Big Green Machine
Well-Known Member
OK, with my boat and truck being sold I have 18,000 to 20,000 to spend on a new to me truck.
I need a 1500 4x4 and quad cab with a regular size box so my Marlon Jon Boat will slide in.
I don't care whether it's a Dodge, Ford, GM, Nissan or Toyota. I know the imports will cost me more and hold value.
My question is this.
Should I go with a gas engine with higher number of miles (seems to be lots of these within my price range) or an older diesel?
I saw one for sale that had 200,000 kms in my price range but it was a 2500 or 250 in the Ford world. There are some 3500 /350s out there also.
How many more years or kms will I get on a diesel with 200,000 Ks assuming I am just using it for going to work and fishing, not heavy duty work.
I need a 1500 4x4 and quad cab with a regular size box so my Marlon Jon Boat will slide in.
I don't care whether it's a Dodge, Ford, GM, Nissan or Toyota. I know the imports will cost me more and hold value.
My question is this.
Should I go with a gas engine with higher number of miles (seems to be lots of these within my price range) or an older diesel?
I saw one for sale that had 200,000 kms in my price range but it was a 2500 or 250 in the Ford world. There are some 3500 /350s out there also.
How many more years or kms will I get on a diesel with 200,000 Ks assuming I am just using it for going to work and fishing, not heavy duty work.