Is 30k miles worth $2k

[Jason B]

You don't know what that used engine saw on 30K miles and what condition it is in. Might last 100K, might last 10K, no way of knowing.

Sponsored

 

[Blue Streak]

Since you stated long term, I would go with the new & warranty, used is a crap shoot. What Jason said. If you did decide to unload the truck, even in a couple of years, that would be a bonus to the buyer.

 

[Friday yet?]

Me? Wouldn’t even be a discussion. New. Period.

Buying a used engine is like buying a used rental car. Some folks may drive them gently. And others, well they probably drive them like I drive rentals.

 

[ccasanova22]

You don't know what that used engine saw on 30K miles and what condition it is in. Might last 100K, might last 10K, no way of knowing.

So assuming worst case, it was abused and redlined and driven by a Baja racer (unlikely as 90% of the trucks out there probably are going to see fleet or daily driver use), he could save the $2000 and keep it in a high yield savings account IF the motor goes. If it doesn’t, he’s $2k ahead. If it goes in 10k then you might have to cough up $3500. But in all reality, the chance of having the 1 in a thousand that was redlined daily is probably low. These aren’t 350Z’s or Subaru STI’s or other “frequently abused” cars.

 

[Retirednavy2010]

Taking a poll if you fellas don't mind.

TLDR: Blown head gasket and slight overheating on the motor. Repair shops and Ford have quoted me price for motor replacement. Ford says $7600 for new motor no miles, repair shops have quoted $5500 for motor with 30k miles. Let me here your opinion pleae.

There are several questions that must be asked.
1. Is it between 2019 and 2025.
2. How many miles are on the truck, if you have to buy an engine you must be over 60,000 and out of warranty.
3. Do you owe on the truck?
4. Are you that happy with it that you want to keep it several more years to recoup the 5,500 to 7,600 dollar investment?
5. What would the dealer give you as a trade in on a new Ranger?
6. Have you had the usual transmission failure yet?
7. I think you answered your own question when asking if it is worth the extra 2 grand or not. If you are keeping the truck for 4 or more years go with the new engine, less than 3 go with the used engine and if you have to get one of those Endurance warranties to quell your fears.

 

[awd.nv]

Taking a poll if you fellas don't mind.

TLDR: Blown head gasket and slight overheating on the motor. Repair shops and Ford have quoted me price for motor replacement. Ford says $7600 for new motor no miles, repair shops have quoted $5500 for motor with 30k miles. Let me here your opinion pleae.

Go new. For example, my 2021 toasted a rod bearing at 50k miles and I did 5k full synthetic oil changes. GRANTED, it is super rare, I would not trust a 30k motor from a truck to only save $2k because if you get a bad motor, you wont know immediately and even if you did, likely your out more money than planned.

 

[CATX]

I don't think a new or used engine is likely to go out before your original transmission, if that helps the calculus.

 

[5thranger]

Go new. For example, my 2021 toasted a rod bearing at 50k miles and I did 5k full synthetic oil changes. GRANTED, it is super rare, I would not trust a 30k motor from a truck to only save $2k because if you get a bad motor, you wont know immediately and even if you did, likely your out more money than planned.

Your reply is right on. You just don't know what the used engine has been subjected to.

 

[5thranger]

There are several questions that must be asked.
1. Is it between 2019 and 2025.
2. How many miles are on the truck, if you have to buy an engine you must be over 60,000 and out of warranty.
3. Do you owe on the truck?
4. Are you that happy with it that you want to keep it several more years to recoup the 5,500 to 7,600 dollar investment?
5. What would the dealer give you as a trade in on a new Ranger?
6. Have you had the usual transmission failure yet?
7. I think you answered your own question when asking if it is worth the extra 2 grand or not. If you are keeping the truck for 4 or more years go with the new engine, less than 3 go with the used engine and if you have to get one of those Endurance warranties to quell your fears.

8. Become very religious and pray that the used engine does not have a bowel movement.

 

[Gims04]

There are several questions that must be asked.
1. Is it between 2019 and 2025.
2. How many miles are on the truck, if you have to buy an engine you must be over 60,000 and out of warranty.
3. Do you owe on the truck?
4. Are you that happy with it that you want to keep it several more years to recoup the 5,500 to 7,600 dollar investment?
5. What would the dealer give you as a trade in on a new Ranger?
6. Have you had the usual transmission failure yet?
7. I think you answered your own question when asking if it is worth the extra 2 grand or not. If you are keeping the truck for 4 or more years go with the new engine, less than 3 go with the used engine and if you have to get one of those Endurance warranties to quell your fears.

6. Usually transmission failure?

Is this the power train fault that randomly pops up when I am doing 70 on the hwy? I've tried to track the issue but it resets itself when I turn the truck off.

 

[ccasanova22]

7. I think you answered your own question when asking if it is worth the extra 2 grand or not. If you are keeping the truck for 4 or more years go with the new engine, less than 3 go with the used engine and if you have to get one of those Endurance warranties to quell your fears.

Whatever you do, do not buy one of those Endurance or CarShield warranties. From experience, they will deny everything. Alternator goes out, the contract says it’s covered, but “the brushes wore out” is the diagnosis and therefore it’s excluded due to wear and tear clause. Window won’t roll down, contract says it’s covered, but the “mechanism wore out and snapped” therefore it’s not covered either. Have an engine or transmission problem? Must’ve overheated or been a pre existing condition. They don’t cover internal clutch pack wear or valve body wear either. If anyone can actually get a legitimate claim out of these folks I’d be shocked.

 

[Retirednavy2010]

Whatever you do, do not buy one of those Endurance or CarShield warranties. From experience, they will deny everything. Alternator goes out, the contract says it’s covered, but “the brushes wore out” is the diagnosis and therefore it’s excluded due to wear and tear clause. Window won’t roll down, contract says it’s covered, but the “mechanism wore out and snapped” therefore it’s not covered either. Have an engine or transmission problem? Must’ve overheated or been a pre existing condition. They don’t cover internal clutch pack wear or valve body wear either. If anyone can actually get a legitimate claim out of these folks I’d be shocked.

Wow, I've never had an extended warranty except for the ones the dealer provided, I'm 68 and the 1st one I ever bought was for this Ranger last year. 1st Ford I've owned in 32 years, the other was for a 2019 Honda Pilot we purchased this year, the dealer threw in a 2 year warranty free of charge) . I thought they were all the same but i guess it's all about making the almighty buck!

 

[awd.nv]

6. Usually transmission failure?

Is this the power train fault that randomly pops up when I am doing 70 on the hwy? I've tried to track the issue but it resets itself when I turn the truck off.

I think the one you are thinking about is an F150 or Chevy issue where the tires lock up? "Thankfully"
the only issues the Ranger gets is hard shifting and/or eventually power loss. So the only safety factor is getting off the hwy like you would with a flat tire. I just hope if/when my trans goes out I am in town and not towing.

I have 60k miles on my truck and the trans has done very well. Cold she has always been a little hard on the 2-1 downshift in tow/haul. Dealer did a trans flush at 35k on my dime as maintenance since I didnt want to wait the over 1month for an appointment with the trans guy before warranty ran out. Little did I know my engine would go out at 50k miles lol (super rare but shocked).

 

[ccasanova22]

Truck has around 100k miles if the new engine lasts but something else goes out, or it gets into an accident, it would still need repair. I’ve literally played this game putting new or factory reman parts in a vehicle and then something happened right after…like tree fell on it…and that $10k just went right down the drain!

 

[Retirednavy2010]

Truck has around 100k miles if the new engine lasts but something else goes out, or it gets into an accident, it would still need repair. I’ve literally played this game putting new or factory reman parts in a vehicle and then something happened right after…like tree fell on it…and that $10k just went right down the drain!

For me it seems like if I've owned a car for over 24 months and put new tires on it something will happen in the next 6-12 months.

Sponsored