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Hello everyone , new here . Recently found a 1989 F250 with a 460 its auto and has 77,000 ( no idea if it's original ) I was told $2700. Is this a deal? Unsure of the cost of repairs or common problems with this year and truck. Should I invest in this ? Mainly would use it for work. Thanks everyone for your support .
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Depends on your local market, and what else you might get. 2,700 is a lot of money for a 31-year-old truck unless it's in PRIMO condition. I paid $2,500 for a 93 F250 4x4 longbed extended cab XLT with the 351 recently, but it had a coolant leak that was hell to diagnose. Trucks are getting expensive!
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Hello everyone , new here . Recently found a 1989 F250 with a 460 its auto and has 77,000 ( no idea if it's original ) I was told $2700. Is this a deal? Unsure of the cost of repairs or common problems with this year and truck. Should I invest in this ? Mainly would use it for work. Thanks everyone for your support .
The most common problem with these trucks is gas mileage - a quick search on the 460 on these boards will net many threads on the topic.
I agree with Oliver - 2700 is on the high side unless it’s in good to great condition, even if that mileage is accurate. If it’s clearly been used and abused (rust, dents, makeshift wiring/repairs, poorly installed mods, etc) don’t pay more than $500 for what will certainly become a project truck.
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What kind of work? Hauling/towing/tool storage or just as a daily driver?
The most common problem with these trucks is gas mileage - a quick search on the 460 on these boards will net many threads on the topic.
I agree with Oliver - 2700 is on the high side unless it’s in good to great condition, even if that mileage is accurate. If it’s clearly been used and abused (rust, dents, makeshift wiring/repairs, poorly installed mods, etc) don’t pay more than $500 for what will certainly become a project truck.
The most common problem with these trucks is gas mileage - a quick search on the 460 on these boards will net many threads on the topic.
I agree with Oliver - 2700 is on the high side unless it’s in good to great condition, even if that mileage is accurate. If it’s clearly been used and abused (rust, dents, makeshift wiring/repairs, poorly installed mods, etc) don’t pay more than $500 for what will certainly become a project truck.
But I'll keep updating any info. Thanks again everyone !
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As you already know you will not pass very many gas stations, that 460 is thirsty even unloaded. Axle and radius arm bushings are common wear items on these older trucks. The odometer is mechanical so the true mileage may be 177k, you never know. If that truck has the 4-speed auto E4OD check the fluid level and condition. Verify it has an external transmission cooler installed. Heat is the number one enemy of that transmission.
Emission parts for these trucks are getting hard to find. If you have to pass a visual/tailpipe check it may fail if any are missing, trying to find replacements is problematic.
Fuel tank cross-flow is a common problem. The dual function reservoir is expensive and hard to find as well.
Emission parts for these trucks are getting hard to find. If you have to pass a visual/tailpipe check it may fail if any are missing, trying to find replacements is problematic.
Fuel tank cross-flow is a common problem. The dual function reservoir is expensive and hard to find as well.
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As you already know you will not pass very many gas stations, that 460 is thirsty even unloaded. Axle and radius arm bushings are common wear items on these older trucks. The odometer is mechanical so the true mileage may be 177k, you never know. If that truck has the 4-speed auto E4OD check the fluid level and condition. Verify it has an external transmission cooler installed. Heat is the number one enemy of that transmission.
Emission parts for these trucks are getting hard to find. If you have to pass a visual/tailpipe check it may fail if any are missing, trying to find replacements is problematic.
Fuel tank cross-flow is a common problem. The dual function reservoir is expensive and hard to find as well.
Emission parts for these trucks are getting hard to find. If you have to pass a visual/tailpipe check it may fail if any are missing, trying to find replacements is problematic.
Fuel tank cross-flow is a common problem. The dual function reservoir is expensive and hard to find as well.
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Honestly that depends if you'd be doing the legwork of hunting down a used motor/trans or buying something remanned. If you're worried about it blowing up on you, you're gonna want to keep a grand or two in a savings account just in case.
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When you actually get to see it in person, take a look at common wear areas. Especially the seat, brake pedal, and floor. If the truck has under 100K, the brake pedal pad shouldn't be worn much, if at all. If it has 177k+, the pedal pad will be worn down to almost nothing in the lower right corner. There will be noticeable wear in the floor (whether its carpet or vinyl) from where the drivers heel sits, and the seat will likely be very worn from getting in and out.
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Also the suspension should likely be a bit loose or anything else like door hinge bushings. Exhaust could be original at 77k but definitely not at 177k. Steering column bushings not not have any play at 77k...radio, wiper *****, etc should not be that worn at 77k.
You might be able to check a free vin report to verify miles. also look in glovebox for emissions/safety inspection papers.
Should have no engine blow by at that mileage either. Look inside airbox under air filter for oil pooling.
You might be able to check a free vin report to verify miles. also look in glovebox for emissions/safety inspection papers.
Should have no engine blow by at that mileage either. Look inside airbox under air filter for oil pooling.
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When you actually get to see it in person, take a look at common wear areas. Especially the seat, brake pedal, and floor. If the truck has under 100K, the brake pedal pad shouldn't be worn much, if at all. If it has 177k+, the pedal pad will be worn down to almost nothing in the lower right corner. There will be noticeable wear in the floor (whether its carpet or vinyl) from where the drivers heel sits, and the seat will likely be very worn from getting in and out.
