Need some opinions

[MuskyBrian]

Since I put so much money into my boat, I can only spend up to 20K on a Truck. I have an opportunity to jump on a Ford 150 V8 for 19,800, downside being it is only 2 wheel drive ( rear)

Is that powerful enough to not be an issue at most not-so-friendly boat launches?

And while not ideal how would something like that handle driving in snow?

Thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks

Brian Malack

[SpecialK]

What size boat are you pulling?

[ted4887]

For 20k, you can definitely find something that will fit your needs better than a 2wd pickup. If you keep a close eye, you can find decent 05-06 model 4wd pickup for around 20k. Just remember, you can always haggle a bit on the price. Worst thing someone will tell you is no.

[deadeye]

Yeah for sure. Don't waste that much money on a 2wd truck. They are pretty much worthless if you ever go anywhere that traction might be a issue (which is a lot of places and sometimes everywhere in Minnesota). The first time you need 4wd and you only got 2wd you will be kicking yourself for sure.

There are loads of decent used 4x4 trucks out there and I'm sure you could find a almost new 4x4 for that price.

[Jeremy airjer W]

The first greasy boat launch you try to pull the boat out of you'll be wishing you had the 4WD.

[zamboni]

I wouldn't own a 2WD truck in Minnesota. Period

[jeffreyd]

heck i live in the desert and have a 4 wheel drive. You might not get that fancy chevy or ford for 20k but you can get a decent truck. Check outside of the big city too. look at some of the smaller towns within a 3-4 hour drive, you might find some farmer that traded in his truck for a new one and get a good deal on them. if you are willing to go as far as chicago let me know, i have been working deals there recently trying to get them to donate a van for my brother in law (38 yrs old) who had sudden cardiac arrest and a stroke in May. just shoot me an email. good luck jeff

[sdpikehntr]

They still make 2 wheel dr pickups???? I thought there were just 4wheel dr pick ups & cars!!

If you fish and hunt don't even consider a 2 wheel dr.

[Powerstroke]

Seeing as its probably not a limited slip (and even the factory ones suck), having a V8 won't help you at the ramp any more than a twin-turbo diesel. You'll still be spinning one tire on a slick landing.

[jeffreyd]

could always put a set of chains on everytime.

[Big Buck Buster]

LOL!

[Gus]

20K can still buy a lot of truck. Go 4wd or you WILL regret it. No matter how shiny that 1 or 2 year newer truck looks.... it's just looks.