Hello All! I'm going to be moving to northern AZ next month(incredibly happy to be getting out of Phoenix) and am thinking I might pick up a cheap used truck. I know the options I want to look at but thought I could get some more insight on the choices. I'll be going for 4x4, with a budget of 15K(preferably less). It will be used as a truck and most weeks driven maybe 50-60 miles.
The options:
- 2001 F250 V10(not looking for V10s but this is a specific example): I know some basics on this one and I'm fully aware of the terrible mpg of these motors! The one i'm looking at has 145K miles and appears well maintained. Only downside is that it has a lift on it which isn't the best with loading the kiddos. Aside from mpg, any major red flags on this platform? link to this one: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-2001-ford-250-lariat-4x4/7189749556.html
-2005-2014 Nissan Titan: I've found some good examples for pretty cheap; some pretty high mileage though. From what I've read, the powertrain on these is awesome. Weak links are rear axle and exhaust manifolds, anything else? Plus on these is you can easily find one for under 15K.
-2005-2013 Tundra: These are good trucks I know, I would especially like the 05-06 Crew cab. Main issue I have with this option; even with 200K+ miles, people want alot of money for these! I found an '05 that had 220K and asking was 14K. Seems high to me even for a Yota, especially with torn seats and faded paint. Maybe I'm too far out of the game!
-Wildcard; I would consider a diesel but rare to find one at this price point w/ less than 300K miles
The options:
- 2001 F250 V10(not looking for V10s but this is a specific example): I know some basics on this one and I'm fully aware of the terrible mpg of these motors! The one i'm looking at has 145K miles and appears well maintained. Only downside is that it has a lift on it which isn't the best with loading the kiddos. Aside from mpg, any major red flags on this platform? link to this one: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-2001-ford-250-lariat-4x4/7189749556.html
-2005-2014 Nissan Titan: I've found some good examples for pretty cheap; some pretty high mileage though. From what I've read, the powertrain on these is awesome. Weak links are rear axle and exhaust manifolds, anything else? Plus on these is you can easily find one for under 15K.
-2005-2013 Tundra: These are good trucks I know, I would especially like the 05-06 Crew cab. Main issue I have with this option; even with 200K+ miles, people want alot of money for these! I found an '05 that had 220K and asking was 14K. Seems high to me even for a Yota, especially with torn seats and faded paint. Maybe I'm too far out of the game!
-Wildcard; I would consider a diesel but rare to find one at this price point w/ less than 300K miles