When a truck has over 12000 mils and is over 20 years old is it better to replace the engine or the truck?

Question:
it is a longbed s-10 whitch youcan no longer get I donot use the bed often but when you need it you mustgo toa larger truck at greater expiense ?what is better replace the engine or the truck?
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Answers:

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I think the first question I should ask is how does the s-10 run and look? If it is still dependable don't fix it unless it is broke. A 20 year-old s-10 no matter what shape it is in aren't real valuable but there are still a lot of them on the road. They are easy to get parts for. If you have your heart set on getting a truck consider how much you use it and what you would use it for. Larger trucks are more expensive to run than s-10's are. If you make your choice on fuel consumption the 20 year-old s-10 gonna win . Maybe put some money(not a bunch) into the s-10 and customize to your tastes and uses. Good luck!

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I assume you mean 120,000 miles, the cost of replacing the engine may end up being more than the value of a 20 year old S-10. I've never been a believer that those small quarter ton trucks are worth a sh*t anyway. If you want a truck buy a truck, not a glorified El Camino.

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I have a 1980 chevy 1/2 ton. 100,979 miles. Body junk.engine and trans purr like a kitten...wont give up mine because body is rusted...My thoughts...rip the bed off and build a flatbed out of wood. you can customise it with wood stakes on the sides and now you have a fully useable bed again.

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u can get a rebuilt engine for EVERY s 10 ever built...but u can get a nice S 10 or ranger for less than 2000 dollars. I have a 10 yr old S10 4x4.140,000 miles..V6 auto...last summer i hauled several loads of gravel 2100, 2300 and 2600 pounds..no problem

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guessing you have a fuel injected v6 just get a long block from one of the big auto parts stores..
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If the body of the truck is still in good condition then I would just replace the engine.

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no. its not practical to repair you truck. instead buy new. sure you will have difficulty in finding spare parts for 20 years old truck. service wise it is less efficient and prone to breakdowns. my suggestion, buy new truck.

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keep using and maintaining it,tune-up, oil changes .

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not big expenditures on it.

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If everything else is in pretty good shape (suspension, wheel bearings, rear end, transmission, etc.) then I would say that a replacement engine would be in order. It would sure beat the heck out of a monthly payment. A lot of this depends on what you want out of the vehicle, but I would generally state that a new engine would extend your useful life of the vehicle.
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