Help with decision
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Help with decision
Guys and Gals,
I have a problem. I am looking for another 7.3. I travel around 40-50k miles a year for my job. I do not know which style of body to get?
I can get a Superduty crew with 150k miles for 15-18k or I can get the 94-97 crew with 200-250k miles for around 8-10k. I know with the OBS I will deal with rust but my payments will be lower and I will not have maxed out my credit, whereas if I were to pay for Superduty my credit would be close maxed out but it would look newer and doesn't appear to have the inherent rust problem.
The wife says buy a newer one because of "less" problems but with the amount of miles either style could have the same issues. Thanks hope this isn't too confusing.
What would you do?
I have a problem. I am looking for another 7.3. I travel around 40-50k miles a year for my job. I do not know which style of body to get?
I can get a Superduty crew with 150k miles for 15-18k or I can get the 94-97 crew with 200-250k miles for around 8-10k. I know with the OBS I will deal with rust but my payments will be lower and I will not have maxed out my credit, whereas if I were to pay for Superduty my credit would be close maxed out but it would look newer and doesn't appear to have the inherent rust problem.
The wife says buy a newer one because of "less" problems but with the amount of miles either style could have the same issues. Thanks hope this isn't too confusing.
What would you do?
Laughing Gas
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Get one with the least amount of wear on the inside. inside being doors, controls, seats, dash, etc. A Ford truck if properly maintained will likely outlast the seats and doors.
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With that much seat time, the newer one will be a much smoother ride with more creature comforts. Mechanically, they both would be great choices when properly cared for, which it looks like you do given your Ex's description...
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Generally, the newer the truck the fewer the headaches.
Get the truck that fits your budget and be happy with it. We'd probably all love to own a 2008 F-450 KR, but most of us working stiffs can't afford it.
Get the truck that fits your budget and be happy with it. We'd probably all love to own a 2008 F-450 KR, but most of us working stiffs can't afford it.
Laughing Gas
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by redford
Generally, the newer the truck the fewer the headaches.
Get the truck that fits your budget and be happy with it. We'd probably all love to own a 2008 F-450 KR, but most of us working stiffs can't afford it.
Get the truck that fits your budget and be happy with it. We'd probably all love to own a 2008 F-450 KR, but most of us working stiffs can't afford it.
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why u going so low red...... Try F650 with 6 doors and Gastank as a step......now that's wut we all dream...or at least me lol!
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Laughing Gas
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by deltasoft
why u going so low red...... Try F650 with 6 doors and Gastank as a step......now that's wut we all dream...or at least me lol!
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Originally Posted by redford
Generally, the newer the truck the fewer the headaches.
Age takes it's toll on everything from brake lines to calipers to tranny seals to rear diff seals to wiring/connectors to well, everything
But the credit thing does make the earlier style much more attractive
One thing, does the older one have the TTB (independent) front-end? That right there would make my decision for me...
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by RogueSpear2023
I'd go with the newer one, hopefully it will have less problems and rightfullly should. Plus the new just look a better in my eyes.
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by redford
The 94-97 F-250's I have looked at (the squared off body, same as early 90's F-150) have had solid axles.
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Originally Posted by bfloyd4445
The solid axle is strong but makes for a rougher ride than the latter systems. I like the whoosie ride and better traction with the newer system myself
I was talking about the TTB (twin traction beam?) setup that the Fords had, the "independant" front end.
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From: Drain Oregon and Sacramen
Originally Posted by krewat
If you haven't noticed, your '07 has a solid axle in front too
I was talking about the TTB (twin traction beam?) setup that the Fords had, the "independant" front end.
I was talking about the TTB (twin traction beam?) setup that the Fords had, the "independant" front end.