engine life on a 93
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engine life on a 93
I'm talking to a guy about buying his 93 F150 kingcab. He wants 5500 for it but allready has 123000 on the engine. Whats the expected life on that engine... its the 5.0 L.
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302s are good engines I've seen some with 250000, I know there's a guy on here with over 300000 on his. Check out http://www.kbb.com - if it is a 2wd it sounds a bit over priced to me.
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There is no such thing as life expectantcy. 100% dependent on how well it is maintained and how much it is abused.People can change oil every 2000 miles, but what good is it if its 10 degrees out and you put your foot through the radiator before oil reaches the rocker arms.
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Got over 210 on my 351. Sounds pricey to me but check
www.kbb.com
www.edmunds.com
they will give you accurate info for your area
Chris
www.kbb.com
www.edmunds.com
they will give you accurate info for your area
Chris
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I've put it through the book and auto trader, it seems in the right range. It's a 4WD, and the guy is a friend of a friend who says it has been kept in incredible condition, engine and otherwise
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i bought my 93 explorer for my wife with 113,000 on it..the original owner i bought it from had all the service records showing it was maintained at the local ford dealership. higher mileage doesnt scare me, as long as there is proof that it has been taken care of.....if you feel comfortable buying it, then go for it, im sure it will provide many years of enjoyment
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Re: engine life on a 93
Originally posted by wsufanatic
I'm talking to a guy about buying his 93 F150 kingcab. He wants 5500 for it but allready has 123000 on the engine. Whats the expected life on that engine... its the 5.0 L.
I'm talking to a guy about buying his 93 F150 kingcab. He wants 5500 for it but allready has 123000 on the engine. Whats the expected life on that engine... its the 5.0 L.
I also live in the NYC area where everything is just more expensive to begin with...
One of the reasons why before I bought this truck, i was used truck shopping in Ohio and PA.
Have a mechanic check it out thoroughly, it would be the best 50-100 you spend. I had three trucks checked out before I bought this one. Knowing what you are getting into is a good thing.
One of the trucks I was seriously considering was an 89 GMC 3500 crewcab, diesel dually for $5000. Not one spec of rust, new transmission, but faded paint. Was a nice truck for the money, and my inspection revealed very little. Ran good, drove good, was stable and felt solid.
My mechanic put it on his lift, and the top of the bed seperated from the cab by about 5". Who.... didn't see the frame rot on the top of the frame when crawling underneath.
Glad I passed on that one.
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No, its not from PA its in WA... and if I don't buy it I'll let someone know where they can. Its a 5 speed to address teh tranny problem. and thanks for the advice. The first guy to own this rig was an auctioneer who drove from WA to TX... thats where the first 87,000 came from. But I'll get it checked out... anyone know a good mechanic in ellensburg, WA? 
