High VS Low Mile Diesel Trucks | What Should YOU Buy?

Wondering if low mile diesels are worth the hype? Lets take a look as I compare a 390k mile truck to a 56k mile truck so see what’s really worth buying! Whether it’s a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax mileage matters, but not as much as you think!

#diesel #cummins #mileage

[bryanfloyd]

got 478k on my second gen. Drives like dream. Doesn't matter how many miles a cummins has as long as its taken care of

[gargamel]

I always prefer high mileage. Hasn’t failed me yet. Especially diesels.

[Towing]

I like whichever truck has been worked harder. I bought a 97 2nd gen, 1 owner old man truck that was meticulously maintained. As soon as I put it to work it was one repair after another. My 94 has 488k miles on it, it's never seen an easy day its first 200k were with a concrete pumping company. If you've ever seen a concrete pump you know they weigh almost 10k. The second owner was a tractor owner operator and so it spent another 150k hauling different pieces of equipment and dump trailers around. The last 130k miles were put on by me, I'm a mobile mechanic and so it drags a service body with all my tools and equipment on board. It weighs a little less than 11k as it sits. Long story short I believe it has another 200k or more in it before the motor gets opened for the first time.

[donovanmclaughlin]

You forgot to mention the really high miles trucks that are beat the crap that go for a ridiculous amount of money 😂

[dmaxdan]

"Obviously the body is horrible on this one"

-Looks at my salt belt 2nd Gen with Rust reduction

[melvingibson]

Maintenance and ownership history is more important than miles

[enriquesmith]

Some of the best trucks I’ve ever had have been 220k and 280k. 0 blow by 7.3’s. Also- an unknown miles 12v. I’ve also owned and worked on 7.3’s with low miles- anywhere from 40-120k. The high mile ones, in my experience, were healthier trucks. I believe because they were highway miles, not around town majority of the time. Also, had a 6.7 powerstorke with 327k… ran awesome. Burned 0 oil.

[michaelbarrett]

I bought a '96 FSeries in October 2019 w 26, 200 miles on it in a silent auction for 16k. I have been offered cash for it with the lowest cash offer @$40k. They began rolling in during the beginning of 2020 when Covid hit and have not stopped. The truck has a Quigley Conversion that cost 10k more than the truck w/ the emergency vehicle package. I knew it was exactly what my dream truck would be, but i had no idea i would be able to tic off every box i had. The truck works great for my bee business with the aluminum flat bed, the Dana 70's are amazing, i can haul and tow way more than i ever dreamed of, and i never have to worry about ekectronics going out because it doesnt have power windows or locks. The only down side is because with an aluminum flatbed during winter if i dont have a couple thousand lbs weight on the back it doesnt do to good off road during winter because the back end doesnt get enough traction. The other downside is it isnt the greatest over highway speeds having 5:13 gears. It seems to be best to keep it 65 and slower just for the RPM's of the motor...which are right around 2500. I would like to get the thing where i could drive it between 75 & 80 mph at about 1600 rpms. I dont know if thats possible with the E4OD 4 speed automatic thats in it. I may need to find another 6 speed manual transmission or install an Allison in it. At any rate, with no more miles on it than it has, im fairly certain that my 4 yr old grandson will be driving it. Im looking for a vegtable oil to diesel fuel system to become a psrt of my business to ensure there is always a fuel system for it.

[freqwenz]

Where I’m from, people still list their second gens for $20k+ with 300k miles. I love these trucks but god damn.

[Josephhutton]

Well stated. I have owned an absolute gem 2001 cummins 6 speed with 26k original miles and now I have a 2001 cummins with 297k. While the first 2001 was obviously much nicer and just a conversation peice. It still needed a complete front end rebuild with moog parts twice before I sold it at 75k miles in 2019. Maintenance is key

[littleredridinghood]

I sold my 2001 loaded Laramie 24v cummins with 101 KM for $15, 500 .. bought a 1998 loaded Laramie 12v cummins with 420 KM for $4800 .. I just LOVE the 12v

[mikesilva]

Just purchased my 4th gen at 100k. 1 owner. Inside extremely mint. First diesel. Already started replacing fluids, suspension, and steering components. Your videos helped me out a lot brotha 🙏🏾. Just wish you made more 😂

[samj]

I’ve got a 24v from a 1 owner and just got to 350k and it’s still holding up great !

[freq]

I bought a 1994 Ram 3500 as a donor for $2, 000. 665000 miles. The engine had no blow by. 5 speed transmission shift did good. Frame is Rusted off behind the spring shackles and all around the fender Wells and Rockers were completely rusted out and gone. For whatever reason the heater did not work. A few of the leaf springs in the rear were cracked but I could still haul a pretty good load with it. I ended up driving that truck for another nine months before I disassembled it and it was a very reliable

[michaellarrick]

Awesome video bro. Honestly I never really thought about how high mileage trucks may actually be better to buy. Good point of view.

[slimdog]

Well said. My 1996 4x4 Cummins has 330, 000km. The clutch was done before I bought it, but the 2nd gear synchro is gone.

[drwombat]

Can you do a video on risks for purchasing a 94-02 ram 2500 with regards to parts availability and ability to get what you need to do repairs outside of consumables/serviceables?

[jmpnjessie]

I bought a Cummins diesel. Just told it basically needs to be rebuilt. So....here I go!
I'm hoping your videos will guide me!

[OnefastAZfarmtruck]

I bought a lower mileage (130k) second gen with a banged up bed for a good price and a built trans threw a flatbed on it called it good and I use it and enjoy it tow with it. I feel like it’s a good balance of being kept clean and not being afraid to tow with it or work with it. My first gen is clean with 190k and I still do work with it. I have them to enjoy and use

[AbduAllah]

Your videos are informative, well made and impartial as always.
If I may suggest, I think they will be way better with no music.