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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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why???

does anyone know why this generations is the same price or cheaper then OBS f150s? at least by me(northern NJ). i can get a 98 in better shape then a 95 for the same price, about 2500. ive had both, and their both about equal. i beat the ever living **** out of my 97 and it was still a good truck.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Pickups that are over 16 years old are usually flirting w/the 200,000 mile mark. They've long left the late model market & entered the 2nd tier of financing, if not in cash market. Many are sold as is, for utilitarian purposes, at low prices. Next stop, getting parted out.

Originally Posted by 93 mix 'n match
does anyone know why this generations is the same price or cheaper then OBS f150s?
How it runs & how it looks can trump model year. Many are familiar w/old FORD motors/systems & perceive FORD's modular motors overly complicated & more expensive to repair.

Of course good examples of "OBS f150s" are getting relatively harder to find, while loads of early NBS f150s are 4 sale.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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because a good running, high milage truck isn't gonna get any cheaper then $2500. It's worth that in parts.
 
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Did you get rid of your 97?
 
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