03 powerstroke
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03 powerstroke
I am looking at an 03 ps that has 133000 miles on it, is that a good idea, I know these trucks last forever, but am I going to have to put a lot on money into it at this point?
also looking at a 99 with 55K on it for about the same price? do i go less millage, or nicer newer truck?
I have heard that with a chip you can get the truck to get 22 MPG is this true?
also looking at a 99 with 55K on it for about the same price? do i go less millage, or nicer newer truck?
I have heard that with a chip you can get the truck to get 22 MPG is this true?
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Originally Posted by ski911
I am looking at an 03 ps that has 133000 miles on it, is that a good idea, I know these trucks last forever, but am I going to have to put a lot on money into it at this point?
also looking at a 99 with 55K on it for about the same price? do i go less millage, or nicer newer truck?
I have heard that with a chip you can get the truck to get 22 MPG is this true?
also looking at a 99 with 55K on it for about the same price? do i go less millage, or nicer newer truck?
I have heard that with a chip you can get the truck to get 22 MPG is this true?
Now i'd be real curious about the '99 with only 55,000 miles. That truck's hardly been driven! I have a '99 she's a great truck.
A lot of these trucks get great mileage, it just depends on the modifications and, well, the truck itself. My beast gets 23 highway in the summer. Of course, right now it's winter, and taking into consideration things like winter blend fuel, harsher driving conditions and whatnot, I am only getting about 14.5 mpg around town.
What you really need to do is look at the service records for both trucks, pull a carfax, and maybe even order oil analysis for each vehicle. do inspections on both, look for oil leaks, check the tranny fluid for smell (burned t fluid) any other obvious maintenance and health checks.
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Keep in mind that although 133k isn't much mileage for the engine, what about the rest of the truck? If the 99 is in good condition and the price is fair, the 99 might be the better choice. I would think twice about buying the 03 knowing you have to put alot of money in it. Sounds like the 03 is a truck full of problems.
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Here is some info:1999 F250 Lariat extra cab 4X4 7.3L diesel it has leather seats, power windows and seats, bucket seats, rear slider, cruise, Cd tape player, tan color inside 58,000 miles, spayed on bedliner, trailor hitch, oversized tires, aftermarket rims (nothing special), tool box. 16,000 from a friend
or 03 lariat F-350 4 door 133K fully loaded, back up sensors, heated seats all that crap from a ford dealership they are asking 17,9k but i have a friend who works there, think I could get it for around 16. my problem now is I have a peice of **** audi that I owe 5000 on and would feel bad selling to anyone. Its not that bad but is comming up and a timing belt 1500 or so..
or 03 lariat F-350 4 door 133K fully loaded, back up sensors, heated seats all that crap from a ford dealership they are asking 17,9k but i have a friend who works there, think I could get it for around 16. my problem now is I have a peice of **** audi that I owe 5000 on and would feel bad selling to anyone. Its not that bad but is comming up and a timing belt 1500 or so..
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Originally Posted by ski911
Here is some info:1999 F250 Lariat extra cab 4X4 7.3L diesel it has leather seats, power windows and seats, bucket seats, rear slider, cruise, Cd tape player, tan color inside 58,000 miles, spayed on bedliner, trailor hitch, oversized tires, aftermarket rims (nothing special), tool box. 16,000 from a friend
or 03 lariat F-350 4 door 133K fully loaded, back up sensors, heated seats all that crap from a ford dealership they are asking 17,9k but i have a friend who works there, think I could get it for around 16. my problem now is I have a peice of **** audi that I owe 5000 on and would feel bad selling to anyone. Its not that bad but is comming up and a timing belt 1500 or so..
or 03 lariat F-350 4 door 133K fully loaded, back up sensors, heated seats all that crap from a ford dealership they are asking 17,9k but i have a friend who works there, think I could get it for around 16. my problem now is I have a peice of **** audi that I owe 5000 on and would feel bad selling to anyone. Its not that bad but is comming up and a timing belt 1500 or so..
for 16,000, id buy that '99 and DRIVE FAST BEFORE HE CHANGES HIS MIND!
Screw fully loaded, as far as I am concerned. You are paying $$ for a bunch of buttons and heaters for a truck that has almost 3x the mileage of the '99.
