Hi ,
looking to spend 7000 on a used pick up full size, whats the most reliable truck out there for my price range
2007-01-06 06:03:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
just a $$'s amount is not the answer--- look at the GMC 3/4 ton and if you want conservation look at the rice burners..........
2007-01-06 06:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you are buying used, the care taken by the prior owner(s) will have the most bearing on reliability. My offhand response is to look for a late 90's Ford F-250. I find that Ford's tend to depreciate quicker so you can get more for your dollar if you plan to keep the truck for a while. You'd probably have no problems with other brands from the same timeframe.
Ask any group and someone will have a reason not to buy a given brand due to a bad experience. Personally I've had bad luck with GMs, but others swear by them. Same with Dodge.
Buy as much truck as you think you'll need. The price difference between an half ton vs three-quarter ton usually isn't much, but the 3/4 ton should prove to be more reliabile as the chassis/suspension are not as close to its limits.
Get a low mileage truck as you can find or buy one with plenty of maintenance documentation. Watch out for vehicles with lots of recent repairs (usually there are some expensive problems lurking that the seller doesn't want to deal with) unless the price is dirt cheap and your willing to pay for repairs.
Decide if you want a gas or diesel beforehand. There are different problems with both over time, but a diesel should last longer all other things the same. Problem is that usually the vehicle mileage is 1-1/2+ times the gas for the same money. You'll get better mileage with the diesel though,
Depending on your mechanical skills and how you are coming up with the $7K, one option is to buy an decent older truck, say 1970's vintage and fix it up. A nice basic truck in good shape with a so-so motor might cost a $1K. Watching your budget you can replace all of the major systems (brakes, suspension, engine, transmission) with new/rebuilt components and have yourself a virtualty new, reliable truck and maybe have some dollars left over. You need to do most of the labor yourself though.
2007-01-06 14:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bill W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
71' Chevy fleetside long bed, 350.
Chevy = "best built, longest lasting truck on the road".
2007-01-06 14:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a ford f150 will do a good job for ya
2007-01-06 14:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by paranoidandroid581 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋