Compromise between a truck and car

Friday, April 15, 2005

Dear Tom and Ray: I recently bought a house, and now find myself constantly needing to haul things: large amounts of yard waste, old furniture, scrap metal, etc. I have been thinking about getting a small pickup truck, but whatever vehicle I get will become my main, everyday vehicle, so I'm being very careful about this decision. Truth be told, I love the idea of having a pickup. It would come in handy at work, as well as around the house. The only thing I hate about the idea is the poor gas mileage. I currently drive a 1995 Honda Civic, and can't imagine what I'd be spending on gas if I got a pickup! So, here's what I've been thinking: What if I put a hitch on the Civic and bought a small-size trailer? I know that my towing capacity would not be much, but it might be good enough for what I have to haul. Is this a bad idea? I really don't want to ruin the Civic and end up with nothing. Is this a good idea?

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