Looking for a truck (F150, sedan, van, best)

[Fenrisulfr]

I'm looking at moving to Idaho from Virginia; it would be very expensive to hire a moving van for that distance, and as most of my things are either unnecessary or need to be replaced anyway, it would be wiser to purchase a new bed, desk, etc. locally. My sedan is very poor in snow, as I found out last winter, and has little capacity, so it has to go. I do not know anything about trucks, but I have been told to look for something with automatic transmission, and with little maintenance. I would like to keep it under $6K if possible, so an older model, maybe 2000, 2001 could work. Thanks for your help

[jon1987]

I would look at older Silverados and F-150's. If size isn't a huge deal, a smaller one like ans S-10 or Ranger may work too.

[NJGOAT]

In that age range it's all about F150 or Silverado. If you shop around and find a good example, you will probably also be able to unload it for what you paid for it when you reach your destination and could go back to something more efficient.

[GTOlover]

agreed F150 or chevy silverado are the #1 and #2 best selling best built pick-up trucks around and both offer tons of options for engine size, cab size, bed length and tons of optional confort and convience options. or for 6K your could get a nice gas powred F250 super duty
97-04 F150
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chevy K-1500 99-06

99-04 f250 super duty 4x4

[ferretkona]

I would suggest buying a trailer. Seems like there is always too much to move in one trip. A good trailer is always usable and/or easily sold.
Here in CA I can buy new trailers reasonable enough to double my money up state.