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Mar 28, 2008 | 08:35 PM

where'smycoffee

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Gentlemen,

I have a 2006 expedition and a 26 foot trailer and I'm currently looking into upgrading my tow vehicle. Ofcourse I'm trying to do it as cheaply as possible but yet still get a reliable tow vehicle.

I found a 2002 F250 with a 7.3 PSD VIN# 1FTNW21F02EB43233 with 83K miles on it. Asking price is $22,988. The only problem is I don't know anything about diesels.

Does this seem like a good buy for what I need, and will this be a reliable enough Tow vehicle?

Appreciate any opinions.

Thanks,
Stephen

Mar 28, 2008 | 08:39 PM

mudmaker

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I dont know how good of price that is, but it should be reliable.

Edit: BTW welcome to FTE, you found the best place to learn about the 7.3!!

Mar 28, 2008 | 08:46 PM

Izzy351

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That's a little steep on the price. We need more details though -- 2 or 4 WD? CC, EC, or SC? XLT or Lariat? To put it in perspective, I paid 21k for my 2002 XLT 2WD with 60k on it a little over a year ago...

Mar 28, 2008 | 09:00 PM

liftedgrocerygetter

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I bought my 01 f350 cc lb 4x4, lift, 35's, KN filter, gauge pod, dvd player, after market radio, 4" straight exhaust with 82K on it in April of 07 for 20900. Best truck we have ever owned! Love the 7.3

Mar 28, 2008 | 10:13 PM

Vader0121

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I'd sell you mine for 18,250 even throw in the factory rims.

Mar 28, 2008 | 10:34 PM

where'smycoffee

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This one is a Lariat 4x4 crew cab. The bed looks clean, no holes so it doesn't look like it was ever used to tow a 5th wheel or goose neck.

Is there anyone on this site that could check OASIS? I heard that may provide some repair or recall history for the truck.

Mar 28, 2008 | 11:11 PM

dannyboy7.3

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From: Chehalis, WA

Here is a thread for requesting an OASIS.

Unless someone here gets to it first.

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Mar 28, 2008 | 11:38 PM

00Dave

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I don't know about the price, I would check the NADA and KBB, and then the prices on comparable trucks in your area. As far as the 7.3, you will be satisfied with it. Just try to check the OASIS, as you are doing, and see if you can get any maint. records. If the truck has been taken care of, it probably has going by your description, it will give you many more miles of dependable service. These things can pull a house down if you can get traction.