Trucks

polarischik said:

I know this diiscussion has happened before but... I'm looking to switch up my tow rig for the seaon. Currently running a tacoma with a 2 place and does the trick but in crappy weather definitely can be under powered. Debating a 3/4 ton with a deck. Should I go diesel or gas? Factors to consider I live in Calgary and this will be my daily driver, I have a limited budget about 24k, I know absolutely nothing about diesel trucks, typical get out 2 weekends a month, usually within 3 hours on occassion 6. What do other similar gas rigs get running to the mountains (with deck and sleds), I was leaning towards diesel but can't find a decent one in my budget, so am back to gas. Thanks

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lilduke said:

Here I found you a truck.


https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/...el/1384464407?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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Cyle said:

Is that a joke? Wow is that ever overpriced.

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lilduke said:

You got a better one? Post it up.

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lilduke said:

Heres one in white, if thats ur thing. its in Edmonton though.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks...ck/1341805859?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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Cyle said:

No, but that is very overpriced and a lifted truck with that kind of km? Run far away.



Speaking of that run far far away from those little lots like that. 99.99% of them are nothing but a bunch of scammers who buy junk from auctions paint it up and rip people off who have no idea SO badly. If you want to roll the dice on a truck like that, just go straight to the auction yourself, at least if you get burned you paid a ton less for it and have money to put into repairs.

JFK are those expensive though. About 8 years ago I sold my 07 Ram 2500 CTD Laramie with 80km on it for $30k...... The same truck is worth more then that now. I can't even imagine buying a 10 year old beat up truck with 200-250km on it for $25k. A brand new truck at $50-55k is a million times better move.

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polarischik said:

Tundra too small not enough payload for a deck and 2 sleds. Don't really feel like selling my current to still be stuck with a trailer.

RXN how much you spend in gas with a deck for a weekend?

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polarischik said:

Tundra too small not enough payload for a deck and 2 sleds. Don't really feel like selling my current to still be stuck with a trailer.

RXN how much you spend in gas with a deck for a weekend?

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Cdnfireman said:

Gonna be tough to find a decent truck for a reasonable price in Alberta these days as they’re all heading to the states. I’d stay away from any older Fiat product unless it’s below 100k km. Decent engine, but the rest of the truck is junk. The driving force occasionally has lease returns online for reasonable prices, but you’ve gotta act fast as the brokers snap them up when they appear. The sad truth is that $25k doesn’t buy you much in a 3/4 or one ton anymore.

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lilduke said:

So you cant find a better deal on Kijji then? didn't think so. Id never buy from an auction, I buy new chit. But you aren't going to get a new diesel for 24,000$ (polaris chicks budget)

And 55 for a new one? its going to have no options at all, probably doesn't even come with tires LMAO

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sledneck__11 said:

He said his budget was 25k, so for over double his budget he can find something, great advice. For 25 u can find a decent non abused diesel but they go quick that market is huge. Just have to watch kijiji on the regular and ya pretty hard to find a new diesel for 55 with a box on it and any options if your into the 60s can find some decent non currents

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Cyle said:

Thing is neither of those trucks are worth buying, extremely likely to be money pits. Either up the budget, or go gas. You can buy a 07-09 with 200kmish diesel for under $20k all day long though....

55k will get you a truck with sticker of low 70's which is a decently equipped truck. The difference is, 5 years down the road it's worth something, those trucks won't be worth a dime in 5 more years.

The used diesel pickup market is doomed for a massive correction once the US buyers flood stops, if the dollar goes up it will be a massive shock to many.

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Cdnfireman said:

Gonna be tough to find a decent truck for a reasonable price in Alberta these days as they’re all heading to the states. I’d stay away from any older Fiat product unless it’s below 100k km. Decent engine, but the rest of the truck is junk. The driving force occasionally has lease returns online for reasonable prices, but you’ve gotta act fast as the brokers snap them up when they appear. The sad truth is that $25k doesn’t buy you much in a 3/4 or one ton anymore.

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