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I was thinking about purchasing a 96 Chevy 3500 with a 6.5 Turbo diesel. It has over 290,000 miles. Is this considered a lot for a diesel?
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2007, 10:15:14 PM » |
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no not realy whats the rest of the truck look like thats what i would worry about
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 10:32:58 PM » |
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I was thinking about purchasing a 96 Chevy 3500 with a 6.5 Turbo diesel. It has over 290,000 miles. Is this considered a lot for a diesel?
6.5...... RRRUUUNNNN as fast as you can!!!! I dont care if it has 50K miles on her!!! |
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2007, 10:36:32 PM » |
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thats not too high for a diesel, but it is for a 6.5, that wast gm's greatest diesel.
i would look for one with lower miles if i wanted a 6.5.
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 10:36:58 PM » |
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The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 10:41:15 PM » |
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The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?
Sorry bro. Bob Evans is one of my sales reps and he had a Heart attack Sunday, they had to send him to Orlando today his Heart is failing him. Call me in the AM @ 863-382-AUTO. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2007, 10:42:48 PM » |
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I'm also looking at a 2000 Ford F250XLT ext cab v-10 for $8000.
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2007, 10:44:53 PM » |
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i have a 98 gmc suburban with a 6.5 that is right at 200,000 and the motor runs like it did the day we got it its my wife's and if you ask her she loves it and will keep a nother 200,000
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2007, 10:46:43 PM » |
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I hope so. It looks really nice. I like the old school GM look. It's a 4 door also which I like. What kind of problems -if any- have you had with it; minor, or major?
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2007, 10:47:37 PM » |
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dyno don on this site has 97 ithink is the year f 250 ford with a 7.3 powerstroke that run like a raped ape for i think 10,000
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2007, 10:49:13 PM » |
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dyno don on this site has 97 ithink is the year f 250 ford with a 7.3 powerstroke that run like a raped ape for i think 10,000
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2007, 10:50:50 PM » |
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What about the V-10? I'm on a budget too, so I'm trying to keep the prices down.
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2007, 10:53:01 PM » |
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i have a ford my self an 03 with a 6.0 that has 170,000 on it with no problems
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« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2007, 10:55:55 PM » |
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Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk. I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing. Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.
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« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2007, 10:57:17 PM » |
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Mine is a F350,7.3lt, 5 speed 4x4 xlt, standard cab with 175k on it , also has the rails for a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch in the bed,for 10k.
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« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2007, 11:06:23 PM » |
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What about the V-10? I'm on a budget too, so I'm trying to keep the prices down.
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« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2007, 11:07:28 PM » |
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Mine is a F350,7.3lt, 5 speed 4x4 xlt, standard cab with 175k on it , also has the rails for a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch in the bed,for 10k.
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« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2007, 11:07:52 PM » |
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I gotta agree the 7.3 is the most reliable engine. However, their transmissions have had trouble. Not too much to worry about though. I would go with the 7.3 unless you can afford a duramax
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« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2007, 11:24:36 PM » |
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I just found the specs on a gm 6.5. Look at gm-diesel.com.
rwhp=190 to 215
tourque=380 to 440
Although the GM 6.5 may be reliable and ive seen them come into my old job with 300k it seems to be a little under powered compared to most full size trucks. The first thing to go will be the injector pump, not cheap even refurbuished.
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« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2007, 11:51:38 PM » |
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Because my budget is limited, the two possible choices I have so far is the Chevy 6.5 diesel, or the 2000 Ford V-10. If the Chevy can handle 10,000 lbs, I'll most likely go with it.
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« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2007, 12:32:28 AM » |
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the v10 is a hell of a truck !!!! i sold one of my trucks a 99 f250 v10 150.000 miles ran awesome . i was so happy with the first one so i bought another one . 05 f350 i love this truck tons of power torqshift tranny i pull my toyhauler with ease !!!! the only down fall with the older ones is the gas milege other than that they're solid motors !!!
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« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2007, 08:12:05 AM » |
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Thanks for all the info.
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« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2007, 09:39:24 AM » |
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Chino, check out www.chevytruckworld.com , they have a board's for either gas engines or diesel engines, maybe do a search on that year & motor & see what comes up about it. |
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« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2007, 05:17:00 PM » |
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you WILL get 10mpg or less with the V10 ford, dont know for sure about the dodge but hear its just as bad
So, thats what you get with a real truck. Diesels only get a few mpg better and cost a LOT more. the v10 is a hell of a truck !!!! i sold one of my trucks a 99 f250 v10 150.000 miles ran awesome . i was so happy with the first one so i bought another one . 05 f350 i love this truck tons of power torqshift tranny i pull my toyhauler with ease !!!! the only down fall with the older ones is the gas milege other than that they're solid motors !!!
I agree, my wifes Excursion is a v10 and it has 120k on it and runs great. Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk. I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing. Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.
You dont know what you are talking about. Chino, what are you going to be doing with this truck? The 6.5 gm doesnt really have a bad rep. it just doesnt have much power. Powerwise it probably would be similiar to a small block gas. If you want a good strong reliable work truck, Dons truck would be a great choice or any Chevy or Ford gas truck with a manual tranny. In my opinion all autos that are asked to work are on borrowed time, and diesels are very expensive to repair. This is Chillin and I approve this message. |
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« Reply #24 on: July 19, 2007, 07:08:32 PM » |
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get a cummins.
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« Reply #25 on: July 19, 2007, 09:04:53 PM » |
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In my opinion, and if you can afford it...Cummings 5.9 is the way to go. I bought a new 2004 4x4 sb ext cab...and pull a 40 ft toyhauler with no problem...w/78k miles so far not one problem.
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« Reply #26 on: July 19, 2007, 09:12:59 PM » |
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The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?
Sorry bro. Bob Evans is one of my sales reps and he had a Heart attack Sunday, they had to send him to Orlando today his Heart is failing him. Call me in the AM @ 863-382-AUTO. was bob evans a raymond forklift salesman a few years ago swamp? if so, pm me. i bought several lifts from a guy named bob evans from raymond handling. |
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« Reply #27 on: July 19, 2007, 09:16:40 PM » |
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you WILL get 10mpg or less with the V10 ford, dont know for sure about the dodge but hear its just as bad
So, thats what you get with a real truck. Diesels only get a few mpg better and cost a LOT more. the v10 is a hell of a truck !!!! i sold one of my trucks a 99 f250 v10 150.000 miles ran awesome . i was so happy with the first one so i bought another one . 05 f350 i love this truck tons of power torqshift tranny i pull my toyhauler with ease !!!! the only down fall with the older ones is the gas milege other than that they're solid motors !!!
I agree, my wifes Excursion is a v10 and it has 120k on it and runs great. Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk. I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing. Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.
You dont know what you are talking about. Chino, what are you going to be doing with this truck? The 6.5 gm doesnt really have a bad rep. it just doesnt have much power. Powerwise it probably would be similiar to a small block gas. If you want a good strong reliable work truck, Dons truck would be a great choice or any Chevy or Ford gas truck with a manual tranny. In my opinion all autos that are asked to work are on borrowed time, and diesels are very expensive to repair. This is Chillin and I approve this message. chillin, i know you have a bad taste in your mouth with auto trannies, but my dad and i myself have had good luck with them. change fluid every 20k miles, run synthetic, and install a shift kit. |
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In my opinion, and if you can afford it...Cummings 5.9 is the way to go. I bought a new 2004 4x4 sb ext cab...and pull a 40 ft toyhauler with no problem...w/78k miles so far not one problem.
Those are awesome motors! When my dad had his bussiness way back in the day, he soley used Cummins powered dump trucks. |
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« Reply #29 on: July 19, 2007, 09:43:59 PM » |
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get a cummins.
Problem with that is that in order to get a Cummins you also have to drive a dodge.  |
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« Reply #30 on: July 19, 2007, 10:07:01 PM » |
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Hey, we can't please everyone...like I said, been pulling a heavy TH and no problems...transmission, etc. We are headed to Cherokee NF in Augusts...We'll see what happens in the mountains.
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« Reply #31 on: July 19, 2007, 10:25:24 PM » |
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here we go my trucks better then yours  lol |
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« Reply #32 on: July 19, 2007, 10:46:29 PM » |
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here we go my trucks better then yours lol These subjects always go off topic. Just be careful Chino the high mileage diesel repair bills can be mucho$$$$$$$$. The old days of mechanical injected naturally aspirated easy to repair diesels are long gone. Todays diesels are much more powerful and better in every way, until they break. I'm not trashing diesels, thats what I've had for the last 8 years and I love them, but they arent for everyone. |
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« Reply #33 on: July 19, 2007, 10:48:11 PM » |
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get a cummins.
Problem with that is that in order to get a Cummins you also have to drive a dodge. Thats if you buy one from a stealership |
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« Reply #34 on: July 19, 2007, 11:07:22 PM » |
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Freak, are you coming to the sled pulls Sat. night?
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here we go my trucks better then yours lol These subjects always go off topic. Just be careful Chino the high mileage diesel repair bills can be mucho$$$$$$$$. The old days of mechanical injected naturally aspirated easy to repair diesels are long gone. Todays diesels are much more powerful and better in every way, until they break. I'm not trashing diesels, thats what I've had for the last 8 years and I love them, but they arent for everyone. thats what happend on the first page  |
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Freak, are you coming to the sled pulls Sat. night?
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« Reply #37 on: July 20, 2007, 01:12:45 AM » |
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As of right now, I ruled out on the "96" 6.5 Diesel Chevy, and the "94" 454 Chevy Dually. I found a "99" F350 7.3 turbo diesel supercab dually for $13,000. w/ 146,000 miles. Somebody hooked it up a little bit then traded it in. It's really clean and has some aftermarket upgrades.
I'm using it for pulling boats and other things across the country. Do you think this will be the truck to use?
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As of right now, I ruled out on the "96" 6.5 Diesel Chevy, and the "94" 454 Chevy Dually. I found a "99" F350 7.3 turbo diesel supercab dually for $13,000. w/ 146,000 miles. Somebody hooked it up a little bit then traded it in. It's really clean and has some aftermarket upgrades.
I'm using it for pulling boats and other things across the country. Do you think this will be the truck to use?
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It's 2 wheel drive.
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Thanks. I already went over what I was going too. But when I saw this one, I had to have it.
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