Looking to buy a work truck. Need expert assistance.

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S33k3r

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Unfortunately I didn't manage to buy something. All options were toast on one or other. Reports came bad, unfortunately not all owners like to share vin number. I had to check some in person. Found damage on frame from accident. Only one option left. That white ESV, it's clean but owned in NYC for 10 years , salt chewed up rear frame next to spare wheel. 4 owners, but no accidents. Price is 4500 that I low-balled from 5 k.
What you guys think about Duramax. High milage. 286xxxx?
I'd want to see pictures of the undercarriage, cab corners, and rockers. Also, that is an LLY Duramax, and they are known for overheating. I suggest watching the YouTube videos on it. The issues can be addressed giving you a reliable Duramax, so it is not an automatic walkaway. So it is probably worth looking at. For me, I would not be interested due to rust. But I live in Texas.
 
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I'm scrolling and browsing Facebook marketplace and Craigslist for so long that I almost lost the hope in getting something decent. I think probably the best way to get a good truck , is to travel somewhere far away out of the state like Texas or Florida. I will definitely check upon that white ESV that's nearby to me. It's in Staten Island. It had 4 owners 160 *** miles. Nice rims. And no rust according to pictures of course. 0 accidents. Though ESV is too big for me.
 

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