Looking to buy a 3/4 pickup for towing jobs, and found a 2016 Ram 2500 6.4l Outdoorsman but it has 190,000 miles. Truck is in super mint condition, and clean Carfax. It has lots of options and was purchased orig for $53,500. They want $20,275 out the door. Thoughts on that high of milage? and that year and engine? thanks!
I'm not a Dodge fan. I'd never pay that kind of money for one with that kind of mileage. Now, if it had been a Cummins diesel engine and an Allison transmission, I'd think about it. But you're talking about the gasoline doors and I'd never touch one of those
Awesome, thanks. How about a Tundra Limited 5.7l 2013 with 197,000 miles for $16k...? Looks like its a nice truck.
What is your max milage on a gas engine for Dodge? Or is Tundra the way to go? Here's one. thnx again.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/dc4817cf-7d12-4148-8774-9707525bfdb4?aff=share_other
For moderate towing (up to maybe 8000 pounds) you don’t need a heavy duty truck. Anywhere below that, and the Tundra is the pick of the litter. Problem is that people know that and will pay up for one, especially with low miles. So most of the tundras in your price range will have high to very high miles. And even though a Tundra “can” go 3-400,000 miles, that doesn’t mean it will, especially if it wasn’t maintained. Like the first officer said in “Titanic”, “She’s made of iron... I assure you, she can sink.”
So even if you buy a Tundra, any used truck that isn’t under warranty and you need to depend on it requires:
- A thorough prepurchase inspection by a professional
- A reserve fund adequate to cover major mechanical (eg, reman transmission, valve repair, etc), probably around $5000.
PS: I mostly agree with Scotty about avoiding gasser Ram HDs. The 6.2 Hemi isn’t a bad engine if it has been maintained well, but repairs, should you need them, could be pricey (the Ram forums might enlighten you on this). They eat gas, too.
Thanks for info! I think I'll start with the Tundra and work my way up to a better bigger truck once I get bigger payloads. Is there one you prefer? Ford, Dodge, Chevy for cummings's engine? I did find a 2014 tundra with 141,000 miles on it it looks like it's in pretty decent condition and would probably be OK for what I'm doing at the moment. I'd like to move up to a Cummings diesel engine eventually not sure which companies have those engines in their trucks I know dodge does, is there any other companies like Ford I don't really like Chevy, thank you, much appreciated.
1) I had a 2014 Tundra. Best vehicle of any kind I ever owned. If it passes inspection, get it.
2) Cummins definitely makes the best mid duty diesel, and Ram is who sells it. The rest of the truck might stink, but the engines are glorious (and there are rumors that Ram quality might be improving a bit)
3) GM sells an Allison transmission in certain heavy duty pickups, though not all. The 6.6 Duramax is not great, but OK if you service it religiously.
4) Ford seems to have lost its way since the old 7.2 Powerstroke. I’d stay away unless your local dealer happens to be unusually ethical and organized.
thank you for the info much appreciated and super helpful. I found a 2016 tundra SR5 5.7L for $23,000 with 133,000...?
how about a 2013 Toyota tundra 5.7 L engine with 197,000 miles for $15,900 here is the link thank you so much for answering I am actively looking for a truck to do some moderate towing for jobs, towing a double axle dump trailer and maybe a double axle car trailer. My budget is around $20-22,000.
What about this one with a Cummings engine?
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/11202312-05e4-43ce-a57a-5df52c2f66f5?aff=share_other
Also does it have to be Cumming's? thnx
Fair to assume you have a smartphone? Then a tool you might find helpful is the Kelley Blue Book app. It will give you prices/values in your area. Just remember the KBB app is only a tool, a rough guide. You might find it helpful.
