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Old May 7, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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I'm looking at 2 f250 6.9 4x4 trucks. one is 85 4spd 170,000 the other 87 auto 190,000 anything hit you over the head about these years to say one or the other? condition is similar 87 is an xlt, has ac. Any info appreciated
 
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Old May 7, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Clutches are cheaper than AT rebuild!
Also manual=better MPG.
 
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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used to have an 85 4x4 4spd. it's now my brother in-law's truck and has over 220,000 miles and still runs good. haven't heard anything bad about the 87's either so it's pretty much your preference.
 
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