Unlike other guides, however, this is going to give you a more unique approach at what to look for when buying a used Grand Cherokee. Buying a fleet car can get you a good car for less money.

All are 4x4s. You may find yourself choosing among bare-bones models with few luxuries, depending on the source. ET By. Image Credit: Honda Pick a pickup that will go the distance. You’ll likely need to spend several hours researching what’s available, comparing prices and features, and determining which truck will meet your specific needs.

I have been looking on craigslist and almost every truck I have looked at has 150,000 or more. That’s why reliability in a vehicle becomes such an important metric when considering where to … If you're a first-time truck buyer, here's a step-by-step process you can use to navigate the many sizes, styles and options available to them. Some people trade in their cars every few years. With my budget (3k) and in my area im really only finding trucks around 200k miles. Combine those two passions and you end up with plenty of high-mileage pickups on U.S. roads. Buying a high mileage truck Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › General Automotive Discussion › Buying a high mileage truck This topic contains 6 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by Jason White 3 years, 3 months ago . Depends on the price and maintenance on the truck, type of engine, etc. Americans love trucks, and they love to drive. ... buying a higher mileage newer is better than buying an older car with less miles. Well, that’s why there are guides like this to help you out. Use it before you shop. I am likely to go with one that has high miles, even over 100k since trucks are often built to last 2. Like any high mileage vehicle check out all the general maintenance stuff and check for computer codes and make a list of stuff like: fluids and filters in the engine, coolant, front and rear diff fluids, transmission, power steering, brake fluid. Re: Buying a High Mileage Truck Jan 17 2017, 9:30pm As long as it is priced accordingly and there are no obvious signs of neglect, abuse etc. I am certainly picky and have a lot of criteria but I'll lay out some of the basics: 1. 700,000 is high mileage, but for $10,000 it might be a great deal. 21 Tips for Buying Used Trucks. 500,000 is about average for traded in fleet trucks and you'll get another 2-300,000 without a lot of problems usually. Drive both and see which one you like. and it checks out okay in person and performs well on a test drive, I wouldn't be too worried.

With a 240 horsepower 3.0-liter diesel engine that only gets marginally better mileage than the previous RAM, one has to wonder why you should get this truck over the former. I am looking into getting a Chevy 2500 and wondered how many miles would be too many for a gas engine. Dodge's RAM division had high hopes for this truck, advertising it as a 30 MPG economical workhorse. Then the Therefore, I think it will be the most practical to get a used truck that's dependable. You do, however, run the risk of getting a car that was driven hard or involved in an unreported accident.

When it comes to buying a used truck, there’s lots to be prepared for.

Want to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee but you’re not sure what to look for? Be dependable! One truck has 230k with a new tranny (auto), the others are right around 200k, both manuals. Of course every shopper wants to purchase a reliable car.

It may also have very high mileage. When pouring this much money into a single item, you probably expect that purchase to last a good long while, especially one as important as a car. Why Buying High Mileage Cars is a Great Idea. Victor Reklaitis Comments. For them, making it past the 100,000-mile marker is not their primary concern, nor would they ever expect their car's odometer to hit 250,000. Why buying a 10-year-old car is a savvy move Published: Dec. 29, 2017 at 12:23 p.m. High-mileage vehicles are more likely to be worn out, or need maintenance work.