Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-30-2016, 04:48 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
At how many miles would you trade the diesel truck?

I have a 2012 Silverado 3500HD SRW with 75,000 miles on truck, would you trade before the warranty runs out? I would like a dually but I have to convince DW when is a good time to trade. DW says keep what I have, a month with no payment looks better than a new truck. Would y'all trade or put more miles on truck


Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
spock123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 04:53 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Ford Idaho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
My 250 just turned over to 43,000 this am, I figure about another 200,000 before trading in for a Transwarp driven MH......
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
Ford Idaho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 05:05 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
northstar1960's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: in my new 29hfsxlr
Posts: 1,658
Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123 View Post
I have a 2012 Silverado 3500HD SRW with 75,000 miles on truck, would you trade before the warranty runs out? I would like a dually but I have to convince DW when is a good time to trade. DW says keep what I have, a month with no payment looks better than a new truck. Would y'all trade or put more miles on truck


Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
so truck isn't even broke in yet . put those payments in the banks for a couple more yrs at least and then go buy another . My chevy just has 137300. i know i'll need another in a couple yrs maybe 3
northstar1960 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 05:28 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Brother Les's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
Posts: 2,784
Warranty.... ?

I think the 'warranty' went out on my truck about.... 12 or so years ago....
190,000 on the clock and looking to put 400,000 more on it.

Do you know how to work on your truck or do you have someone else do everything for you?

Yes, go ahead and 'trade' it in for a new dually. Someone will get a nice truck and you may get a dually that may not be used to its' full potential.

I like my truck... a lot. and have not made a truck payment in over 10 years. Yes, I have put new fender and a paint job on it and a few odds and ends, but nothing close to 10 years of payments.

Now, with all of the jabs out of the way.

1) Do you LIKE your truck? Does it do what you need it to do, all of the time.

If 'yes'...keep it. If 'no', then get rid of it.
__________________
Brother Les

2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD

2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
SuperChip, BTS transmission, 6.0 Trans Cooler
Brother Les is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 08:39 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
CWSWine's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,016
3 Years or 36,000 miles which ever come first.
I finance for 36 months and my business is nice enough to make the payments for me. Plus I can write a lot off as a business expense. Current one June 2015 next one will be 2018 model year.
__________________
2017 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 40D Diesel Pusher 41 foot. CC 5740
2017 Solitude 310GK-R Pick Up Oct 24th.
2016 GMC Denali 1 ton Cargo Capacity 3722 lbs
Sold 2016 Keystone Montana 3711FL
Sold - 2015 Crusader 315RST 5th Wheel -
2015 Ford F350 SRW Cargo Capacity 3744
CWSWine is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 08:44 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
davel1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
Posts: 2,377
unless you really have new truck fever, bank those payments. You'll have money set aside for what repairs might come up, but mostly it will pile up to be a big down payment later on.
__________________
David & Lynn
2014 Coachmen Chaparral Signature 327 RLKS
2016 Ford F350 Lariat CC Dually
davel1971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2016, 09:12 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
CaptnJohn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 3,963
I trade every 2 years or so ~~ sometimes less never more. Current 2016 F250 6.7 is almost 7 months old and 17,000. No later than the arrival of the 2018 models but could be next month if on hits my liking.
__________________
2022 Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 LB Dually
Edgewater 205 EX 150 Yamaha
CaptnJohn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 12:53 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Tom48's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ontario, California
Posts: 2,144
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho View Post
My 250 just turned over to 43,000 this am, I figure about another 200,000 before trading in for a Transwarp driven MH......
AMEN Our 2004 F-250 SD is paid for and every month without a payment is that much more to spend on living. Even though it is a 6.0 L D, with legions of possible issues, we have had a great 108,000 miles and expect another 92,000 before we even think about a new TRUCK PAYMENT. We watch the oil changes and stay up on all routine maintenance. I carry a code reader so when ever we get a code we can consult our mechanic first before going further or consulting anyone while out of town. YEAH FOR NO PAYMENT. Besides the devil you know is safer than the devil you don't.
Tom48 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 01:28 PM   #9
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Central North Carolina
Posts: 71
Just rolled 250000 miles on my f350. Plan to keep it. Its a 7.3psd.
byrdr1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 01:43 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
NMWildcat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern NM
Posts: 9,505
Part of the reason we like our diesel is the engine longevity. Our truck is almost 10 years old and is just now broke in at 130k. Sure, we've had to do minor repairs like hoses and belts. But much better than new truck payments!!! And we still get offers from guys at truck stops to buy it from us. But I'm not ready to mess with delete kits, DEF, or new truck pmts

We will probably keep it until 300k or the truck falls apart around the engine
__________________
Scott and Liz - Southern NM
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
NMWildcat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 04:17 PM   #11
"Don't Tread on Me"
 
sgtsdj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Oak Island, NC
Posts: 88
Let Me Know

Capt. John,
Let me know when you are going to get rid of your truck. I'd love to talk to you about it. I currently have a 2002 F250 7.3 w/ 53,000 on it! Absolutely love it. Only issue in 14 years was an axle seal.
__________________
Steve J.
Retired VA Law Enforcement
, Good Sams Life Member
Rockwood Roo 235S
2002 F-250 7.3 Diesel Powerstroke Powerhouse
Chipped, Bank's Exhaus
t - "Bad to the Bone"
sgtsdj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 05:53 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
Rodgers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Washington Illinois
Posts: 132
Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123 View Post
I have a 2012 Silverado 3500HD SRW with 75,000 miles on truck, would you trade before the warranty runs out? I would like a dually but I have to convince DW when is a good time to trade. DW says keep what I have, a month with no payment looks better than a new truck. Would y'all trade or put more miles on truck


Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
That's really not many miles. I had a 1998.5 3500 Ram DRW drove it till 2014. It had over 200k was still pulling strong. Had a wreck Insurance totaled it so had to buy new 2014 Ram 3500 DRW will drive it till it stops. I had no major problems with my 98.5 I LOVE MY NEW RAM!
Rodgers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 06:13 PM   #13
Senior Member
 
CaptnJohn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 3,963
Quote:
Originally Posted by sgtsdj View Post
Capt. John,
Let me know when you are going to get rid of your truck. I'd love to talk to you about it. I currently have a 2002 F250 7.3 w/ 53,000 on it! Absolutely love it. Only issue in 14 years was an axle seal.
Going to print your post. She just had her 3rd oil change at 16,600. The factory tailgate is in the box the aluminum 5er gate arrived in. Will let you know....
__________________
2022 Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 LB Dually
Edgewater 205 EX 150 Yamaha
CaptnJohn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 06:30 PM   #14
Senior Member
 
Bluepill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 1,645
Another advantage of an older vehicle is ready availability of used parts. When the DW ignored the check engine light, the temperature gauge, and the engine knocking I was faced with an engine replacement. Good used one for under $2K and a long weekend of work, and she's back on the road again.

__________________
2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
2015 T12RBST Flagstaff Hardside

Disclaimer: The actual value of my "Two Cents" of advice varies just like a bitcoin.
Bluepill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 06:33 PM   #15
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 215
I bought mine with 164k on it, if everything else holds together, I will rebuild it when it hits 500k!
__________________
2015 Tracer ultra light executive edition 3200bht
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7, Dually, crew cab, long bed
SilverArrowPro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 06:46 PM   #16
Senior Member
 
hrlyguy2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: N.W. Illinois
Posts: 312
I am bad on keeping vehicles.
I am on my 62 vehicle not including bikes,boats rvs etc. I get bored and move on .
My wife is understanding
But I agree 75k on a diesel is baby miles.I bought my dually with that and I am satisfied for now
__________________
2007.5 Chevy 3500Ltz cc lb Duramax
2010 Sandpiper 345 RET (SOLD)
hrlyguy2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 06:59 PM   #17
Senior Member
 
Iwannacamp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
I agree with the no payments...when you have to pay them. Thanks to the FRF I got the itch a while back. I paid mine off 4-5 years ago. It has about 160k on it and runs and looks ok. So here I am. I am scared of the new ones anyway. I figure it will wreck out before I wear it out.


Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
__________________
2017 Puma 297RLSS
2005 Ram 2500 4X4 diesel SMOKER!!
I love puns, irony and tasteless jokes...
born in Texas.... live in Arkansas
Iwannacamp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 09:04 PM   #18
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Western AZ
Posts: 2,404
Quote:
Originally Posted by CWSWine View Post
3 Years or 36,000 miles which ever come first.
I finance for 36 months and my business is nice enough to make the payments for me. Plus I can write a lot off as a business expense. Current one June 2015 next one will be 2018 model year.
What does this have to do with the OPs question or are just bragg'n
mike.t is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 09:24 PM   #19
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
My 2002 Excursion with a 7.3 liter diesel turned 300k last month and I plan to keep it for years - till someone totals it or it or my needs change. I love having no payment.
__________________
Jim & Sharon
2016 WindJammer 3001W
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel
Full-Time since 10/29/15
Swift is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 09:33 PM   #20
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Franklin County, PA
Posts: 3,521
Quote:
Originally Posted by sgtsdj View Post
Capt. John,
Let me know when you are going to get rid of your truck. I'd love to talk to you about it. I currently have a 2002 F250 7.3 w/ 53,000 on it! Absolutely love it. Only issue in 14 years was an axle seal.

When you get rid of yours to buy his let me know.
__________________
2019 Puma XLE 27QBC Toy Hauler
2005 Honda VTX 1300
2002 Goldwing 1800GL CSC Trike
2020 Ram 2500 Crew cab 6.5 bed

Ron & Shirley (Empty Nesters)
rmac04401 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
diesel, truck

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:20 AM.