Buying a Used Diesel Truck
Hi, Question: If I'm buying a used diesel truck for towing our travel trailer then what should I look for when choosing the truck? Any warning signs: Is it a good idea to get a vehicle in...
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danojeno wrote:
Miles on a diesel are more of an issue than many will admit. Don't buy into the hype that 200k is just broken in. Many will have expensive issues well before then. I would look for a truck with a comprehensve and long lasting warranty. Not bashing diesel at all, because when you need one, nothing else will do.
No, don't buy into the the 200,000 miles plus for diesels!! Mine only has 269,000 miles, still pulling an 11,000# 5er without issue.
The Ford/Navastar 6.0 and to a lesser degree the 6.4 has destroyed the reputation of high mileage diesels.
I didn't think twice about the Cummins engine when we picked up our 01 Ram three years ago with 234,000 one owner miles! I spent more time making sure the Ram wrapper was still in good condition.
My neighbor at the RV storage yard has a 96 I think, with almost 500,000 miles.
If you want a diesel that will go the distance, steer clear of all, but the 7.3 Fords, stick with either a Cummins or DuraMax.
