If you had to buy a truck right now, what would you look for?

[DDB]

(07-31-2018 )DDB Wrote:  Thanks for responding. A couple of questions though:

1) Are the fuel pump issues confined to the 2250/2350, or do they include the 871?

2) 871 engine is found on 2007-2010 model trucks, and 1/2 of the 2011's -- I think. The key is the 871 has DPF but no DEF tank whereas the 2250/2350 has DEF. Is this correct?


edit - looks like some of the 2007's are gonna have 870's (no DPF)

Looking on truckpaper it seems you can find one of these for $15-25k w/650-850k+ miles that are still making money. So I could put it on the road for awhile before the inevitable rebuild. This is definitely an idea to consider.

Even with the cost of rebuilding I'm well below what I currently have budgeted for a truck.

Downside I guess is that everything else on the truck would have more wear and tear, also. So I'll be replacing a lot of other things sooner than I would on a 2014-2015 with 400k miles.

Still, long term I believe this approach would be more economical, all things considered. Especially if it maximizes fuel mileage.