I am in need of sum advice I am currently looking at a 1999 F250 6.8/V10 4x4 extended cab. Asking $9500 for it. It has a 3 inch body lift with a 8 inch suspension lift sitting on 38.5 swampers. Has a predator performance programmer. Comes with another set of rims and tires. Also had a new fuel pump installed a month ago. The truck from the pictures looks really clean besides the one cab corner will have to be cut out and replaced.

I am currently deployed and my father is going to look at this truck I need to give him a list of stuff to look over when he checks the truck out can anyone give me sum tips on what he wants to look for?

Everything I posted is what I know about the truck as of now on Tuesday I will know more about the truck. I am on a strict budget due to buying a house and I just want a decent lifted truck to have fun in.....I owned a 2001 F350 V10 6.8 and loved it so this is why im interested in this one..

Please let me know what you think...

 

Personally I think he is asking too much. As soon as you said body lift, that turned me off. The 99's were the most under powered V10, so unless it was re-geared it is going to be a dog. How many miles are on it, when were the plugs changed last, and are the exhaust manifold studs broken?

 

Hey Dual I agree i think its too much to...On tuesday ill know allot more im out of the loop since im over seas so my pops is dealing with the guy so ill post the miliage and I saw the fourm for the V10 that "monster" made a list that was very helpful also... I will have to find out if its re-geared,plugs, and exhaust manifold. Thanks for the response

 

While I agree that the '99 is the least powerful V10, it is still not a slouch engine. It is not the V10 that would make this truck a dog, it is the oversize tires and possible poor gear choice that would make that likely. If it has 373's I'd walk from any V10 with those tires. You need at least 456s.

My '99 V10 2WD tows my 7500# RV trailer just fine. It is mostly stock but has 430 gears which really woke up the V10. The '99 V10 had some problems with spitting plugs (mine hasn't in over 105K miles) but that can be controlled with 75K mile plug changes and proper torquing procedures. The most troublesome thing I have found with the V10 and it afflicts all V10s are the manifold studs causing exhaust leaks.

Until more is known about the truck, mileage, condition, accessories, maintenence, it is hard to tell if the price is right.

Welcome and thank you for your service to our country!

 

The question is what does it book for in it`s current condition miles wear and tear etc... The lift and tires don`t add to it`s value. That truck won`t go for 9,500 thats his asking price and he knows it. He`s way high so I`d start way low...pick that thing apart are the tires newer if not tires that size will put you back 2,000 at least...if it has`nt been regeared consider all the added stress on trans...don`t even get me started on front end ball joints, tie rods etc...but otherwise assuming it is a solid truck like I said book value is where you start which just guessing is probaly more like 7-7500 if that.

 

using 150,000 miles for mileage I just looked on Kelly Blue book, private party seller range was 5-6,000...not saying the lift and tires are worthless as they are not but you don`t have to pay for them

 

Asking too much I have a 02 F250 SD CC SB V10 lariat and I barely have over 100K on mine and it doesn't even let for $9500

 

High price, and those tires are going to wear fast. Looks like it has dual exhaust as well. I think you could find a better deal.

 

Hey guys thanks for all the replys....The guy from what my father said is extremly nice and will work with him on the price...I have alittle update on the truck not much It has 140,000 Miles on it the tires are like new have about 500 miles ont hem And the exhaust does have a leak near the engine....Im still waiting on the info about the gears.. Im thinking about starting off and offering $5500 and going from there but wont pay more then 7000..

 

On a 14 year old truck, I would say that the lift and tires subtract from the value. Especially that much lift and that big a tire. It only adds to wear on the rest of the vehicle. Unless you really like it and the lift/tires are worth something to YOU, I would look elsewhere. A lot of those trucks can be had for cheaper.

As for the V10. I had a 2000 Excursion V10 4x4. The original 2V V10 was not powerhouse but it held its own in that big excursion. A lot of perfectly reliable super high mileage V10s out there. The originals ended up being pretty damn good motors.

 

Even if the drivetrain would last another 100k, there are a host of other parts you will more than likely have to replace. The lift and tires can increase the wear factor on the drivetrain, axles, ball joints, steering etc.. What may seem like a good deal can turn into a money pit headache.

I would keep looking for a closer to stock truck. They are getting really hard to find though.

 

with new tires 7,000 sounds about right to me,miles are good to for a 99...if thats what you want a huge lift f250 I say go for it

 

thanks everyone for the replies you have opened my eyes to alot of things and ive learned allot more than i was expecting which is great! This site is great and have already recommended it to all my buddies with ford trucks.

By wednesday night I should have all the answers to the questions you all told me to ask and then ill decied on what offer im gona put on the truck...Ill keep you all updated.

Thanks again!