FTE members...

Apology if similar to my question have been here many times already. I found an Ex 7.3 black/limited with 300K miles in TX, just two doors to replace. Seems like rig was taken care of it, unfortunately I'm not able to take it a look in person prior to auction. What would you pay the highest? I'm ok to bid $4k... checking VIN now

 

They usually will not let you look at it first if it is an auction type deal. Where in Texas is it?

 

you can look in person day or two before auction but I'm in CA, no chance for sure...

Located in HASLET, TEXAS 76052

 

If you post a link, we can give you some opinions on worth. Good chance it will go for more than you think, though. They are quite popular down here. I regularly get people offering to buy mine out of the blue.

 

for sure, 7.3L is golden

link ==> https://www.copart.com/lot/21309937

 

Definitely get an inspection if you are really interested, I'd say your budget is low.

Sure it says it runs and drives, but they never say how well it runs and drives. It won't likely be the deal that you are hoping for...

 

Totally agree with you regarding inspection and my low price budget.

In my area in CA, 7.3L 4x4 close to 300K miles sellers asking around $11K. So, considering repairs needed, shipping to CA etc. Hope to get it around $4K

 

Gonna need more than 2 doors, friend. That B pillar is going to need some serious work as well as the rear fender well under the large window. If you were to get it cheap, parts alone would make you some money on it, though. ~$3000 would be where I would draw the line on this one.

Tires and batteries do look good, though.

 

Also, it looks to be a Limited "Unlimited" model. Pretty rare.

 

So rare since there is no such animal.

 

Think he means Limited Ultimate.....

 

I just purchase my 02 limited 7.3l with 302k on it when I purchased it. I spent 8k on it, he was asking 10k, and most of the 7.3l around here (bay area California) were 11k all the way up to 25k. none of which were under 200k on the clock.

I would have no issue spending 8k on my x again.

 

Plus its a salvage title...Might want to check CA laws about that. Y'all got some funky ones up that way for sure.

 

Parts relatively cheap, B billar doesn't seem bad.

it's not my first salvage title vehicle in CA, just need break/lamp/smog/vin inspections to get registration done when fixed.

 

Hmm Might go over 4k to be honest... 7.3's are pricey. That being said its probably worth it as doors aren't too expensive and the pillar can be worked back into shape. tires and batteries look fresh so hopefully a sign of good maintenance..

I usually buy from IAAI, they seem to only deal with "true" insurance company lots and not regular auction lots which are sometimes put up by shady dealers taking advantage of the fact that you buy sight unseen most of the time.

I'd say if you're handy and really want that particular truck I'd pay ~$6k for it. Do most of the work yourself and pick it up with u-haul or a buddies trailer to save on shipping. If you're lucky you might be able to go to the branch and drive it out of there on its own, but thats a huge gamble in my experience. Done it too many times lol.

Sooo if you buy it, make sure to make a detailed build thread!