Odometer question

[somepriests]

I am looking to purchase an M1008 with stock transmission. The owner is claiming that the Odometer is 47K. How can I verify that it is truly not 147K.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[jw4x4]

It is difficult if not impossible (unless you can obtain the complete maintenance records) to verify mileage. Most times, if the speedo (or any other gauge in the cluster) had a malfunction, the entire cluster was replaced. To get a more accurate guess on miles, look at the typical wear areas, such as the brake pedal pad, floorboard where your heel would rest, smudges or wear on switches and handles, etc. Although these items can also be replaced, it will give a better idea. Pay close attention to the underside and under the hood. Check the color/odor of every fluid you can. Keep in mind that these vehicles typicaly sat idle ALOT. It shouldn't be too difficult to tell the difference between 47k and 147k.

 

[cliffyp]

Might be 247k!

 

[mikev]

Stock CUCVs from GM had five digit odometers, so if you have a six digit odometer - it is a "replacement"...

I see this a lot on ebay.

DISCLAIMER: A five digit odometer DOES NOT guarantee it is the original odometer, like others said overall wear helps determine mileage - but sitting in sunny motor pools added more age to low mileage CUCVs than their civilian versions...

 

[Gojo1812]

So no CUCV came with a 6 digit odometer? I just found one for sale with "low miles" and noticed it has a 6 digit odometer. It looked odd because I've never seen one, I'm glad I checked here before buying this one with unknown miles....

 

[GM72K10]

I've got an M1028a1 with a 6 digit odometer, came that way from GL, I consider it a replacement at some time.

 

[scottladdy]

So no CUCV came with a 6 digit odometer? I just found one for sale with "low miles" and noticed it has a 6 digit odometer. It looked odd because I've never seen one, I'm glad I checked here before buying this one with unknown miles....

Might have missed a gem.

IMO, no used vehicle, and some new ones, can be assessed solely by odometer readings. I treat it as a data point. Now, with the CUCV's, since almost every part may have been replaced. Or, the vehicle in question may have been a donor until someone decided to fix 'er up, I use it as an initial item as part of an overall assessment.

Just my opinion ...

 

[patracy]

Place as much faith into a MV hour or mile meter gauge as you place into elected official.

 

[Gojo1812]

Place as much faith into a MV hour or mile meter gauge as you place into elected official.

I agree, the problem is I think the seller is asking alot more because of the "low miles". I can now only assume its high miles...

 

[twomorestrokes]

low miles does not always mean what you think even if they are original. That particular vehicle may have taken a half A million short hard trips. My truck showed 32,000 miles when I bought it but from the hardened mud and gravel I dug out of everywhere it is obvious that the troops were having some fun with it.

 

[acmunro]

I purchased a GL CUCV several years ago. I assumed the truck had 102600 miles. When I went recover it I was pleasantly surprised. All the texture was still on the steering wheel. The date code on the tires were correct for the year the truck was (the first thing I did was to remove those crumbling tires). It also did not have the updates my other trucks had (ie later style glow plug relay) So I feel this truck is a 2600 mile truck. After you are around enough of them there are lots of clues that help estimate mileage.

 

[4x4 Forever]

I was biding on two M1008s, side by side (twins), one was listed as 28K and the other listed as 82K. I wound up taking the 82K as the other bidder went sky high!

When I was on the GL lot loading mine up, we popped the hood and cab of the 28K and looked around. I was glad that I got the 82K, the 28K had not been rode hard and put up wet, but was showing serious signs of disrepair. The rubber, hoses and gaskets, were crumbling, the guages were glazed over, and the seats were almost gone - all from the sun and elements.

Go and take a look at some of the civy counterparts and you can get an idea as to the condition, aka mileage, of the steed you are considering. You have to look at everything, not just the odometer...

Good luck and if you decide to pull the trigger, please post pics and video!

Good Luck!