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I have always preferred Fords over Chevys and Dodges. My advice would be to buy one that's a year old or so, you'll probably save close to half of the list price. I can't imagine needing four-wheel-drive in the Bay Area. Without it you'll get better mileage and I've noticed the front and components on four-wheel-drive trucks wear out more quickly than you think. I've had a couple extended cabs and I find that, over time, they get increasingly prone to rattles. An extended cab truck with the full length bed is going to be very long indeed, irritatingly so. Consider how often you will need the full length of the bed with the tailgate up. The shorter bed can still haul most things with the tailgate down, including full sheets of plywood and any furniture item. Try parking a long pick up truck in the normal parking lot during a test drive and see just how annoying it can be.
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