High Mileage tow vehicle question
I found myself in need of an extra vehicle and found an old grampa truck (93 GMC 1/2t ext cab 4x4) it was cheap and well taken care of by the previous owner who had owned it almost 20 years. It has 21...
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For me, it would not be worth it, since I don't have a need for it. But if you have a need, well... only you can make that call. Assuming you may have some bargaining power, do your best to negotiate for a lower price. So where the seller's absolute bottom dollar limit is. Maybe you can get it for less.
As with any used vehicle, rust if a bigger problem, especially for those of us in snow states that deal with salty roads in the winter. I traded a 3500 duly Silverado (gas model) at slightly over 100,000 miles. Not because the engine or transmission were in trouble, but because the main frame under the truck was so rusted, my dealer pointed out, if I towed anything much farther, I ran the risk of yanking the frame apart. The rust was that bad. I dumped the truck as fast as I could.
So, more than just engine, transmission, and windows that work properly, get under the thing and check for rust. And oh.... how about that rust on the bottom of the doors. If it was recently repainted, repaint will never stop the rust on those doors, as that rust starts from the inside and works out! If it's got any new or fresh paint ... you are looking at a mess in less than a year from now.
But, if it all looks good, and you have the need, why not?
As with any used vehicle, rust if a bigger problem, especially for those of us in snow states that deal with salty roads in the winter. I traded a 3500 duly Silverado (gas model) at slightly over 100,000 miles. Not because the engine or transmission were in trouble, but because the main frame under the truck was so rusted, my dealer pointed out, if I towed anything much farther, I ran the risk of yanking the frame apart. The rust was that bad. I dumped the truck as fast as I could.
So, more than just engine, transmission, and windows that work properly, get under the thing and check for rust. And oh.... how about that rust on the bottom of the doors. If it was recently repainted, repaint will never stop the rust on those doors, as that rust starts from the inside and works out! If it's got any new or fresh paint ... you are looking at a mess in less than a year from now.
But, if it all looks good, and you have the need, why not?
