One more thing I have been trying to wrap my head around: there are lots of similar trucks with more mileage but newer, for higher prices. So would you prefer an older model year with lower mileage? Or a newer model with higher mileage?
Seems to me the model year is only an issue if there is a significant change in the design (which there isn't to my knowledge from 2008-2013 in these trucks) and for resale. I plan to keep it for at least 7+ years so resale isn't a concern to me.
Forgive all my questions and uncertainties, this is a big purchase for me and I want to get it right!