Carl 9.3x62
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Wow, pricey.
What trucks do you regret selling?
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Amazing really. We built a garage for a guy and his toys. Quite a few custom builds in the 500K range. And over a dozen motorcycles. mtmuley
jwatts
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Redmt
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When the brake pedal is worn out that should say something!
jwatts
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Almost 40 years of wear.
What is on that engine stand? mtmuley
jwatts
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That plus the transmission below it will be my attempt to modernize the truck. It's an aluminum 5.3 and 4l80e transmission. The only holdup is 97k miles hasn't been enough to make the original 350 show any signs of not being reliable.
Thought that's what it was. Rebuild the 350 and fuel inject it. mtmuley
jwatts
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I think that's why it's already so reliable. It's an 87 model, so it's the first year of factory fuel injection. Dead simple, weak as pond water, but will crank up and cruise the highway at 75mph any time I want it to.
I figured it was an 87 from the dash picture. Gotta love the original 350. mtmuley
I’m the type of mf that will ride a truck until the wheels fall off. My last truck I drove until it literally could not longer turn left. I love having a beater truck that’s still reliable but I don’t have to worry about scratches and dings with.
I’ve never really regretted selling a truck, but my current truck I regret buying. 2006 GMC Sierra with $163k miles on it. I paid $8k for it last October and have put probably $6k into it to keep it on the road since then. It stranded me in Wyoming and I got ripped off by the GMC dealer in Billings. It also stranded me on the MN/SD border this summer. Broke down two other times as well but at least I was within an hour from home those times.
And the worst part is I am STILL debating on whether or not I should buy a new one before Fall starts. I have the money for a new vehicle, could afford one much nicer than I currently drive but I just HATE buying new vehicles and spending money on them.
To make matters worse, I drive a work truck 5 days a week, sometimes on weekends. So I barely drive it and it still keeps breaking down. Okay rant over
I’ve never really regretted selling a truck, but my current truck I regret buying. 2006 GMC Sierra with $163k miles on it. I paid $8k for it last October and have put probably $6k into it to keep it on the road since then. It stranded me in Wyoming and I got ripped off by the GMC dealer in Billings. It also stranded me on the MN/SD border this summer. Broke down two other times as well but at least I was within an hour from home those times.
And the worst part is I am STILL debating on whether or not I should buy a new one before Fall starts. I have the money for a new vehicle, could afford one much nicer than I currently drive but I just HATE buying new vehicles and spending money on them.
To make matters worse, I drive a work truck 5 days a week, sometimes on weekends. So I barely drive it and it still keeps breaking down. Okay rant over
Southern Elk
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I would dump it and get another used one. Maybe one with less miles.
Nick87
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I dont know what the right answer is. I’ve got a 26 and tbh i dont like it. Dont get me wrong parts of it are great. But overall I don't like it too much bullshit on it. I wanted a base model but with the rebates it was pretty mcuh the same price for the upgraded model and even the stripped doen ones aren't basic anymore imo. I also hate paying for it. Thinking about an older one with low miles but then there's stories like yours too. Either way you gotta pay I feel like whether its for the new shit or to fix the old shit. I hate the payment every month but I feel like the unexpected repair bills aren't exactly fun either and it's usually $1k minimum each time a truck goes in a shop.
Charlie Bob
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There is no right answer , IMO .
We pay to play , so to speak.
I paid $20K for my truck six years ago with 95K on it . The tranny went out , $7K , then the radiator, and throw in the preventative maintenance cost , I’m in it for 30K .
Now it’s got 190K on it and on paper it’s not worth the set of tires ,
The Amish got the right idea .
That red Chevy is a great truck. I've been lucky my last few trucks. Find one a bit under 100K plus or minus. Do research. Pay cash. Drive it until it dies. All GMC's. mtmuley
