Truck Decision UPDATE: Decison Made (pending)
Here is the deal. I have an 08 GMC 2500 diesel and LOVE it. However, I would like to upgrade to a camper with a slide which I believe will need a one ton to carry. So, I believe I can sell my curre...
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mike mck wrote:
This thread seems to be getting a bit off track.
Stay focused folks.
OP wants to sell his current truck for $25K and buy a 1 ton for !5$ and spend the bal of $10K on a camper.
He is looking for opinions on what 1 ton truck to buy for $15K or less. I'm thinking that leaves out 2010 or newer off the list.
Just for fun I ran a 2008 XLT F350 6.4 diesel excellent condition thru Kelly blue book. $11,700.00
Same truck with V10 Gasser $12,400.00.
I find LOTS of Ford Powerstrokes available in my price range with low miles (for a diesel), compared to Chevy/GMC and Dodge. Coincidence? I don't think so.
My takeaways from this. Don't think I want to roll the dice on a Powerstroke, though just in terms of looks, is my favorite truck. I will take another look at Dodge. But, from what I am reading here, no reason I shouldn't consider a gas engine, which may be my best option.
BTW, campers I like in early buying phase to upgrade to: Adventurer 86SBS, AF 811S, Lance 855S.
If I were to find a killer deal on a dually, I may jump on it, and that would open up other camper possibilities.
Thanks again everyone for the great replies. I love this forum, and have learned a lot since I started reading it.
