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Started by Monsterlover, July 24, 2009, 04:37:19 PM

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Monsterlover

#15
July 24, 2009, 06:31:20 PM
There are no cheap new ones. There are barely cheap used ones. $7500 is about the high limit of my budget anyhow.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#16
July 24, 2009, 06:34:38 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 24, 2009, 06:31:20 PM
There are no cheap new ones. There are barely cheap used ones. $7500 is about the high limit of my budget anyhow.
I understand the rationale for buying with cash.

There is no value in a high mileage pickup regardless of price.
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Popeye the Sailor

#17
July 24, 2009, 06:39:37 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 24, 2009, 06:31:20 PM
There are no cheap new ones. There are barely cheap used ones. $7500 is about the high limit of my budget anyhow.

Can you get a regular cab? Perhaps a 2X4 (maybe not so much in snow country). I can't see a truck of that vintage and mileage, particularly a brand not necessarily notorious for high mileage being worth that much.

Any chance you can wait and bid on it at the auction?
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The Don

#18
July 24, 2009, 06:41:03 PM
Buy a Toyota, you will never have a problem, anything Japanese are bullet proof.
Don
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ducpainter

#19
July 24, 2009, 06:44:39 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 24, 2009, 04:37:19 PM
<snip>
I don't fit in S10's or Rangers so they're out.

Thoughts?

Quote from: The Don on July 24, 2009, 06:41:03 PM
Buy a Toyota, you will never have a problem, anything Japanese are bullet proof.
Don

Guess you missed that part... ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


herm

#20
July 24, 2009, 06:46:34 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 24, 2009, 06:34:38 PM
I understand the rationale for buying with cash.

There is no value in a high mileage pickup regardless of price.

define "high mileage"
and "value"

i ask only because, as with anything else.......its subjective.
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

ducpainter

#21
July 24, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
Quote from: herm on July 24, 2009, 06:46:34 PM
define "high mileage"
and "value"

i ask only because, as with anything else.......its subjective.
over 100K...

and if you don't understand value by now...

I can't help you.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


The Don

#22
July 24, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 24, 2009, 06:44:39 PM
Guess you missed that part... ;)
No, I don't know what size ute's they are as I live in Australia, we don't have the variety, of the USA.  [thumbsup]
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herm

#23
July 24, 2009, 06:54:46 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 24, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
over 100K...

and if you don't understand value by now...

I can't help you.

ok... i hear you on the mileage thing. but again, its kind of subjective. my truck had almost 90k on it when i purchased. i have put another 120k on it since then.

and as for value....it is impossible for me to understand what value monsterlover, or you, hold for a given vehicle. it means different things to different people. do you plan to keep it forever? drive it into the ground? need a full size bed? all of those those, and other considerations combine to determine value.
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

ducpainter

#24
July 24, 2009, 06:55:31 PM
Quote from: The Don on July 24, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
No, I don't know what size ute's they are as I live in Australia, we don't have the variety, of the USA.  [thumbsup]
Ahhhh...

We have Tacomas...the size of rangers and S10s...similar to the old hi-lux

and Tundras...full size pickups.

I don't think he'll find one of those in his price range, and my understanding is they're gas hogs.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ducpainter

#25
July 24, 2009, 06:59:18 PM
Quote from: herm on July 24, 2009, 06:54:46 PM
ok... i hear you on the mileage thing. but again, its kind of subjective. my truck had almost 90k on it when i purchased. i have put another 120k on it since then.

and as for value....it is impossible for me to understand what value monsterlover, or you, hold for a given vehicle. it means different things to different people. do you plan to keep it forever? drive it into the ground? need a full size bed? all of those those, and other considerations combine to determine value.
I put more numeric constraints on value.

In all probability a 100K pickup that's 10 ish years old in the northeast won't last more than 5 years body/chassis wise.

So if you do the math it becomes simple.

You're here now.

You'll see what I mean soon enough unfortunately. :-\
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


herm

#26
July 24, 2009, 07:05:07 PM
yeah.....no. i gotcha on the car eating northeast thing. i have found more rust on my truck this past year than in the previous 8 years of ownership.
however, i still subscribe to the idea that if its "worth" the cost to you (the buyer) for your circumstances, and it meets your needs..........
If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

Monsterlover

#27
July 24, 2009, 08:28:59 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on July 24, 2009, 06:39:37 PM
Can you get a regular cab? Perhaps a 2X4 (maybe not so much in snow country). I can't see a truck of that vintage and mileage, particularly a brand not necessarily notorious for high mileage being worth that much.

Any chance you can wait and bid on it at the auction?

reg cab is out due to lack of storage

2wd is out due to snow 6 months of the year

bidding on it at auction is out because they only let you in and bid if you have a dealer license

as for mileage- I'm seeing a *ton* of these up for sale with 125,000-200,000 miles on the clock.

I bought a 96 tahoe years ago with 135k on it. Never an issue.

I need something to haul:

wood
junk
bikes to the track

help skid trees when I find land and clear for a house

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Bun-bun

#28
July 24, 2009, 09:01:47 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 24, 2009, 05:51:35 PM
just don't start thinking Dodge. ;D
FHE?
I've got two Dodge trucks now, a 1500 v-8 w/118k, and a 2500 diesel w/137k.
The diesel is problem free since '01, when I had to replace a solenoid. Tires, fuel, belts, and oil, and it runs strong. All the accessories still work too.
The van has had two minor problems in the last six years, an idle control solenoid, and an A/C compressor. Other than that, same as above.

Their cars might suck, but their trucks are A#1.
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Speedbag

#29
July 25, 2009, 03:09:41 AM
Me? I'd find a Ford myself.  :)

I've never had good luck with any GM product over 100K (some with even less miles), but the Fords have been fine.
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