IdaD wrote:
Chuck .. wrote:
I hate to shell out $65,000 to $75,000 or more of a new/newer 350 if not needed.
You'd have to work pretty hard to spend that much. A brand new gasser will run you in the lower to mid $30k range, and a brand new diesel will run in the upper $30k to lower $40k range. That's for a fairly basic but not bare bones crew cab model with 4wd, pick your brand. You can go up from there obviously, but you don't need to check every option box.
I agree completely with IdaD!
There are many, many more capable options out there for far less money you are talking about (unless you require new with every bell and whistle known to man). Possibly even some one ton gas rigs. You have a fine truck. But I just don't know that I'd spend the kind of money you are looking at on a truck of that age. Personal preference/opinion I know. But even after the mods are done, it doesn't hide the age of the vehicle or really make it appreciate much in value. Matter of fact, most in the used market for a truck like yours would prefer it to be stock rather than heavily modded. At least that's been what I've seen. Good luck with your decision!
