share the problems of the first model year.
As posted earlier....bama...you should listen to your mother...if you can't say anything nice........
any more lame excuses Batman?...(better get out the books)
- Tim
The only lame thing here is your logic. Who are you trying to fool?
This isn't a Chevy topic. Hoppy said he wanted a reliable truck. I was merely pointing out that there are better choices than the Chevy if that is important to him.
I know that you Chev owners eschew Consumer Reports - that is probably why you own Chevies. I personally lend a lot of credence to their ratings. If you disagree - tough.