Fullsized Truck Opinion: HiMiNew vs LoMiOlder

[rainshadow1]

I’m looking to flip my 30yo OBS powerstroke into a newer, late model, quieter, more car-like interstate driving 3/4 ton.

I could pour money into “Ike” and make it into a modern version of a ‘96, but that just doesn’t feel right to me.

Perusing the market, both in gassers and diesels, I am seeing two clear options:

Option 1: Newer, maybe 5-7 yo trucks in my price range with around 300k on them.

Option 2: Older, maybe 10-15 yo trucks in my price range with under 10k per year on them.

Which would you lean towards, and why?

[MADMAX]

Keep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig

[Dan-o]

Low miles. 

Simply beciase in my limited experience I have picked up some low mileage older trucks that were awesome values.

[rainshadow1]

Keep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig

Can’t afford to have both.

[MADMAX]

Keep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig

Can’t afford to have both.

Option 2 then
Make sure you get a clean Carfax
good luck, bud

Saw this if it works for you

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,292527.0.html

[rainshadow1]

Keep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig

Can’t afford to have both.

Option 2 then
Make sure you get a clean Carfax
good luck, bud

Saw this if it works for you

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,292527.0.html

1/2 ton. Wife has one, I like it. But we have occasional need for a 3/4 or 1 ton.

[High Climber]

I have a 2012 f350 6.7 with 105,000 on it I would take it any day over a 2020 with 300,000. They were making nice trucks 10-15 years ago and the power it has stock is plenty for whatever you want to pull What’s your price range?

[Stein]

How often is occasional?  It can get pretty expensive to need a big truck a couple times a year.

[MADMAX]

Agree with
Unless you’ve got heavy equipment or a big RV trailer
I tow my boat and 24ft Minnie Winnie with a Tundra

[rainshadow1]

Yeah the (only) occasional need for a big truck is a factor. Might look into adjustable airbags on a half ton to see if it’s realistic. RV trailer is 31’ but the wife’s 1500 hemi handles it pretty good, just kinda get shoved around a bit. Thinking about a dump trailer for my 5000# tractor as a side hustle or kid business. Have an enclosed car hauler… but never use it to speak of. Got rid of the giant 5th wheel…. Definitely a thought.

Price range this round is probably mid teens.

[EnglishSetter]

Prolly less wear and tear and a lot of highway miles on a lomi older truck.

I've got my lomi 2001 Ram 3500 Cummins DRW.  I'd have a hard time talking myself into a diesel that required DEF, CAT, DPF and got 15 mpg when the Godzilla motor does the same.  IMHO they've hung so much emission on modern diesels the value is gone. 

My buddy just picked up a 26' RV with the Godzilla and got 12.5 to Minnesota and back.  And he's long been a believer in diesels with Rams from Gen 1 thru Gen 3. 

[HntnFsh]

https://www.ifish.net/threads/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500-hd-v8-6-6l-turbo-diesel.1717978/?post_id=17219161#post-17219161

[jackelope]

When you’re talking any of the big 3 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks, please remember to consider stuff other than the engine. A Dodge or Ford Super Duty front end will be worn out 2-3 times by the time a truck hits 300k. Get a good solid independent inspection done before purchase. I have offhand a customer with ~500k on a super duty and another customer I actually spoke to yesterday with 350k on his super duty. Both are going strong on original engines and transmissions but they’ve spent thousands of dollars in other stuff.

[jackelope]

https://www.ifish.net/threads/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500-hd-v8-6-6l-turbo-diesel.1717978/?post_id=17219161#post-17219161

Smoking deal.

[rainshadow1]

One of my primary reasons for not putting resto-building money into “Ike” is I need a four door… but that one is a very tempting option!

[rainshadow1]

Thought on…


A 2006 f250 bulletproofed 6.0 powerstroke with 145k

VS

A 2007 gmc sierra Duramax LMM with 215k on it


Similar trucks, similar condition.

[bearpaw]

When I need to upgrade a truck I try to buy low mileage older vehicles. In the long run you will get more service from a low mileage vehicle and older autos are way easier and cheaper to repair when repairs are needed. 

[MADMAX]

I sold my 07 6.0 bulletproofed and was darn glad I did
Just sayin

[Scruffy]

If you go with an older diesel you may have more maintenance fees but your not dealing with that DEF.  The wife had a 2018 piece of Chevy Duramax and that thing lived at the dealer, all emission issues.  Spent thousands on it and finally had to get rid of it. I have a 2015 F-350 6.7 Super Duty and no longer have any issues.

[hollymaster]

I got rid of my 6 blow for a reason. Money pit.

[Skillet]

I'm a 6.0 fan boy, mine has been great, bought it new.  2006/2007 the best years to get.

That said,  even I would probably pass on a "bulletproofed" 6.0.  They are almist never bulletproofed without reason (ie., failure or tuning) and require meticulous care and maintenance.  If a previous owner dropped the ball,  you'll own the problem.

[rainshadow1]

This bulletproof seems to be a good one, but I’m starting to lean gasser now, I tow big so rarely, mid 300’s cid gassers seem fine and are so much less hassle.

Looking!

[bearpaw]

This bulletproof seems to be a good one, but I’m starting to lean gasser now, I tow big so rarely, mid 300’s cid gassers seem fine and are so much less hassle.

Looking!

Gas trucks are cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, if you don't need a diesel don't buy one!
I have bought numerous trucks off this Salt Lake classified site, I sorted it for trucks under 80k miles and under $30k:
https://cars.ksl.com/v2/search/make/Dodge%3BFord%3BChevrolet%3BGMC/priceFrom/0/priceTo/30000/mileageFrom/0/mileageTo/80000/cabSize/Crew+Cab/drive/4-Wheel+Drive/sort/0

[rainshadow1]

This bulletproof seems to be a good one, but I’m starting to lean gasser now, I tow big so rarely, mid 300’s cid gassers seem fine and are so much less hassle.

Looking!

Gas trucks are cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, if you don't need a diesel don't buy one!
I have bought numerous trucks off this Salt Lake classified site, I sorted it for trucks under 80k miles and under $30k:
https://cars.ksl.com/v2/search/make/Dodge%3BFord%3BChevrolet%3BGMC/priceFrom/0/priceTo/30000/mileageFrom/0/mileageTo/80000/cabSize/Crew+Cab/drive/4-Wheel+Drive/sort/0

Several good ones there, thanks bearpaw!

[Boss .300 winmag]

This bulletproof seems to be a good one, but I’m starting to lean gasser now, I tow big so rarely, mid 300’s cid gassers seem fine and are so much less hassle.

Looking!

Gas trucks are cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, if you don't need a diesel don't buy one!
I have bought numerous trucks off this Salt Lake classified site, I sorted it for trucks under 80k miles and under $30k:
https://cars.ksl.com/v2/search/make/Dodge%3BFord%3BChevrolet%3BGMC/priceFrom/0/priceTo/30000/mileageFrom/0/mileageTo/80000/cabSize/Crew+Cab/drive/4-Wheel+Drive/sort/0

Those prices are considerably cheaper than the puget sound area.

[bearpaw]

I usually find some very good deals if I keep watching it for what I want. The last rig I bought was an. F450 manual with a 7.3 diesel and only 61k miles. Before that I bought a 2005 dodge Cummins 5.9 manual with only 48k miles. Found a Subaru forester with only 38k for my daughter in law. There are real low mileage rigs from time to time if you wait for them. I’ve bought all sorts of trailers, snow machines, utvs, etc off that site too!

[rainshadow1]

I usually find some very good deals if I keep watching it for what I want. The last rig I bought was an. F450 manual with a 7.3 diesel and only 61k miles. Before that I bought a 2005 dodge Cummins 5.9 manual with only 48k miles. Found a Subaru forester with only 38k for my daughter in law. There are real low mileage rigs from time to time if you wait for them. I’ve bought all sorts of trailers, snow machines, utvs, etc off that site too!

Thanks Bearpaw, I found a creme puff in Salt Lake for a very good price, but I didn't want to go through the logistics of going to get it and vin inspection appointments and etc, so I let it pass. I was kinda sad about it, it was a sweetie. (Retiree owned 03 Ram 2500 Lifted, TRX, 4door, Leather, Loaded, 125k, for 13.)

I ended up getting a pretty nice 2006 Ram 2500 HD 4door 4x4 5.7 Hemi longbed with 137 on it for 10k. I'll add some geegaws to make it look like a top drawer model!

SO glad to be done car shopping for awhile!