I'm dreaming, browsing at used vehicles.
Seeing 5 - 10 year old trucks and SUV, 80 - 100,000 + miles, $20-$25,000.
Is this the norm? Have vehicles gotten that much better? Or just more expensive?
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I'm dreaming, browsing at used vehicles.
Seeing 5 - 10 year old trucks and SUV, 80 - 100,000 + miles, $20-$25,000.
Is this the norm? Have vehicles gotten that much better? Or just more expensive?
More expensive.
Some things have gotten better, like gas mileage, engine durability. Safety features raised the cost. Trim packages raise the cost. Brand new chevy 3/4 ton goes anywhere from 40k to 70k. Depends on options.
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Yep you can buy a new truck for what a low mileage one will go for. Used cars whent up after hurricane Katrina and the cash for clunkers thing and never came down.
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When I started driving in the early 70s, a car or truck with 100K miles was worn out, many rusted down. Today a car or truck with 100K miles will typically have years of good, serviceable miles left. MY 2007 F-150 FX4 has almost 170K and I would start it and drive it across the country pulling a heavy load any time.
Mrdux you are correct. Better gas mileage to. A 1970s truck had less than 200hp to now most are of 300hp and will pull way more
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Most gas engines today have about 150,000 miles before major service work is needed. Diesels are close to 300k. Truck engines.
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Thanks all! Now I need to get past the mental block I have with this .
If you stay up on maintenance you can get double those mileages no problem. It's all the sensors and other body related issues that nickel and dime you to death. Or rather 100$ and $200 you to death.
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I can also remember having enough room under the hood to climb in and sit next to the engine and do work. I put a new battery on my wife's 2011 Nissan Murano last week and had to take the breather off just to get to the battery. Took twice as long and too many bolts to lose. In July I bought a used 2017 Dodge Ram Rebel that someone returned after driving for 400 miles. I really wasn't needing or wanting to buy a truck, but had a boy who needed a vehicle. I traded my 2013 GMC Sierra (bought new in Benton) and the dealership sold it to my boy for exactly the same price I got for the trade in. It had 60,000 miles on it when I traded and I got $23,000 on the trade and saved about $15,000 off the sticker for the 400 miles. I'm not too bright, but I felt like I got a pretty good deal. Never owned a Ram, but its the best truck I've ever driven. I think the used trucks are WAY overpriced, but evidently people will pay that much for something with 100,000+ miles. I will go back to David Taylor's in Murray next time I'm in the market. They were not pushy during the sale and customer service after has been good. Doug, they might have one that matches your new boat.
Good find.
Some car batteries have to be replaced through the wheel well. My Traverse has the battery in the floor behind the front passengers seat, access panel and there she is. Simple and easy to replace.
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