I like the idea of the lifted trucks. To alleviate the worry, bring a mechanic's creeper with you and trolley around underneath looking for rust, dents, scrapes and other signs of abuse.
I had a 2004 and put a "hard" 100,000kms on it, did the regular oil changes and all fluids at the beginning of hunting season. When I sold it, I made close to what I paid for it.
I think the 2 trucks you are looking at are crazy money for the km's on them. Toyota's definitely have the longevity but only if you are properly maintaining them. My neighbour leased a brand new F350 Diesel and refused to do oil changes, you pay the money and you takes your chances....
JH
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