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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | I have an 06 Chevy 2500 ext. cab diesel I wanted to trade in on a smaller suv because I don't haul a lot anymore and the suicide door suck for getting my son in and out of his car seat.They had an 04 Neason Extera at the chevy dealer. They want 9300 for it but they would only give me 6100 for my Chevy......they said it was because it had high miles....it only has 233000 miles on it. |
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Location: Texas! | My 02 duramax has 149000 miles. I would consider that an 06 with over 200k high, I had an 06 dodge and sold it a few years ago once it hit 100,000, I think its at about 140,000 now and I drove that truck half way across the country multiple times. |
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Location: Red Raiderland | We have a Chevy Duramax '07 that only has 96K miles. I think yours has a lot considering that it is an '06 but maybe I am way off.  |
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I Am a Snake Killer
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Location: Golden Gulf Coast of Texas | For a Chevy I would say that is a lot of miles! |
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Location: Texas | I have an '01 and it has 280,000 on it. I would think that's a lot for an '06 IMO. |
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  Ms. Potato Head
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Location: BFE, Idaho | I have an '02 and have 160,000. I consider that good. |
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| I have a 2003 6 speed Dodge dully with lighter rear end and 2WD. It only has 135,000 and I consider that broke in:). Sometimes the Diesel engines of many makings simply outlast all of the other stuff. Especially the electrical items and simple stuff. The reason I consider it practically new is because we bought it new and have taken care of it.
Have a '95 Dodge dully we also bought new that only has 185,000 on it. Love that truck. Paint looks horrible, but still pulls like it's new. Have gotten many offers, but will never sell.
I'm sure Chevys and Fords are great too, but I drive trucks until they absolutely fall apart and have no experience with other diesels. I don't go on long trips so I don't have to be too cautious. |
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Location: You never know where I will show up...... | I bought a '94 Dodge diesel when I was just out of college, it had 173,000 on it when I bought it. I still have it, in fact my husband does excavating and he pulls his equipment around with it. It's now got 450,000+ miles on it. It's been a great outfit.
I've also got a 2008 Dodge diesel here that has got 104,000 on it. It's also been really good.
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Location: My Own Little World | Go on Kelley Blue book & see what the trade in value is on it and what the retail is on it. That sounds about right though. The truck is over what some around here would say is half life |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | It was a vets truck before I bought it in 11 with 200,000. Body is in great shape. But I have always had diesel and had several that were well over 200k. I trade in my 94 gmc when I bought this truck for the same as I payed for it but with 100k more miles....Thank you for your replys.. |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | KBB had it at 12k trade in and 15k out right |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I would say that's a fair trade in value. You may be better off selling it privately. Can you finance a new vehicle without trading something in?
I think it's high miles, but what is more important to me is the care of the vehicle during that time.
I have a 2007 chevy cobalt with 355,000 miles on it and still going strong. I bought my 2001 Dodge Diesel with 168k miles and am finally at 200k. We don't haul with it, it's the farm truck now. They are both paid off so not going anywhere with either.
Are you dead set on an SUV? Check your fuel mileage. That Extera may not get great mileage, but I have no idea. If I was going to trade a vehicle in, it has to be for something that will be better either financially or mileage. |
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Damn Yankee
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | Rodeo_cowgirl - 2013-11-21 9:08 PM KBB had it at 12k trade in and 15k out right
Take that information with you when you inquire about trading it in. If they know that you have done your homework they may be more willing to help you out without trying to low ball you. |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | missroselee - 2013-11-21 8:10 PM
I would say that's a fair trade in value. You may be better off selling it privately. Can you finance a new vehicle without trading something in?
I think it's high miles, but what is more important to me is the care of the vehicle during that time.
I have a 2007 chevy cobalt with 355,000 miles on it and still going strong. I bought my 2001 Dodge Diesel with 168k miles and am finally at 200k. We don't haul with it, it's the farm truck now. They are both paid off so not going anywhere with either.
Are you dead set on an SUV? Check your fuel mileage. That Extera may not get great mileage, but I have no idea. If I was going to trade a vehicle in, it has to be for something that will be better either financially or mileage.
I wanted something that could still pull my trailer if I got a chance to haul some this year. |
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| I've got a 02' Dodge 3/4 ton with over 560,000 miles.. still runs great (does have a oil leak I need to address) my mechanic told me dont sell it unless he dies! Which he better not!! I was looking at buying another Dodge and they wanted way too much for trucks with half as many miles on it.. And at least I know what has been repaired or replaced on it! |
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Location: Four Corners Colorado | The 2001 duramax I used to drive had 425,000 mile on it and is still going strong. My 06 has 150,000.
233,000 might be a little high but if it has been maintained it wouldn't scare me a bit. |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | I had been looking for a 03 dodge because they came with a 4 door cab. But used diesels are so high you cannot touch any year around here for under 14k |
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| Yeah I've seen '95, '96, and '97 Dodges here on used lots. They have a price from $10,000 to $15,000 and are gone the next day! None of the used diesel trucks are on the lots too long. |
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Location: Oklahoma & Texas | 9300 for an 04 xterra is high too...its basically 10 years old and xterras are notorious for bad gas mileage..my cousin has one and she is getting rid of it ...get on nada.com and research used car prices..you can look up yours and the ones you are interested in..nada is more accurate then blue book because it is updated more often and its also geographically based.... |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | BBrewster - 2013-11-21 9:16 PM
9300 for an 04 xterra is high too...its basically 10 years old and xterras are notorious for bad gas mileage..my cousin has one and she is getting rid of it ...get on nada.com and research used car prices..you can look up yours and the ones you are interested in..nada is more accurate then blue book because it is updated more often and its also geographically based....
On that website its worth between 10k - 13k.....Maybe I will just sell it out right..... |
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The Advice Guru
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| Since most people are commenting on the mileage for the dodges, I don't think this applies to your situation as the diesels in dodge and Chevy are different.
The cummins engine is tried tested and maintains it value.
I don't think the Chevy diesel has been put into that same category. It also depends a lot on the options your truck has, is it 4 wheel drive, all the bells and whistles.
As someone said, do your homework, get the blue book price, print off similar adds, and it may be better for you to sell privately. |
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Location: Oz, Kansas | You can also go to autotrader.com & check prices of compariable vehicles. I would try selling it outright first before trading it in. You might also check with Car Max & see what they would give you. |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | Thats not a lot imo....my 07 dodge has 200 and some thou on it and its still good...my 97 f250 has 600 and some thou and is still runs good...even my 04 kia has over 200 thou on it......and I don't baby my vehiclesM |
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Location: Kentucky | cheryl makofka - 2013-11-21 10:39 PM Since most people are commenting on the mileage for the dodges, I don't think this applies to your situation as the diesels in dodge and Chevy are different. The cummins engine is tried tested and maintains it value. I don't think the Chevy diesel has been put into that same category. It also depends a lot on the options your truck has, is it 4 wheel drive, all the bells and whistles. As someone said, do your homework, get the blue book price, print off similar adds, and it may be better for you to sell privately.
Most diesels maintain their value (Dodge, Ford, and Chevy).
We have a 1997 F250 7.3 that is in mint condition that has 212k miles on it. I know the dealer wouldn't give me what I wanted for it, but if I listed it for 10k, it would be gone today.
I would most certainly sell privately, verses a dealer. |
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Location: Lost in Texas | My 05 dodge has 210,000. It had 120,000 when I bought it. I don't consider it to be much at all on the motor.. it was on the transmission with what I was pulling though lol. |
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Location: So. MN, to close to IA | It really isn't about the engine. They can all go 500,000 or some will only go 50,000 miles. Wear and tear on the rest of the components on a vehicle is what really adds up. Tie-rod ends, ball joints, shocks, bearings, even door hinges will wear out before some engines. How the truck was maintained is what counts. Not just oil changes either. Regular maintenance on all components makes the difference, even down to the rubber gaskets on the doors. |
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Ms. Potato Head
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Location: BFE, Idaho | busdriver - 2013-11-22 8:38 AM It really isn't about the engine. They can all go 500,000 or some will only go 50,000 miles. Wear and tear on the rest of the components on a vehicle is what really adds up. Tie-rod ends, ball joints, shocks, bearings, even door hinges will wear out before some engines. How the truck was maintained is what counts. Not just oil changes either. Regular maintenance on all components makes the difference, even down to the rubber gaskets on the doors.
Great response! |
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Location: Okla | I have a Nissan Exterra and I love it. It is 4WD and yes the fuel economy isn't the greatest, but it's not all that bad. I think I get about 17-18mpg |
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Location: Oklahoma | We have an 01 with 190k and cant get it moved :( |
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Location: Texas | I have a 03, a 04, a 05, and a 06 Dodge truck. All but the 05 have over 200,000 miles on them. I think it is expected where we live. You have to drive miles to get to civilization LOl They are all well maintained so like everyone has said it depends on how they were maintained. I love all of ours and have not had any issues because of mileage. |
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Location: Oklahoma | We have an 05 duramax dually with 224,000 miles on it. We've turned down 10k for it on a trade |
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| Bottom line, miles are miles. DOes not matter the number of years. |
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Location: Panama City, FL | Dealers are going to say its high milage, but in all reality with it being a diesel and if youve taken care of it, it will last a long time. of course youre better off selling it outright. id suggest try posting it on DieselSellerz.com... i just bought a powerstroke at a local dealership and they didnt give me squat for my trade in but i expected that. |
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Location: home for the winter...what a dumb idea | ALS1104 - 2013-11-22 1:52 PM
Dealers are going to say its high milage, but in all reality with it being a diesel and if youve taken care of it, it will last a long time. of course youre better off selling it outright. id suggest try posting it on DieselSellerz.com... i just bought a powerstroke at a local dealership and they didnt give me squat for my trade in but i expected that.
Thanks for the website I will check it out.... |
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Ms. Potato Head
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Location: BFE, Idaho | Runnin < C > - 2013-11-22 9:37 AM
We have an 01 with 190k and cant get it moved :(
Just put up my '02 with only 159,000+ yesterday a bit of interest but not a ton. Have it below book now even though it is in really good shape and the few who have called want it for dirt cheap. |
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| My boyfriend sold his dodge diesel after 3 hundred thousand miles it still ran good but he just wanted a newer one. |
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Location: kentucky | Idaho - 2013-11-22 9:39 AM busdriver - 2013-11-22 8:38 AM It really isn't about the engine. They can all go 500,000 or some will only go 50,000 miles. Wear and tear on the rest of the components on a vehicle is what really adds up. Tie-rod ends, ball joints, shocks, bearings, even door hinges will wear out before some engines. How the truck was maintained is what counts. Not just oil changes either. Regular maintenance on all components makes the difference, even down to the rubber gaskets on the doors. Great response!
Are 2001 ford diesel has 260k miles on it and the engine is strong but you are right it is all the other things that start going wrong ! We put a new transmission in it 3k, new fuel injectors for 3k, wiring harness, several different moduals all in the past year ! We just picked it up yesterday had to have a fuel inj sensor put in it ! We have also replced a bunch of little things like water pump, fuel pump, ect ! I will stop there ! LOL ! Parts wear out ! But on a good note the mechanic said the engine was still strong ! |
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what do you considered a lot of miles on a Diesel truck?