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:rhagfo wrote: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.
The statement references Dodge's that were made mid-to-late 90's, as I said. This is primarily the 1st generation of the new design. Yes, those interiors were terrible quality...primarily the dash and trim. My parents owned a 1997 model Ram and I owned a 1996 model, so I speak from experience of such vehicles down here in the blistering FL sun. FWIW, the seats were just fine, but the rest of the interior was terrible. I've seen many, many more just like it. I've even seen the new Dodge's (up too about 2005 or so) with similar interior issues. Also FWIW, my current 1996 F350 with nearly 270K miles has an immaculate interior, with the only problem being that the driver's seat WAS similar to yours. I paid $85 at our local automotive interior folks to have it restuffed and spruced up about a year ago.
Ho yes Florida sun and Dodge/Ram Dashboards! :S That for sure is not a good combination.
I live in the PNW, no Salt, No Sun, No Problems!:B
I lied, we do get some sun in the summer, but not like Florida.
