Tow Rig opinions needed

[Greg]

I'm looking for a Tow Rig... under $9k. I've been looking at 1/2 Ton Chevy Gas pickups & some Ford PowerStrokes. If I could find a Cummins around $9k, I'd do it, but they don't exist. Anyhow, here's what I found, tell me if you think it's worth it-

1995 Ford Powerstroke Ext Cab, 200k miles, XLT, 4x4. Price, $6,800. (Not sure if its a Auto or Manual, probably Auto.)


What are the thougths on the mileage? It sounds OK to me. I'd rather have a diesel than a gas truck but they are hard to come across under $9k. Thoughts?

 

[Caleb]

I wouldn;t let the mileage scare ya...but if its an auto I would hope the auto has been rebuilt, and for your benefit, recently...I would go 3/4T or larger for sure even if you have to go with a gasser...I have had zero probelms with mine and it has 258K on it now...


Sheesh you dang newbie...search its been discussed

 

[Hickey]

I wouldn't touch the auto.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Originally posted by Hickey
I wouldn't touch the auto.

Nor would I on the higher mileage ones...

I wouldn't hesitate at all to buy a 200k+ 5 speed...

How many mile does your PS have Jeremy?

 

[Hickey]

way up in the 65k area wanna buy it?

 

[TRD270]

I only paid 10k for my Cummin's

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Originally posted by Hickey
way up in the 65k area wanna buy it?

You upgrading?

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by cruiseroutfit


You upgrading?

ya, he's buying a Subaru Bratt...

 

[muleskinner]

Buy mine 01 Stroker Ex cab LB, Leveled, NEW auto trans from dealer, new 315 bfg A/T's, bedliner etc. 63,000 highway miles
$23,500

 

[Hickey]

I would trade mine for the same truck, only 2wd, in a second.

 

[James K]

'95 was prier to the intercooler?

I had a 94 chev 1/2 ton w/nv4500 it was a great truck but, when I built the jeepster(heavier) it just seemed like it was putting alot more strain on it and I just did not want the worry. So I bought the CTD w/nv5600.

Look for a manual and don't let the mileage get to you on the deisels.

 

[Hickey]

Originally posted by James K
'95 was prier to the intercooler?

I think it started in 98 or 99

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by Hickey
I would trade mine for the same truck, only 2wd, in a second.

why do you want 2WD...is it too tempting to take it out since your jeep is in hibernation (mines in DEEEEEEEEP hibernation)

 

[Hickey]

lower COG, less weight, better fuel economy, don't need it, better ride.

 

[James K]

I think if I did not have to deal with the snow and construction sites. I would have a 2wd.

 

[Hickey]

I loved my old 91 2wd F150. Sucker had 170k on it and still got 15mpg every tank. 12 when towing the Jeep. I miss ole blue sometimes...

 

[gtidrivr]

i have a great tow rig for sale just in the right price range for ya. its a 93 ford f-250 136,000 460ci auto 4x4 extra cab shell carpet kit runs great tows great ac is cold 5900 or offer if interested its at 268 e 9000 s in sandy or call 801-913-5622 if you know curt from cruisers i was with him 2 weekends ago and he saw it and suka has pictures but sorry no digi here

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Originally posted by gtidrivr
... curt from cruisers i was with him 2 weekends ago and he saw it ...

Didn't look at it closely but it did look like a clean Ford. My dad had the 460 awhile before his Cummins... that thing TOWED like mad.... gas mileage wasn't the greatest but it hit some hills fast.

 

[Greg]

I'll pass on the 460'd rig.... I want more than 6 gallons per mile, .

Thanks for the info, I'll watch for the Auto. If it's an Auto that's been rebuilt, would it be worthwhile?

 

[Greg]

Originally posted by supergper
Sheesh you dang newbie...search its been discussed

Yeah, but I've never been part of the Diesel-talk crowd.... I just wanted to feel included!