Diesel trucks
What's the upper limit on mileage for a used 250/2500 series diesel truck that you would buy? I'm seeing a lot of nice looking used diesel trucks but, many of them have like, 300,000 miles on them.
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majorgator wrote:
I wouldn't hesitate to buy a mid-to-late 90's high mile F2/350 with the 7.3. I wouldn't buy a Chevy diesel of same time period, not until the Duramax came out. Dodge of that period is good too, but their interiors failed quickly and nastily during that time.
I think the OP's question has been answered well at this point, so now its just a matter of semantics. Its been said that engines are good, but the rest of the truck is the problem (shocks, u joints, ball joints, bushings, tranny, etc.). Well, for the most part, these are minor maintenance items. If you come across a truck that needs all this at once, then walk away be cause the owner hasn't been maintaining it. However, if it only needs a few of these things, then show interest.
I find that statement interesting! I had a 1988 F250 that the seat material was worn out at 148,000 miles. I traded it on our 2001 Ram 2500 with 234,000 miles and the seat was in much better shape. I did just recently at about 270,000 miles have it "rebuilt for about $170.
This is the seat BEFORE rebuild, you can see the terrible shape it is in!!!
This is the AFTER picture the left side has been re-padded and the bad side panel replaced.
