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May 23, 2019 | 11:08 AM

CoopDeVille

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I do understand that the vehicles are on different levels, however, if one were to choose between a 2011 F150 w/ the 5.0L Coyote running at 147,000+ miles or a 2002 F250 w/ the 7.3L Powerstroke running at 202,000+ miles, which would be the preferred option?

May 23, 2019 | 04:44 PM

AlaskanEx

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When buying a used vehicle, I've always gone with buy the newest lowest mile vehicle you can afford that meets your needs.

May 24, 2019 | 05:24 AM

tseekins

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Buuuuut in the very different case, I can't help but think that the 7.3L smoker will around a lot longer than the coyote.

May 24, 2019 | 09:02 AM

steve(ill)

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motor might last a little longer.......... but eh 250 has a 17 year old BODY / frame / brake lines on it.......... expect a lot of maintenance.

May 27, 2019 | 08:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskanEx

When buying a used vehicle, I've always gone with buy the newest lowest mile vehicle you can afford that meets your needs.

Assuming the vehicle model doesn't have trash reviews, right?

May 28, 2019 | 07:24 PM

AlaskanEx

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Originally Posted by alloro

Assuming the vehicle model doesn't have trash reviews, right?

All depends what I want and what the reviews are saying, age of said vehicle, condition and previous work.

Jun 2, 2019 | 10:20 AM

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Depends on location. Those old Superdutys are a very reliable platform with excellent parts availability. In my area it would be next to impossible to find an 02 thats not got a ton of rust.