Returning V10 guy.
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Returning V10 guy.
I've stumbled across a decent deal. I totaled my 6.0 a few weeks ago in a rollover. I've found a 2001 F250 V10. It's got 221k miles but it smooth, transmission shifts smooth and firm. Fired right up and drives well. It's got obvious body damage but nothing wrong mechanical wise. Anything i should be aware of? Fluid was nice and pink and not burnt smelling or anything crazy like you that. Dealer is willing to fix the box and replace the front hubs and tie rods. Anything else I should be looking for? He wants $5,000 for it. It's a CCSB. Power windows, locks, cruise, mirrors. I think I'm making out on the deal.
Any comments or concerns? The very first super duty I bought was a 2000 V10 ECLB. Loved every minute of that truck.
Any comments or concerns? The very first super duty I bought was a 2000 V10 ECLB. Loved every minute of that truck.
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Depends what you'll use it for.
Do you have a backup or will this be your sole source of income?
That's a lot of miles. And years. Lots of stuff can and will fail you. Just depends how much you are prepared.
Do you have a backup or will this be your sole source of income?
That's a lot of miles. And years. Lots of stuff can and will fail you. Just depends how much you are prepared.
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I really wish the Debbie Downers would stop with all the "it's going to break" stuff 
Make sure the transfer case shifts in and out of 4x4HI and LOW.
Check the rear and front diff fluid, and check the magnet on the oil plug for pieces.
Brakes. that's about it
Make sure the transfer case shifts in and out of 4x4HI and LOW.
Check the rear and front diff fluid, and check the magnet on the oil plug for pieces.
Brakes. that's about it
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There is some stuff that needs replacing once in a while but at 100,000 miles plus, the designers call stuff like exhaust studs consumable..... so they will need attention, but NOWHERE near the attention of a diesel...IMO
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Krewat and others
"whatcha going to use it for? How's the interior? Any rust? Could be great!"
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Back to reality: Interior is great. I drove it the other day on a test drive and the only thing wrong with it was some obvious body damage to the pickup box. It drove smooth, like I stated, brakes need some attention, they vibrate during braking. It needs Tie rod ends and a track bar. Other than that there was nothing wrong with it. I even power braked it just for the hell of it.....nothing to report other than some rubber left on the pavement.
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