buy it or no

[90lukeyfresh2500]

I got a chance to buy a 95 heavy half ton with a 6.5 with turbo has a little over 200000 on it ex cab long box all power options body n inside is about perfect for $3000 kelly blue book says $4000 for privite sale ive heard the 6.5 r junk not worth it lots of problems is there any truth to it or is it a deal any help would be great thanks...

 

[95C1500]

I've heard people on here say the 6.5 is a bad engine because they constantly need repairs. Maybe he will chime in soon.

 

[TLoud]

isn't this the engine that everyone says the block ends up cracked?

 

[95C1500]

Yeah. I think so.

 

[Snotrocket]

Here's a good checklist of what to look for if you're thinking about buying a 6.5 equipped truck.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3615531#post3615531


Here's another good read and a good beginner FAQ on the subject.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=391426


I personally love the 6.5. It's no Cummins or Dmax, but with proper maintenance and a little common sense it will last a long time. I've owned 3 of them at various times and my current one just clicked 270k on the clock and has never been opened up.

They were a lot better when diesel was cheaper than gasoline though....

 

[DonYukon]

ant pics ? depending on the conditon you can try to go lower

 

[SouthBoston]

If you can get it for low enough (2500 range), Id buy it and throw in a Cummins drivetrain