Looking at a 2005 F150 4x4 crew cab lariat. It has 173,xxx miles. They want $10,300 for it. Safe buy or not?

Truck will be mainly driven around town but will occasionally make 700 mile trips to the mountains and 400 mile trips to the lake.

Mike.

 

I wouldn't pay over $8k for it.

 

Any reason why? Because it's not worth more than that or because it will be prone to problems?

 

I was thinking of offering $9k.

 

I just gave 11 for one like that w/ 90k miles. They wanted 15,500. I would offer them $5k if you like the truck. The worst they can say is no.

Btw, I had to leave the dealership before they took my offer lol.

 

Man, you guys make me depressed! Is that all it's worth these days? I think I paid almost $40K for mine -- new! I guess it's not worth trading in... LOL

 

Just got mine for 10k. Super crew with 98k miles.

So a search for threads started by me.

 

Knowing how the miles are acquired and what kind of repairs/service they did before are the important things to consider when buying a used truck. Although the total miles is not that important anymore I would still say No for that price.

 

Yeah mine is a super crew too. Really clean 90k miles. 2004 XLT. I paid 11k to a Chevy dealer for it.