Truck dilemnas

[yunt2ride]

Also on the Duramx diesels the injectors are 700 a piece and there are 8 of them so thats 5600 for the parts alone. My dad has had to replace his twice, fortunately it was under warranty but the next time they go out it wont be.

The injectors were expensive when they first came out but the cost of them has come down quiet a bit. I don't think there no where near that now.

[bigscrub79]

The first time was over a year ago, thats when he got that price. The second was just a month or so ago. Dont know what they are at now.

[MuddyGurl101]

You have to be very careful when buying a used diesel. You have to think what people do with those trucks. They usually haul heavy things (trailers, bikes, horses) which puts a lot of wear and tear on the mechanical parts of the truck. Diesel parts are also a lot more expensive.

[Crashking]

Also on the Duramx diesels the injectors are 700 a piece and there are 8 of them so thats 5600 for the parts alone. My dad has had to replace his twice, fortunately it was under warranty but the next time they go out it wont be.

The injectors were expensive when they first came out but the cost of them has come down quiet a bit. I don't think there no where near that now.

if they were that expensive.... that honestly sucks for chevy people.... the diesel option from the factory is usually 5-6 grand... i dont see injectors costing that much.... hell... for the cummins (not chevy i know) you can get a whole set of injectors for $300-$400


diesels are awesome if you take care of them.... they usually don't have problems (well i know the cummins usually doesnt).... oil changes do take atleast a gallon or 2 of oil... but it lasts atleast 6000 miles... no spark plugs to replace... no spark plug wires.... no distributor... etc

i'm a big ford guy..... but i'd rather get a dodge because of the cummins engine...


do some reasearch on both vehicles.... you'll find that both probably have a fair share of problems... for now... i'd go with the yota... it will be cheaper(hopefully) which will allow you to have money to play with.... yeah havin a big diesel powered ford would be awesome(i wanted a 99-02 when i was lookin for a truck) but i wouldnt have any money to go out and do sh*t with.... get the yota... have some fun.... get out of school... get a decent job and get a better truck.... that's the way to do it.... cause you'll have fun the whole time (well except at the job maybe... lol)

[yunt2ride]

Ok checked with my service man. The injectors on the 2001 and 2002 model Duramaxes have a 200,000 mile warranty and the 2003 model and up have a 100,000 mile warranty so it may be under warranty. There is a lot of work to replace all 8 of them but you should get another quote if it was $5600. I would need for them to figure all the gaskets and everything to get an exact figure. But first check your miles and see if it may be under warranty.

[Robert yfz]

I would get the diesel if you have the money for it. If your going to take it in the mud i would get the toyata because why would you spend alot of money ona truck if your gonna take it mudding. Also maybe you should look at a 1500 or f150 because it would still get pretty good gas mileage and have alot of room inside it.

[PredaGator]

I can tell you from years of experience,the Toyota truck,if properly maintained,will be very dependable and it will last a very long time. If you want the best of both worlds(full size truck and Toyota reliability) you could consider a Tundra. The down side to a Tundra, as a first truck, is that even usedones  with high miles they can sometimes still be a little pricey.

[LakeMaryKid]

Thanks for all the feedback, diesel is now out the window. Toyota is not riding shotgun. Now the question is, should i go manual or auto? Im in the city but im still tied between them both. My sister has a stick and i do fine in it. Its a celica but still.

[Bigscrb15]

I am 6'4" and drove my girlfriends Tacoma around all week last week. It had enough room, but wasnt near as comfortable as my fullsize chevy. I also think the cab has something to do with room. Hers is Ext Cab so it is roomier than a Single cab yota. Also if you are going to lift it and can't find one lifted the 1992 style yotas can fit 35" tires on 15x12 rims with just a 3inch body lift. Thats alot cheaper than lifting the Ford.  Get an AUTO, the standards are fun to drive, but they get old quick especially when on the cell phone or something.

[Honda250ex]

Get a F250 but make sure it is a 2004 and up because it has 325 horses not like your 250 horses.

[LakeMaryKid]

Get a F250 but make sure it is a 2004 and up because it has 325 horses not like your 250 horses.

Sorry i cant have daddy buy my truck..........or my own business at 12 either.

[o4250]

Get a F250 but make sure it is a 2004 and up because it has 325 horses not like your 250 horses.

Sorry i cant have daddy buy my truck..........or my own business at 12 either.

Why?

[LakeMaryKid]

Sorry i cant have daddy buy my truck..........or my own business at 12 either.

Why?

Cause we aint rich like dem white folks

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

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[mikeE36]

Thanks for all the feedback, diesel is now out the window. Toyota is not riding shotgun. Now the question is, should i go manual or auto? Im in the city but im still tied between them both. My sister has a stick and i do fine in it. Its a celica but still.

go with an auto truck.

[mikeE36]

right now I want a chevy z71 not the new one the older one like this.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=189805160&dealer_id=56958220&car_year=1997&model=CHEV150&bkms=1128963107318&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distance=300&make=CHEV&min_price=1&address=34202&advanced=&end_year=2006&max_price=5500&cardist=185#vdptop

or this.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=170468571&dealer_id=55204017&car_year=1992&search_type=both&make=CHEV&transmission=&distance=300&model=CHEV150&address=34202&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=100000&max_price=5500&bkms=1128963399357&min_price=1&end_year=2006&color=WHITE&start_year=1984&drive=&color2=&isp=y&engine=&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=173

I like the two door better even though the 4 door is more useful. I guess my friends will be sitting in the bed along with the machines. Do the z71s only come in 8cylinder?

[96 warrior]

what about a ranger, s10, dakota something like that
just an idea

[backinsaddle]

I had a 90 Toyota p/u 4x4.  It had the 6-cylinder 3vz engine.  what a piece of crap.  they were known for blowing headgaskets.  in my case 3 headgaskets, each time the motor overheated, and 3 rebuilds resulted.  if it had a different motor, I'd probably think differently because everything else about the truck was fail-proof.

Something to consider if you're looking at the full size diesel, the new ones are getting almost double the mileage as a gas.  I know a bunch of guys with diesels getting 20-22 mpg.  But diesels hold their value...i'm told you can get 110% of the cost of the diesel option back on resale.

[stump66]

For your first truck and income you cannot beat a Yota. It will get the job you need done.