^ Yes and the big superduty 7.3 will get similar mileage to a mid size gasser as well.
It was merely a suggestion and one with caution as well. As the overall cost of ownership appears to be paramount to fintips budget given his limited income and big truck parts and diesel parts aren’t cheap.
All considerations to be had.
I agree even more with you that the typical “issues “ with a particular model or motor should be lower on the list of priorities once the vehicle is old and high miles and that care , condition and maintenance are equally or more important.
Example, I’d buy a great condition lower miles Triton spark plug spitter or spark plug sticker over a high miles LS motor just because the LS didn’t have any inherent “issues.”
It’s too bad the OP doesn’t live out here. Nice older tow rigs for cheap are very plentiful.
Just saw the perfect truck for him if he could get off the gas mileage kick.
94 1/2 ton 2wd Silverado, 350, low miles great condition grandpa mobile. Running boards and all. Asking 4K obo.
Fwiw, I’d hone in on GMT 400 trucks all day long as the best value and reliability for the buck trucks.
