Just wanted some opinions on what would be the better route. Buy a brand new truck for $130K or buy a used truck for $30K and put a new engine and drivetrain in it for another $30K? I think the used route is the way to go.
Even after the new engine and drivetrain you are still paying less than half what a new truck would cost and the engine and drivetrain and tires are really all that really matter on a truck. Makes you wonder why new trucks are so expensive. Am I missing something or is this just simple math?
Another route is to buy a newer used truck for around $60K but then you still don't know what you are getting. If you buy the old truck and put the new engine and drivetrain in it at least you know you essentially have a new truck and you know what you are getting, a used truck with a new engine or a used truck with a used engine, seems like a simple choice to me.
New truck or Old truck with new engine and drivetrain?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by texasmorrell, May 6, 2012.
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