URGENT!!! Should I buy this truck?

78Explorer · #1 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 03:16 PM

I have the opportunity to buy this truck:

2000 F250 XLT 4x4 Off Road package
V10 engine
automatic trans
extended cab
aluminum wheels
90k miles
chrome nerf/steps
fairly new Bridgestone Dueler radials
plugs recently changed - no problems noted.
soft tonneau cover
towing package
AM/FM CD cassette
two tone blue over silver paint - BEAUTIFUL...NO dings/damage

$9500.00 asking price.

I'm thinkin' I should've already said yes...but wanted to check with you guys first.

Another question - it has manual hubs AND dash 4x4 selector...is this normal?

Thanks for any/all feedback!

spinella · #2 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 04:28 PM

sounds good.check the exhaust manifold bolts.they rust and snap off - real common.good luck.

jake00 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 04:42 PM

If its got man hubs, I think they've replaced the auto ones

tydel · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 06:00 PM

Sounds like a realy good deal to me. I've got a 2002,same exact truck.Mine is a long box.They do come with manual hubs with the auto selector on the dash.It won't go into 4low without the hubs locked,only 4high, which is handy in the snowy weather.Better snap that one up!!!!

juterbock · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:57 AM

I'd go for it, but offer about $8k and see if they bite, also check to see what maintenance has been done lately (plugs/boots, O2 sensors, diff/trans/transfer fluids, brakes, tires, coolant, PS fluid, PCV valve). If these things haven't been done, they will most likely help with milage and HP once you do them. None are terribly expensive (except tires).

78Explorer · #6 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:17 AM

Offered him $8k...wouldn't take it, but he would take $8500 if the other two potential buyers didn't offer more than that. He said he'd give me first chance to match their offers before he sells to them. He had the plugs changed last week...the truck starts and runs very smoothly. And cosmetically, it looks like an 07 or 08.

96f150 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 03:17 PM

See if you can find out "who" did the plug change. Remember that these are the heads that the plugs only get torqued down to around 14 ft lbs.
Rich

78Explorer · #8 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 03:35 PM

FORD did the plug change...the owner is a friend of the mechanic there who did them.

hydro_37 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:14 PM

Out Bid the higher priced guy. The truck is well worth $8500-9000

96f150 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 08:26 PM

If Ford did the plug change, then I'm with tht rest of the guys...go and outbid the other guys and buy it!!!!

jokerforever · #11 (**permalink**) 05-17-2008, 03:49 AM

With the gas prices like they are there are a lot of good deals out there to be had for a big gas powered truck. The earlier Super Duties are selling for a whole lot less than 8K-9K now a days. I'm not saying that they aren't worth it but most folks aren't paying that much. My grandfather always said a vehicle is only worth what someone wants to pay for it. If somebody (you) is willing to get 9K for it then that is its value but it wouldn’t be worth that much to me.

BTW, I maybe a little biased. I’ve been casually trying to sale my 1 ton for the past two years and haven’t found anybody that agreed with me on its worth. It has got to the point that I’m tired of paying insurance on a truck that I don’t need or drive anymore. Here real soon somebody (not soliciting, just stating) is going to get a real good deal on it!