craig71188 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looking for a diesel truck to replace my current tow vehicle, must have: 1) Two wheel drive (2WD) 2) Extended cab 3) A/C & Cruise (working or not) 4) Not too much rust 4) Under 150K miles (I know they'll run forever-body & chassis, not so much) 6) Under $3000 Ideally a 1990 - 1995 pickup (non-turbo is OK) would fit the bill. Would prefer not to go to a crew cab or dually, but migh consider it for the right deal. I might also consider a 2WD Suburban, but a pickup is the first choice. Looked at too much jink on CL - figured I'll try here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Not being mean but for $3k and a diesel all its going to be is junk. You either need to spend more or go with a gas. Why are you wanting diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 looked at some nice examples so far. Gets better than 8mpg than the not so liked 302 f150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 here you go http://www.ohiocoalrollers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=5467 here is the add and pic in case you can't view it. He is also back in ohio now 92 dodge ram 350 dually $2500. 188k. Odometer stopped reading in august, but I've only driven it to work an back everyday. 50hp inj. Haven't touched the fuel screw. New ECM. Gets about 20-21 mpg. Airbag suspension. Will haul anything! 5th wheel ball in bed too. Pyro and boost gauge. It's in Arkansas with me right now but should be back to ohio soon. pic is here http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i250/mott42/SU1HMDAxNjUtMjAxMDA4MDMtMTIzOS5qcGc.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Not being mean but for $3k and a diesel all its going to be is junk. You either need to spend more or go with a gas. Why are you wanting diesel We get it already. Every truck that isn't a Cummins, Powerstroke, or doesn't cost $35,000 is junk. You don't need to remind us in every thread about diesels. OP, have you considered an old military pickup? I know they're 4wd and reg. cab, but they are a 1 ton (actually 5/4 ton), usually minimally rusty, have less than 100k and typically can be had for less than $3,000. My K10 with a 6.2 gets 20 mpg and hasn't missed a beat in the 6 years I've had it. Edited May 2, 2011 by TA In Progress spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 We get it already. Every truck that isn't a Cummins, Powerstroke, or doesn't cost $35,000 is junk. You don't need to remind us in every thread about diesels. 1st I'm not in every thread telling people if they don't spend 35k their truck is junk. Actually I rarely sell diesels that are that much. Hell you can get a very very nice truck for 7-10k. Ask Dover I had a 7.3 I was trying to sell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Not being mean but for $3k and a diesel all its going to be is junk. You either need to spend more or go with a gas. Why are you wanting diesel 8 mpg towing w/the old F150 vs. mid teens w/a diesel. Seen a few decent ones in the price range - but most were single cabs or 4x4. Really don't want a modded truck either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 here you go http://www.ohiocoalrollers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=5467 here is the add and pic in case you can't view it. He is also back in ohio now 92 dodge ram 350 dually $2500. 188k. Odometer stopped reading in august, but I've only driven it to work an back everyday. 50hp inj. Haven't touched the fuel screw. New ECM. Gets about 20-21 mpg. Airbag suspension. Will haul anything! 5th wheel ball in bed too. Pyro and boost gauge. It's in Arkansas with me right now but should be back to ohio soon. pic is here http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i250/mott42/SU1HMDAxNjUtMjAxMDA4MDMtMTIzOS5qcGc.jpg Thanks - will keep in mind. Really would rather not go dually or modded if I can help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 if you buy the one I listed I have a stock set of ve injectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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