I know that this may not relate to the forum, but I ran across a '97 PSD truck today for sale. Can anyone direct me to where I can find a fairly accurate value of the truck?? It is a '97 4X4 XLT, extended cab, short bed PSD, 5 speed w/ 170K mileage. The guy just bought a new F-250 crew cab and figured he could sell his old truck for more vs the trade in price the dealer would give him. The body is in great condition with not rust dents, just minor gravel nicks and scratches. The interior is clean,all power options work,good tires, and the engine sounds good with no noticable leaks, I am interested in buying it, just having trouble putting a value on it. Thanks!!

 

Search the web for Kelly Blue book. It's a site that asks you a bunch of questions about the vehicle and gives you the value. Dealers been using that for years. Not necessarily on the web but in book form.

 

Thanks,

I will it that site a try.

 

I paid $11,000 for my 97 F250 X cab long box with the auto transmission. Had 143,000 and a small dent in the box. I think I came out good considering I test drove one exactly like it in worse condition and same milage and they wanted $14000. Just depends on your luck.

 

i wouldn't pay more than 11,500 look for one with lower miles they exist.

the value of a psd=golddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

 

i bought my 96 xlt psd in june its cherry i paid 11100 with taxes and i got new brakes drums and rotors all around and it had 120000 now its got 135000 and no probs

 

Saw a few F250 diesels today....can anyone tell me if the price is fair?

2000 F250 Crew Lariat 7.3 w/61500 ($27K)

2001 F250 Crew 4X4 XLT 7.3 w/60K (same as above-27)

thanks

 

Brix92

I just bought an '02 F250 CC SB 7.3 PSD 4X4 Lariat auto w/ 40K for 29100. Book was 34000. Seems like the prices you quoted for the 2001 were about on line with that.

I got mine from a Ford dealer.

Frank

 

In August of 03, I bought my 02 with 90k miles on it and it was in immaculate condition. Truck was never smoked in and had only been on the ground 17 months and almost still had the new truck smell. Bought it outright from a Ford dealer for $23K...felt like I stole it

Now my 03 that I traded my 99 V-10 in on....well thats a whole different ballgame! Truck was 12 months old and the same guy owned it that was the previous owner of my 02. It had 56k miles. The same dealer had it priced at $32k ...traded for $16,500 difference. I know I gave tooooo much, but I wanted this particular truck as I felt that it being owned by the same guy as my first one and it being soooo good, I'd give more just to get it. Then too, do you suppose the dealer remembered the first deal?

 

JR270
Look at autotrader.com for prices in your area, also kbb.com and nada.com. You can also cruise the dealership and used car lots on a Sunday morning and check local going prices, but not have to deal with the pressure. Look through the classifieds in your area. Do all the research you can and use this as ammo for your negotiating. When you get serious, take it to a reputable mechanic and pay the 40/50 bucks to have it looked over. Some garages do this as a free service, expecting your business. It's saved me heartache once. Get as informed as you can regarding these trucks, you'll have it a long time.