TOO many miles??????

[blkdragon]

Just ran across an 04 crew cab 6sp dually 4x4 with 270,000 miles on it. They have it priced at what I feel is a real good deal. What do you guys think? Is dropping 15-16K on a truck like this is a bad idea? If I were to seriously consider it what things should I inspect on the truck?

 

[jjdiesel]

engine first

I would get an oil analysis if at all possible. That can tell you a lot about how well the truck was taken care of. That's where I'd start anyway FWIW

 

[JCleary]

I don't think it's worth it. You can spend another $5k-$7k and get one with 100k on the clock. You could easily eat up $5000 with a new clutch, brakes, u-joints, ball joints, lift pump, CP3, injectors, water pump, shocks, driver's seat, a/c compressor, trans rebuild, power accessories, or any other items that can go wrong with such a mature truck.



On one hand, you might be getting a cared-for cream puff. On the other hand, it could be a disaster waiting to happen.



One thing you have to ask yourself-- Why are they getting rid of it at 270k? If they kept it that long, I would imagine they'd keep it longer if they thought it was a reliable rig. Something is compelling them to get rid of it.

 

[steved]

04 with 270k... first thing that comes to mind is a cross country transporter/hauler... probably mostly highway miles. Would almost have to be to rack that many miles up in so short a time. '



steved

 

[jimnance]

Yep, and depending on the type of transport it could have been pretty hard miles. If it was used as a hot shot they can be pulling loads upwards of 25,000 lbs. The guys pulling RV's aren't so bad, but still that engine has been working a lot harder than the typical family truck. I like the Cummins engine, and I wouldn't be as worried about it as the rest of the truck!

 

[Grizzly]

The engine may be good for a million miles, but the rest of the truck isn't. I'd pass.

 

[rbattelle]

Rebuild life is 350k miles, so you're only 80k from what Cummins expects the overhaul time to be. For 15-16k I agree with everyone else... too much money.



-Ryan

 

[p-Bar]

Rebuild life is 350k miles, so you're only 80k from what Cummins expects the overhaul time to be. For 15-16k I agree with everyone else... too much money.



-Ryan

Plus also replacement of all those other non engine moving parts. "Run hard and put away wet"

 

[Grizzly]

Just ran across an 04 crew cab 6sp dually 4x4 with 270,000 miles on it. They have it priced at what I feel is a real good deal. What do you guys think? Is dropping 15-16K on a truck like this is a bad idea? If I were to seriously consider it what things should I inspect on the truck?

Did you buy or pass???