Buying a '95 F150
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11-10-2014, 11:48 AM
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the price of the parts you mentioned plus the "install" could well exceed the purchase price of the truck. as f-eronly said, the rad support could be rotted out. also, that "oil pan" leak could well be the rear main seal. it's fairly normal for an old vehicle to have a problem or two when the owner decides to sell, but this truck seems to have a giant laundry list of issues indicating total neglect. sounds like a gigantic money pit that might be better suited as a parts truck. there are other trucks out there ... might be a good idea to look around . do you have pics ? what sort of work do you want to do with the truck ?
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Did he just put all new nice tires on, or brakes, or a nice topper, or something that he can justify wanting a little extra money for?
If no, then you are correct in not wanting to pay more than blue book. Was that the "poor" "Good" or "excellent" blue book value?
If no, then you are correct in not wanting to pay more than blue book. Was that the "poor" "Good" or "excellent" blue book value?
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11-10-2014, 07:29 PM
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1200 for a running and driving truck like that sounds like a great deal to me, it all depends on where you are and what the market is like. Rust of any kind would be a pass though - if I was looking for it. In most places it is unavoidable, but it is a killer that isnt easily stopped.
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11-10-2014, 08:35 PM
if you have a mechanic who has seen, driven and inspected the truck and has deemed it a good deal, then i would say that his input supercedes those of us who haven't even seen a grainy picture of it.
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You've got my blessing to buy this one if OP passes on it
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11-13-2014, 04:06 PM
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