So I recently sold my old pickup and am in the market for a different one. I have come across quite a few that I liked and had a question for you all. Would you rather have an older pickup with low miles (2008 with 70,000 miles) or a newer one with high miles (2014 with 150,000)? I have a work car for commuting and the pickup would be for fishing, hunting, etc. Looking to spend $15-20,000. Thanks!!
imo older with less. should be interesting to hear some opinions
Gasser or diesel? Regardless of age, you can compare the life expectancy of the drivetrain. For me and the use I put on trucks, I view gas as a 250k mile truck and I get 500k+ on a diesel. Base on remaining life, i compare what is a better value.
I also quit buying trucks here in the salt belt. Amazing the quality difference for the same price (or less) when you get away from vehicles drenched in acid all winter.
All good points but what’s sad is that 2008 is old…
I’d also shoot for the old and low pending it’s use. If I sat for extended periods of time, I’d reconsider. I have several friends that bike to work and maybe use their car once a month, sometimes it’ll sit for a few months. Seems like they are constantly have issues with them. Just my observations.
I am looking for a gasser. The 2008 was a one owner pick up and very clean. No rust on rockers or wheel wells. One paint chip near the fender that’s starting to rust. The 2014 is also clean but 40,000 miles a year kind of scares me. I can also get something in the middle age wise and year wise for about the same prices (2010-2012 with 100-150,000k). What states have you found quality pickups in Randy?
It still boils down to what is right for you!!!! Good luck on your travels.
I’d take newer with higher mileage.
Mainly because newer trucks generally have more advanced transmissions (more gears) which results in smoother towing and higher MPG.
The newer trucks will also have more standard features, as well as generally be safer (advancements in air bags, improved braking, lighting, etc).
I bought a 17 , but man do I miss my 97 and my 93. Even though going to lake of the woods is way better in the new truck. But even a older truck with lower miles is just as rotted as new with high miles. Sitting around and dry rotting is just as bad. But working on my 97 93 and 91 was simple and easy.
I don’t think there is a right answer here. A new truck with 40k miles a year might be all highway miles which don’t equate to much wear and tear. But, if the guy was pulling an RV all over the country that’s a different story.
I’d agree that on an older vehicle with low miles I’d be worried if It day for long periods of times.
My folks spend time in Az during the winter and my dad is amazed at the amount of newer trucks and the deals you can get. You may want to check some of the sites/dealers that way.
08-10 was not a good time for any of the big three for reliability, specially GM…some better than others, but they all had their quirks. New and high for me in this case.
As for out of state purchases, Texas and Arizona get my vote. One-way flights are cheap and trucks are plentiful. Just ensure it’s a 4wd model…
As for out of state purchases, Texas and Arizona get my vote. One-way flights are cheap and trucks are plentiful. Just ensure it’s a 4wd model…
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I agree but dont be afraid of looking out in Montana as well. That’s where most my trucks come from. No salt 0 rust
My 06 truck I bought new is rotting away from rust….. my next truck will be rust free when I get it (new or old) and parked in the garage for the winter months, while I drive this old thing in the winter. The damage is done for this truck. Lesson learned.
My 06 truck I bought new is rotting away from rust….. my next truck will be rust free when I get it (new or old) and parked in the garage for the winter months, while I drive this old thing in the winter. The damage is done for this truck. Lesson learned.
I’ve just chalked the rust up to a loss. I used to think that way but I use my truck mostly in fall and winter…and when I do, I’m usually travelling a couple hundred miles at a crack with a trailer so I need it to be reliable. My 2011 has rust on the tailgate but the rest is still good to go, which is surprising after 70,000 miles.
All great points. My last two trucks I ran into the same dilemma. What I’ve done is “settle” on the base model version of the truck I want. In my case, the XL version of the F150. Still get the same motor and 4WD as the nicer versions. Now…yes, it does suck to have roll-up windows. It’s like 1985 all over again! But pulls my boat just as well as a fancy F150 with nice, shiny paint and bells and whistles.
Easy to research any issues older vehicles had and know what to expect to go wrong.
For example the ford 5.4 spark plug issues were not known about till guys went to change them several years after buying.
Every brand has issues, as no brand ever keeps a good solid vehicle around because that does not make money for dealership repairs.
Last time I was shopping for a truck it seemed that the age of the truck affected the price more than the mileage.
As for out of state purchases, Texas and Arizona get my vote. One-way flights are cheap and trucks are plentiful. Just ensure it’s a 4wd model…
I agree but dont be afraid of looking out in Montana as well. That’s where most my trucks come from. No salt 0 rust
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It doesn’t snow in Montana??
They use gravel on their roads instead of salt, I know from experience and 2 cracked windshields lol
It doesn’t snow in Montana??
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Yes it snows there. But if you haven’t been informed the snow doesn’t cause rust. It’s the salt. And Montana doesn’t use salt on the roads
What states have you found quality pickups in Randy?
Between a few of us, we buy in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Kansas. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to type it all out, but there is a massive amount of flood trucks shipped all over the country! Just because it had an insurance claim, docent mean it was reported to Fairfax or other reporting agencies in a timely matter. Do your homework if you buy out of state.
Also, know general characteristics of what to expect with trucks from different regions. My last truck needed ball joints, control arms, shocks…but the price reflected it. Kansas is super high miles, Wyoming is mostly two track/off road, and so on. Knowing these things help in the ease of buying a truck that needs love
No way in he’ll will I ever buy a truck exposed to salt unless I’m basicly paid to take it. Salt sucks
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