On the market for a new(used) truck!

[Greengineer]

Hello guys, I'm new here. I'm from Ecuador (South America) and I have this practice of reading forums every time I'm looking for a new/used vehicle. This time, I'm looking for a truck, a good work truck, to own for the next few years or 100,000 miles at least. I've seen several options, among them: a 2019 RAM 1500 classic (the smaller crew cab) with around 60,000 miles, and a 2017 RAM 2500 Laramie 5.7l with around 50,000 miles. I'm also considering the 2018 F150 XLT with the 3.3l V6 (hell no Ecoboost). All gasoline. Used market price is around $40k (1500) to $59k (2500), rather expensive (used cars market in Ecuador es CRAZY). I'd love to read from your user experience, what should I worry most about, what should I look and/or ask the seller, so I don't have to spend another $10k on repairs. Hope to read from your knowledge!

 

[KYPOTLICKER]

If you dont need the v8, I would go with the ford. That 3.3 is a tank of a motor. Not sure that will be a popular opinion on this forum.

 

[Greengineer]

Probably not popular, but honest. Thank you for your feedback.

 

[Daw14]

What type of work will the truck preform ? Will you tow a trailer with it ? Will you haul lots of tools or other equipment?

 

[Rado]

First WELCOME to the forum !
I have the Pentastar V6 in my 2015 RAM 1500 4x4 Quad Cab !
6ft, Bed
What size bed do you need ?
As mentioned are you towing ?

I like the Quad cab vs. the full cab but If I was going to have people in back I would go full cab !