What to Do?

[Dusty]

Hey y’all, bought my 2012 1500 about two years ago for $18k at 98k miles. Been with me for a cross-country move and everyday driving since. The catch is that there’s always been something wrong with it. In two years, I’ve replaced:
-timing belt
-tpms sensor
-two o2 sensors
-water pump
-serpentine belt
-MAP sensor
-all four tires
And still have to fix:
-crack in one o2 sensor mount
-bad U-joints in the front driveshaft

It’s getting to the point where I wonder if the juice is worth the squeeze. I don’t mind fixing cars (enjoy it really), but the unreliability is killing me especially as someone who needs to go to work and is planning a move soon.

Meant with all respect, if you are less than tolerant of occasional repairs, maybe a ten year-old vehicle with lots of miles is not for you.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 83507 miles

 

[Mikeffoxford]

Hey y’all, bought my 2012 1500 about two years ago for $18k at 98k miles. Been with me for a cross-country move and everyday driving since. The catch is that there’s always been something wrong with it. In two years, I’ve replaced:
-timing belt
-tpms sensor
-two o2 sensors
-water pump
-serpentine belt
-MAP sensor
-all four tires
And still have to fix:
-crack in one o2 sensor mount
-bad U-joints in the front driveshaft

It’s getting to the point where I wonder if the juice is worth the squeeze. I don’t mind fixing cars (enjoy it really), but the unreliability is killing me especially as someone who needs to go to work and is planning a move soon.

Oh I have a 2013 had to replace cam shaft starter batteries now truck died on me at store parking lot won’t start battery is new and starter was replaced and ideas maybe now they say Alternator has 114000 miles any help