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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:18 PM
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Too much rust??

Hello, I have found a 7.3 with the color I want and year. The only thing bothering me is the rust on the undercarriage. Also, it has a tuner and I have no clue if that's alright for a 7.3. I've read having a chip/tuner for the 6.0 was not a good idea. Please if you guys can give any insight on the rust and let me know if I should pass on it. Thank you







 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:42 PM
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That is nothing!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:49 PM
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That is nothing!
Really? I do not know much about rust, so I was worried when I saw the pictures.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:02 PM
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That is minimal rust...looks like it went to the beach a couple times and didn't get rinsed.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicmike
That is minimal rust...looks like it went to the beach a couple times and didn't get rinsed.
So If I plan on owning the truck for a very long time, I don't have to worry about the structure of it?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:33 PM
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It has 100k on it and listed for $29k. I offered 25 and they countered to $27k. This is a close one for me.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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Hard to say if that's a good price or not without knowing more about it. It looks like it needs new tires. Where I'm from that's a lot of rust but obviously nothing for those people that have to deal with that kind of thing. Make sure you check the rockers thoroughly and not just the frame.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:51 PM
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Where is this rust of which you speak?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 03:22 PM
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That is nothing!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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I might have to go for it then! Low mileage white Excursion Eddie Bauer. Just the way I like it
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 04:46 PM
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That is just surface rust. All the bolts are good and that surface rust can simply be wire brushed, treated with anti oxidizer (acid) and painted. Seems to be in really good shape. On this one I would focus on mechanicals and perhaps the interior. A programmer on the 7.3 is generally not a problem and more likely just desirable.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 05:13 PM
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some more pictures I just received







 

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 06:37 PM
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That's considered "Rust Free" no matter where it's from.....!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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That's considered "Rust Free" no matter where it's from.....!!!!!
$27,000 105k miles! Going to be up all night thinking on this one. If it was 20k I wouldn't hesitate.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 09:31 PM
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If it was $20k, it would have already sold. How much do you want/need it?
 
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