Cummins12V98 wrote:
Op I think you are dreaming trying to find a nice 3rd gen for 11K.
Oh don't get me wrong - I'm not so naive as to think I can plunk down $11k and get a good-as-new truck with 200k on the clock! :) I fully expect I'll need to put some $$ into it for these types of repairs.
But spending $16k-$20k for a 150k truck doesn't guarantee me a lower repair bill, either.
So it's all about finding what model/options I want, and then (with the advice of this board + a good mechanic) trying to figure out what I'll likely need to fix. Only then can I determine if I'm getting a good deal!
I've gotten a little nervous about this truck - the car history report shows its bounced around auto auctions for the last year, so that makes me go "Hmmm..." We'll see what I find on Saturday!
I definitely appreciate the advice of this board, and look forward to getting to know more of you in the months & years to come!
