Want to drive through Mexico, looking for truck advice

[lfrese]

I dont know a lot about vehicles, esp trucks. I have had 2 class C Chevy RVs that I sold because it seemed like something was always wrong with the chassis. I am looking at buying a 3/4 to 1 ton truck and putting a Capri camper on it. I would like to take an extended trip around Mexico but I want to do some research before I buy the truck.

I am looking for something that is under 10k & under 150k miles that will be reliable, and if it does break down its something I can get fixed in Mexico. It seems like Toyota and Nissan are popular down there but here, those trucks arent known for their reliability, are they?

I was looking at a 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended but consumer reports says the 2002 Sierra 1500 is not reliable so I dont think the 3500 would be great.

Is it harder to get diesel in Mx than it is to get regular gas?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[gbopp]

Go on Ebay or any site that sells vehicles. Search for diesel pickups.

[MarkTwain]

Go with a Dodge diesel!!!

[lfrese]

jdc1 wrote:
It will be VERY hard to find a diesel truck with under 150,000 miles for less than $10,000. You can find plenty of gassers for that, with under 100,000 miles. Campers on mini-trucks do not preform well. Too top heavy and not enough power.

What do you mean "mini-trucks" I am looking for a 3/4 to 1 ton truck.
Why are the diesels so expensive? I imagine they have just as many issues as the gassers and are more expensive to fix, no?

[jdc1]

It will be VERY hard to find a diesel truck with under 150,000 miles for less than $10,000. You can find plenty of gassers for that, with under 100,000 miles. Campers on mini-trucks do not preform well. Too top heavy and not enough power.