I have three trucks, 2 12 valves, 1 2001 24 valve.
one 12 valve is almost done, the other I still drive, but the 2001 is my main work truck. I own a trailer sales, so we pull all the time, and I have good emplyees who drive for me.
Anyway, The 2001 has 350,000 miles. Engine was rebuilt at 195,000 miles ($9,000) the speed transmission was rebuilt at 225,000 mile ($3000.00) and VP44 replaced at some point ($2000.00) plus several lift pumps, various small parts, etc.
In the last 4 weeks, I have spent $1300.00 on a new heater core and AC evap, then $400.00 for a new AC compressor, $500.00 for a new dash panel (too cracked up to install)
The new rotors on the back axle (cracked from age) new park brakes, $500.00,
The front wheel bearings last week $600.00
Then a new stater and new batteries (the shop some how said they both went at the same time, and this has to be the 6th starter on this truck) $500.00
Today, I get a call, the ABS pump wont quit running, I see here it needs a new ABS controller, figure $400 plus...
Fuel filers every few weeks...
this truck cant seem to run more than 4 days without a repair...
I figure I have spent $20,000 on repairs on this truck in the last 18 months...
So, I keep hoping I have the truck "fixed". the body and interior are in great shape, but....
BTW, I have the 96 Auto truck with 293,000 miles, Put new shocks and and a new starter, but not even a new transmission (I know... weird!) otherwise, a new set of set covers, and she is ready to go...
so, I rarely have trouble from the old engines, but that 24 valve...
I need a truck, I hat to get a another 96 or 97 at it is a 13 year old truck... but I have the thought of another 98 to 02, so do I look at the 03 and up, or what....
Help me out here... I am at about $15,000 max for a used truck. A 5 or 6 speed might be best.... A 12 valve 6 speed 4x4 would be the best...
one 12 valve is almost done, the other I still drive, but the 2001 is my main work truck. I own a trailer sales, so we pull all the time, and I have good emplyees who drive for me.
Anyway, The 2001 has 350,000 miles. Engine was rebuilt at 195,000 miles ($9,000) the speed transmission was rebuilt at 225,000 mile ($3000.00) and VP44 replaced at some point ($2000.00) plus several lift pumps, various small parts, etc.
In the last 4 weeks, I have spent $1300.00 on a new heater core and AC evap, then $400.00 for a new AC compressor, $500.00 for a new dash panel (too cracked up to install)
The new rotors on the back axle (cracked from age) new park brakes, $500.00,
The front wheel bearings last week $600.00
Then a new stater and new batteries (the shop some how said they both went at the same time, and this has to be the 6th starter on this truck) $500.00
Today, I get a call, the ABS pump wont quit running, I see here it needs a new ABS controller, figure $400 plus...
Fuel filers every few weeks...
this truck cant seem to run more than 4 days without a repair...
I figure I have spent $20,000 on repairs on this truck in the last 18 months...
So, I keep hoping I have the truck "fixed". the body and interior are in great shape, but....
BTW, I have the 96 Auto truck with 293,000 miles, Put new shocks and and a new starter, but not even a new transmission (I know... weird!) otherwise, a new set of set covers, and she is ready to go...
so, I rarely have trouble from the old engines, but that 24 valve...
I need a truck, I hat to get a another 96 or 97 at it is a 13 year old truck... but I have the thought of another 98 to 02, so do I look at the 03 and up, or what....
Help me out here... I am at about $15,000 max for a used truck. A 5 or 6 speed might be best.... A 12 valve 6 speed 4x4 would be the best...