Don’t want a new truck

[bucksnbirds]

My 2010 ram 6.7 cummins still runs like a top. 260k, only rebuilt transfer case recently, replaced condenser, ball joints, front end, u joints, shocks, water pump etc. Truck has taken me absolutely everywhere and never left me stranded. I'll be in it until I die or the truck dies. Also recently found out it has remote start after owning it for 6 years, just had to order a $30 remote and program it.

 

[summs]

I dont want a new truck. I like my 05 cummins. I did all the repairs I needed to and rust repair. But it would be nice to get into a new truck and not have to worry about more than a oil change for a while. (wish that were true).

My killer is the quad cab just isnt big enough, and i'll need to go crew cab sooner than later. I dread buying a new truck, they just seem to have so many wrinkles. Would love to go to a 2017+ 6.7 power stroke, but CP4 does scare me, and upper oil pan gasket, and trans... so many moving parts

 

[Air Bear]

Still driving my ‘01 7.3l super duty. I agree with a lot of you on here. I like my old truck. I get under the hood and its still a truck, not a computer like all the new ones. At the same time, my truck rattles, sounds like a old International (cause it pretty much is), and i do have to wonder about the next repair on longer hunts

 

[Baddog]

I just got tired of working on them. Shop rate is high, wait times long and parts availability suspect. A newer truck can pencil.

 

[Bignick612]

I just bought a brand new truck for the first time in my life. My 06 chevy with 230k was still plenty serviceable but man it is very nice to not have to worry about fixing something or being down a vehicle waiting on parts or time to do the repair. I know this can still happen in a new truck but I at least won't be out a vehicle with a loaner from the dealer. The piece of mind on long trips from home is hard to beat too.

 

[brian wagar]

Still driving a 1995 dodge ram with 5.9 diesel a mere 390.000 miles and zippo problems.. Second vehicle a 2011 4 runner with 256.000 miles love this rig comfortable smooth on rough roads been super dependable rigs that I keep up with.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I at least won't be out a vehicle with a loaner from the dealer.

Always amazed me, how many folks dont have a backup rig sitting around.

 

[go_deep]

The average monthly payment for a new car is around $749, while the average for a new truck is harder to pinpoint but could reach over $1,000 for full-size models.

You can fix a whole lot of stuff for $9-12k a year on a late model truck.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Nothing wrong with keeping and maintaining a truck. My sons drive my old trucks, one I drove for 20 years. I work on my own stuff but as I get older I realize that’s not going to continue forever, and driving a new truck is pretty nice. Life is too short to not have creature comforts and a hot seat on the way to work,

 

[MedServ60Driver]

I agree. I sold my 2014 Tacoma w/ 180K miles for a steep COVID driven price before I deployed. BIG Mistake, because I couldn't replace it when I got back for a reasonable price. I'm in a 2025 Tacoma now, which I am enjoying, but it's just not the same as the ol' reliable 2014.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I replace them every 10 years or 250k, i have found thats about the maintenance tipping point.
I drive a fair amount...my '21 F250 already has 85k...Its been to WYx2, NM, and West TX for hunts...plus I have a cabin in the mountains that's 285 one way...I dont want to be stranded on the side of the road.

 

[stmcelroy]

I'm driving a 2007 Nissan Titan and plan on keeping it long term unless i get the 1990 Ford F150 i have running and like it more. While i'd love a new truck, no way i'm spending what they cost now a days.

 

[davejames]

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

yess thata what i think!!!

 

[ddowning]

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

Depending on what you buy and how long the loan is for, it might only be one truck payment. We run a construction company and drive over 40k miles a year per truck. I feel like the sweet spot for value is $20-$25k. We run them up until they are rust buckets. No interest payments, lower registration, lower insurance costs, etc. I have never had a truck, even with over 300k miles, that was the cost per month to own of a new one. Granted, this is with 3/4 and 1 ton diesels, but that makes the maintenance costs higher as well. Probably looks even better with half ton gassers.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I replace them every 10 years or 250k, i have found thats about the maintenance tipping point.
I drive a fair amount...my '21 F250 already has 85k...Its been to WYx2, NM, and West TX for hunts...plus I have a cabin in the mountains that's 285 one way...I dont want to be stranded on the side of the road.

I’ve owned/driven a lot of high mileage vehicles. I’ve never been stranded on the side of the road. I’m still driving a 2012 Cummins, 265k miles and I drive it to WY every year and NM 3-4 times a year.

Do your maintenance and they will last a LONG time

 

[wpeach1912]

Always amazed me, how many folks dont have a backup rig sitting around.

I ended up with 4 vehicles for just my wife and I doing this lol. Initially started with a 2000 Buick lesabre I paid $1800 for to keep the miles off my truck.