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Apr 11, 2014 | 01:57 PM

Icicle

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Potential truck

I've been looking at a 99 F250 4x4, lariat, loaded, 7.3 with 270xxx on it.

Aside from typical used car issues, what should I be looking for diesel specific that's bad news? Anything common or typical to watch for?

Apr 11, 2014 | 02:13 PM

mtdigger

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There's a thread for the potential/new buyers, I'd advise reading it. I got lucky with mine so I joined after purchase, ask your questions here and be amazed with the help you receive !

Apr 11, 2014 | 02:33 PM

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Found it in one of the stickies. Thanks!

Apr 11, 2014 | 03:22 PM

jetdoc

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Early or late 99...Makes a big difference.

Apr 11, 2014 | 03:28 PM

Icicle

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I just learned that from a friend here at work actually. Should I run away if it's an early 99, or just know that it's not a late 99?

Apr 11, 2014 | 03:33 PM

Walleye Hunter

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Mine's an early, didn't know the difference when I bought it but for the price vs what others were going for I would do it again.

Apr 11, 2014 | 04:13 PM

mtdigger

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if I found a early 99 just like mine, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, hopefully the gang will read this after dinner but mine is 6/99 and is the "late 99 or 99.5" the door sticker will tell you all you need, unless it's not there