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Yeah, there are some gems in the dirt, but you have to sift a lot.

Welcome aboard, Neil. I'm sure you'll get some good information here. Your membership has been approved. Myself would put fuel to it and hit the starter.

Wausau? Wauzatt?

Looks like a lot of suspension work. Attractive, though. Fur, do you know these trucks, or are you just surfing facebook? I would consider a distance vehicle if you or many others here vouched for it, but I'm not dragging thousands of miles across the country to deal with "it just needs a ..." or geez, the A/C worked yesterday. I've played this game too many times.

So do you see any of these in your travels?

"diesel" Plus, it's a 7.3, so the power to weight is about the same as a grom..😜

That's the good side.

And THEN you find the perfect truck in your own back yard.... and the bastard will NOT sell

We'll, when this was published, there were less than a dozen different bikes on the market, soooo.......

Thank you, you're quite right, 4wd is one of my larger check boxes. And while mileage isn't a priority, 340k on a gas engine is getting right up there. That said, I would not immediately dismiss a very good example 2WD.

Hey all, I have a (re)new to me resource for motorcyclists and while I can't produce copies, I would be glad to look up and post answers to any concerns you may have as beginner or expert riders!

Oh you shouldn't be searching. I can Google and use FB/Craigslist. I don't expect folks to run around to their local dealers looking for vehicles for me. I'm thinking more of family and friends that have a truck for sale that one knows has been taken care of, not beat on, etc. Price is based on what it is, and price is a part of my 100 and 200k cost predictions. Later model lower mileage will be more money but predictably less outlay for repairs and service, even though nearly new vs used tend to even out over a 200k mile lifespan predictive cost analysis. But unless it's a brand new diesel pickup, I can't envision myself going into debt for anything more than $30000 at this point in my life, and hopefully much closer to half that figure. For instance, the 3.0 diesel Silverado 1500 I looked at was $28,900.

I've come to the conclusion that while I can live with my Ford F250, I want what it it cannot offer. So I'm going to be looking for a truck that checks a few more boxes than the Ford does. If you should come across any examples you feel are appropriate, please let me know. I'm not above traveling for the right vehicle at the right price. In the meantime, I'll continue to drive and support the F250. It's for sale, as another person may have a different set of boxes they want checked. If I come across an interim device, I might check that out just to see if it is closer to my standard. Right now I've looked at an '03 2500 RAM with the 5.9 Cummins, 300k, 2 owners that took care of it. All stock except a lift pump and the injector pump has been replaced. $6500 for that. Anyway... I'm looking for a GM truck with either a diesel or 8.1 gas engine. I've looked at and would consider anything from an Avalanche 2500 through the 2500 series Silverado/Sierra and all the way up to the GM 3.0 diesel 1500 Silver/Sierra. The 2.7 Turbomax engine has great reviews and boasts 430 ft-lbs of torque, but I think that's just on the top of the "not enough" range. The first generation 3.0 Duramax claims 460 ft-lbs, and that's at the bottom of the acceptable range. I'd really like a well optioned vehicle, and if it has known defects that can be fixed, that's okay if the price is commiserate. 15K for a 300k mile diesel that needs rockers and cab corners AND has not had the injectors replaced is way out of line, I think. Anyway, this is posted because I value the expertise and experience of the collective, and await the comments and contributions of those who have some experience with these matters.

It is rusted to hell. 😟

I thought it was a diesel. Those are all the signs of a well running coal roller

Got pretty good at filling that radiator, though!

Jose can you see, josB, in my bag..

Yet you are having overheating problems?

Yeah I have one for you.

Will check tomorrow.

Yeah, I bought them out. J/K!!!!!!

Sent you a private message, Tom.

Got one that looks decent.

Less than half that, I'm afraid.

1996 Buick Roadmaster.