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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Rideandrepair, post: 12385991, member: 168603&quot;]I don’t think there’s any good answer. Like everyone says. Never know what you might inherit. Being familiar with things help. I would really try to buy newer. Reason being, 4 yr old 500k Trucks were historically about half the price of new. Over 4 years the total cost was and about the same, considering the cost of repairs. The 4 yr old emission Trucks with 500k seem to sell at about 1/3 the price of a comparable new one. All that’s for a reason. The added cost of repairs. New being so expensive, I would try to get as close to new as possible, with the most warranty available. It’s a big risk. I’m sure you already know that. The 2018 and newer are supposedly much better. Last couple years has really been good for fuel economy. The autos especially. 1.5 mpg improvement can save $1000 per mo. running 10k per mo. @ $4.00 per gallon. That $1000 per mo. towards a payment is better than spending it on repairs, considering down time, aggravation, and to degree, residual trade in value. Just some ideas to consider when comparing. Get a warrant work history from the dealer. Provide the vin #, they can print you copy of anything that’s been done. You can also get the manufacture date, original in service date, to help paint a clearer picture. Possibly buy an extended warranty. Something I normally don’t believe in. But considering the magic number seems to be $13,000 for a complete emissions system overhaul. Well worth paying a bit more per mo. to avoid problems as long as possible. Prices are falling, and will continue to. Maybe hit bottom in December, the typical low period. It’s anyone’s guess. Avoid the bargain Truck from an Independent Dealer. Reputable Factory Dealer is best. Especially when you have problems afterwards. Take you’re time. Look around a lot. Don’t get too eager. Get familiarized and focus in on your wants and needs in a Truck. Along with pricing. You’ll find it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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