Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck
#1
Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck
Hello 4x4fags.
I'm seriously considering for my next vehicle a 2000+ Ford or Chevy diesel truck. Ive had small cars my whole life, and its time for a change.
First question is duramax or powerstroke? Ive had experience with both, and to me, I dont see a difference. They both are just as expensive to maintain, and parts pricing varies little if at all. Does it really come down to just preference? Or is there a reason I should be looking at one over the other?
Second question is, is there a body style I should be looking for that is better than another? I know there is a change in both the fords and chevys around '06, but whats the difference and should I be considering one over the other?
And finally (for now), how many miles is too many miles? I know they will run forever if you do regular maintenance, and Im not really worried about the cost of ownership too much, but I dont want to be left with someone elses shit pile. Price vs. mileage?
Thanks brahz, any help is appreciated, and since I know this site doesnt like it when you post up another forum, post them shits anyway, because I dont give a fuck and I need to make as an informed decision as possible. So links to other sites would be helpful if they contain any of the information Ive asked for, or anything else Im forgetting.
I'm seriously considering for my next vehicle a 2000+ Ford or Chevy diesel truck. Ive had small cars my whole life, and its time for a change.
First question is duramax or powerstroke? Ive had experience with both, and to me, I dont see a difference. They both are just as expensive to maintain, and parts pricing varies little if at all. Does it really come down to just preference? Or is there a reason I should be looking at one over the other?
Second question is, is there a body style I should be looking for that is better than another? I know there is a change in both the fords and chevys around '06, but whats the difference and should I be considering one over the other?
And finally (for now), how many miles is too many miles? I know they will run forever if you do regular maintenance, and Im not really worried about the cost of ownership too much, but I dont want to be left with someone elses shit pile. Price vs. mileage?
Thanks brahz, any help is appreciated, and since I know this site doesnt like it when you post up another forum, post them shits anyway, because I dont give a fuck and I need to make as an informed decision as possible. So links to other sites would be helpful if they contain any of the information Ive asked for, or anything else Im forgetting.
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Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck
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Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck
I would say between the 2 go with a ford. The only thing chevy has got going for them is there allison transmission. But if you do get a ford get the 7.3 model diesel. A good friend of mine owns a car dealer ship here in Fredericksburg V.A. and specializes in lifted trucks. He has a nice ford 7.3 model now at a good price for what its got in it. Here's the link to it and you can check the rest of his inventory from there.
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars...F350_132451637
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars...F350_132451637
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Re: Help needed in purchasing a diesel truck
I really like the GMC body style, but I am certain I'll never find one in my price range with lower miles. My friend has a 7.3l Ford, and I love driving that thing. I talked to a friend at work and he is pretty much saying what every one on here has said, go with the 7.3l.
Now aquickmopar, good looking out with the link. Thats a bit out of my price range, I'd like something in the sub-15k range.
Now aquickmopar, good looking out with the link. Thats a bit out of my price range, I'd like something in the sub-15k range.