The Trucks in My area that i could afford are rotted out, have over 200,000 miles on them, and are usually neglected. If i bumped my truck budget to around 3.500, i could get something adequate, but TT's for 2,500 are going to need work of some kind in the near future.
I am certain you would not consider a 99-04 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with less than 150,000 miles on it to be clapped out.
The school buses I have been looking at are from 99 to 04, have between 100,000 and 150,000 miles on them, Have the Cummins 5.9L ISB Engine, and cost around $3,000.
My Step father is a Master Diesel Mechanic. SO i have access to heavy tools and discounts that most do not. My father has a 50ft long pole barn that gives me a place to convert it with plenty of tools. If neither of these resources where available to me, I would certainly be much better off getting an old 2500 chevy and an old TT.
