High mileage on a diesel ?

[1FasterBlaster]

  I was thinking about purchasing a 96 Chevy 3500 with a 6.5 Turbo diesel. It has over 290,000 miles. Is this considered a lot for a diesel?

[cutngrs]

no not realy  whats the rest of the truck look like thats what i would  worry about

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

  I was thinking about purchasing a 96 Chevy 3500 with a 6.5 Turbo diesel. It has over 290,000 miles. Is this considered a lot for a diesel?

6.5...... RRRUUUNNNN as fast as you can!!!! I dont care if it has 50K miles on her!!!

[kfx400rob]

thats not too high for a diesel, but it is for a 6.5, that wast gm's greatest diesel.
i would look for one with lower miles if i wanted a 6.5.

[1FasterBlaster]

   The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

  The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?

Sorry bro. Bob Evans is one of my sales reps and he had a Heart attack Sunday, they had to send him to Orlando today his Heart is failing him. Call me in the AM @ 863-382-AUTO.

[1FasterBlaster]

  I'm also looking at a 2000 Ford F250XLT ext cab v-10 for $8000.

[cutngrs]

i have a 98 gmc suburban  with a 6.5    that is right at 200,000 and the motor runs like it did the day we got it   its my wife's and if you ask her she loves it and will keep a nother 200,000

[1FasterBlaster]

  I hope so. It looks really nice. I like the old school GM look. It's a 4 door also which I like. What kind of problems -if any- have you had with it; minor, or major?

[cutngrs]

dyno don on this site has  97 ithink is the year f 250 ford with a  7.3 powerstroke that run like a raped ape for i think 10,000

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

dyno don on this site has  97 ithink is the year f 250 ford with a  7.3 powerstroke that run like a raped ape for i think 10,000

That is a GREAT engine!!

[1FasterBlaster]

  What about the V-10? I'm on a budget too, so I'm trying to keep the prices down.

[cutngrs]

i have a ford my self an 03 with a 6.0 that has 170,000 on it with no problems

[RedPred05]

Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk.  I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing.  Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.

[dynodon]

Mine is a F350,7.3lt, 5 speed 4x4 xlt, standard cab with 175k on it , also has the rails for a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch in the bed,for 10k.

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

  What about the V-10? I'm on a budget too, so I'm trying to keep the prices down.

V10 is an AWESOME engine with gobs of tourque and they are bullet proof...but they like to drink

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

Mine is a F350,7.3lt, 5 speed 4x4 xlt, standard cab with 175k on it , also has the rails for a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch in the bed,for 10k.

Heck of a truck...and a great price.

[Bigscrb15]

I gotta agree the 7.3 is the most reliable engine. However, their transmissions have had trouble. Not too much to worry about though. I would go with the 7.3 unless you can afford a duramax

[RedPred05]

I just found the specs on a gm 6.5.  Look at gm-diesel.com. 

rwhp=190 to 215

tourque=380 to 440

Although the GM 6.5 may be reliable and ive seen them come into my old job with 300k it seems to be a little under powered compared to most full size trucks.  The first thing to go will be the injector pump, not cheap even refurbuished.

[1FasterBlaster]

  Because my budget is limited, the two possible choices I have so far is the Chevy 6.5 diesel, or the 2000 Ford V-10. If the Chevy can handle 10,000 lbs, I'll most likely go with it.

[lawn_man mx]

   the v10  is  a hell  of a truck !!!!  i sold  one  of my trucks a  99 f250  v10  150.000 miles  ran  awesome .  i  was so  happy  with the  first one   so  i bought  another one . 05 f350  i love this truck  tons  of power   torqshift tranny   i  pull my toyhauler  with  ease !!!!    the only  down fall  with  the older ones  is the gas milege  other than that  they're  solid  motors  !!!

[1FasterBlaster]

   Thanks for all the info.

[KB]

Chino, check out www.chevytruckworld.com , they have a board's for either gas engines or diesel engines, maybe do a search on that year & motor & see what comes up about it.

[Chillinthemost]

you WILL get 10mpg or less with the V10 ford, dont know for sure about the dodge but hear its just as bad

So, thats what you get with a real truck. Diesels only get a few mpg better and cost a LOT more.

   the v10  is  a hell  of a truck !!!!  i sold  one  of my trucks a  99 f250  v10  150.000 miles  ran  awesome .  i  was so  happy  with the  first one   so  i bought  another one . 05 f350  i love this truck  tons  of power   torqshift tranny   i  pull my toyhauler  with  ease !!!!    the only  down fall  with  the older ones  is the gas milege  other than that  they're  solid  motors  !!!

I agree, my wifes Excursion is a v10 and it has 120k on it and runs great.

Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk.  I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing.  Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.

You dont know what you are talking about.




Chino, what are you going to be doing with this truck? The 6.5 gm doesnt really have a bad rep. it just doesnt have much power. Powerwise it probably would be similiar to a small block gas.
   If you want a good strong reliable work truck, Dons truck would be a great choice or any Chevy or Ford gas truck with a manual tranny. In my opinion all autos that are asked to work are on borrowed time, and diesels are very expensive to repair.

     This is Chillin and I approve this message.

[MATT1969]

get a cummins.