donn0128 wrote:
Sitting is really really hard on diesels. Your 20K budget is going to get you either a totally worn out 06-07 or a 03 maybe 04 and thats about it. 5.9L Cummins command a huge premium if you can find one in decent shape. My low miles 07 would still sell for 35K as it sits all day if it were for sale.
I am finding plenty nice ones (up to 08's) for under $22... Many with 100k on them, I'm not worried about that part. 170,000 miles on one of these doesn't scare me at all, there are tons of them out there with twice that on them. I am pretty sure the MEGA cab with that tiny bed is keeping the numbers down. The same trucks with a 8' bed and crew cab is definitely bring more money... Good for me.