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Buying a used 3/4 ton diesel: what do I need to know?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:04 pm
Car is paid off and I need a truck to do work out at the farm, haul hunting stuff, tractor, etc.
Don’t wanna pay over 15k, so mileage will likely be high; but still needs to be reliable. Never owned a diesel before, so what do I need to know?
And when is Chicken gonna start an automotive forum?
Don’t wanna pay over 15k, so mileage will likely be high; but still needs to be reliable. Never owned a diesel before, so what do I need to know?
And when is Chicken gonna start an automotive forum?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:05 pm to Masterag
Have you talked to your husband?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:06 pm to Masterag
Get one that doesn’t require DEF. thanks Barry Soetoro.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:06 pm to Masterag
You gotta have the wide arse mirrors and the 35" low profile tires. Oh, and all your suspension parts underneath need to be powdercoated in some neon color.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:07 pm to Masterag
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And when is Chicken gonna start an automotive forum?
After the personals/hook up board, but maybe before the sports entertainment board
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:13 pm to Masterag
You would have better luck on OB. OTers that buy diesel pull a bay boat twice a year.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:14 pm to Nado Jenkins83
quote:we don't want that dude over there
You would have better luck on OB.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:14 pm to Masterag
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Never owned a diesel before, so what do I need to know?
I was going to say prepare thy anus, but then I saw you are an Ag so you have that covered.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:16 pm to Masterag
15k won't get you very far for a diesel. It will need to be pretty old/high miles.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:18 pm to TigerSaints318
I’ve seen a few with around 150k in good condition.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:20 pm to jimbeam
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Buy an old 7.3
EHHH while I loved them they are a bit old in the tooth and under-powered, the 7.3 may be running good but the rest of the truck will be falling apart, the last ones are 15 years old now.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:20 pm to Bedhog
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we don't want that dude over there
I post plenty over there and I’ve never seen you contribute anything of value to any discussion on either board.
Who are you and why should your opinion matter to me at all?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:27 pm to Masterag
I have a work vehicle so I went a got a 2013 Chevy with the 6.0 gas for exactly what you described. Decided to upgrade to a diesel for more towing ( based on the manufacturer recommended amounts) Got a 09 6.6 Duramax and really haven't seen a lot of difference in torque. I did end up having to spend more to delete it also.
So, don't count out that 6.0 gas burner but if you have to find a diesel in that price range id look at an 09-11 6.6 with around 150-200k miles.
So, don't count out that 6.0 gas burner but if you have to find a diesel in that price range id look at an 09-11 6.6 with around 150-200k miles.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:37 pm to Masterag
First off, if you’re hauling tractors, get a 1 ton. The age and mileage you’ll be looking at, you won’t see a difference in price. Personally, I’d find a clean ‘99-‘03 7.3 liter with 250k miles or so and upgrade the turbo and injectors. If you find the right deal, you could be close to 15k and you’d have a 375 hp truck that runs as well as a new one, but without all the hassle of these newer diesels. The transmission would be on the clock, but once you eventually upgraded that you’d likely have a trouble free truck for 200k+ miles.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:38 pm to Masterag
Get a 2500 gasser, you will thank me later.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:40 pm to Masterag
I’m no expert, but look at the early to mid 2000s Ford’s. Much more reliable engine (7.3) than what they have now with all of the eco crap.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:46 pm to GREENHEAD22
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Get a 2500 gasser, you will thank me later.
Wouldn’t a Diesel engine run longer and get better mileage?
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