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re: Can $20K buy me a nice used truck?

Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:03 am to
Posted by Coon
La 56 Southbound
Member since Feb 2005
18579 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:03 am to
You could buy a nice truck and a decent boat for $20k.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
26628 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:05 am to
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Only looking to drive 5K miles per yr. None to very limited towing.


Yeah - try to find a used entry level/rental grade model V6 domestic truck, like a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra. It won't have all the creature comforts, but you don't drive all that much anyways. You can probably get one that's 2-3 years old with low mileage.

That would make a very good "3rd vehicle" if you have a lot of land or the need to haul stuff.

You could probably save even more if you don't need a back seat. The regular cab rigs are a great deal.
This post was edited on 5/1/20 at 9:07 am
Posted by arcalades
USA
Member since Feb 2014
19276 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:13 am to
17k to 20k seems to be the exact range of good used trucks. before cash for clunkers, it was 8k to 14k.
Posted by Ignignot
Member since Mar 2009
18823 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:14 am to
Yes.

Get a Tundra, you're welcome.

Yotas age better than other trucks.
This post was edited on 5/1/20 at 9:15 am
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
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Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:15 am to
About three years ago I picked up a 2014 F-150 4x4 crew cab with about 60,000 miles on it for $24k.


It is a basic truck (no leather, no power seats, etc.) but it is a good running truck that was about 3 years old when I bought it. I have used it to tow a 30 foot travel trailer and except for steep mountain climbs it does great.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13383 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:15 am to
Yes I sold a z71 low miles 2009 model. Nice truck
Posted by Coon
La 56 Southbound
Member since Feb 2005
18579 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:16 am to
2005 F150 4x4 100k miles, $8500

2010 18' Aluminum Center Console w/ 90yammy, $9750

With enough left over to buy a yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets...
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15253 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:16 am to
If you're willing to look.

I bought a f250 2013 gas 4wd with 32k miles a few years ago for 23k. It's a work truck package and does everything I want.

There were several with 60-70k for under 20k miles. All gas motors. Look up work truck packages.
Posted by PhilemonThomas
Member since Jan 2015
2983 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:18 am to
What kinda credit you got, baw?

Don't let the OT shame into not taking a 0% 7 year loan.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
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Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:20 am to


2015 Silverado LT in Houston at $19K.

High miles, though..
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
31986 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:20 am to
Yes, it can.
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:27 am to
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2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax 4.6L - $19,900


Good choice.
Posted by flip82lsu
BATON ROUGE
Member since Oct 2009
3125 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:29 am to
That can get you into an almost new Dodge
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
12900 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:33 am to
Of course it can.

Take your time and check AutoTrader and Facebook Marketplace.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
48892 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:41 am to
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Take your time and check AutoTrader and Facebook Marketplace.


Always expand your radius when buying a vehicle.

I haven't bought new since the 1990s. I always expand my area to include Houston and search for the best deal. My last two were bought in Alexandria and Orange, TX and I saved at least 5K over what I was finding in my immediate area.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
17199 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:41 am to
Look for a used fleet vehicle. I got a 2013 Tundra for $18,000. Only had 80,000 miles.

Typically their pretty basic tho. Base packages but that’s all I care for.
This post was edited on 5/1/20 at 12:25 pm
Posted by FleurDeLonestar
The Dirty HOU
Member since Mar 2011
6294 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 9:58 am to
It was probably nice at one point.
Posted by flyAU
Member since Dec 2010
24901 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 10:04 am to
What is your definition of “buy”?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179940 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 10:05 am to
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2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax 4.6L - $19,900



I'm not the biggest Tundra fans in the world but i will say:

1. should be low maintenance even though mpg sucks
2. may pay a bit more than you want BUT see no. 3
3. your truck WILL hold better value down he road than any other trucks. period.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179940 posts
Posted on 5/1/20 at 10:06 am to
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an almost new Dodge


new ram 1500's are more decent than any previous models in years past.
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