Notices
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

potential buy

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2013 | 08:36 AM
  #1  
cb52's Avatar
cb52
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Exclamation potential buy

Hey guys, new to diesels so I just had a few questions. I'm looking at a 97 F250 7.3 with about 230,000k, has a small lift, new rubber and overall a clean rig. He's asking $5900 which is a fair price if I can get another 100,000 out of her.

Do you think its a good buy?
Anything I should be looking out for?
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 08:59 AM
  #2  
DIYMechanic's Avatar
DIYMechanic
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,121
Likes: 3
From: Orrville, Ohio
Whether or not it's a good buy depends largely on the condition of the truck and the area you're from. A clean body on that truck here in the Northeast and that truck is worth twice that. A bombed out body and that is too much...

Where you from and what kind of shape is it in?
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 09:37 AM
  #3  
cb52's Avatar
cb52
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Northwest vancouver area. Its pretty clean just a small bubble over the right fender. We only have to deal with salt for about a month out of the year so corrosion is minimum on this truck.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:18 AM
  #4  
FI460's Avatar
FI460
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 0
From: Yreka, CA
Is it 4wd?
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:56 AM
  #5  
mjunk1's Avatar
mjunk1
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 14
From: Vale, NC
There's a sticky at the top of this forum with things to look for. Worth reading some of the similar posts too. Great trucks though. Pics would be good.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:11 AM
  #6  
cb52's Avatar
cb52
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
4x4, ex cab, 4" rough country lift on 35's with 4.10's in the rear and 4" mbrp exhaust.
Thanks, ill check out the sticky
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:49 AM
  #7  
FI460's Avatar
FI460
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 0
From: Yreka, CA
Sounds like a pretty good deal. If you like it buy it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
critterf1
1966 - 1977 Early Broncos
6
Jan 14, 2012 11:52 AM
xltblt
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
3
Feb 11, 2011 07:27 AM
kurt5153
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
11
Sep 8, 2010 09:33 PM
BadaPwned
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Mar 14, 2009 09:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:00 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE