My F150 just rolled over 359K and needs enough work done that I'm ready for a new(er) truck.

I'm a land surveyor, 4WD is a must. Between work & hunting I put a lot of time in 4wd.

I'd just buy another F150 but I plan on getting another saltwater boat. 3 to 4 hr trip each direction to go fishing. Probably a 24' inshore boat.

I really don't want to make huge truck payments, I'd rather buy used this time.

Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

And yes, old faithful will now be a spare crew truck. We have 3 more F150's all with over 225K.

Thanx for looking

 

I'd suggest getting something in a F250 4x4 with either the 5.4 or newer (2011 and up)6.2 gas motor.

Either with proper rubber on it makes a good off road truck and still very capable tow vehicle.

 

I am hoping to replace my 2000 F250 some time next summer. I have been watching the market around me in for about a 500 mile radius (I am from northern Ohio). I am finding that a F250 in nice shape can be found in the 8-to 12K range. Milage has been running between 75K to 130K.

 

look for gov (local municipality, etc) auctions. dealers are buying these up and making easy money on them.

 

-welcome to the forums. you'll find tons of info on here. the folks are well versed in what they own... experiences both bad and good. all I can recommend are things you already know. I stay tuned-in to Craigslist quite a bit. always looking for something/a deal I can't live w/o... I originally looked at a 250 with a 5.4 in it...my buddy convinced me to get a 7.3 with that model...
get yourself that budget and stick to it. you'll find something that fits yer needs!
good luck.


-where are you from in northern ohio? I grew up in bluffton (off i75). the water restriction in Toledo affecting you?

 

If you had the F-250 SD, it would just now be broken-in with those miles on it.

 

I am in Vermilion Oh, basically right on the lake smack dab halfway between Cleveland and Toledo. So far the water problem is affecting as far east as Sandusky Oh two cities west of me. Vermilion still has its own water treatment plant with its inlet just out side of the break wall as I understand it. The problem however is heading east and it sounds as if there is a good chance that it could get to us before it is all said and done.

 

Thanx all!
I'm curious why a gas would be better for me than a diesel?
(Of course I haven't driven anything diesel since I worked for Uncle Sam & that was treads, not tires)
A local dealer has an '08 diesel 125k miles & an '08 v10 112k miles, probably gonna check them out this week.
State surplus has multiple f250's, mostly game warden trucks - 03's to '06's with less than 140k (no idea engine type); gonna go check them out this week.
Any advice or opinions appreciated
J

 

off road apps and lots of idle time a gasser would be better for that.

Diesels are heavier

 

While I appreciate the benefits of diesels, I personally avoid them. Diesels have better low end torque, seem to run forever, and have better MPG. They also cost more to buy. If they break they can cost a fortune to fix and it can be harder to find someone who can work on them. Also being in a northern climate they can be hard to start in the winter. As mentioned above they are quite a bit heavier making them easier to get sunk in mud. This is not to say that no one ever should get a diesel, its just that for me I prefer gasoline and its what I know more about working on.

 

Great info, I really do appreciate it!