Originally Posted by
BGIII
How many miles per year will you put on this truck? I would personally not risk the expense of diesel repairs if you are only using this truck 2-3 thousand miles per year. I say this because the only $15,000 diesels I see are well used and high mileage and major diesel repairs like injectors or fuel pumps can be very expensive. If you are going to park it in the driveway and use it 10 times a year, I would buy a 2003 or newer 8.1L 2500 Yukon or Suburban or a 2005 Excursion w/ a V10. I know there are plenty of nice GM's around for under 15k, not so sure about the Fords. If Ford is your gig, I would want an 05 Excursion with the newer V10, the new suspension and the updated styling. The big SUV's are great in the snow due to their balance and weight and are also great for road trips without the boat. Even though they don't haul bark real well, you can haul a lot of chit in them and keep it all locked up and hidden from sight behind the dark glass. On the other hand, if you are going to buy something and drive it everyday, I would pony up for a diesel Excursion. It will be a lot more than 15K for a nice one, but what a sweet ride they are. If they made one with a 12,000# rating, I'd probably have one in the garage right now.