I've got a case of new truckitis and wanted to bounce some ideas. I currently have a 2003 GMC Sierra Z71 with 95,000 miles and a 2012 Subaru Outback with 60,000 miles. I'm the second owner of the Sierra bought it in 2005 with 20,000 miles and got the Outback new. I bought the Outback when I wanted a new truck but couldn't find anything I could justify buying.
The Outback has been my daily driver, the truck just gets used to run errands and if bad thunderstorms are forecast. I recently drove the truck for a week after some headlight issues with the Outback and forgot how much I loved a truck. This rekindled relationship has me looking at trucks again. I figure I have $25-30k in trade in/sale value plus I'd drop a second insurance to save a little.
If I get a truck main use will be a daily driver, I have a 20 mile commute each way. It'll do some light hauling duty around the house but nothing too extreme, probably will not do much if any towing. Base requirements on the truck are 4 doors and 4 wheel drive.
Here's what I've come up with, I'd love any opinions:
1. Stay away from dealerships and off the internet for a couple months until this passes. By far the most fiscally responsible.
2. Put some money into the 03. Mainly looking at technology updates maybe some creature comforts. Not sure how much I'd want to spend on a 15 year old truck approaching 100k.
3. Get a new Tacoma. I'm looking at the TRD off road or TRD pro. I've loved the Tacomas since I was young but $35-45k seems mighty high for a midsize truck.
4. Look at a new full size truck, either Ford, GM or Tundra. Haven't gotten too deep into this but the couple I've built have been $50k.
5. Get a Raptor. I've wanted one since they came out but honestly I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a truck.