Rowdy Redneck
Silver Member
I drive them until I move overseas (twice), wreck them (once), or they just break down and aren't worth repairing (twice).
How many miles on your vehicle before sell or trade?
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That is good to know, I just crossed 200K on my 1991 GMC Sonoma and I was wondering how long before the engine goes. It is still running like a top for me, just a curiosity thing. 4.3 V6, manual transmission. I bought it new in the fall of 1990.
I wouldn't mind replacing it but you can't buy a new standard cab short box compact pickup anymore. I don't consider the midsize pickups they have today as compact.
buckeyefarmer
Epic Contributor
hit this today.Ken
Veteran Member
Mutz Farms Was filling a 2000 Ford 2500 pick-up in Northern Mo. and a 2000 Dodge 2500 parked on other side of pump. also with cattle trailer. about 32 foot length. commented on how good his truck sounded and he replied over 500 K and very few problems the trailer almost never disconnected. Hauls for a sale barn
I had a 2005 2500 Dodge 4x4 extended cab. set up for 5th whl. camper. at coffee shop a man mentioned he was looking for a 5th whl. told him I had one for sale due to getting long of tooth seldom took it out of shed. so he drove to the place looked at the camper but his 2500 was short whl.
so we took the assessment papers value of truck listed at 20% X5 and he bought both truck and camper then added his truck to cover the added items fuel tank and bed box.
I was satisfied and so is he.
quickest I have ever traded a vehicle. I do miss the diesel mileage but sure lowered the assessment value so taxes reduced.
ken
goeduck
Super Member
That is warm considering the high temperature in some places
Seriously, impressive getting to 350k !
Around here they go to "buy here pay here" dealers, who get astronomical prices from people who can't get regular financing.
buickanddeere
Super Member
Road salt turns vehicles into iron oxide long before they are worn out.
Copperhead
Veteran Member
If the truck I am using is not meeting the needs I have, it gets traded or sold early on. If it does everything I need and is reliable, it has a good long life wth me. I have taken many personal vehicles well over 250,000 miles before finally parting with them. I have taken some to only 15,000 miles before getting rid of them. My current semi truck has almost 800,000 miles on it and I have no intention of letting go of it anytime soon.
PILOON
Super Star Member
My preferred method is to purchase a low mileage 'off lease' with warrantee remaining.
Last purchase was a KIA Serento AWD with 30,000 kms and close to 2 years warrantee remaining.
That saved me a bundle on new pricing all while driving a nice vehicle.
Bonus was a remote starter and a dealer installed hitch and new tires and brake linings.
OK, I need new rear bearings but that is acceptable over time of ownership and I think brakes are soon due but I'm at 120,000 now.
Before that was a Jimmy, similar equipment, and I drove that 10 years with minimal repairs.
I do oil the chassis annually and do a bit of DIY repairs/maintenance but have a few good 'back yard mechanics' for anything major.
I calculated that the Jimmy cost me about $1000./year to own and operate. Not Bad IMO.
(gas consumption hurt, LOL)
Only after I dumped it did they admit to an ignition switch problem which in my case had the Jimmy stall anywhere and whenever it decided to.
Dealers simply would say, "Leave it, sign here and we'll fix it."
Nope, I don't leave blank checks hanging around.
And I love the Kia, dependable, comfortable ride, roomy.
Only downside is very slow to heat up the interior as compared to the Jimmy.
(note, change thermostat)
Last purchase was a KIA Serento AWD with 30,000 kms and close to 2 years warrantee remaining.
That saved me a bundle on new pricing all while driving a nice vehicle.
Bonus was a remote starter and a dealer installed hitch and new tires and brake linings.
OK, I need new rear bearings but that is acceptable over time of ownership and I think brakes are soon due but I'm at 120,000 now.
Before that was a Jimmy, similar equipment, and I drove that 10 years with minimal repairs.
I do oil the chassis annually and do a bit of DIY repairs/maintenance but have a few good 'back yard mechanics' for anything major.
I calculated that the Jimmy cost me about $1000./year to own and operate. Not Bad IMO.
(gas consumption hurt, LOL)
Only after I dumped it did they admit to an ignition switch problem which in my case had the Jimmy stall anywhere and whenever it decided to.
Dealers simply would say, "Leave it, sign here and we'll fix it."
Nope, I don't leave blank checks hanging around.
And I love the Kia, dependable, comfortable ride, roomy.
Only downside is very slow to heat up the interior as compared to the Jimmy.
(note, change thermostat)
patrick_g
Elite Member
My "formula" is that vehicles have to meet certain criteria. To keep a vehicle it must be economical to operate with few nagging little fixes taking lots of owner time or big repairs, must be safe (everything works like traction control, computer stability, anti-lock brakes, etc), has to be reliable (start first time every time and N E V E R strand my wife.)
That is the short but definitely not negotiable list:
safe, reliable, economical.
We have a 2004 Prius with a bit over 140,000 miles. Negotiating its purchase I scored F R E E oil changes (parts, labor, hazmat recycle) for as long as we own the car. So every 5K the car gets an oil change and they do a free bumper to bumper checkup to see if they can sell us something.
I have an I-bought-it-new 1997 1 ton 4x4 Ram 3500 extended cab with cummins 5.9 turbo diesel with about 77, 000 miles. (A real creampuff, it carries a slide in camper on a service body.) Can't predict how long this puppy will last satisfying my 3 criteria.
I have a 2008 F-250 Super Duty 4 door turbo diesel 4x4 with about 30, 000 miles Another creampuff. Should last a long time before it would fail any of the three criteria.
I have a 1997 Daihatsu mini-pickup with 650 cc gas engine and 5 speed manual shift and 4x4 with 2 speed xfer case. Needs A/C repair (leaks refrigerant) It might be the first of our stable to fail a criterion as it is showing its age. I rarely drive it off the ranch and then less than 2 miles one way to fuel stop. This mini ruck is the only vehicle we didn't buy new.
I have had 3 pickups purchased used. '64 Ford F-100, '67 Ford F-150, 84 Ford F-250 diesel Some were more maint prone than vehicles of similar age and miles that I purchased new. None were lemons. I have been lucky mostly with vehicles.
Patrick
That is the short but definitely not negotiable list:
safe, reliable, economical.
We have a 2004 Prius with a bit over 140,000 miles. Negotiating its purchase I scored F R E E oil changes (parts, labor, hazmat recycle) for as long as we own the car. So every 5K the car gets an oil change and they do a free bumper to bumper checkup to see if they can sell us something.
I have an I-bought-it-new 1997 1 ton 4x4 Ram 3500 extended cab with cummins 5.9 turbo diesel with about 77, 000 miles. (A real creampuff, it carries a slide in camper on a service body.) Can't predict how long this puppy will last satisfying my 3 criteria.
I have a 2008 F-250 Super Duty 4 door turbo diesel 4x4 with about 30, 000 miles Another creampuff. Should last a long time before it would fail any of the three criteria.
I have a 1997 Daihatsu mini-pickup with 650 cc gas engine and 5 speed manual shift and 4x4 with 2 speed xfer case. Needs A/C repair (leaks refrigerant) It might be the first of our stable to fail a criterion as it is showing its age. I rarely drive it off the ranch and then less than 2 miles one way to fuel stop. This mini ruck is the only vehicle we didn't buy new.
I have had 3 pickups purchased used. '64 Ford F-100, '67 Ford F-150, 84 Ford F-250 diesel Some were more maint prone than vehicles of similar age and miles that I purchased new. None were lemons. I have been lucky mostly with vehicles.
Patrick