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I just got my license a couple months ago and I have been driving around my dads 2015 f250 super duty platinum around but I need to get my own car because that is too expensive for a kid to be driving around. I really really enjoy the size and the turbo diesel though so now I am looking for an f250 super duty around the 2006 year.
And I am just wondering what do i need to look for when buying an older Ford. most of them in my price range (around 12k) have close to 270,000 miles on that. Should I be worried about those kinds of miles? Any input helps thanks Guys!!
And I am just wondering what do i need to look for when buying an older Ford. most of them in my price range (around 12k) have close to 270,000 miles on that. Should I be worried about those kinds of miles? Any input helps thanks Guys!!
Token Redneck
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Breckenridge, TX
Buying any vehicle with 270k miles, you'll either get a PhD in shade-tree mechanics or you'll go broke sitting in a waiting room watching someone else work on it. I'd try to find a gasser instead, parts cost is significantly cheaper for the engine to save you more money for parts for the chassis. I would buy one with 270k on it, but I've already put 10 years into the diesel you're looking at in that year range and have a whole pile of tools and computers to work on it; the buy-in isn't just the truck itself when you're looking at 10+ years old and that many miles. If you're dead set on it and want to learn to work on a vehicle go for it, but everything is going to flat out cost more for you buying the diesel.
Lead Driver
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From: San Diego, CA
Buying any vehicle with 270k miles, you'll either get a PhD in shade-tree mechanics or you'll go broke sitting in a waiting room watching someone else work on it. I'd try to find a gasser instead, parts cost is significantly cheaper for the engine to save you more money for parts for the chassis. I would buy one with 270k on it, but I've already put 10 years into the diesel you're looking at in that year range and have a whole pile of tools and computers to work on it; the buy-in isn't just the truck itself when you're looking at 10+ years old and that many miles. If you're dead set on it and want to learn to work on a vehicle go for it, but everything is going to flat out cost more for you buying the diesel.
Just make sure you know what you're getting into before you jump in. Diesels are great but they can get expensive really quick. I wanted a Trans Am for my first car but I ended up getting something a little more economical and cost-effective.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Tampa
Unless you've got your fathers platinum card and you still want a truck, I suggest you stick with a gas rig. Diesel's are really best driven as they were originally intended. I started driving in 74'. I had a really cool Jeep CJ. In the day, it was a perfect first vehicle for a kid in Northern California. Along the way I learned what I needed to about the Jeep and all my Modification options were endless. Today my daily driver is a Mustang GT Convertible. It's an ok car. But I sold my Wrangler to get it. Now I'm thinking I want another Wrangler. Probably a 00-06 TJ. Anyone want to buy a Mustang ?
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: very South Texas
as you look around.... many diesels average 75,000 to 100,000 miles a year.. for a reason...
one's that don't... might have problems soon..
my opinion,, I am happy with my Gas 6.2L Ford F 250...2x4.
one's that don't... might have problems soon..
my opinion,, I am happy with my Gas 6.2L Ford F 250...2x4.
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Unless you've got your fathers platinum card and you still want a truck, I suggest you stick with a gas rig. Diesel's are really best driven as they were originally intended. I started driving in 74'. I had a really cool Jeep CJ. In the day, it was a perfect first vehicle for a kid in Northern California. Along the way I learned what I needed to about the Jeep and all my Modification options were endless. Today my daily driver is a Mustang GT Convertible. It's an ok car. But I sold my Wrangler to get it. Now I'm thinking want another Wrangler.
Probably a 00-06 TJ. Anyone want to buy a Mustang ?
Probably a 00-06 TJ. Anyone want to buy a Mustang ?
I agree, I've never had a vehicle I enjoy more than this thing. 06 6 speed manual 4.0. my favorite years are 97-06 and then any pre 87 cj. My old man still has his 85 cj out back
Laughing Gas
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Whatever happened to the day when a new driver still wet behind the ears just got some old POS for a little bit of ca$h and fixed it up just so it would run. Then once he/she got a job, earned some money, didn't have to ask Mom or Dad for a handout of the platinum card they got a nicer set of 4 wheels and moved up the ladder.
I just got my first PSD a couple years ago and I am WAY past being a youngster.
Or am I just old enough to be out of touch with WTH is going on today?
I just got my first PSD a couple years ago and I am WAY past being a youngster.
Or am I just old enough to be out of touch with WTH is going on today?
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Token Redneck
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Breckenridge, TX
Jesus, the guy didn't say he was buying on his dad's platinum card, cut him some slack. An 11 year old Super Duty with 270k miles is a VERY reasonable first truck IMO, it basically is a cheap POS you can get for a little cash. Priced a 5.4 XL with 200k lately?
No different from a kid in my high school who had a 6.9 dually flatbed, that was about as old to us as this truck is to this guy today. Another guy had a straight 6 300, another had a 454 Chevy, I drove a Ranger. One guy drove an '86 Toyota Hilux that made 78 HP at 5k RPM, and we used it to pull a trailer with two ride behind mowers on it. Not one of them unreasonable.
I was saying get something that you can buy parts for cheaper and easier, anyone here going to argue the 6.0 is finicky to diagnose and you can't get everything at Autozone?
No different from a kid in my high school who had a 6.9 dually flatbed, that was about as old to us as this truck is to this guy today. Another guy had a straight 6 300, another had a 454 Chevy, I drove a Ranger. One guy drove an '86 Toyota Hilux that made 78 HP at 5k RPM, and we used it to pull a trailer with two ride behind mowers on it. Not one of them unreasonable.
I was saying get something that you can buy parts for cheaper and easier, anyone here going to argue the 6.0 is finicky to diagnose and you can't get everything at Autozone?
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From: Louisiana
Hate to break it to ya kid, but you should probably listen to the above mentioned and stay away from the 6.0. I know being young and owning a diesel truck has it's coolness factors especially with the ladies wanting to show you a magical array of pink tacos for days! Get a gasser and something that suits your needs while being affordable for you. I think it's cool that your dad let you drive around his truck, mine never could afford anything that nice. Best of luck!
Laughing Gas
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Jesus, the guy didn't say he was buying on his dad's platinum card, cut him some slack. An 11 year old Super Duty with 270k miles is a VERY reasonable first truck IMO, it basically is a cheap POS you can get for a little cash. Priced a 5.4 XL with 200k lately?
No different from a kid in my high school who had a 6.9 dually flatbed, that was about as old to us as this truck is to this guy today. Another guy had a straight 6 300, another had a 454 Chevy, I drove a Ranger. One guy drove an '86 Toyota Hilux that made 78 HP at 5k RPM, and we used it to pull a trailer with two ride behind mowers on it. Not one of them unreasonable.
I was saying get something that you can buy parts for cheaper and easier, anyone here going to argue the 6.0 is finicky to diagnose and you can't get everything at Autozone?
No different from a kid in my high school who had a 6.9 dually flatbed, that was about as old to us as this truck is to this guy today. Another guy had a straight 6 300, another had a 454 Chevy, I drove a Ranger. One guy drove an '86 Toyota Hilux that made 78 HP at 5k RPM, and we used it to pull a trailer with two ride behind mowers on it. Not one of them unreasonable.
I was saying get something that you can buy parts for cheaper and easier, anyone here going to argue the 6.0 is finicky to diagnose and you can't get everything at Autozone?
Cargo Master
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From: Not as far west as I want
The first one that was officially in my name was a 73 F100 that didn't run. Some gas a batter and ignition switch, I managed to get it running. Had it for a couple years. Sold it for $150. It is a good learning experience.