2005 Buying Opportunity
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2005 Buying Opportunity
I'm currently a 2002 7.3 PSD owner and have an opportunity to buy a 2005
350 6.0 PSD. It is DWD, LB, Tow Boss, Lariat, etc...
Price is below $36,000 with less than 15K miles. The owner has lowered a few times. From what I have looked at, this seems reasonable. I was told no extended warranty, so that may not be so good. I need to check what I can do from Ford, if anything.
Any advice on things I should check for sure before buying? I'm waiting to get the VIN to run service. He stated only one service on front bearings. No other issues
I want this bigger tow capacity as I plan to upgrade to a larger trailer and a buddy has the same truck and loves it.
I would like to know if this is a good deal, or should I wait for the new trucks in 2008 or after. It's not a do or die that I upgrade today. It just seems tempting
I'm on the fence and would appreciate others input that might push me one way or another.
Thank you
350 6.0 PSD. It is DWD, LB, Tow Boss, Lariat, etc...
Price is below $36,000 with less than 15K miles. The owner has lowered a few times. From what I have looked at, this seems reasonable. I was told no extended warranty, so that may not be so good. I need to check what I can do from Ford, if anything.
Any advice on things I should check for sure before buying? I'm waiting to get the VIN to run service. He stated only one service on front bearings. No other issues
I want this bigger tow capacity as I plan to upgrade to a larger trailer and a buddy has the same truck and loves it.
I would like to know if this is a good deal, or should I wait for the new trucks in 2008 or after. It's not a do or die that I upgrade today. It just seems tempting
I'm on the fence and would appreciate others input that might push me one way or another.
Thank you
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The engine has a 100,000 mile warranty. Have you priced a new truck? Dealer incentives have been good. Friend of mine was the same as you, found a good deal on a used truck. He is now driving a new 06 after I mentioned it to him.
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OASIS...always have your friendly Ford dealer run an OASIS report on a used PSD. If he won't run it for you P.M. one of our resident Ford techs with the VIN.
Very important you have this info prior to purchase.
Very important you have this info prior to purchase.
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I agree with maxium. I just purchased a fully loaded 06 350 lariet every option except for 2 I think for $38,895.00. Check around deals are out there. The 05 would be great around $34,000.00 - $35,000.00.
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About a week ago I bought a new 05 F350 XL utility 6.0 for 30K. Granted it is an XL but it was too good to pass up. By the way today was the first day I loaded it up with all my tools and used it for work. I was a little worried that it wouldn't pull my tools with ease but I was horribly wrong. It is good to be wrong sometimes.
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