01-20-2015, 09:08 AM
I was hoping to wait 3-4 years to do this, but totaling the old beater truck MIGHT be forcing my hand. I’ve got a hook up with a local dealer (not Jeff) on “used” trucks… $100 over auction/trade in… I drive 20 miles/day to the van pool, I haul wood/motorcycle/stuff on the weekends, and I probably should get something that can haul the integra around (bonus if I can haul the Jeep… these are wife bonus points, so they are usually worth at least double). I don’t really care about gas mileage… nor should you if you get a truck.
Currently I’m looking at Tundras, F150/250s, and pimpy DJ trucks… BUT I want bed room over crewcab BS, so that really limits the Tundra search. I swear they were only made in 4 door. Is there anything I need to worry about other than making sure I get the 5.7?
There is a WIDE variety in the F150/250… but they are usually higher miles trucks. I’m looking at 5.4 or ecoboost F150s… but other than a 7.3L (and not wanting a 6.0) I know absolutely dickola on ford diesels. And as you know I’m not paying $20k for a 250k mile 7.3l. I can buy the diesel additive in bulk via amazon prime lol
DJs 2006 6.6/Allison are the “new” 7.3L… everyone wants them and it has driven the price up to a crazy high level. I’m pretty sure DJ got a good deal, but 150k miles and $25k don’t float my boat. Are there other GM/chevy options I should keep looking at? I know they offered the 6.6/Allison for a couple of more years from my research… but I think 2006 and newer is the best bet. Any ideas?
There have been a couple of Dodge Cummings (yeah I said it) with the manual 6 speed I’ve noodled. But mopar kids are so loyal its hard to find the ground truth here.
What say the great hate!??!?!
Ps – my budget is cheap but my hook up is good enough to get me some pretty good options. I’d like to get educated and FAST. I might get my new whip this weekend. reliable 4x4 that can haul shit is the main requirement
Currently I’m looking at Tundras, F150/250s, and pimpy DJ trucks… BUT I want bed room over crewcab BS, so that really limits the Tundra search. I swear they were only made in 4 door. Is there anything I need to worry about other than making sure I get the 5.7?
There is a WIDE variety in the F150/250… but they are usually higher miles trucks. I’m looking at 5.4 or ecoboost F150s… but other than a 7.3L (and not wanting a 6.0) I know absolutely dickola on ford diesels. And as you know I’m not paying $20k for a 250k mile 7.3l. I can buy the diesel additive in bulk via amazon prime lol
DJs 2006 6.6/Allison are the “new” 7.3L… everyone wants them and it has driven the price up to a crazy high level. I’m pretty sure DJ got a good deal, but 150k miles and $25k don’t float my boat. Are there other GM/chevy options I should keep looking at? I know they offered the 6.6/Allison for a couple of more years from my research… but I think 2006 and newer is the best bet. Any ideas?
There have been a couple of Dodge Cummings (yeah I said it) with the manual 6 speed I’ve noodled. But mopar kids are so loyal its hard to find the ground truth here.
What say the great hate!??!?!
Ps – my budget is cheap but my hook up is good enough to get me some pretty good options. I’d like to get educated and FAST. I might get my new whip this weekend. reliable 4x4 that can haul shit is the main requirement
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