Looking for part time TV for under $20K
I'm looking to get a truck to use for commuting, light utility work (stops at Lowe's, moving furniture to & from storage unit, etc), and part time towing. My wife and I would like to get a TT or FW, b...
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Re diesels, I was in about the same situation as you three years ago. I needed a truck for towing our RV plus occasional errands to HD, etc etc. I shopped hard for 2-3 months, then found a 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins, 1 owner new Ram trade in, no rust or corrosion (Desert Southwest vehicle) with 136K, bought it for $17,500. Translating to today, the equivalent in years would be buying a 2007 diesel similarly equipped truck. So the deals are out there, you just have to be a patient and diligent shopper.
I only drive the truck about 4,000-5,000 miles per year. In the 3 years I've owned it, I have done only a couple of very minor repairs. All other work on the truck has been maintenance plus a few self-performed mods / upgrades. If you can find a clean one like I did, the 2003 to 2007 (3rd Generation) 5.9L Dodge Ram Cummins is a great choice. They are sought after because of the ever reliable Cummins and none to limited emissions equipment on them depending on the year in that range. Actually, from what I see in the market, I believe that my truck may not have depreciated hardly at all.
I would suggest a diesel if you can find a clean older one -- much better for towing and excellent resale as opposed to a gasser. I wouldn't be afraid of the 5.9 Ram in the 200K+ mile range, depending on condition and maintenance level. There are many on a Cummins forum I frequent who own the 3rd Gen Ram diesel with 300,000+ miles on them and counting with good reliability.
Good luck!
I only drive the truck about 4,000-5,000 miles per year. In the 3 years I've owned it, I have done only a couple of very minor repairs. All other work on the truck has been maintenance plus a few self-performed mods / upgrades. If you can find a clean one like I did, the 2003 to 2007 (3rd Generation) 5.9L Dodge Ram Cummins is a great choice. They are sought after because of the ever reliable Cummins and none to limited emissions equipment on them depending on the year in that range. Actually, from what I see in the market, I believe that my truck may not have depreciated hardly at all.
I would suggest a diesel if you can find a clean older one -- much better for towing and excellent resale as opposed to a gasser. I wouldn't be afraid of the 5.9 Ram in the 200K+ mile range, depending on condition and maintenance level. There are many on a Cummins forum I frequent who own the 3rd Gen Ram diesel with 300,000+ miles on them and counting with good reliability.
Good luck!
