Posted by Ken Christopherson on February 27, 2017 at 14:03:48 from (97.116.76.161):
Hello all... I know this is a little off-topic, but I will keep it tractor related by saying that I may be looking into getting a 'new' pickup to haul my tractors. Most use will be as a daily driver to and from work (approximately 50 miles/day), but having 4 mid-sized tractors I'd like to be able to have something that can haul 1-2 at a time (Farmall H, Farmall M, Case SC, John Deere Unstyled A). I really am partial to GM, although I don't mind other manufacturers. It will be an older pickup, and I have been looking at diesel crew cabs (will keep this truck probably through the first few years of having my future children which isn't far off).
I have my eye on a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax. Truck is spotless inside and out (with leather in great shape), but has a bit higher mileage which concerns me (228,000). Dealer is asking $12,900. With my commuter car trade-in I might be able to get it for 11,500. I am pretty familiar with the 99-2013 line of GM pickups as I worked in the aftermarket industry for quite a while (so I have driven a lot of pickups). I know diesel trucks will far outlast the body as long as they are maintained properly.. But I am curious to know your thoughts. You guys have helped in so many other areas of my life - I figured here would be the first place to turn.
I have been shying away from a gas motor simply because of the 10/11 mpg fuel rating on a daily basis (although many I think will say that I won't USE the diesel enough to justify the purchase - and you may be right).
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