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

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ducpainter

#30
July 25, 2009, 03:28:45 AM
Quote from: Bun-bun on July 24, 2009, 09:01:47 PM
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.
Only from working on them for 20 years in body shops.

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 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.
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herm

#31
July 25, 2009, 05:35:20 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 24, 2009, 08:28:59 PM
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



you will rip it to shreds pretty quickly doing that. better to rent a tractor and save the wear and tear on your truck.

have you thought about a trailer?
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

#32
July 25, 2009, 05:39:07 AM
Quote from: herm on July 25, 2009, 05:35:20 AM
you will rip it to shreds pretty quickly doing that. better to rent a tractor and save the wear and tear on your truck.

have you thought about a trailer?

A trailer?  For what?

On the skidding trees thing, now that I think about it, this may be a ways off.  In fact, if I buy this truck, there's a good chance I'll have replaced it before I get to buying any land 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**

herm

#33
July 25, 2009, 05:41:09 AM
for hauling wood, bikes and "junk"
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

#34
July 25, 2009, 05:46:19 AM
Im trying to get away from a trailer (i have a small one now that's on semi permanent loan to me from a friend)

Where' im living now has no room for me to keep a trailer.
"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**

Howie

#35
July 25, 2009, 05:54:29 AM
Once the truck is well used condition is more important than brand.  You will find fine multi hundred thousand mile vehicles in all brands.  I know of a Town Car limo (non yellow city cab) that almost made 500K with the original engine and one transmission rebuild.  A deer killed it.  Since you are buying high mileage and low budget, I suggest you buy as old as possible so you can avoid the maintenance and repair problems of modern electronic engine and transmission controls.  Unfortunately, this would mean shopping outside the rust belt.

Monsterlover

#36
July 25, 2009, 06:00:05 AM
I don't have any problem diagnosing or repairing newer things.  In fact, it's almost too easy now-a-days with the advent of the scan tool

What I like about this truck is:

the body is not rotted

the frame, springs and underthings are not pitted with rust, though there is surface rust like anything that's 8 years old (i looked a 99 earlier yesterday and I think I could have punched holes in the frame with a screw driver--and they wanted $6000 for the thing!!!!)

the engine is not leaking fluids and doesn't appear to have been cleaned.  Normal dust and dirt in the engine bay, but no wet block.
"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**

Howie

#37
July 25, 2009, 06:16:06 AM
What I was thinking has to do with cost, not difficulty in diagnosis.  For example, when the speedometer fails on your old truck it will still drive just fine, and if you have a tach you will even know how fast you are going.  If you do repair it, chances are it is a cable, cheap DIY.  Now, on the newer truck, the failure is a speed sensor and the powertrain is in limp mode and hardly driveable.  The speed sensor is $240 and on back order [bang]   

Monsterlover

#38
July 25, 2009, 06:19:04 AM
Or $5 at the right junkyard ;D

I know what you mean though.
"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

#39
July 25, 2009, 06:47:44 AM
howie has a point...

I've been around vehicles all my life...

and I can't even find the spark plugs on the new truck.

Pretty sure it has 'em though. :P
"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."


Monsterlover

#40
July 25, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
Put your quadfocals on, they're in there

;D
"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

#41
July 25, 2009, 06:52:59 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on July 25, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
Put your quadfocals on, they're in there

;D
When I got it...

I opened the hood...

and immediately closed it while shaking my head.

It shouldn't be this difficult. [laugh]
"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."


Monsterlover

#42
July 25, 2009, 07:06:39 AM
[laugh]
"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**

Popeye the Sailor

#43
July 25, 2009, 09:29:38 AM
You want those of us outside the rust belt to poke around? In all honesty while looking at cars around here (need one for mom) I've seen no end of good deals, and the Cali cars don't have any rust. Granted, I was looking at small Mercedes mostly, but the trucks I poked at were nice enough that I felt it was unfortunate I wasn't in the market for one.

Just looking for a few minutes here are a couple:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1277029564.html

'96 Silverado, extended cab, 4x4, 8 cylinder, 78,000 miles, $5500.

Here's one with higher mileage-1996 Silverado, 4wd, extended cab, V8, 132K on it, but only $4500.

Here's another, http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1286903938.html fits your requirements, no mileage listed though. $5750. Does have the 7.4 V8 in it though. Vroom.


C'mon Deal King-you got a name to live up to-you can do better than the one you're looking at.  ;)
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

corndog67

#44
July 25, 2009, 09:33:47 AM
Blue book on that Chevy is $11,000, with my CA zip code.   If you like it and it drives well, which I assume it does, throw them an offer.   As far as value goes, I've got an 05 full size work truck with 70,000 miles, my old lady bought a slightly used GMC Acadia van last month, the dealer offered $4000 trade in on my truck.  I laughed at his ass, we gave him the Hyundai, told him if he could find me another 05 full size for $4000, I'd buy it.   So trade in and resale sucks, but Chevy's are good trucks.   But I've known a couple of people that had to put trannys in Chevys at 100k.   They pulled trailers with them, though.
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