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Your thoughts?
Looking at:
2006 King Ranch F350 turbo diesel
90K miles
single owner trade in to original dealer
no gooseneck use
clean (cracked windshield which will be replaced; ding on front bumper)
tow package/command
sun roof
chrome option
dual exhaust
bed liner
all power
after market gauges (pyrometer: what's that?)
after a little bargining: $18,400 including taxes and fees,ie, "drive out"
Liquidation sale ends tomorrow.
Any comments? (tonight please)
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
2006 King Ranch F350 turbo diesel
90K miles
single owner trade in to original dealer
no gooseneck use
clean (cracked windshield which will be replaced; ding on front bumper)
tow package/command
sun roof
chrome option
dual exhaust
bed liner
all power
after market gauges (pyrometer: what's that?)
after a little bargining: $18,400 including taxes and fees,ie, "drive out"
Liquidation sale ends tomorrow.
Any comments? (tonight please)
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
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well...just wondering if its at or below blue book....plus have you looked elsewhere for a similiar truck? And if they wanna sell the truck they will probably hold the truck for you at the same price
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sounds like a nice deal.....but if you really like the truck your the one paying for it....shouldnt you be the only determinant?
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Your thoughts?
Absolutely, the decision is all mine.Just looking for info to make a more informed decision.
Bruce
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Yes that sounds like a good price.
Pyro gauge is for exhaust gas temperatures to make sure you don't melt a piston. Gauges are not typically added unless the truck is used for heavy towing, or more commonly, has had a chip installed.
No a carfax is not exactly the same as an OASIS. Where is the truck located? If it's at a Ford dealer, you can ask for a free OASIS report. You can also have the dealer check to see if the truck has been chipped or has a tuner on it. Poor design on the headstuds in the 6.0 have caused blown head gasket issues on a chipped truck. If you like the idea of a chipped truck, then just look into a set of ARP headstuds to avoid that issue.
Welcome to FTE. If you buy this truck, make sure to scroll further down the forum listing and read up on the engine in our 6.0 section. They have a spreadsheet they can email you that gives you trouble shooting and lots of info on the motor.
Good luck.
Pyro gauge is for exhaust gas temperatures to make sure you don't melt a piston. Gauges are not typically added unless the truck is used for heavy towing, or more commonly, has had a chip installed.
No a carfax is not exactly the same as an OASIS. Where is the truck located? If it's at a Ford dealer, you can ask for a free OASIS report. You can also have the dealer check to see if the truck has been chipped or has a tuner on it. Poor design on the headstuds in the 6.0 have caused blown head gasket issues on a chipped truck. If you like the idea of a chipped truck, then just look into a set of ARP headstuds to avoid that issue.
Welcome to FTE. If you buy this truck, make sure to scroll further down the forum listing and read up on the engine in our 6.0 section. They have a spreadsheet they can email you that gives you trouble shooting and lots of info on the motor.
Good luck.
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You can't hardly go wrong at that price. If you don't like it then sell it at a break even price, or even make money. I am selling an '02 Chevy with cloth interior and the most recent buy offer is higher than that. I think you found a screaming deal!
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Thanks everyone.
Concerning the "chip"- I assume it si a microprocessor, where does it go and what is it's function? Ditto a "tuner".
Yes, it is at a dealer: I'll ask for an Oasis.
Bruce
Concerning the "chip"- I assume it si a microprocessor, where does it go and what is it's function? Ditto a "tuner".
Yes, it is at a dealer: I'll ask for an Oasis.
Bruce
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A 'chip' is a term from the old days when people swapped out computer chips in the engine controller to change fuel and timing parameters for more power or mileage.
A 'tuner' is a more modern approach where the engine controller is flashed with a new program. No hardware changes are needed. The dealer can check for foreign software on the engine controller to check if it is currently altered. Some tuners will leave traces even if removed. If found, the dealer can flash back to the original settings.
A 'tuner' is a more modern approach where the engine controller is flashed with a new program. No hardware changes are needed. The dealer can check for foreign software on the engine controller to check if it is currently altered. Some tuners will leave traces even if removed. If found, the dealer can flash back to the original settings.
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A 'chip' is a term from the old days when people swapped out computer chips in the engine controller to change fuel and timing parameters for more power or mileage.
A 'tuner' is a more modern approach where the engine controller is flashed with a new program. No hardware changes are needed. The dealer can check for foreign software on the engine controller to check if it is currently altered. Some tuners will leave traces even if removed. If found, the dealer can flash back to the original settings.
A 'tuner' is a more modern approach where the engine controller is flashed with a new program. No hardware changes are needed. The dealer can check for foreign software on the engine controller to check if it is currently altered. Some tuners will leave traces even if removed. If found, the dealer can flash back to the original settings.
A chip is similar to a card or additional memory that you would install in your home computer.
A tuner is a plug and play device that plugs into your OBDII connector instead of a USB port. Both change the programming in the PCM (truck computer) to give you more go fast options.
Both of these will void the Ford 100k power train warranty, but as mentioned, if you take care of the weak items, they do offer more go fast options.
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