oldguyokiehomer
Member
- Joined
- Dec 28, 2018
- Posts
- 32
- Reaction score
- 7
- Location
- CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA
- Ram Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 5.9 gas
I currently own a 2002 1/2 ton 4x4 with the 5.9 motor which has 288,000 miles on it having used it as my company truck for 12 years and it has been pretty darn dependable. We have made several runs from Oklahoma to NJ or Denver with only a pinion seal repair in Denver. I rebuilt the transmission about 100,000 miles ago. I bought and installed the extended mirrors planning to use the existing truck to pull a a used 26' travel trailer that we bought after which I was laid off shortly thereafter so our vacation plans were put on hold. I had to take a new job in Denver for the time being but plan to do the semi-retirement idea a try in the few years to come. My question is should I invest in a used newer half ton or go with a 3/4 ton and should I go gas or the dependable Cummins Turbo Diesel, OR will my 5.9 go another 100,000 dependably? How many mile vehicle should I be looking at to purchase that will give me 100,000 mile lifespan with little repairs. I currently have a company truck so my Dodge only accrues about 5,000 miles or less a year now.
I would appreciate any constructive input.
Thanks,
OldGuy
I would appreciate any constructive input.
Thanks,
OldGuy