Don’t want a new truck

[Bcoonce117]

I have a 2010 f150 that I really don’t want to have to replace. It has 230k miles and I tow my 30’ travel trailer with it.

I just got done replacing uca, lower ball joints, iwe 4x4 actuators, struts, shocks. I’m adding an aftermarket transmission cooler and an inline filter to help keep my tranny in top shape.

I’ve always used full synthetic oil and for the last 3 years I’ve been adding the Lucas oil stabilizer in with my oil changes. I have always added Lucas upper cylinder lubricant in my fuel every few months.


Why do people want to spend all this money on new vehicles when you can just maintain what you have and keep it for a long time. I did have to upgrade my stereo head unit and opted for a touchscreen and adding a back up camera. Basically I have a 2026 now lol.

 

[JamesFF]

I completely agree, if the old one is fine, why bother buying a new one

 

[WRO]

Because at some point, it becomes more expensive to own than a newer one. I’m guessing you don’t have a 5.4.

 

[noisy]

I'm with you. They don't make 'em nearly as tough or dependable as they used to yet they charge an arm and a leg. Plus all the annoying new technology they cram down our throats. I will lament when the 2010-2015 class of vehicles are no longer available.

 

[2five7]

Because at some point, it becomes more expensive to own than a newer one. I’m guessing you don’t have a 5.4.

That's almost never true. Even a new engine and trans can be done for like 10k. New comparable F150 is easily 60k+.

 

[207North]

It depends where you live. Here in the northeast it would be rusted enough that its not worth saving.

 

[Bcoonce117]

Because at some point, it becomes more expensive to own than a newer one. I’m guessing you don’t have a 5.4.

It is the 5.4

 

[2five7]

I have a 2010 f150 that I really don’t want to have to replace. It has 230k miles and I tow my 30’ travel trailer with it.

I just got done replacing uca, lower ball joints, iwe 4x4 actuators, struts, shocks. I’m adding an aftermarket transmission cooler and an inline filter to help keep my tranny in top shape.

I’ve always used full synthetic oil and for the last 3 years I’ve been adding the Lucas oil stabilizer in with my oil changes. I have always added Lucas upper cylinder lubricant in my fuel every few months.


Why do people want to spend all this money on new vehicles when you can just maintain what you have and keep it for a long time. I did have to upgrade my stereo head unit and opted for a touchscreen and adding a back up camera. Basically I have a 2026 now lol.

Check out Valvolines newest oil, I bet it would be a great addition to your maintenance schedule.

 

[Bcoonce117]

That's almost never true. Even a new engine and trans can be done for like 10k. New comparable F150 is easily 60k+.

I think all the suspension work I’m into it about 1400 dollars and I put all premium components. That’s like 2 truck payments these days. Mines been paid off for years

 

[wyosam]

I have a 2010 f150 that I really don’t want to have to replace. It has 230k miles and I tow my 30’ travel trailer with it.

I just got done replacing uca, lower ball joints, iwe 4x4 actuators, struts, shocks. I’m adding an aftermarket transmission cooler and an inline filter to help keep my tranny in top shape.

I’ve always used full synthetic oil and for the last 3 years I’ve been adding the Lucas oil stabilizer in with my oil changes. I have always added Lucas upper cylinder lubricant in my fuel every few months.


Why do people want to spend all this money on new vehicles when you can just maintain what you have and keep it for a long time. I did have to upgrade my stereo head unit and opted for a touchscreen and adding a back up camera. Basically I have a 2026 now lol.

I recently added a touchscreen/backup camera to my 2002 Dodge. Feels like a new truck!


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[Bcoonce117]

Check out Valvolines newest oil, I bet it would be a great addition to your maintenance schedule.

Yeah I’ve always been a Mobil 1 guy. Amsoil is also top notch. Idk why I hate penzoil and valvoline I have never used.

 

[Steve300xcw]

It makes sense, if you can do the work yourself. Alotta folks out there dont even know which end of the crescent wrench to use as a hammer though.

Comes a point though where you have a monthly payment on the truck, be it going towards a new rig or towards parts/labor

 

[Chris in TN]

I have one older than that with way more miles on it. The thing is, at some point, you can put another $10k into it then be stranded by something you missed. Mine stranded me once when an older plastic fitting for one of the heater hoses burst. Local parts houses didn't have the replacement and there was nothing to do but park it (thankfully it burst a mile from the shop I use) until someone could scrounge up the part.

To be clear, I love old vehicles, but there are some hidden costs to trusting an older vehicle. For every new part you replace there are a dozen others you've never dreamed of needing to fix, and one day one or more of those will go bad.

 

[Steve300xcw]

. Mine stranded me once when an older plastic fitting for one of the heater hoses burst. Local parts houses didn't have the replacement and there was nothing to do but park it (thankfully it burst a mile from the shop I use) until someone could scrounge up the part.

You block off or bypass the heater hoses

 

[Chris in TN]

Comes a point though where you have a monthly payment on the truck, be it going towards a new rig or towards parts/labor

Yes. This is absolutely inescapable.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Yes. This is absolutely inescapable.

Had that same issue with dirtbikes. Had about a $200/month payment on the thing. Paid it off, used the shit outta it. Then all of a sudden I'm back to having about a $200/month payment on it......wtf just happened?

 

[Chris in TN]

You block off or bypass the heater hoses

That'll get you home but it requires you cutting the other hose to isolate both ends. I've pretty much spent my life around people who drove only older vehicles - some because they were poor, some because they were cheap or just stubborn - and I've done or seen most of the tricks, and it's a huge part of the reason I carry a miniature garage in the trunk with me. But at some point the maintenance of an older vehicle just makes it no longer worth it. I'll likely never own a 'new' car again - and now I understand why my grandpa never did either - but you have to be realistic about what it costs to keep older stuff going.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Because at some point, it becomes more expensive to own than a newer one. I’m guessing you don’t have a 5.4.

I had a 4.6 that costed me half as much as new one. Glad I got rid of it.

 

[cal30_sniper]

2010 is a new truck for some of us.

Run it til it won’t run no more is my vote.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Simple
Lifestyle creep or care how they look to others.
I didn’t have ac untill my mid 30 as most of my trucks were older 73-87 Chevy 4x4s.
I take pride in my older payed for vehicles.
They are typically the nicest in the area after getting them modestly modified.
Just bought a new truck.2012 Tacoma with 60000 miles after driving my 2000 4runner 11 years.Sold the 4 runner to a guy down the street that loves it and plans to drive a long time.
49 and haven’t had a car payment for 25 years and never will.Trying to get my three kids to live the same way but not sure that’s going to work out.