Aaronsmity wrote:
Thanks for all the feedback. I guess I need to do more research into engines as I want to avoid the problemed ones. May have to up my budget but this has all been helpful in providing me some direction.
Someone mentioned avoiding buying from a dealer, do a lot of you hold the same opinion? Thanks.
With one exception I have only bought used vehicles from a private party. It takes more time that way, but I feel a lot more comfortable talking to the person who owned it. Some folks are really flakey, but you can also find folks who are the original owners, have all the maintenance records and are straight-shooters.
You will probably have the truck a while so take your time, be willing to look around a bit and wait for the one that looks right.
Good luck,
Stu
