Hey everyone. So I have my bike up for 2900 and I got an email from a guy who says basically the bike has some sentimental value to him and he wants to trade for his 2000 lariat package 7.3 powerstroke with 330000 kms on it. It's got a little bit of rust on the back box but looks good otherwise. Is this a good trade?

 

We'd need a lot more information than that. $3,000 seems awfully low for that truck, but it all depends on the condition. I'd be asking why he'd be giving it away for that little and what may be wrong with it.

 

what info would u need? And he said it's cause basically he recognized the bike as his brother in laws bike who passed away and I guess jt holds some sentimental value.

 

Which cab? 4WD or 2WD? Clean CARFAX, or has it been wrecked? Salvage title or clean? Does he have service records?

 

It's a 4 door I'll have to ask about the rest. And I think he has the service recode he said he was a Ford mechanic for 2 years

 

If you yourself aren't mechanical and knowledgeable about the SD 7.3's have it checked over by someone who is. While it could be the dream deal of a lifetime, a diesel with that many miles could also quickly turn into a nightmare. Even a 7.3.

 

Ya I don't have alot of experience im mainly a small engine guy. I do have a buddy who knows a diesel tech from ford so I can see if I can get him to come when I check it out. Just waiting for an email back from the guy

 

And that's kms not miles im in canada

 

Still substantial mileage. I should've caught that though, I'm a Canuck too.

 

Ya it is quite a bit but my dad's gasser has 590000 on it an still Goin strong so I'm not too worried bout a diesel ya know

 

You should be. These are pickup trucks, not semi trucks. Diesel engines don't seem to last any more or less than the gas engines they put in them.

 

That's impressive mileage on a gasser even in km's. My point was that a poorly maintained or abused diesel in that mileage/age range could lead to some expensive repairs. Sounds like you got it covered with your friend, I'd definitely ask him to look it over. Besides the motor at 200,000miles(roughly) it may need quite a bit of chassis work like steering and suspension too. All depends how it was maintained and used.

Good luck.