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    Hey everyone, I finally sold my POS GMC Sierra 1500 and have to get back in a diesel. I've got roughly about 25k to spend in one. I'm looking to give Cummins a shot but wanted to ask the guru's.. Would you rather get a nice higher mileage (over 200k miles) and add a built tranny and tuning (and other things like head studs, fuel pump, etc..) or just go ahead and get a lower mileage one, knowing that I won't be able to do anything with it for a while? I won't be pulling MUCH (2 sisde by side 4 wheelers) and it won't be my DD. Its more of a 3rd car for my family around our farm. I will say that I'm in NC and freakin diesels are PRICEY, but I also have Revmax about 2 hours away. Let me know what ya think!


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    Quote Originally Posted by contenderv07 View Post
    Hey everyone, I finally sold my POS GMC Sierra 1500 and have to get back in a diesel. I've got roughly about 25k to spend in one. I'm looking to give Cummins a shot but wanted to ask the guru's.. Would you rather get a nice higher mileage (over 200k miles) and add a built tranny and tuning (and other things like head studs, fuel pump, etc..) or just go ahead and get a lower mileage one, knowing that I won't be able to do anything with it for a while? I won't be pulling MUCH (2 sisde by side 4 wheelers) and it won't be my DD. Its more of a 3rd car for my family around our farm. I will say that I'm in NC and freakin diesels are PRICEY, but I also have Revmax about 2 hours away. Let me know what ya think!
    I went the used route on mine because I like modifying my stuff and although I have a super understanding local dealer that does my recall and warranty stuff a lot are the opposite. I had a buddy whose GMC dealer tried to void his warranty over a 6 inch lift kit. Kinda depends on the Generation you prefer too. I wanted the rear coils for the ride plus I like the later model Laramie interiors. Plus, with a little performance modifications and the newer ones with the VGT really move. The 68RFE can be a weak link but-knock on wood- I haven’t had any trouble yet. Although I should start a fund for one because I’m eyeing turbo, injector, head studs in the near future. Plus, I priced an identically equipped 2019 2500 4x4- $79,000 sticker. LOL


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    I went the used route on mine because I like modifying my stuff and although I have a super understanding local dealer that does my recall and warranty stuff a lot are the opposite. I had a buddy whose GMC dealer tried to void his warranty over a 6 inch lift kit. Kinda depends on the Generation you prefer too. I wanted the rear coils for the ride plus I like the later model Laramie interiors. Plus, with a little performance modifications and the newer ones with the VGT really move. The 68RFE can be a weak link but-knock on wood- I haven’t had any trouble yet. Although I should start a fund for one because I’m eyeing turbo, injector, head studs in the near future. Plus, I priced an identically equipped 2019 2500 4x4- $79,000 sticker. LOL


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    damn 79k..... yea I won't be able to get new at all... Just want to pay for all of it at once. I think with my budge, its gonna have to be 3rd gen, which is fine with me. I was more worried about mileage and the trans


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    Quote Originally Posted by contenderv07 View Post
    Hey everyone, I finally sold my POS GMC Sierra 1500 and have to get back in a diesel. I've got roughly about 25k to spend in one. I'm looking to give Cummins a shot but wanted to ask the guru's.. Would you rather get a nice higher mileage (over 200k miles) and add a built tranny and tuning (and other things like head studs, fuel pump, etc..) or just go ahead and get a lower mileage one, knowing that I won't be able to do anything with it for a while? I won't be pulling MUCH (2 sisde by side 4 wheelers) and it won't be my DD. Its more of a 3rd car for my family around our farm. I will say that I'm in NC and freakin diesels are PRICEY, but I also have Revmax about 2 hours away. Let me know what ya think!
    Used is always a good idea because you can get them much cheaper. Where are ya located? I am in the process of getting rid of mine possibly.

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    I'm in NC... whatever I get will be used, I think its more of how many miles .... Like I found a couple that have over 200k miles for about 16k. I could put my 25k towards that and a built trans, OR should I look at a used truck that has right at 100k miles but have no money for mods


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    Quote Originally Posted by contenderv07 View Post
    I'm in NC... whatever I get will be used, I think its more of how many miles .... Like I found a couple that have over 200k miles for about 16k. I could put my 25k towards that and a built trans, OR should I look at a used truck that has right at 100k miles but have no money for mods
    If you're looking at 6.7 3rd gens I'd most certainly get a lower mileage truck. If at all possible I'd delete it and do the transmission later on when you get the money.

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    This one looks pretty good on the outside, but I'll have to do some research on the mods he has.




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    You are right, the price of diesels around here is ridiculous. As you can see, the 5.9s are even worse. If you have a little time you will see the price on the early 4th gens start to come down as the '19s become more available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Power247 View Post
    You are right, the price of diesels around here is ridiculous. As you can see, the 5.9s are even worse. If you have a little time you will see the price on the early 4th gens start to come down as the '19s become more available.

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    yea I like the one above, if he would answer my texts, but I might just get a higher mileage one, and use the extra money get a revmax trans or just get it rebuilt. I was hoping with the gas prices starting to creep up, people would be more willing to get rid of them


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    Quote Originally Posted by contenderv07 View Post
    yea I like the one above, if he would answer my texts, but I might just get a higher mileage one, and use the extra money get a revmax trans or just get it rebuilt. I was hoping with the gas prices starting to creep up, people would be more willing to get rid of them
    You should have been a diesel owner in 2008 when the fuel prices were $5.50+/gallon. Dealerships wouldn't even talk about taking trades on diesel. Keep looking and the right deal will pop up, if you settle you may just end up with a problem truck.

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