Thinking about buying an 03 with 222000 miles

[bigredtank22]

I'm thinking about buying a 2003 with 22200 miles is there anything I should look for or watch at that mileage??

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[DDP]

Just do the usual. Check for blow by. Check for any type of mud up under the body to see if there has been any type of mudding. Check the oil of course. Check transmission dips tick and smell it for any type of burnt smell. As long as it has been maintained you honestly should have no worries about the milage too much as these things can last a long time!! Pop the hood check for any signs of EGT gauge by the turbo. Also have a cup or bottle of water with ya and set it on the center console at idle to get an idea of how much vibration it's putting off. Will be an ok way of checking to see if the valve lash needs to be addressed. Just a few things to check. Hope this helps!!

Dude's Diesel Performance
281-895-DUDE (3833)

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[DDP]

Feel free to call anytime and I can discuss it further and more in detail with ya!!!

Dude's Diesel Performance
281-895-DUDE (3833)

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[Polaraco]

I'm thinking about buying a 2003 with 22200 miles is there anything I should look for or watch at that mileage??

Look in the how too section. I did a very detailed write up about buying a truck.

Here you go https://www.igotacummins.com/threads...AT-TO-LOOK-FOR

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[Derek]

If the price is right, then All you need to check is blowby. For $500 you can redo the whole front end and alignment. The rest, if needed can be repaired over time. I also have a 2003 with 310000 miles on it. All stock except for a diablo tune. Engine and tranny has never been touched. It still gets around 21mpg.

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[MrCrowley]

Personally, I've been a dealer for 35 yrs. No one can really answer that question in depth. Used cars are one of a kind. With 220k you have a lot to look at. I would definitely look at car fax to see if title is clean. I would ask to see the title before I even looked at it. Then I would match the VIN on the title to the VIN on the window and door. If it all checked out I would look up KBB trade in value and nock off $2000. For starters...... Just because. Then the usual. Condition condition condition. Clean???? Interior no rips cracks orders. Body. Dents scratches rust oil leaks blow by glass tires oil leaks ac heat lights ECT ECT ECT . If it all checks out negotiate. Often it will not. I wouldn't be afraid of spending $4000. (For starters) on any diesel beat up or not without even looking. There worth that in parts. But definitely would not give more than $8000. If it was decent For a truck like that (just my professional opinion)

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