steveM Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have 96 4x4 Cherokee...I need a truck, I would love to get another Comanche... I am undecided as to what to do.. I am thinking of selling Cherokee and getting a Silverado extended cab- have 2 kids- OR keeping XJ and getting a Comanche as a weekend pickup/ third vehicle..Sounds like an easy choice, right? Well enter the wife- I got rid of a car and truck a while back b/c I said we didnt need 3 vehicles..She has a minivan.. I sold the car and truck both Toyota's- and got the XJ to save money, -cost alot less than what we owed on car- to do the duty of family hauler/4x4 fun/ truck , but it does not do the truck part as well as I need.. I could probably get a Comanche and keep XJ and still save money, the type of used Silverado I am looking at would be 10k after I use money from XJ sale... What to do?? JUST THINKING OUT LOUD. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Mike Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 i would keep that xj if i were you, the possibility are end less, with jeeps! the Silverado extended cab sounds like a money pit, (unless you need a tow rig?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveM Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 no towing to be done... just a thought to have a truck that does all the needs that i have.. but xj and mj can as well...I am a Jeep guy, I've had mj xj and wrangler-- but i I had to get a bigger truck it would be Chevy.. also my commute is not much at all 9 miles a day.. the 2 kids are under 2 as well..so just a MJ is out o the question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Since you are now a member of Comanche Club, I believe you are morally and ethically bound to get a Comanche. Unless there is a Silverado Club, it will be awkward for us to help you out regarding the Chevy although XJ questions would be appropriate. Just explain to the wife that you are legally obligated to purchase a Comanche and not doing so could have dire, long term consequences. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Mike Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 LOL ! if your not towing then you will not need a full size truck, the extra cab is not worth it, think of how much you will spend. I recently sold my 93 Silverado with extra cab, i only towed my jeeps with a couple times & i don't have kids, so it was not worth putting all the money in it + gas! my Jeeps need that money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveM Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I know- I don't NEED a bigger truck but the mpg's aren't that much better in a small truck and crew cab smaller trucks are not big enough... I will have to look to buy a really good one- Comanche-..we had one when I was a lot younger, it was a 91 bought brand new..put over 350k on it--I put a good deal on it-, my dad sold it and we regret that he did. so, i can manage 8) with a 96 xj, at 105k on the clock and look to buy a sharp MJ to keep in the garage and do truck activities in...you guys are making it a little easier.. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Get an older F150 great just trucks. And they come with extended cabs for way under 10k. Just my ¢.02 Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveM Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Get an older F150 great just trucks. And they come with extended cabs for way under 10k. Just my ¢.02 Brandon thanks for the advice--- but no way on a Ford truck, not for me. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I say get a comanche. That said a good silverado is not a money pit. Get the 5.3, its a great motor. I would take a 8 to 10 year old chevy over ford any day. Thats being said even though I own a 73 f250 highboy that I love dearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Or chevy what ever Ive just always enjoyed ford more then any otheres. I was looking into getting a ford truck when I found my comanche. Glad I picked jeep :D Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 what about a 5x8 utility trailer with a ramp? pull it with the wife's kid hauler or your xj !!! that way you could sneak a atv into the mix :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Get a fullsize jeep pickup, best of both worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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