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Please help me buy...
I'm looking at a 2002 Ford F250 with the 7.3 with about 42000 miles on it.
It seems to be in good condition.
This will be my first diesel...YEA...and need to know what to look for.
Any tips or problems with this model that I need to look for or be aware of would be great.
I have done some research and have come to the conclusion that this is the best truck on the market right now.
I look forward to learning from ya'll in the future.
Thanks
It seems to be in good condition.
This will be my first diesel...YEA...and need to know what to look for.
Any tips or problems with this model that I need to look for or be aware of would be great.
I have done some research and have come to the conclusion that this is the best truck on the market right now.
I look forward to learning from ya'll in the future.
Thanks
Of the next Riffraff East
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Welcome to FTE, glad to have you aboard. Sounds like you have found a rare truck. Not many 7.3s around with that low of mileage on them, don't know what the price is, but it should be a good engine with a long life ahead of it. Click on the 7point3 link in my signature and look for the New Truck Buyers link. Should cover all the basics. Let us know if you get it and what she looks like. Good luck!
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Oh my... what is this tingling sensation between my legs??!? That is about as clean as you'll ever see a used rig! Love the color too, but I'd have to swap the front seats for a split bench. Still very drool-worthy!
Of the next Riffraff East
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[QUOTE=Texas Outlaw]Speaking of low mile 7.3s....check this out:
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/613967922.html[/QUOTE]
What can I say but WOW, I bought mine brand spanking new and don't remember it being that clean. Now, if I could talk them down to around 20k, I might be in for a road trip.
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/613967922.html[/QUOTE]
What can I say but WOW, I bought mine brand spanking new and don't remember it being that clean. Now, if I could talk them down to around 20k, I might be in for a road trip.
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Welcome to FTE. yep, follow the links and it will tell you all yo need to know about buying a SD.
Scott, That is truely a virgin PSD. Lets see $28K for the truck, then $4K worth of mods (DP, Guages,intake, turbo, fuel system, lift, tires,cablights, spray in liner, stereo,)oops I think I have exceeded my limit...
Scott, That is truely a virgin PSD. Lets see $28K for the truck, then $4K worth of mods (DP, Guages,intake, turbo, fuel system, lift, tires,cablights, spray in liner, stereo,)oops I think I have exceeded my limit...
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Wow that is one sharp truck Scott, though it has an awful low stance to be a 4x4. A low mile 7.3 is RARE to find but just because it is low miles doesn't mean it is a cherry, I have seen several for low miles that were poorly maintained..
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Both of those units are very low miles for the year. Price is a little high on the Texas one but then, try to buy a truck of any year that looks that nice with the most reliable diesel available and those low miles for those dollars.
Shooter, if the truck checks out fine and is what you were looking for, then go for it.
Shooter, if the truck checks out fine and is what you were looking for, then go for it.
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Originally Posted by Texas Outlaw
"It is really hard to find a Ford F250 with LEGENDARY 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine in the same shape and condition of this truck!!!"
Ain't that the truth... I paid 21k in Jan '07 for my XLT with 60k and thought it was a good deal...
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