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Flatbed_Fred's avatar
Flatbed_Fred
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015

2011 Chevy 3500 with

So... may I ask, what do you guys think of a 2011 Chevy Dually with 264201 miles on it? It's loaded and I don't expect very good mileage with this one, but it looks good... I'm just a bit worried about replacing the fuel injectors soon after I've bought it.

If I have to shell out another $5,000 on it, I might as well up my budget and buy a truck with lower miles on it. (Suddenly, there's like very few trucks on the market in my area....)

I've found a 2008 Northstar 9.5 Igloo that if I'll probably buy for $12,700. It's a bit pricey but it's in good shape.

So I don't NEED a Dually... I could get away with a 2500... but I might have to up the suspension later on. Same motor, might as well rest assured.

I'm just worried about the miles ... and yes it's a diesel.
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8 Replies

  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator II
    Oct 26, 2015
    Way too many variables for anyone to answer with the minimal info you've provided.
    Yeah it's a great deal....no it's a bad idea......I dunno.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 26, 2015
    That is almost 53,000 miles per year.....long hauler???

    IF routine maintenance was done the high mileage wouldn't be an issue

    BUT unless service records are available and complete I'd pass
  • arto_wa's avatar
    arto_wa
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2015
    Who would do the repair work on your truck?

    Do you have the tools, facilities, knowledge and willingness to learn yourself or are you having to hire someone else?

    I personally would not hesitate to buy a high mileage truck in good condition.
  • trailgranny50's avatar
    trailgranny50
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2015
    In 6 months we bought and got rid of two used diesels with less miles than the one you are considering. With the investment in those two and the repairs they cost we could have paid a lot more down on the new truck we bought and had tiny pay off. Just saying.
  • Flatbed_Fred's avatar
    Flatbed_Fred
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2015
    Oh... and when I checked Kelly Blue Book and NADA, they actually list it at a higher price than what it's selling for. Wow, if you're not making six figures these days, everything is complicated. ((chuckle))
  • Flatbed_Fred's avatar
    Flatbed_Fred
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2015
    It is worrisome.
    I'm told that diesels can last up to 800,000 miles.
    Still....
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Oct 26, 2015
    I wouldn't shell out any money on a 5 year old truck with that kind of miles regardless of a gas or diesel engine.

    One ton DRW trucks are generally worked hard.
    If it was me I would look at something with much lower miles.

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