3 Trucks That Will Last 700,000 Miles
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I HAVE A 87 CHEVY AND I LOVE IT TO DEATH IT BERNS OIL LIKE A CHU CHU TRAIN AND HAS 0VER HALF A MILLION MILES ON BUT I LOVE IT TO DEATH
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I don’t think Scotty is the kind of warm blooded die hard American patriot that shops at Walmart unless he absolutely has to
I've always said that older vehicles are easier to work on and are more dependable ! I'm 73 yrs.old and took three courses in mechanical engineering at Ohio University in the 1960's . The professor told our class that vehicles would be coming out in the future with on board computers and would be way less dependable and I've seen it come to fruition ! He wrote on the chalk board the first day of class the acronym of "KISS " and asked if anyone knew what it stood for ? No one knew and he said ," keep it simple,stupid !" He said that any mechanical system made more complicated than it needs to be ,the less reliable it becomes ! I 've witnessed this over my 73 yrs. of life ! As a doctorate of mechanical engineering retired from General Motors he knew what he was talking about ! He's long gone since he was in his 60's yrs.of age and I was 18 yrs. of age BUT I have never forgot that man and not only his wisdom and intellect BUT his fore -thought of what was coming in the future ! I still drive cars over 25 yrs. old and have driven numerous cars over 300,000 miles !!!! I maintain and change oil and filter religiously so I'm sure that's a big part of my cars longevity ! Finally I believe the old school autos are very much simpler and thus more reliable than any brand new cars !!!!
At 70, I've always repaired my own cars. I would never buy a new these days. Still prefer the older ones.
any mechanical system made more complicated than it needs to be ,the less reliable it becomes ! so true
Another old guy here... No start condition used to be fuel or electric but now one shuts off the other and if you can find the ctrl alt del button let me know! A PC lasts for a few months and then its all new and different and now even youth don't use them as the have android but those are teaching them how not to think or talk or survive a torrential drizzle... I drive a windows 98 work edition and no support.
I shake my head when I go online and read Ford F150 forums. People post problems and other parts changers respond with "Did ya change part x yet? Try that". It goes on for pages like that, SMH (shake my head). Where did you go Tappet Brothers?
"The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." -Scotty, chief engineer of the starship Enterprise NCC-1701 and NCC-1701-A
Auto makers are not your friends. Shade tree, backyard , weekend mechanics...are plotted against....stupid screw heads change, no screws no fix, so complicated....its a crime...unethical business.
My 96 Ranger is immortal. The first odometer quit at 250k. It’s been through two more and the last odometer quit about 14 years ago. If I had to guess, it probably has 700 to 800,000 miles. On its third clutch. Had the transmission rebuilt once and the 2.3 Lima has never been out or apart, just routine maintenance. Been commuting 100 mile round trip for about 10 years. The only time it was towed was a u joint decided to call it a day. Of course it’s been through timing belts, water pumps, hoses, brakes. I just last year replaced the entire AC system for around $400 and had it charged at a shop. About the same as a typical car payment
It's good to score on a dependable vehicle
I had a 76 Toyota Corolla when I was young and I ran that car back east twice and then more and when it had about 300,000 miles on it or something I sold it to a friend and he ran it for about 10 years
Wow! You certainly got your money's worth out that great little truck. Good for you! I've been driving a 30-year-old truck which I bought when they came out for $5k. Long ago. LOL I had to replace the A/C a few years ago, but everything else is still original. I've been blessed and am grateful!
@@Michaelobama184 Yes, no one can kill those little cars. I had one and gave it to my son who drove it from FL to Maine while it had nearly 300k miles on it and it wasn't until he wanted a Camaro that I sold it to give some of his down payment. Regrets. God Bless you always Larry.
I'm set for life. I own 3 rangers. A 4 cylinder lima a Volcan 3 liter and the 4 liter 4x4. Immortal is right
I owned a Canadian built 2001 Chevy Astro I bought in 2002. Owned it till 2020 and put 196,000 miles on it. One trans rebuild, no engine problems at all. Finally it rusted away. Still miss it.
My daily driver is a 1993 Chevy Astro with no repairs other than maintenance, alternator, water pump and a/c compressor. Power steering pump is still original as is the transmission. Water pump started leaking a couple weeks ago, so I'll have to change that tomorrow. But at 294,000 miles it's hanging in there strong and reliably.
Those Astros are a forgotten gem.
Outstanding !
Built to last, too bad no more….
I have a 2001 Astro Cargo Van
Those astro vans were are still are the best.
No truck payments since 2007.......Tundra 5.7 282k.....life is good!
My old 45 GMC i sold a couple years back will never die, i am working on it for the new owners, T5 trans, new wiring, the 69 Fargo power wagon i just picked up for free will never die, my 75 F350 will never die, it doesn't matter how much gas costs, keeping these old trucks on the road is money in the bank.
I'm a chevy guy and love those old chevys and Ford's they don't give easily. With maintenance they will last forever
My sister has a 97 Ford F150 with just over 400k and still going strong. They don't make them like they used to.
I believe you mine has 460k I got 03 f150 v6 stick shift.
Yeah my grandkids won't believe me of my mom and dads station wagon. That lasted 35 years. Good memories Good memories. 🙂
I'd bet no vehicle built in the last 10-15 years would last 25 years. Hell you're lucky to get 5 trouble free years out of a new car.
@@jusrobington it’s all because of too much technology to break that newer vehicles will never last 25 years
@@jusrobington
Your right and they got to many parts that are made of plastic.
Wait... a Ford that still has working A/C??? Now that's a miracle
I have a 2000 ford p71 retired payroll car that the AC works perfect in
Yup
Always filled it up for the summer maybe twice if it’s too hot rest of the year windows down was good enough 😊
All of my Ford trucks have ice cold AC
@@trevorsmith7045 Great! You happen to live in the Alaska area?!.. 😆
@@tommmy1313 nope. Pennsylvania
I like the late 80s to early 2000s GM trucks. I have owned three of them: A 1988 4x4 3/4 Ton, 1990 GMC 4x4 Stepside, and a 1999 Chevy Tahoe. All three vehicles made it between 270,000 to 295,000 miles with the original drivetrain. The 1988 truck had some serious rust issues though.
How many times you have to deal with the dash controls failing due to the known issue with the crappy bayonet connectors? They corrode and get loose, and all of a sudden you cannot control your air, etc.
GM has big issues with electrical connectors.... even defects in the wiper motor controls, which always seem to appear right when it rains of course! But yes their engines seem to be reliable.
I love my 2001 GMC Sierra 184,000 miles and still going strong
Had a 77 suburban. Could watch it rusting away. Must have been dipped in salt before painting.
@@arvbergstedt3303 I had a 73 Chevy Stepside that was the worst. It spent most of the time in New Mexico, which should have been an ideal environment.
Had 2000 suburban 446,00 an ram great truck fell apart around engine and drive train. Would have easily went a million if I took better car of the body. Current 2000 Chevy 2500 has 305,000 miles. Rusting but runs smooth an quiet easily going to get 500,000 plus if the body does not rust beyond repair. Never put a dime into both trucks but routine maintenance. An used them for construction work every day.
I bought a '96 Chevy 1500 last year for $1,100 and I love it. It has about 200,000 miles but the transmission was rebuilt 15,000 miles ago. And it has a solid grill guard
Unless its rusty that is a very good price. The '96 has the improved 5.7 Vortec, unless your's has the 4.3
For the same $1,100 -- was able to buy a 1996 Corolla wagon with 319K miles. Stack of maintenance receipts. A blast to drive with the stick shift. 33 mpg highway and I've yet to give it a tuneup a year into owning it. No DEQ in my county
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What a deal!
I bought a 96gmc Yukon 1500 SLE I love My Yukon best I've ever owned and it just hit 240.000 Miles in 2021 and now I need to fix it again it was the starter wires were bad.
BUT now it's wrecked And The only damage was My right front fender and my suspension is done
And I only paid 1500 for my Yukon
I love my F-250 Diesel. She’s been loyal for many years and is still going.
Which Diesel engine does it have? The 7.3L or the 6.7L?
@@demarkusthompson2867 I have an 06 with 220k on it. Got it with 40k miles no issues other than a couple coil packs and 1 injector
@@demarkusthompson2867 yes. She’s been good to me so far.
I have a 97 dodge ram 1500 , manual 5 speed, 318, just under 500,000 miles, still runs strong.
Damn thats surprising for a dodge..definitely got your moneys worth lol
People like to trash Dodge trucks. I’ve owned 5 of them. Got good service from all. I’m on my 5th. A 2019 Ram 1500 crew cab. So far very few problems.
You are one of the lucky ones! I had one of those in my surveying company and we called it 'Miss Piggy'. LOL
A friend in Nashville has a dodge with a Cummings diesel engine. It'll outlast religion...
how much do you want for it?
‘89 F-250 with the inline 6 is literally the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Absolutely no idea how many miles, but I’ve put at least 150,000 on it myself.
Strong, dependable and easy to work on.
They say after ww3 the only thing that will survive is cockroaches and a Ford 300 in-line 6
How much gas mileage did you get ?
0:01 Ford F250 ~ 2001
8:21 Chevy C/K 1500 ~ 1994
15:28 Toyota Tundra ~ 2013
He forgot the Toyota Hilux/Surf. 😁
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@@lovelorn4154 the official truck of insurgents worldwide
I have 1990 Jeep Wrangler. And a 1985 GMC Sierra body in good shape. New crate and transmission installed 2 months ago.
Is that blue truck in the thumbnail pic a Scottsdale?
Bought a 2001 Chevy S-10 Crew Cab 4X4 pickup with the 4.3 V6 used in 2010 for $5,000. Still driving it more than 12 years later. Yes, I’ve had to do some fairly spendy repairs along with regular maintenance but it still beats the heck out of having a gigantic truck payment. And it never fails to get me through the worst snow storms that a Minnesota winter can throw our way.
I had a 02 blazer and had to do the transmission twice. Total pain in the neck! Great ride, just seems hard on transmissions. One of those times may have been due to my recklessness while shifting rapidly, but the first time was after several years of wear and tear, mostly from previous owner, as it was fairly new to me.
4 years ago I found my rare 5.7 V8 regular cab short bed 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5, everything works, it's totally reliable, it goes fast and stops great, and the gas mileage isn't bad. It has 304,000 miles and I am taking it on a 4 hour round trip drive into the heart of Atlanta later today. It's a keeper.
I have a rust free 01 7.3 F250 4dr.
2wd . With 180k miles that I hope to see 500k. It's got a BTS trans. And a little performance work.
Gets 9-11 mpg when towing the 5th wheel and 17-19 mpg without the trailer. I had it ceramic coated. It shines like new.
I like cars with simplicity, they run forever.
U no like 500 sensors that go out every week?
I love em too easy to fix. I love cars that says simple times
Any afvice
I still have a 1993 Chevy Silverado 1500 I used for 15 years as a plow truck with a Boss 8.6 V Plow. The nice thing is you can tighten up the torsion bar and bring up the ride height. I still have it for a backup plow it took a beating and kept on ticking. Runs great but it has skin cancer.
As in rust?
@@mattbartolovich8228 Rust is an understatement
I have a '79 F250 model with 130,000 miles and she's still going strong and dependable. I love my truck.
You're gonna really love it if we get hit with an EMP, it'll probably be one of the few vehicles still running.
I bought a 2003 Tundra rear wheel drive new in 2003. It now has 342,000 miles no issues. The only thing I had to replace was air conditioning.
its hilarious how minor the issues are on these trucks. fords be like oh dang I need a new PISTON, Tundras be like, dang my tailgate latch broke XD. Our 2005 has 181k and I don't think single part has been replaced in the engine bay. not even spark plugs. def needs a timing belt tho lol, that's the biggest concern, but hey, you get a new water pump and get rid of all the squeaky belts included with that timing belt every 100k so can you really complain?
So true!
You’ll get another 342,000 easily outta that pig,, littie TLC is all it takes,, run synthetics & it’ll take care of you
@@TeakKey7 spot on!!
'87 F250 long bed, manual drive, no more AC, everything else runs well. Love my old truck. Good hay hauler.
$5100 for a 2000 Silverado I bought in '08 with 103k miles 5.3 V8 4x4 Z71 Extended Cab. Now has 205k ...really only needed required maintenance. Replaced a cheap ignition switch, switch for electronic side mirror adjustments, an AC condenser and now I'm having to replace the water pump soon. Don't think I've put even over $1500 in parts in it and I've had it for almost 15 yrs. That's really it. Still runs great and the paint looks great on it for being a 22 y.o. truck.
BINGO PAL…
2001 Chevy 2500hd 6.0 400k hard towing miles , still going strong !!
6.0 ?
What ever In said in the past...I gotta say, you are one of the best personalities on UA-cam, you are not only informative and have mechanical knowledge and wisdom but you are so entertaining. I now come everyday just to listen and learn. Keep up the good work and know that many people admire, respect, and appreciate your knowledge.
2000 silverado bought for $7K i think three years ago. Fuel pump and heater core replaced, did it myself. It's been hit front and rear, not bad. My daily driver, just hit 230K miles. Drives perfect.
My landlord had a 94 Silverado with a 350CID and 4 speed automatic. He gave it away for $1,000, says he regrets that decision. I do too, as I overhauled the AC in it, replaced the alternator, battery, serpentine belt and starter. But it was super dependable transport when I needed it to get to work for three school years. It was a Windsor Ontario made, solid vehicle. I should’ve bought it.
Was it 4wd or RWD
Here's a little tip on those older Tundra's: Remove the metal safety guard from the rear differential that contains the 4WD black plastic motor box. On the very top of the plastic box, you will see a vacuum line. Inspect that line and make sure that it is STILL attached to the nipple and inspect it for rot. If the vacuum line becomes detached, and you drive through any amount of water, the water will seep into the motor box and corrode the 4WD motors. This will render your 4WD as totally worthless. You try and put it in 4WD, and all you will see is flashing Hi and Lo lights. It will never go into gear. The only fix is to buy a used differential and replace it. For some reason, Toyota put the plastic box together with self tapping Phillip's head screws! So if you live in the salt belt like I do, the screws are rotted beyond belief and you will never be able to remove them to inspect the electric motors. Another tip: Check the rear pumpkins vent valve. They love to get all rusted up and seal themselves closed. If this happens, your rear end will be unable to vent the pressure and will eventually cause the axle seals to leak. Another caveat of living in the salt belt.
Tip No 3 don't live in the salt belt
I'm always thankful my V6 Tundra has a manual transmission and mechanical transfer case actuator.
@@twill9278 Yes, I miss my manual shift and manual hub Toyota pick up. But that was a 1989 and I drove it for 14 years. When I said differential, I meant to say transfer case. I currently have a 2007 Tundra with the 5.7 liter. It just broke 200K. I just put about $4500 into it. Body is solid. Replaced the transfer case, heater core lines, rotors, pads, calipers, brake lines, E-brake cable, front wheel bearings, brake booster, master cylinder, and fuel pump. I paid $10K for it in 2018, and would like to get another 5 years out of it. Especially since Toyota isn't making the V8's any longer. Not to mention the price for a used truck is beyond ridiculous! I recently drove by an old 97 Ford F-250 diesel standard cab for sale. They were asking $38K. Needless to say, it's still sitting out on the guys lawn for sale.
Thanks for the heads up.
Bought my 1986 C10 for $1000. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned along with my 1978 Big 10.
I'm ignorant, what is a Big 10?
@@chetmyers7041 same as the , "Heavy Half".
Heavy half ton@@chetmyers7041
98 Z71 Silverado 117k 5.7 Vortech
I like the 4WD for snow and mild off road travel.
Light use and probably last more than another decade.
Just finished waxing my '99 Z71 and saw this. Garage kept and waxed protects it from the Arizona sun. No rust issues LOL. I'm retired and expect it will last my lifetime.
I had a 97 k1500 with about the same miles only reason I dont have it anymore some lady in a ram decided to run a red light and crashed into me. 😢 broke my femur and it still hurt more watching my truck be towed away totaled
I have a friend that bought a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 3 l V6/52,000 MI in for $3,000 2 years ago from a woman whose husband died. She had it sitting in the garage for 10 years and kept it running although she didn't drive it very much.
It runs like brand new it is Red and it has the Ford chrome wheels.
Excellent choice!
Hands down the worst truck I ever owed was a 2000 for ranger. The frame where both back shocks met it rusted out and broke on both sides. The box was so rusted the only thing that held it on the truck was the plastic liner. The gas mileage was terrible so was the gutless engine. It ended up using about 2 qts of oil every 400 miles so I junked it.
@@AL4N. That truck stayed in the garage all the time you couldn't find a speck of rust on it anywhere the frame and everything underneath looks like brand new and the engine underneath is dry as a bone. No fluid leaks, and it does not use oil. I was shocked myself. I am in Central,North Carolina where we don't get much snow or ice.. The engine is a smooth as new. It only has 61k on it now.. The exhaust Burns very clean ,it looks like nothing even comes out of the exhaust.. it sounds like the one you had spent time up north and the salt took its toll on it.. Those trucks are geared very low.. only about 20 MPG on the road and 14/15 in the city.
@@charlesjackson1700 the one I had indeed was a michigan truck. I hope you have much better luck than I did .
@@AL4N. The truck belongs to a friend. He just does regular maintenance to it. He has a very good mechanic that specializes in older vehicles like that and keeps it in real good shape.. I understand what you said about the one you had.. After a vehicle has a lot of frame rot and rust it's just time to let It Go...
A few years ago, I bought a 2002 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Limited extended cab (leather interior, step rails, power everything, and bed liner) for around $6500. It had 132,000 miles on it. I immediately changed the timing belt, spark plugs, and fuel filter, and flushed the radiator. I regularly change the oil and filter. So, far, it's run beautifully without a single problem. I've been spraying the underbody annually to avoid frame rust. I think rust is the only threat to me getting many, many more miles on this thing.
Hi Terry. Curious as to what spray you use?
@@abefroman7393 I think the last time I used a Rustoleum Rust Reformer spray paint. It's convenient, but I'm not sure it really lasts more than a year. You can buy a similar Rustoleum brush-on formula. You just have to stay on top of it. I think there's a separate rust stopper solution you can brush on before you paint, which is supposed to stop the rust, but again, I'm not sure anything is really foolproof once the rust starts. If you can keep something on it, you can at least slow things down.
@@abefroman7393 Im not Terry but I use Fluid Film.!
I’m glad you got yourself a tundra. But if you have some rust please do not paint over it. Do your best to wire brush off as much as possible and then use a Cosmo lean based rust preventer. If you spray that on it every couple of years it will stop your truck from rusting out. There are many videos on UA-cam that support this statement.
What level of skill (in your opinion) is required to changing the timing belt ? Is that something for a trained mechanic ? 2000 Tundra.
My '99 Ranger 3.0 w/ the 4×4 auto has 277k miles and still starts right up. It gains another 300 miles every week and it doesn't faze her.
My 1990 F150 still runs good in 2022 starts right up after sitting all winter! FJB
Straight 6 or V8?
@@bobbyheffley4955 V8
FDT !
@@bobbyheffley4955 V8
I have a 1990 chevy manual c1500 with almost 299,000 miles, paid 750 for it becuase it wasnt running well. Paid 200 to replace the 2 injectors and the muffler, still runs great.
I've never seen that model truck with injectors.... I have seen them with a throttle body though
@@glennbeadshaw727 TBI (Throttle Body Injection)
As a truck driver I delivered engines to an auto plant once. They unloaded straight to assembly lines. 2 lines side by side. Mazda and ranger. They are the same truck. Only a couple cosmetic changes such as the badges were different.
I love older trucks. They don’t make them like this anymore!
Why should they make them that way? They want you to keep spending money. Get a Toyota. My L59 powered Yukon is at 274k now. Original engine and 4L60.
@@nickma71 I love Toyota’s. Have owned 4 so far. 2 Camry’s, 1 Corolla and 1 Paseo.I hope to buy a Four Runner……
I know you don’t like them.. but I love my 1995 jimmy… not so easy to fix but worth keeping alive.
This is true. About three years ago, I took my Martrix Corolla to the dealership for a recall service. While I was waiting for my rental car, I couldn't help but to ask the Service Representative a God honest question I have ALWAYS wondered: "What year, in your opinion, did they make the BEST Toyota Tundra?" And he straight-up told me with a straight face; the 2015-2016 models in his opinion. True Story!
@@bugsyjonesband I would personally think that vortec V6 is the easiest thing to fix
The best part is any of these trucks will definitely outlast any EcoBoost truck with ease.
Hell, a 90's Explorer with the V8 will too!
A good Taco Bell fart will do the same and out last any eco boost a vegetarian puts out. 😂
@@dennyj8650 Absolutely my brother considering the new Explorers are junk.
@@michaelatoz580 Yep you got it brother
My 96 Silverado 1500 side step, extended cab is almost at 300,000. Starts up good and rides good
My dads 1969 ford f250 has 953,957 miles in it and it still works
My 95 Winnebago is on 94 Chevy chassis and that parts availability and simplicity was part of the reason why I chose it. As far as fuel economy, I’ve never seen anyone in a forum for rvs mention having a class A that got anymore than around 12mpg.
If you're getting 12mpg out of that rig, that's awesome. Most are lucky to see 8 or 9.
And there's a reason we will likely never see a electric RV.... maybe hybrid, but not EV - it would run out of juice in 10 miles LOL. Gas is never going completely away, despite the green view in Seattle trying to outlaw sales of new gas vehicles by 2025 LOL.
I have the 2002 Silverado and it’s solid. Steel doors and none of that fancy electronics. Needed some wear and tear parts but that’s it.
I have an 86 Bronco xlt. It has 127k original miles. 2 small rust spots. All original interior. Fully loaded. Has a 302. Runs amazing! Been running it daily for 2 years now. Completely trouble free. Best 3k i ever spent!
Update?
Scotty,
I have a '79 GMC I bought for $800. It runs good, no suspension problems, the auto tranny shifts predictably but the fuel mileage in town not carrying anything is only 18 with the 350 cu in (not bad really). A southern truck, never seen salt and I put an Alabama "antique tag" on it. Just one rusty spot where it was scratched on the bumper. Now, many people didn't like "square bodied trucks", but that I what I grew up with and I prefer them. I have a '90 Ford Ranger that has no rust, cost me 1,800 bucks when I bought it with cash, 2.3L engine, Mazda 5 speed with a fiberglass box on it, 22 around town and 26 highway with only 186,000 miles on it, EFI (I wish it was normally aspirated because changing #3 plug you have to take apart the throttlebody which is a pain in my back ( literally). I'm 65, Don't drive much anymore, just around town. I only buy gas for it once a month, but the paint is in good shape, I sprayed bar and chain oil on the chassis to stop any unseen rust, but it gets me around just fine. I change engine oil, diff, and tranny fluids every year just for the fun of it! This keeps the moisture and "rust dust" out of the fluids than can ruin the drive train. The '90 Ranger is a "square-body" too, so I really like it. I even bought new Radio cassette players for both that can take a thumb drive, some Chinese knockoff that was the copy of a JVC in dash so I can listen to the real classic rock oldies we both grew up with. I am an Amateur Radio enthusiast , so the ladder racks each carries all sorts of antennas without drilling holes in the body - really neat! I dislike the new trucks efforts at "streamlining" the body - they look ugly to me and really cost way too much. 73's Scotty ( best wishes in "Ham Speak").
Awesome pickup! From 2002-2019 I've owned 3 squarebodies, an 84 GMC 1500, 79 C30, and a 82 C10. Just knowing that you can take parts off a corvette, or bread van, don't make any difference and put it in your truck...made these squarebodies versatile.
I have a 92 F150 swb with a 302 automatic transmission. It has 249,000 miles on it and runs great. Can't beat these older trucks!
I just bought a 1998 Chevy k1500 4x4 extended cab..it spent its whole life in Ohio and it’s rust free..it’s all about taking care of your vehicle and getting them undercoated for rust prevention.
Can't get of enough of these video's.
Keep on doing good work sir. Your excitement is contagious
Since 1991, all I've owned are 88-98 GMT400's. Thirteen of them to date and the two I have now are a '92 C1500 GMC Sierra 5.7L with just 135,000 miles and my work truck is a GMT400 Bodied 1999 C2500 with 167,000 on the truck and just 2,300 miles on the NAPA 5.7 with 36,000 mile 3 year warranty. All trucks built since the GMT400's in the GM lineup are, in my humble opinion, disposable trucks. Yes...there are always exceptions to the rule, but they're way more expensive to maintain and repair and repairs are more frequent. I'll stick with what works! Cheers! Zip~
I have a 98 toyota t100 and it has always been a good truck for me. I've had it 11 years. When I bought the truck it had 80,000 miles and i have put 200,000 miles on it. I try my best to change the oil between 3000 and 5000 miles. And get a transmission flush a couple times a year. Just changed the water pump and all the belts and gave it a new starter spark plugs and coil packs. Truck still runs like when I bought it.
Toyota bulletproof w just a little TLC is all!!!
T100? I thought they quit making those in 94 and started making the Tacoma? I'm confused.
@@brockbrawn1524 take a nap buddy, you’ll be fine
aint no new f250 going for $35k these days. I like how Scotty is being modest, but whomever got that for 3500 got a flat out steal. Even if we go back to 2001 pricing they were still bare minimum 35k which when inflated brings it to about 57k in todays pricing. Trucks are not cheap...
the 2wd reg cab 8' box is about 35k new
@@wolfBC walk to a dealership and show me a 35k f250.
@@khalilasbrolmfao pay me first bish
why would i pay you for you to support your claim. Again show me where you can get a new f250 for $35...otherwise you just talking to hear yourself talk.
@@wolfBC
@@khalilasbro bruthers yous stoopid stoopid
I paid 3800 for a 2005 f150 xl. Put over 150k on it so far. Odometer is at 276k. Still running strong.
That is why I still own a 1988 Chevy S10 truck and in great condition everything refurbished since I worked 47 years in cars body and paint and mechanics
That F250 is our truck, but in 4x4. It was from a construction company woo heavy spec'd it, and then it ended up with after market skid plates that would pass as armour. It's a real trooper. We had the same Chevy t1500 as well, but set up for oil field work. True dual exhaust on that one. Our daughter loved taking that one to school.
I have a 2000 F-150 V-6 Mallimun Special, 380000 Miles,Its Leaking Oil Real Bad,I don't know why From Were,Can you Tell me Were I Should Look, Its got to be a Gasket, "WERE" ???
@@richardtodd4325If you know it's leaking, because it's leaving puddles under it, there aren't many places it can be. Valve cover gaskets, front or rear main seal, oil pan gasket, even the oil drain plug is a possible culprit. Put a piece of cardboard under the engine, front and back, let it idle for a while, then shut it off and see where its dripping, you can chase it from there. If it isn't leaving puddles under it, then you're not looking for a leak, it's either burning out or it's getting into your coolant.
Chevy/GMC Squarebody club! My `86 2500 is still going strong! 454 with a TH400 tranny. Getting shafted on the price of gas... I won't be driving it much.
I have this same Ford.. Except mine is 2002 F350 extended cab, with 7.3L diesel and 6spd manual 4x4. These trucks were the best trucks Ford ever made. I have 330k miles on mine and she's just warming up.
Great truck! I have a 2000 7.3 4x4 auto dually. I'd prefer the 6spd manual like yours but oh well. Runs like a champ 440K miles. Tranny was rebuilt by PO. I upgraded the infotainment system with a backup camera etc. Why buy new? These trucks will go forever if maintained.
@@1flashlite1 There is a shop, who's channel is called "powerstrokehelp -- that rebuilds these and the Excursions, completely from the ground up, like a new truck; they strip it down to the frame, fresh paint and all new, better updated suspension and 4x4 setup, ect.. And they sell for $80k to $100k.. Probably more like $120k now. I know there are a few shops that still do it today. But yeah, I bought mine almost 10 years ago-- without a bed and it had 180k miles. I paid $7500 for it, and drove it 200 miles home (without a bed). My dad and my brothers all drive 4x4 Fords, so we have several old trucks laying around-- so I stole a 9ft flatbed off of one and this thing has been such a good truck, and has never let me down... In 10 years I only broke the fan belt and that slapped my AC connector and ripped it out of the compressor-- so that sucks, it barely worked anyway... I blew a power steering hose.. Changed a set of U-joints-- and I did end up putting new leaf springs on the front-- costed only $240 or so.. I hop curbs all the time, and it ended up breaking the leafs with that HEAVY diesel. Other than that, it has never quit-- it just keeps on going. 330k miles,with a lot of towing goose neck trailers and heavy tool trailers.
My 93 Ranger 4.0L Has 133k on her. I just recently flushed out the radiator 8 times w water and then the Prestone flush chemical last time. After that, I flushed out the heater core with a high pressure garden hose. Put in new coolant. Changed oil. Preventive Maintenance is key. I hope to have this Ranger for another 10 years or more.
I have a 1998 f-150 with a 4.2 liter V6 and a 5 speed manual transmission. I've had it for a few months, when I bought it, it had 248,000 miles, and I'm convinced that it'll make to at least 500,000 miles if not a million. The only problem I've had with it so far that wasn't just cosmetic was a leak in the plastic part of the radiator that that I patched with JB weld. The thing purrs like a kitten. It's solid white, I named him Shadowfax after Gandalf's horse 😁😁
2005 F150 on our end. 5.4l with 262,000 on it. . Trans was replaced about 30k ago. Engine still runs strong. Did recently do a timing job . Chains, tensioners and phasers using all Ford stuff.
My 1984 GMC High Sierra 4 by 4 with 350 and manual transmission is still my beauty. Having a 7.5' western snow plow makes it even more popular in the winter. It only talks to people with cash. Just got a new mechanical fuel pump on but haven't found time for the test drive. Something to live for.
I had an 4.7L 03 Tundra for 10 years. I did tree work with it for 5 years (towing a trailer full of logs most days) and always did the regular maintenance. I had studded winter tires (I live in Quebec, and it was RWD) and it was a beautiful reliable truck. A month ago a brake line failed (human error) and it was declared a total loss. Waiting for them to tow it away feels like when I had to have my dog put down. It tears at my heart strings so much. Rest In Peace, both of my beautiful beasts 🐕 🛻
What other TOYOTA did you purchase?
Just because the insurance calls it “totalled” doesn’t mean you can’t just fix it and keep it and take the money
I think a guy has 1 million miles on one of those
@@LilyWillow22we had a 2003 tundra that got totaled. Our biggest issue was finding an insurance company that would insure it, and none will give you collision coverage. They also knock if 3,000$ if you keep it.
I love my 97 c1500 4.3. It runs perfect with 150k miles. It actually gets decent gas mileage which is important in these times. I’m never getting rid of it. Maybe LS swap it some day.
I used to have a 1993 Ford F-150 with the 5.0 V-8. I sold it back in 2015 with 386000 miles and she was still really freaking strong. No major engine work or any major transmission work done to it. I was able to get 325 miles on a full tank of gas.
Last year got my 175k mile granny gear manual 460 1990 4x4 F 250 running registered again. Awesome beast.
A couple years ago I bought a 2001 Ford Expedition with 169.00 miles on it for 2500, Interior was immaculate and nothing worse than gravel chips on the exterior. I spent a couple grand redoing the from end, barges roters and shocks. Did coolant and fluid change and the car drives like a new one. I am keeping it as my get out of town car. I had one of these new but really did not like the rear seat not folding down into the floor like one I had a couple years before, bought it used and can't remember the year but all the seats folded flat into the floor, loved that one, don't remember why I got rid of it. I retired with a Toyota Sienna the I drove for 10 years after I retired, went to Rav 4 that I drove for 6 years and moved to a Highlander this year. Wife drive for me now just got too old and lame to be the best driver so we got all the new safety aids and she is happy, so I am.
Scotty. The 99-03 7.3 is one indestructible truck. Btw 99-16 seat will fit the 99-03. door panels etc. whole interior will fit..
I have a '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 l V8 4x4 240,000 mi runs perfect.
I see no reason why it won't still be running perfect at 300,000 mi. Currently building the suspension and thinking about getting a new transmission.
Might as well drive it until the transmission is really clunking/giving you issues. Then, if something serious happens with the engine, even if you think it wouldn’t happen, you didn’t just pay thousands for the transmission.
I just sold 2000 GC w 278,000 miles for $5000, replaced everything important & told new owner he should get another 300,000 EASILY,, one of the best motors ever manufactured & simple preventative maintainence is all, no secrets at all
Pull a couple quarts of trans fluid out w small & long suction hose by way of trans dip stick, i made a custom one cheap,,, replace with Lucas synthetic Trans Fix;, i did this every other month four times & I SWEAR the trans got a new life & sailed smooth as hell for final 150,000 before i sold it;, Lucas Trans will help you get the max outta that transmission, just drive it easy & don’t over work it,, simple,,, before giving up on it show it some TLC !!!
@@dclark7545 yeah I just swapped out the transmission fluid and threw some of that Lucas in there and a new filter. 240K on a transmission seems like a lot to me.
@@mylittlepitbull3143 do you have AC air flow problems, like weak air coming outta 2 or three of the vents,, common problem easy fix, take the plate off by stereo to access vents & I’ll bet you a beer the factory connection of the vent system has come apart letting cold air dissipate into the dash instead of the cabin, get some of that aluminum AC tape & insulate the ducts & make em tight and smooth air flow, cheap fix for factory flaw,, good luck 🍀
My 1993 Chevy 1500 had cruise control that works great and A/C that blows cold too. Hard to beat an OBS Chevy!
Have a great weekend, Scotty!!! Hope to see you soon 😊
Nice video.. I have a 97 1500 4.3 WT model that I've owned since 2007 with 115,000 on it and now in 2022 I'm at 322,000 and still runs and looks just as good as it did on day 1and still all original with no rebuilding yet.. and it gets 21-22 mpg all day long
I'm very impressed 👏. I bought my siverado 94 4.3 v6 with 100k miles. Now I'm almost at 220k miles and still running with the original motor. I have done regular oil changes and maintenance. Do you think I can put at least 300k miles on my truck?
I have a 92 ranger with 235k miles on it! Still cranks runs like a top! Cranks the first time!
My Nissan hardbody has been going strong for over 30 years! The odometer stopped working after it ticked over 300,000 miles. Replaced the timing chain, radiator, all the bushings / shocks and AC it's like a new truck
Had to sell my 2013 Tundra Platinum crew cab for $26.4K under 100K miles. Would not have sold it, but going through a divorce and had to. It was the best vehicle I have ever owned. Bought a 2003 4runner limited V8 cash as a replacement. Toyota makes the best vehicles folks. Never buy garbage if the prices are similar.
For $3500, that's a real steal! I'm looking for a truck like that...soon!! Lord willing...
Hay scotty I have a 98 ford ranger with 250000 miles it still runs and drives like new I mean new it idols smoother than any new truck on the road when it comes to small trucks I think the older ford ranger with the 3.0 or 4.0 are one of the best you can buy.
That's a cool Chevy...I have a 1996 Chevy truck...I'm the second owner of my truck...I'm glad to see older trucks on your videos...thanks...I live in Texas too!...east texas
My mileage on my trk just turned over 200,000
Not sure how all of Scotty’s customers are getting trucks so cheap, especially with the car shortage. Everyone here in California wants an arm and leg for used trucks even with 200k-300k.
That's west coast tax, bud. Everything costs more out there.
This was when Scotty was in Houston 2-3 years back
This video was really old and some people simply get lucky
Isn’t anything in CA cost an arm and a leg…
DUH! We dont use arm/ leg as currency. You could have posted real prices off craiglist. You never drove a truck. Pendayho
My Mother bought a 1988 Ford Rander XLT with he Cologne V6...it had 850,000+ verified miles before it was taken off road due to rust in frame. The engine still started right up ran fine. The only thing we ever did to it was put new valve cover gaskets in it and spark plugs every 100k. Kept the oil fresh. Couldn't kill that engine. It was a fast little truck too! Ford DOES put good engines in their cars and trucks no joke.
I kind of find it hard to believe the timing chain was original, or alternator, starter. And water pump. Or fuel pump
@@richsweeney1115 agree, it’s possible but highly unlikely, I’d spot change those inexpensive parts just to show some love to the old feller;; less then $5 hundo & another 800,000,,, lolol
@@richsweeney1115 100 percent im not joking. The valve cover which had cork gaskets leaked like a sieve but otherwise all original, sware it. It was my now late father or I who maintained it(dad was a Chevy guy so only changed fluids on the Ranger) We kept the fluids fresh that's it. Spark plugs every 100 to 120k. The truck was falling apart and rust had taken over the frame that as breaking. The engine was incredible.
I drive BMWs and I get 300 to 500k with just keeping all the fluids fresh but I have had to replace water pumps etc yes...not with that Ranger. I'm not even joking that Ford Cologne v6 is a legend in my family.
@@brandonbentley5453 I don't think you'll get 300k out of a newer BMW , without doing a lot of work on it, I agree with Scotty about all the technology and plastic on those
So right Scotty. I have a 94 GMC that I bought new (in Texas $3k cheaper than here in La.) and it has 156k miles on it and all I have ever had replaced was a water pump and fuel pump and still going strong and I have offers to buy it constantly.
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer it has 166000+ miles. I change oil + tune-up regularly. Still 17+ mpg with a 5.0 V-8.
429k on my 2001 Tacoma. No big problems.
I own a 97 K1500 with the 350 & I'm in the process of rebuilding the truck for those very reasons you mentioned Scott. It's my daily work truck & I plan to get another one this summer & do the same thing. It's worth rebuilding because it's still cheaper than buying a new truck. I'm in St Louis, MO & even with our weather you see a ton of those Chevy trucks on our roads.
New truck prices are ridiculous. I drive around and see a lot of people in new trucks, mercedes, and teslas and I'm here still in my 18 year old Tundra. At least i know my truck will outlast theirs. Im also looking at an older chevy truck too
My 93 F-250 works hard every day and has 387000 .
It has original engine transmission and rear end
Now I’m glad that I didn’t trade in my 2018 Tundra for the 2022 model
I have a love/hate relationship with my 93 Ford E-350 Clubwagon. I've owned it 22 years with very few issues. 258k miles. Love driving it, hate working on vans. 😞 btw, 12mpg 5.8L
My91f150 is over 300,000
Can't say it runs great, but it still goes!
I have two 1970 Chevy trucks. One is a C10 short bed stepside with a straight 6 and the other is aC20 long bed fleetside with a 350 and both have a 4 on the floor. I drive them both on a regular basis and besides doing routine maintenance on them I never have any problems. They are both super reliable and easy to work on. I don’t foresee myself ever having to buy another truck until I’m so old I can’t drive anymore.
I got a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder with 205000 miles, still runs great and the 4wd still works like a dream😌
I got a 2006 Ram 1500 4.7L with a check engine light. Got it for $1,800 in 2021. Fixed the CEL and with 246k miles it's great.
My Hummer h3 oem. 400k still going strong.
Alpha ?
I've got an '02 Tundra with a five speed stick and a V6.
Best truck ever made if you don't need to tow a lot.
Dads 05 f150 is at 300k on original drivetrain. 4.6 2v.
those 4.6 2v's are reliable engines. Not super powerful but its not for racing. Im a fan
Have to agree. A 4.6 2v will outlast a 5.4 3v hands down.
Got a 1999 F-150 5.4 V-8 with 203,000 miles, been ultra reliable can't complain. I wonder if the quality of the new trucks are as good?
Scotty got me with the thumbnail. Square body or no body. 1985 GMC Sierra. TH400 is one of the best transmissions ever made. Over 500,000 miles, and nothing in the drivetrain has been rebuilt.
Been daily drivin my 1984 c10 for three years. Love it
Hey Scotty, my mom drives a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 130k miles. For a few months now the automatic transmission has been doing this thing where it gets "stuck" when accelerating and changing gears; it can get really bad but it only does it every now and then. As far as we know nothing in the transmission has ever been serviced.
My 04 Ford Explorer used to do the same. For me, the servos are made of steel, while the transmission case is made of aluminum. So basically the servos (intermediate and overdrive) were slamming in and out of place making the aluminum holes bigger and bigger until it couldn't build up enough pressure to change gears.
Another great truck that no one knows about just about any year of the Mercury mountaineer with a V8 the 302's been around forever and I can attest to just how strong the Mercury's with one in it is
Lol no
I had an 05 mountaineer. 300,000 and still running when I got rid of it. The weak spot was the wheel bearings... But it was a great vehicle for years for me.
@@jasonschuler6829 I have a 2001 that was recked with 120 thousand on the clock I have used this truck to pull trees out of the ground that were 3 inches in diameter tow a trailer weighing in excess of 2500 lb with its bumper hitch routinely towed yet more trailers with it and it runs like a champ doesn't even threaten to give any problems
@@jasonschuler6829 Explorer, wheel bearings. Same thing
Bought my 92 Toyota 4x4 truck brand new. 4 cyl, 5 spd manual. Currently has 422,000 miles. Orig engine, orig transmission, never rebuilt. Truck has only had basic maintenance in last 30 years. Still runs like a champ. Has never left me stranded. 3000 mi oil changes, hoses/belts replaced at scheduled intervals. Little things like water pump, alternator, radiator have been replace a time or three.
Love my 2011 Ranger. Old school like me.
I had a 2010 Ranger w/5spd n 2.3L I4 very reliable work truck
My ranger 2.3 4 cyl. I have 125,000 miles and runs great.
Chevy v8 engines will run literally for ever if you have one of those t56 6 speed manual which has a reputation for being bullet proof you cant go wrong. I have a 1993 camaro z28 bought it 20 years ago with 50k miles on it when I just graduated high school I was the second owner. today it has 956k miles on it original engine and transmission. even the suspension is original except I had to change the. shock absorbers a few times but it still drives like its brand new has plenty of power. I had to change the exhaust cause it rusted out. and I had to change the optispark a few times but I upgraded that to a holley terminator and got rid of the optispark distributor.
Impressive brother!!
Anyone remember Vans? Do they still make VANS? GMC, Chevy or Dodge
Yes, but not like they used too.
@@bubbaj308 Van clubs are still very popular in certain parts of the U.S.
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