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Need to purchase a truck in the next month to haul a heavy load 1x/month. The truck will be used as one of our regular vehicles for the remainder of each month, not putting a lot of miles on it aside from the 4 hr r/t, 1x a month.
We're looking at two trucks. Budget is ~$40K. First choice was an F-250 or F-350 but have not found one in our price range.
Truck #1- 2012 Dodge, fully fully loaded, pristine condition. 90K miles, $43K
Truck #2- 2011 Dodge. Bare bones, good condition. 45K miles, $36K
Both diesel engines.
Truck is for my husband. He would enjoy the bells and whistles but not a must. truck #1 is gorgeous. (As it should be for $43K.) Truck #2 is just fine and would get the job done. How much of a big deal is 90K miles on a diesel engine? fwiw, we take really good care of our vehicles.
Or should we keep looking? We're in S. Texas- lots of trucks!
90K miles on the Cummins is not a big drawback ...
but the condition of the rest of the truck is.
Verify that all of the other services have been performed. Especially important are the transmission & diff fluid changes per schedule, coolant maintenance, etc.
In my experience ... and I own them both, 3/4 ton powerstroke and dodge/cummins trucks used as Farm/Work trucks ... the Ford chassis/running gear is far superior to the Dodge. YMMV.
do you really need a Diesel OP since you can save alot of money by going with the the 6.2 Gasser V-8 in the Ford Super duty or the 6.4 Hemi V-8 in the 2013 and up Ram Heavy Duty
Ha, a Power Wagon can barely tow more than a 1/2 ton due to the off road suspension. Not a good choice for towing heavy loads. If you go the gasser route, definnitely get a 2014+ with the 6.4L.
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