GoloveMD Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Guys. I thought I would introduce myself since I have been browsing the board for a few days. My name is Mike. I am thinking about picking up an SSS. I would be buying it under my business and using it as a work truck. I do home electronics installs, such as custom home theaters. I have a van that I would have my brother drive, so not too much would see the bed of the truck, honestly. Occasionally, I would have to deliver a TV that is too tall to fit in the van, and the main reason I am looking for a truck. I will probably have to sell my car due to space issues, so I wanted something with a little more power to it. I have a Audi A6 2.7t that is chipped and has some decent power. So I am hoping the this truck serves my purpose. I think I would like to go with a black truck. It is definitely harder to keep clean, but my van is also black and I would like to keep things uniform for the business. I have found a couple things to look for, but thought I would ask for suggestions on things to look out for, and some common problems. Just from reading I can tell this is a pretty friendly board and I hopefully will get to know some of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Good choice! Well the only really weak spot in these trucks are the trannys, so maybe beef it up a little but beware, the mod bug will bite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoloveMD Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Good choice! Well the only really weak spot in these trucks are the trannys, so maybe beef it up a little but beware, the mod bug will bite... I'm sure it will. I have to do a little research on what are the most beneficial mods. I still haven't decided on whether I will keep my car or not. If I do, it will offer the performance and maybe save me from pouring too much money into mods on the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 its always good to have a gas saver, most of the guys on here including me have some kind of daily driver, i have my R6 that gets 44mpg. these trucks arent so good on gas but they are GREAT trucks all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hey man, welcome to the site! If your looking for a truck then look no further, you have found the best! I sold mine back in November and it was one of the worst mistakes ever. I am currently looking for another one now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoloveMD Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks guys. I am pretty used to the kind of mileage I am seeing that most of you are getting. My van which is what I am typically driving these days gets about 14-15 mpg. I have had it go as high as 18 and as low as 10. My old van which was a E350 with a 5.8 used to get 8 mpg consistently. I do not want to get a truck with a V6. I definitely do not want 2wd. It has to be AWD or 4WD, so I believe I will be living with the kinda mileage I've been used to as most trucks will not be all that much better I mileage wise I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 1st welcome to the site. 2nd The 2wd(05-07) drive do get better gas mileage. The other ones only come in AWD(03-05). Adding a CAI and tune actually gave me more power and better gas mileage. Sent via Windows Phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Welcome! Mine is an '03 with AWD. Just to give you an idea, overall I average 15 MPG. Close to 20 MPG on the highway. Hope you find a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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