Thinking about buying used
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Thinking about buying used
Even with Ford's rebates I think i'm better off taking the used route than laying down some major cash for an '06. This is the truck I have found and fell in love with...
The dealer is currently wanting $32995 for it. What do you guys think is a far price? It's a 2003 king ranch with a long bed. It has the 6.0 PSD with 70000 miles. Other than that, the only other modifications are the lift. I was going to offer 31995, what do you think? Anything I should look for on the truck? Thanks!
The dealer is currently wanting $32995 for it. What do you guys think is a far price? It's a 2003 king ranch with a long bed. It has the 6.0 PSD with 70000 miles. Other than that, the only other modifications are the lift. I was going to offer 31995, what do you think? Anything I should look for on the truck? Thanks!
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70,000 miles ? wow...i only got 60,000 on my 99. It's a beautiful truck indeed, i love it too. Offer lower. I start off around $28,500. The dealer was askin $16,500 for my 99 Lariat F-250 V-10 w/ all types of goodies....I got him down to $11,500 
GOOD LUCK and hope you get her !
GOOD LUCK and hope you get her !
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Beautiful truck but has a lot of miles. If you are financing this truck, you will get a better interest rate on a new one. Also, if you can pay $32,000.00, I would see what
kind of deal I could get on a new one with incentives and lower interest rate. This time of year they sweeten the pot on their 06's. At least check it out and then decide which truck you want.
Jack
kind of deal I could get on a new one with incentives and lower interest rate. This time of year they sweeten the pot on their 06's. At least check it out and then decide which truck you want.
Jack
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Originally Posted by madjak
Beautiful truck but has a lot of miles. If you are financing this truck, you will get a better interest rate on a new one. Also, if you can pay $32,000.00, I would see what
kind of deal I could get on a new one with incentives and lower interest rate. This time of year they sweeten the pot on their 06's. At least check it out and then decide which truck you want.
Jack
kind of deal I could get on a new one with incentives and lower interest rate. This time of year they sweeten the pot on their 06's. At least check it out and then decide which truck you want.
Jack
So you think they will be hurt to sell the new ones in a month or two? I'm sort of in a pickle because if I jump the gun to buy this one then the new ones get cheeper later i'm going to hate my self but if I wait around for a deal on a new one and it never happens, i lost a deal on this truck.
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I had a similiar situation when I bought my new 04, but now I am glad I bought new instead of used. Either way, you will be driving a Super Duty.........
Good luck,
Jack
Good luck,
Jack
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IMHO...I would consider a NEW or at least newer SD. The 2003 6.0L was famous for having problems. Which is one of the reasons for the bad rep.
Before purchasing...PLEASE get a FORD Oasis Report...and even a CarFax. This will tell you the history of the SD...and maybe help you decide.
With the HIGH mileage...they are asking to much...and even at $28k...is to much. Again...just IMHO.
Good luck either way...
biz
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Before purchasing...PLEASE get a FORD Oasis Report...and even a CarFax. This will tell you the history of the SD...and maybe help you decide.
With the HIGH mileage...they are asking to much...and even at $28k...is to much. Again...just IMHO.
Good luck either way...
biz
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I see it has 22.5inch wheels hence the actual miles is more than what the odometer reads.
Second, 6.0L engines build in 2003!!! It has its fair share of problems (although I personally can live with it). Play our card well by listing all negative aspects of the truck. Some dealers assume that they are selling Diesel truck that came factory fitted with a bucket of gold …
Coming to plus points of this truck; the truck has 22.5 wheels and bigger tires to go along with it. This combo will cost you about 5K (give or take). Also most of those bigger tires are re-build able and last for ever. I ‘am pretty sure that the truck is chipped, some chrome here and there, etc… all add up
In the end it is a very nice truck… I wonder where you found it
Second, 6.0L engines build in 2003!!! It has its fair share of problems (although I personally can live with it). Play our card well by listing all negative aspects of the truck. Some dealers assume that they are selling Diesel truck that came factory fitted with a bucket of gold …
Coming to plus points of this truck; the truck has 22.5 wheels and bigger tires to go along with it. This combo will cost you about 5K (give or take). Also most of those bigger tires are re-build able and last for ever. I ‘am pretty sure that the truck is chipped, some chrome here and there, etc… all add up
In the end it is a very nice truck… I wonder where you found it
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Originally Posted by biz4two
IMHO...I would consider a NEW or at least newer SD. The 2003 6.0L was famous for having problems. Which is one of the reasons for the bad rep.
Before purchasing...PLEASE get a FORD Oasis Report...and even a CarFax. This will tell you the history of the SD...and maybe help you decide.
With the HIGH mileage...they are asking to much...and even at $28k...is to much. Again...just IMHO.
Good luck either way...
biz
Before purchasing...PLEASE get a FORD Oasis Report...and even a CarFax. This will tell you the history of the SD...and maybe help you decide.
With the HIGH mileage...they are asking to much...and even at $28k...is to much. Again...just IMHO.
Good luck either way...
biz
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Originally Posted by seagg
Is the Oasis report something I can get on here or should I just goto my local dealership with the vin? Am I going to be charged?
Shows the history of warranty work and recall info.
biz
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Originally Posted by biz4two
The Oasis report should be free and YES you can get it at your local nice dealership...with VIN in hand.
Shows the history of warranty work and recall info.
biz
Shows the history of warranty work and recall info.
biz
The build date was 11/26/02 (sounds like the first 6.0...yikes!)
It also shows repair work done about 2 months ago and says
"Vehicle runs rough and starts hard. Perf diesel eng perf diag. PID Monppt. P WR Bal and ADV Power Bal. Found s1,2,5,7 injectors faulty. R&R Right and left valve covers and oil rails. Removed faulty injectors and replaced with new."
"Preform 06e 17 recall, recalibrate pcm ficm and tcm with latest version"
"cac tube damaged, monitor boost presure pass. remove cac tube and replace with new."
What do you guys make of this? Should I run away from it or try and get him down on the price?
Thanks!
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That sounds normal - actually better than normal.
Replaced injectors (they would be the 94's I am guessing if it was an 03), a reflash and a CAC tube blown off.
Sounds VERY good for an 03. And the 03's REALLY haul too (and sound the best of the 6.0l's).
Replaced injectors (they would be the 94's I am guessing if it was an 03), a reflash and a CAC tube blown off.
Sounds VERY good for an 03. And the 03's REALLY haul too (and sound the best of the 6.0l's).
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Well if that is all it says on the Oasis, that is not bad for an '03. Keep in mind the 6.0L has warranty until 100,000 miles. So you still have 30,000 to play with.
Tough call you have to make...but I would certainly try and talk them down on price. Good luck...whatever you decide.
biz
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Tough call you have to make...but I would certainly try and talk them down on price. Good luck...whatever you decide.
biz
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