How long do you keep your truck?
Seems to me most people around this site think that 100,000 miles and 10 years is an old truck.
Just wanted to get a feel if that is correct or not?
I'll start.
First truck I owned was a 1969 Chevy. I bought it off of my dad in 1996 who ordered it brand new. I sold it in 1999 with around 275,000 on it. It looked and preformed great when I sold it. I sold it for half of what my dad bought it for brand new. :E We kept it for 30 years.
Next was a 1934 Chevy. Bought it around 1989 or so. Needs total restoration and I will put a 12 valve or a 4BT in it when the time comes. :)
Next was a 1993 6.5 diesel. I inherited it from my dad when he pass away. He bought it used with 60K on it. It now has 175,000 on it. Still have it and love to drive it. It gets killer mileage and runs like brand new after band-aiding up the junky engine. I can also burn anything I want in it because it's a mechanical diesel. I LOVE this truck for driving around. We have owned it for 20 years. It will more than likely have my name on the pink slip when they put me in the ground. :)
Next is an LBZ DMax. Also inherited it. Dad bought it brand new in 06. Nice truck; but I still like driving the 93 better. A crew, long bed is kind of like driving around in a school bus. A school bus with a lot of power, but a school bus none the less. It has 85,000 on it right now. 9 years old and drives like new. Even better with Bilstiens on it! Unless I hit the lotto I think this will be my last "new" truck.
So I keep my trucks around 30+ years. What about you?
Just wanted to get a feel if that is correct or not?
I'll start.
First truck I owned was a 1969 Chevy. I bought it off of my dad in 1996 who ordered it brand new. I sold it in 1999 with around 275,000 on it. It looked and preformed great when I sold it. I sold it for half of what my dad bought it for brand new. :E We kept it for 30 years.
Next was a 1934 Chevy. Bought it around 1989 or so. Needs total restoration and I will put a 12 valve or a 4BT in it when the time comes. :)
Next was a 1993 6.5 diesel. I inherited it from my dad when he pass away. He bought it used with 60K on it. It now has 175,000 on it. Still have it and love to drive it. It gets killer mileage and runs like brand new after band-aiding up the junky engine. I can also burn anything I want in it because it's a mechanical diesel. I LOVE this truck for driving around. We have owned it for 20 years. It will more than likely have my name on the pink slip when they put me in the ground. :)
Next is an LBZ DMax. Also inherited it. Dad bought it brand new in 06. Nice truck; but I still like driving the 93 better. A crew, long bed is kind of like driving around in a school bus. A school bus with a lot of power, but a school bus none the less. It has 85,000 on it right now. 9 years old and drives like new. Even better with Bilstiens on it! Unless I hit the lotto I think this will be my last "new" truck.
So I keep my trucks around 30+ years. What about you?
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