Feedback on possible truck purchase - help me decide
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Feedback on possible truck purchase - help me decide
I am interested in a 1993 D250 LE 2wd auto truck with 197k miles on it. My concern is that it had an unknown number of 5th wheel trailer towing miles during some of its life. I don't know how many of the 197k miles are heavy towing miles and how many are not. Also, the truck has pyro/boost/trans temp gauges and a banks kit which is nice but it also has a US gear exhaust brake in it. The fact that it has an exhaust brake leads me to believe the truck has been used to tow HEAVY in its life. That said, I don't really want to buy a truck that may run well and test drive well unloaded but has had the living snot towed out of the cummins motor during its 197k miles. It is too bad getting a compression check on the motor is not a quicker process. If overall body, interior and apparent condition seem excellent, what is everyone's opinion given this concern. Current owner has had it since 1998 and the 5th wheel usage was from the 1st owner (as told to me by current owner). No 5th wheel in it now. Owner's asking price is $5800
Here is a link to some photos of it:
http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/arthurfamilyphotos/19931stgen/
Here is a link to some photos of it:
http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/arthurfamilyphotos/19931stgen/
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Thanks for the feedback. Look forward to more. I agree, there are many getting exhaust brakes to save long term on brake wear. Didn't think of that. Also, I could pull a carfax and then I might be in a position to know how many of the miles were from the original owner and potential 5th wheel and heavy towing miles.
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I think you should but this truck, Looking at the pics this looks like it was owned by people who care about looks and keeping it clean. The miles dont bother me at all and this truck would get 6 grand out west. This is just my input, 12 valves are getting a little pricey$$$ where is this truck, what town and state, I would like to look at it in person.
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always make an offer
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motor in my binder has 322,589 miles and is bone stock pushes it around just fine and i got it from a farmer that pulled a gooseneck trailer all the time pull dip stick check fluids
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motor in my binder has 322,589 miles and is bone stock pushes it around just fine and i got it from a farmer that pulled a gooseneck trailer all the time pull dip stick check fluids
Last edited by terragota5.9cummins; 05-10-2011 at 10:37 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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