best diesel truck for the money

[nick122590]

I know there are threads about trucks but I'm on my phone and its a pain in the ass.

Keep it short. I want a diesel. Don't want to spend more then 10k. If I have to I will.
All the roads by me are dirt and gravel so 4x4 is a must.

Might do a few things like exhaust, tune, and what not. Will pull a car hauler once in a while. No plow or anything like that. And my DD most of the time.

Not sure what years to look at. Im thinking maybe Dodge is the way to go. What ya guys think is my best bet to look into?

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[ktraver97ss]

A $10k diesel is a piece of shit most of the time. My next truck is going to be an 06 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab dirtymax.

 

[Outlaw]

10k can get you a nice 12v cummins or a higher mile 24v Good motor, but the Dodge transmissions aren't the best, nor are the bodies as far as rusting out goes. A 7.3 can be had with sub 175,000 miles. I love the duramax trucks, but a nice one can range around 13-15 grand for an LB7(2001-03.5), which had injector issues. LLY is the way to go ( 04-07 model year )

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i give you a steal of a deal on rust free cali, dented to hell 06 crewcab 2500 2wd base model ram 5.9 cummins. 228k with rebuilt trans

6k$

 

[Dasfinc]

10k can get you a nice 12v cummins or a higher mile 24v Good motor, but the Dodge transmissions aren't the best, nor are the bodies as far as rusting out goes. A 7.3 can be had with sub 175,000 miles. I love the duramax trucks, but a nice one can range around 13-15 grand for an LB7(2001-03.5), which had injector issues. LLY is the way to go ( 04-07 model year )

Dodge transmissions are actually pretty good...... After 2005..... which is well outside of his price range.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

6k cash, needs rf hub bearing but its drivable as is, come get it

 

[RenoReno2]

Dodge transmissions are actually pretty good...... After 2005..... which is well outside of his price range.

That was my understanding they started using Mercedes trannies when they merged

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

the 47/48re architecture didnt change much from the original 727/46rh/re

 

[Dasfinc]

the 47/48re architecture didnt change much from the original 727/46rh/re

Correct, same general design, just improved.

My 05 Rams tran is tight as a Drum with 67K on the clock. I wouldn't touch a pre 2005 dodge product.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

the 03ish n older 47re is just fine since those 5.9's were rated lower

all transmissions have issues, id say the early allisons had more than the early electronic dodge's


its not like cerebus/MB killed the factory that made em

 

[Outlaw]

Dodge transmissions are actually pretty good...... After 2005..... which is well outside of his price range.

I was talking relative to his price range.

 

[Dasfinc]

I was talking relative to his price range.

Totally agree.

I'd aim for a 98+ 7.3 powered ford, IMO that's the best for about 10K that won't be total garbage.

 

[SRT41320]

i give you a steal of a deal on rust free cali, dented to hell 06 crewcab 2500 2wd base model ram 5.9 cummins. 228k with rebuilt trans

6k$

trade you for a 96 diesel suburban!!


on another note, depending what your plans are, i really like my diesel suburban - 6.5 trucks can be had for super cheap... not super powerful but can hold thier own with just a few mods and you cannot find a diesel SUV for cheap

 

[nick122590]

I was thinking about a 03ish f250...

And no thanks. I need 4x4. Have to cross a creek to get to my buddy's instead of going 15 miles out of the way lol

 

[nick122590]

trade you for a 96 diesel suburban!!


on another note, depending what your plans are, i really like my diesel suburban - 6.5 trucks can be had for super cheap... not super powerful but can hold thier own with just a few mods and you cannot find a diesel SUV for cheap

Rather have a pickup. And newer truck. 2000+

 

[SRT41320]

then i would look for a 12v/24v cummins or f250 - no matter what you buy though... prepare to spend a couple grand because all the diesels have issues - powerstrokes need headgaskets and EGRs - Duramax have injector and headgasket issues - cummins usually have a crappy trans attached to them....

 

[Yaj Yak]

why do you need diesel...

 

[Outlaw]

then i would look for a 12v/24v cummins or f250 - no matter what you buy though... prepare to spend a couple grand because all the diesels have issues - powerstrokes need headgaskets and EGRs - Duramax have injector and headgasket issues - cummins usually have a crappy trans attached to them....

No EGR on 7.3's you Just can't get the same power gains mod for mod as a 6.0-6.4

 

[Yaj Yak]

my brothers 6.0 is fucking awesome. i would love it.

but like i said. why is a diesel necessary?
for your budget... i wouldn't be getting a diesel id be getting a 5.3 powered something. 7500lb towing capacity... not going to have 28bajillion miles on it... decent gas mileage... and when it breaks you aren't out a grand or more.

 

[RICH17]

Cummins and save for a trans....

 

[Yaj Yak]

yeah and a new body cuz its going to be rotten to shit.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

thats why ya get em from out west or the south

the two 06 rams we've been screwing with spent all of their time on the highway between tower sites all over the southwest/west

you can fuckin eat off em even with 230-250k on em

 

[Yaj Yak]

Ya but two wheel drive. This dude drives through creeks and gravel and shit

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

Go south and out of state if you can to buy a 10k diesel. I like this one.

Cars for Sale: 1997 Ford F250 4x4 SuperCab H/D in Altavista, VA 24517: Truck Details - 332231974 - AutoTrader.com

 

[wolfe]

trade you for a 96 diesel suburban!!


on another note, depending what your plans are, i really like my diesel suburban - 6.5 trucks can be had for super cheap... not super powerful but can hold thier own with just a few mods and you cannot find a diesel SUV for cheap

This, the 6.5 isn't the most powerful, but they last.

Or a 7.3