Which used truck would you purchase if prices were about the same?

[Law1911]

I'm looking to get a new to be truck sometime after first of the year. It's a secondary vehicle for me, that probably won't be driven more then 2,500-5,000 miles a year. Which would you choose?

A: A vehicle 3-5 years old with 100k+ miles

B: A vehicle 6-8 years old with 50-60k miles?

Since it not something I'll be depending on daily I can't decide what to do. Trucks have gotten a lot more expensive since I last bought anything over 10 years ago. I'm not sure what make/model I want to look at now.

 

[bjeepin2]

3-5 years go with a ford or dodge
6-8 years go with chevy

 

[Gus McCrae]

Depends on other factors and price as well.

 

[JadeRaven]

Ford.

If you shop no-option stripper trucks the prices are the same as they always were. It's just these days every truck is loaded up with every option imaginable.

 

[noob]

Instead of looking for a certain age, how about posting a budget, and buying the best that amount can afford, whether it be a high mileage newer car or a low mileage older car or something in between. Used trucks can go for a few thousand to 50+k now a days depending on what you are looking for.

Also configuration and motor matter also, for instance a 4.8 liter Chevy extended cab will sell for a lot less than a 5.3 liter crew cab

 

[olivs260]

I'm assuming you're choosing between the two options posted. Since it's really low-use, I'd say the newer vehicle with more miles. Might as well have something nicer that will last you longer, age-wise. Plus, if it's that new with that many miles, they're likely most highway miles, which are easier on a truck.

 

[whitsend]

I'm assuming you're choosing between the two options posted. Since it's really low-use, I'd say the newer vehicle with more miles. Might as well have something nicer that will last you longer, age-wise. Plus, if it's that new with that many miles, they're likely most highway miles, which are easier on a truck.

This all the way.

Look closely at Toyota. Higher purchase cost, but much lower repair cost.

 

[Stoney]

Buy a diesel!
FORD 7.3!

 

[JBP55]

This all the way.

Look closely at Toyota. Higher purchase cost, but much lower repair cost.

Toyota costs more than any of the American Trucks new and parts for Toyota Trucks cost more as well.

 

[MOTOR51]

Toyota costs more than any of the American Trucks new and parts for Toyota Trucks cost more as well.

Watch it JB, Toyota trucks are more made in America than Chevy and Ford

 

[Robbie]

Okay I'll bite, what is the OP really looking for?
I never buy anything I'm not used to working on.
You said truck right?

 

[whitsend]

Toyota costs more than any of the American Trucks new and parts for Toyota Trucks cost more as well.

But they require less repairs.
My 2001 Tundra has 200,000 miles with only routine maintenance.
I previously had a 2000 4Runner with 220,000 miles with only routine maintenance and a starter.
I also have a 2010 Corrolla with 190,000 miles only oil change, tires, and spark plugs (at 150,000).

 

[JBP55]

But they require less repairs.
My 2001 Tundra has 200,000 miles with only routine maintenance.
I previously had a 2000 4Runner with 220,000 miles with only routine maintenance and a starter.
I also have a 2010 Corrolla with 190,000 miles only oil change, tires, and spark plugs (at 150,000).

Sounds like the GM Trucks I have been driving since the 1950's.

 

[Gus McCrae]

But they require less repairs.
My 2001 Tundra has 200,000 miles with only routine maintenance.
I previously had a 2000 4Runner with 220,000 miles with only routine maintenance and a starter.
I also have a 2010 Corrolla with 190,000 miles only oil change, tires, and spark plugs (at 150,000).

Not really. Got a couple of Chevys with well over 200,000. One is at 235,000.

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[assault]

TOYOTA! Enough said


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[Law1911]

Thanks for the feed back. I'm not opposed to looking at Toyota if I can find one within my budget (15-20k) that seems like a good deal. Right now I'm leaning towards looking at F150's though as it seems like I can maybe get a little more truck for my money.

 

[luke9511]

I purchased a 04 nissan frontier xe crewcab with the long bed and with 149k on it and have only done basic maintenance on it and it runs great


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[noob]

Thanks for the feed back. I'm not opposed to looking at Toyota if I can find one within my budget (15-20k) that seems like a good deal. Right now I'm leaning towards looking at F150's though as it seems like I can maybe get a little more truck for my money.

You can find a 5.3 liter 2008 silverado under 20k, 15k for a 4.8 liter version. I saw two 4.8 liter ones at lesson chevy, one 2008 other 2009, 13k and 15k respectively.

 

[Epi5]

Brands don't mean jack. There will always be stuff that breaks for any make, it just happens.

How hard or easy something is to work on is what really hits you on repair costs. Dont matter if the part is $150 more, if the cheaper part takes 3x more work to change it. You will pay for it.

If you prefer one make over another fine, but saying it is "better" is subjective to your needs and pure luck on repairs and WHAT you use it.

Many people forget to look at what really matters, getting the right wheel/tire size and shocks, ground clearance etc that are made for how you are going to use it.

On the OP's question. I would go with the new and higher mileage, for reasons stated above. (Also note that the older a vehicles gets a lot of people start treating it worse/slack off on maintaining )

 

[SGN Ray]

What are you looking for.... sister has a 2000 GMC extended cad with 166,000 for sale...... PM me........