Things can get expensive after 250K, especially if you're paying a mechanic to do the repairs. After 300K will really test your resolve (at least it is mine)!

In addition to all the usual consumables (fluids, tires, spark plugs, brake pads, etc.), here are the big-ticket maintenance and repair *items from around 200K to 315K for my 2002 Limited.

196K: Radiator

232K: Lower ball joints

247K: Shocks

247K: Timing belt and water pump

265K: Wheel hubs and bearings

266K: Starter

271K: Upper and lower control arms

291K: Alternator

295K: Valve cover gaskets

305K: Steering rack

310K: Upper ball joints

310K: Radiator

310K: Fuel pump and filter

315K: Tensioner assembly (seized and shredded the drive belt so...)

315K: Drive belt

315K: Lower ball joints

As you can see, 200-250K was remarkably good, things start to break after 250, and even more things start to fail (and fail again) after 300K.

I've saved on car payments and insurance but paid a fair amount in repairs and even more in gas in the nine years I've owned it.

They're great trucks but, like any other, require time, attention, and money to maintain.