Whats a 97, worth
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Whats a 97, worth
Here is what I am looking at. 1997 f-350 crew cab long box, diesel, 4x4, auto tranny and about 90,000 miles clean truck from michigan. What do you guys think that It is worth and what problems should I look for? Thankyou Brandon. Also what kind of mileage should this truck get pulling a 15,000 lbs 5th wheel, and also what do they get unloaded? any info would be great thanks.
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mine gets 4-8mpg with 15-20k behind it. Alot of it depends on how hard you push it. If i make any kinda boost it sucks fuel. If it hase 4.10 rears it should get a litle better towing. Stock you can see 14-18 empty
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Here is what I am looking at. 1997 f-350 crew cab long box, diesel, 4x4, auto tranny and about 90,000 miles clean truck from michigan. What do you guys think that It is worth and what problems should I look for? Thankyou Brandon. Also what kind of mileage should this truck get pulling a 15,000 lbs 5th wheel, and also what do they get unloaded? any info would be great thanks.
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I'm just a retired guy who goes real easy on the throttle, I think that helps with the mileage, this truck seldom goes over 60, and usually tows at 55-60. As to Brandon 350's question about the trucks worth and things to look for... I'd guess about $8000? Look for the usual things, leaks, how the tranny shifts, check the front end for wear, other guys on here can pipe in with other more technical stuff...
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8-10k depending on the overall condition,
if i stay at 50-55 mph i think i could break the 20 mpg mark with my rig, my problem is my foot and the hills in our area. my typical day is 80-85 on the highway and then 60-65 on the backroads and the accompanied hills and i can still manage 16-18.
if i stay at 50-55 mph i think i could break the 20 mpg mark with my rig, my problem is my foot and the hills in our area. my typical day is 80-85 on the highway and then 60-65 on the backroads and the accompanied hills and i can still manage 16-18.
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There are more than a few guys scattered around here in Mi.....I am sure if there is no scheduling conflict they would be happy to check it out with you....were is the truck located....if it is within an hr or so from me I can look it over with you
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Nice gesture Ron, Tried to rep ya but...
I offer the same.
Brandon, I have the same truck (96). I get 15MPG average.
Before I loaded all the crap in it I saw 20+ MPG running @ 55-60MPH.
BTW: "Rant" There aren't many clean trucks in MI
unless they were kept in a bubble. "End of rant"
I offer the same.
Brandon, I have the same truck (96). I get 15MPG average.
Before I loaded all the crap in it I saw 20+ MPG running @ 55-60MPH.
BTW: "Rant" There aren't many clean trucks in MI
unless they were kept in a bubble. "End of rant"
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Damn him anyway!
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location
The truck is located in Williamston MI, the owner told me that the truck was realy clean and he is going to send me some better pics of the truck so I can see what she looks like before I drive out there.
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Well, that's about 100 miles, 2 hours from me. I do go in that direction occasionally,
but no trips scheduled for this week.
I'll let you know if things change. Sorry.
You could go to the FTE MICHIGAN FORUM and see if there is someone close enough to help you out.
but no trips scheduled for this week.
I'll let you know if things change. Sorry.
You could go to the FTE MICHIGAN FORUM and see if there is someone close enough to help you out.
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Its about the same for me.....could be done though...when are you planning on looking at it?I am pretty available any day untill the 12th.