So Im looking for a newer truck. I currently have a 12.5ft Caprice skiff and 20HP Merc with trailer, all said and done it probably weighs ~800lbs MAX. I plan to upgrade to a Carolina Skiff J14 soon which would only add roughly 200lbs maybe a little more. I trailer my motorcycle from Florida up to TN and NC once a year to hit the trails.
I currently have a 2011 Ford Ranger, regular cab, 2.3L 5-Speed manual truck. It has roughly 115k miles on it - im sure it will last another 100k+. Im starting to get irritated of driving manual tranny and not having cruise control (last 3 autos were stick). I drive roughly 40 miles to work one way (80 round trip) which is why I got the Ranger (I average 25MPG). I live in south Florida where it is extremely flat. I put roughly 18-20k miles per year on my truck.
The two trucks I am looking at are the 2015+ Chevy Colorado/Canyon and the 2013+ RAM. Now, I dont want this to turn into a Chrysler vs GM battle, but my question is- seeing what I tow, how much I drive, and the need for decent MPG - what are your thoughts?
I previously had a 2007 Nissan Frontier 5-Speed 4cyl (dont remember size 2.7l?) that only got 23MPG at best, normally 21ish.
The RAM 1500 I would get a single cab tradesman with the Pentastar V6, automatic, and cruise control.
The GM I would most likely get base model 2.5L engine, extended cab, auto, and the cruise control isnt standard and requires a convenience package. HOWEVER, the difference in MPG between 4x4 and 2wd on the 2.5L engine is 1mpg (19/25 vs 20/26), so I would consider the 4x4 with this option.
My research shows both put out about 25 average MPG, though fuelly shows the Pentastar closer to 19/20 avg. I try hard to get good mpg while I drive.
What would you chose as a tow/daily driver out of the two?
I currently have a 2011 Ford Ranger, regular cab, 2.3L 5-Speed manual truck. It has roughly 115k miles on it - im sure it will last another 100k+. Im starting to get irritated of driving manual tranny and not having cruise control (last 3 autos were stick). I drive roughly 40 miles to work one way (80 round trip) which is why I got the Ranger (I average 25MPG). I live in south Florida where it is extremely flat. I put roughly 18-20k miles per year on my truck.
The two trucks I am looking at are the 2015+ Chevy Colorado/Canyon and the 2013+ RAM. Now, I dont want this to turn into a Chrysler vs GM battle, but my question is- seeing what I tow, how much I drive, and the need for decent MPG - what are your thoughts?
I previously had a 2007 Nissan Frontier 5-Speed 4cyl (dont remember size 2.7l?) that only got 23MPG at best, normally 21ish.
The RAM 1500 I would get a single cab tradesman with the Pentastar V6, automatic, and cruise control.
The GM I would most likely get base model 2.5L engine, extended cab, auto, and the cruise control isnt standard and requires a convenience package. HOWEVER, the difference in MPG between 4x4 and 2wd on the 2.5L engine is 1mpg (19/25 vs 20/26), so I would consider the 4x4 with this option.
My research shows both put out about 25 average MPG, though fuelly shows the Pentastar closer to 19/20 avg. I try hard to get good mpg while I drive.
What would you chose as a tow/daily driver out of the two?