Decent used truck?

[Sigarms]

Here's my thoughts. Right now the truck is essentially worthless. If the rest of the truck is in good shape and the repairs cost less than the value of the truck then you are money ahead to repair. Btw my thoughts on the best repair for an automatic is a standard transmission but most people aren't into that.

A company I used to work for based replacement on the cost of repairs. If the cost in one year exceeded the cost of interest on a replacement then it was replaced.

One of my wifes preferences is if we get another truck for the home is that it has a standard transmission.

The T-100 is a 5 speed.

The rest of the truck is in pretty good shape other than some dickweed nailing us at a parking lot when we weren't with the vehicle and left a decent dent on the rear right panel of the truck bed. Still there as I just pocketed the 1k check to fix it as I felt the dink added character to the truck.

 

[MossRoad]

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800 miles for a used vehicle? ...

We were out there because one of our kids lives there. So we'd planned on looking while visiting. If it weren't for the kid living there, we would have gone to Arizona where we also have family.

 

[MossRoad]

Any Vortec powered Chevy from 96 up. They have their issues but will keep running. I’ve had 3 at over 500k miles combined, no trans or engine issues.

Brake lines yes, fuel lines yes, exhaust work yes...

Not saying anything wrong with Ford or Dodge from that era.

That 2003 Suburban that we just picked up has the 5.3 vortec. Night and day difference from the old throttle body 5.7 in the 93 that we're replacing. I've never heard anything bad about the vortec engines.

 

[Sigarms]

That 2003 Suburban that we just picked up has the 5.3 vortec. Night and day difference from the old throttle body 5.7 in the 93 that we're replacing. I've never heard anything bad about the vortec engines.

That is good to know. Found a tahoe for sale at what I think is a good price but higher mileage (under 200k). It will haul the trailer and go out back, just no tuck bed.

I already called my boss and asked where the one F150 was at for work as I couldn't get mine out from the under the shed last week.

 

[Diggin It]

Amazing, went to look and look what I found right here in Winston Salem North Carolina...


Something tells me I'll be staying away from boobslot.com

I'd say those two 'prices' are the down payment. If not, I might be driving there this week to pick one of them up.

 

[MossRoad]

That is good to know. Found a tahoe for sale at what I think is a good price but higher mileage (under 200k). It will haul the trailer and go out back, just no tuck bed.

I already called my boss and asked where the one F150 was at for work as I couldn't get mine out from the under the shed last week.

Another thing about that 5.3 and most of the LS type chevy engines is that there is an absolutely huge aftermarket for repair/replacement/performance parts. Good donors are plentiful in junkyards across the country, are relatively cheap, and many are plug and play VS rebuilding anything. That's why we concentrated on a good body on that 2003 and didn't sweat the engine. I have a spare transmission sitting in my garage from past vehicle. I can do all the work myself if it comes to that. Anyhow, do your homework. Good luck in your search.

 

[Hay Dude]

Used trucks are crazy high because there’s not a lot of new trucks available.
A local Ford dealership in my area that usually has 300+ on the lot has 12 new cars right now that nobody wants.
Used lot is minimally full, too.
They advertise “top dollar paid for used vehicles”

Moss’s observations are correct. There are so many GM trucks out there and so many donor vehicles and parts.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Depending on what I find wrong with my Toyota T-100, perhaps looking at buying another truck.

What I'll be looking for

1 - Used
2 - Generally under 150-100k miles
3 - Enough room "comfortably" for 4 people
4 - Primary purpose for hauling trailer when I need it that will have a ZTR on it or hauling brush from out back. T-100 is only a V6 and perhaps something with a little more power.
5 - 4X4 for out back going across the creek
6 - Since we use T-100 the least now out of all of our vehicles, would like something for the wife to drive if she doesn't want to take the Pilot out.
7 - Max budget is 15k cash (this is a "side truck", not primary vehicle and I can't justify spending more).

I've only owned used Toyota's, and know nothing about Chevy's, Fords or Dodges. I'm not a ford kind of guy or a chevy kind of guy if that makes sense.

Any recommendations, models and what engines to stay away from?

With trucks now going for more than my dad paid for his house back in '78 am I just living a pipe dream per my requirements and just shoot for a beater to use out back for around 5k?

Thanks!

Last night I met an excited 18-year-old who found a 2002 four-wheel drive Chevrolet crew cab for $12,000. It was clean truck. It had the 5.3 engine. Mileage was just under 100,000.

 

[Hay Dude]

That is good to know. Found a tahoe for sale at what I think is a good price but higher mileage (under 200k). It will haul the trailer and go out back, just no tuck bed.

I already called my boss and asked where the one F150 was at for work as I couldn't get mine out from the under the shed last week.

We loved our Tahoe. Kids and I were sad to see it go. Wife
”replaced” it with new BMW X5. Nice, but I liked the Tahoe way better.
Get yourself a loaded up Tahoe, a Z71 or a LTZ is a really nice ride.

 

[coobie]

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As you can see I am not brand loyal.My most dependable trucks were Ram/dodge..I read article yesterday truck prices are UP 25%-33% verses last year at the same time period..We had great luck with Toyota trucks in the past but need 3/4 truck to haul our trailers/equipment.