Post by: rainshadow1 on July 10, 2025, 04:52:29 PM
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?
Post by: MADMAX on July 10, 2025, 05:07:49 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 10, 2025, 05:33:09 PM
Simply beciase in my limited experience I have picked up some low mileage older trucks that were awesome values.
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 10, 2025, 05:51:51 PM
Keep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig
Can’t afford to have both.
Post by: MADMAX on July 10, 2025, 06:18:05 PM
Option 2 thenKeep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig
Can’t afford to have both.
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
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 10, 2025, 07:00:36 PM
Option 2 thenKeep the 7.3 and buy yourself a highway rig
Can’t afford to have both.
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.
Post by: High Climber on July 10, 2025, 07:50:22 PM
Post by: Stein on July 10, 2025, 07:52:24 PM
Post by: MADMAX on July 10, 2025, 07:57:22 PM
Unless you’ve got heavy equipment or a big RV trailer
I tow my boat and 24ft Minnie Winnie with a Tundra
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 11, 2025, 03:01:42 PM
Price range this round is probably mid teens.
Post by: EnglishSetter on July 11, 2025, 05:38:31 PM
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.
Post by: HntnFsh on July 12, 2025, 07:05:29 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2025, 07:52:37 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2025, 07:53:55 AM
https://www.ifish.net/threads/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500-hd-v8-6-6l-turbo-diesel.1717978/?post_id=17219161#post-17219161
Smoking deal.
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 12, 2025, 11:46:04 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 01, 2025, 05:56:15 PM
A 2006 f250 bulletproofed 6.0 powerstroke with 145k
VS
A 2007 gmc sierra Duramax LMM with 215k on it
Similar trucks, similar condition.
Post by: bearpaw on September 01, 2025, 06:18:43 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 01, 2025, 06:29:28 PM
Just sayin
Post by: Scruffy on September 02, 2025, 12:52:40 AM
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.
Post by: hollymaster on September 02, 2025, 05:55:07 AM
Post by: Skillet on September 02, 2025, 11:19:10 AM
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.
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 03, 2025, 01:32:39 PM
Looking!
Post by: bearpaw on September 03, 2025, 08:50:42 PM
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
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 03, 2025, 10:17:33 PM
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!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 04, 2025, 05:22:53 AM
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.
Post by: bearpaw on September 05, 2025, 07:13:59 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 08, 2025, 07:46:48 PM
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!