there is a 1988 chevy 3500 4x4 10' dump truck for sale in the newspaper. it has a new engine with 10,000 miles in it , the rest of the truck has 87,000 miles. it comes with a 10' snow plow, he says it has little rust, but looks good. what do you guys think will be a good price for it? this would be my first vehicle to own, i am 16. i want to do plowing and some landscaping work, how will it do

here is the add,

"CHEVROLET 1-TON DUMP TRUCK 1988 10 ft. dump, 4 WD, re-manufactured engine with 10,000 miles. Total mileage 87,000. Good condition with little rust. Includes a ten-foot snow plow. Call Richard at (802)999-9219. "


there is another truck for sale also how is the price?


"CHEVROLET DUMP TRUCK 1989, 4x4, 3500 series, 6.2, diesel, 9ft Fisher,, auto, 89K miles. Includes parts truck. Must see. $5,600. Call Kevin (802) 849-6979. "


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Those mileages seem REALLY low for a truck, esp. if it was used commercially. They are 17-18 years old. The second one, or any 6.2L GM diesel, stay away from. Unless you plan on swapping the engine for a 350 or larger gas motor. They were a poor excuse for a diesel. Prone to problems.

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Id stay away from any chevy diesel, but that's just me. I'd be really weary about that mileage, doesn't seem accurate. As far as the one with the rebuilt motor, I would make him show you paperwork and then double-check with the shop that did the work. Also, a 4WD with that many miles, especially a work truck, may have issues. Be sure to check everything, and if you don't know what to look for, seek a good mechanic to look it over first. Also, as far as rust, be sure to look that over real good. You don't want a snow plow vehicle with rust holes in the floor already.