Hello guys, I have been snooping around this site for a while trying to determine whether or not I should buy a high milage duramax.

What do you guys thinks, all opinions and advise wil be greatly appreciated.

Should I buy a high milage 2003 Duramax 250,000 miles(4x4 LT crew cab)?
was told that the injectors were changed t about 100,000 miles
How much should i pay?

20-24k depending on condition. dave

I'd certainly have a good mechanic check it over. Sounds like somebodies "hot shot" truck, so it probably spent most of it's miles towing.

Supatrucka....I wouldn't have believed that if I hadn't seen it. These are NADA values...I didnt add for bedliner or cap or Bose:

.................................Average Trade-In (http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/viewresults.aspx?LI=1-11-1-2031-0-0-0&Lnk=1&wSec=11&wPr=1&wPg=2032#valueTypes).......... Average Retail (http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/viewresults.aspx?LI=1-11-1-2031-0-0-0&Lnk=1&wSec=11&wPr=1&wPg=2032#valueTypes)
Base Price...................... $20,525....................... $23,700
Mileage 250,000 miles....... $-5,075........................ $-5,075

Options
4WD................................. $2,850......................... $3,075
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine.. $5,100......................... $5,325
Add Trlr Towing/Camper Pkg.... $175............................ $200
Compact Disc Player............... $150........................... $175
Leather Seats....................... $500........................... $575
LT Trim (Ex. 1500 HD, SS).... $1,500......................... $1,675
Power Seat.......................... $225............................ $250
TOTAL PRICE............... $25,950................. $29,900 (http://www.nadaguides.com/globalframe.aspx?LI=1-11-1-2032-0-0-0&wSec=10&wPr=13&wPg=2102&ItemId=26819&price=29900)*

These DMax's sure hold their value. BudKole...post the VIN in "VIN Checks" to find out about it, and have a mechanic you trust look it over thoroughly.

Tom :pig:

nada run's alitte high try kelly blue book. dave

I think NADA assumes "Excellent" vehicle condition. If you use that at KBB, the values are pretty close.

Tom

Last summer I paid $23,900 (Kelly listed it at over $29000 retail) for a 2002 2500HD 4X4 with 83000 miles on it. It has the LS package with power seats, windows, door locks, mirrors, CD player, and 5th wheel with electric brakes. This truck is in excellent condition and has given me zero problems in the year I've had it. I recently had the injectors replaced just because they were under warranty (and my buddy is the diesel mechanic at the local Chevy dealership). I wouldn't pay over $20,000 for one with 250,000 miles on it, no matter what the condition!

I bought mine at 109,000 miles for $21,500. They were trying to get $5000 more, but told them if they wanted to sell it to my poor a$$ they'd have to drop price considerably. So I got them down to what the trade in value was. Then I bought a warranty so they were happy. I also got my injectors changed about 3000 miles ago.

I would wait a couple of weeks to buy any used pickup. As soon as this Employee discount is over, there are going to be alot of used vehicles for sale out there. You should be able to take your pick and the market should be flooded enough to make the prices reasonable.
Just my .02

bought mine with 99K miles on it... 2002 CCSB, LT package, rino liner, uws tool box for $26K

I bought mine with 148,000 miles LS crew DUALLY! $18K With bully dog grill guard, bed liner, and tonneau cover - needed injectors, dealer I bought it at did not know they were under warranty! ):h Had it for almost a year and could still make money on it - if I wanted to.......... NO F'N WAY!!! I LOVE THIS TRUCK I STILL CAN'T GET OVER HOW MUCH POWER IT HAS!!!!
:cool2: :muahaha: :muahaha:

I think NADA assumes "Excellent" vehicle condition. If you use that at KBB, the values are pretty close.

Tom

Actually the NADA guides are the industry standard and list prices at 3 values. Rough wholesale (average to below average condition.) Average retail the typical value that will be applied to vehicle a stealer feel they can sell off their lot and Excellent condition which is self explanitory and rarely paid out by stealers.:)

I bought mine at 109,000 miles for $21,500. They were trying to get $5000 more, but told them if they wanted to sell it to my poor a$$ they'd have to drop price considerably. So I got them down to what the trade in value was. Then I bought a warranty so they were happy. I also got my injectors changed about 3000 miles ago.

Adam,
Fill me in on this Warranty that you bought for the truck with that much mileage on it.

Through who (what specific company), how much ($) was it, what are the deductables and for how long is it good for (miles and time)?
Thanks, Pard.

Mudbug

The warranty I got was a extended GM power train warranty. It only goes for 2/24,000, but I figured with the pricey powertrain I'd go for it since I could afford it at the time. I could have bought more but didn't feel I needed full electrical coverage and other things. Talk to you salesman or whoever at the dealership if you're getting it from a GM dealer. I was fortunate with my truck. It was bought new there, and brought there for all service even car washes. So they knew the truck and the owner he just traded it in for a new one since his factory powertrain warranty ran out. I'm currently visiting in PA and don't have access to any of my records from the purchase to give you more details, but the dealership should have info.

I just picked up(actually picking up Mon.) an 02 LS 4x4 SB Duramax w/120k for $18,500 but I had to go aways to find it.

I paid $21000 for my 02' with 93k.It's mint and has a nice flatbed with a spray on liner and also has bucket seats.