The official first truck thread.
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The official first truck thread.
Well I figured it'd be easier if I started a new thread on this instead of piggybacking on the O/T Thread.
Well here's what I've got so far.
I've looked at a truck in Rhode Island.
It's an early 99 F350 SRW XLT 4x4 with 135k miles and a wrecked bed. It is a regular cab longbed that is in good mechanical condition. Asking price is 8700$ I'm figuring to offer the guy 7500.
I saw in a magazine for sale: 99 F350 SRW XLT 4x4. Asking price is $7,995. I haven't seen or spoken to the owner of this vehicle. I don't know the mileage and I don't know the mechanical and aesthetic condition of the truck.
The latest thing was Markadeck saying I wouldn't be happy for very long if the truck wasn't at least a longbed extended cab. I'm not entirely sure why I wouldn't want a regular cab so I asked him to elaborate.
Thoughts, comments, and suggestions VERY welcome.
Well here's what I've got so far.
I've looked at a truck in Rhode Island.
It's an early 99 F350 SRW XLT 4x4 with 135k miles and a wrecked bed. It is a regular cab longbed that is in good mechanical condition. Asking price is 8700$ I'm figuring to offer the guy 7500.
I saw in a magazine for sale: 99 F350 SRW XLT 4x4. Asking price is $7,995. I haven't seen or spoken to the owner of this vehicle. I don't know the mileage and I don't know the mechanical and aesthetic condition of the truck.
The latest thing was Markadeck saying I wouldn't be happy for very long if the truck wasn't at least a longbed extended cab. I'm not entirely sure why I wouldn't want a regular cab so I asked him to elaborate.
Thoughts, comments, and suggestions VERY welcome.
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The reg cab doesnt have that much room and gets full of crap fast. My old truck was a reg cab and I dont think I could ever go back to that after having a crew cab.
The truck in the mag is it an early or late 99?
The truck in the mag is it an early or late 99?
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I had an 2000 F-250 extended cab before the 01 crew cab that I have now and I don't think that I could ever have another truck that isn't a crew cab. So much more room and since i'm a tall guy, I didn't like having to scoot my seat up for someone to sit behind me. I personally just like a bigger truck. But I think that if you would like a regular cab, then by all means go for it.
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I had an 2000 F-250 extended cab before the 01 crew cab that I have now and I don't think that I could ever have another truck that isn't a crew cab. So much more room and since i'm a tall guy, I didn't like having to scoot my seat up for someone to sit behind me. I personally just like a bigger truck. But I think that if you would like a regular cab, then by all means go for it.
Plus crew cab is more money than I have.
My budget is under 9,000$ without tax. Anything more than that is out of my price range.
I know that regular cabs have a way of filling up with crap fairly quickly, but that's what a crossbody toolbox is for. Coats fit very nicely inside the clean side of one.
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Well I've been given an opportunity to possibly buy a bed from an FTE member! I figure I'm looking at something in the ballpark of 1500$ to 1750$ for the whole deal. That's body, paint, and liner.
I figure if everything checks out on the second truck it is a better deal. I'm going to guess that when I call them tomorrow they'll say the truck has like 250k miles on it which is almost double the first truck. I know these trucks run forever, but that's a lot of miles.
I figure if everything checks out on the second truck it is a better deal. I'm going to guess that when I call them tomorrow they'll say the truck has like 250k miles on it which is almost double the first truck. I know these trucks run forever, but that's a lot of miles.
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I don't really need an extra row of seats since I obviously don't have kids or anything. Crew cab is definitely out of the question since I need extra bed space and want to keep the rig fairly short for trailer pulling.
Plus crew cab is more money than I have.
My budget is under 9,000$ without tax. Anything more than that is out of my price range.
I know that regular cabs have a way of filling up with crap fairly quickly, but that's what a crossbody toolbox is for. Coats fit very nicely inside the clean side of one.
Plus crew cab is more money than I have.
My budget is under 9,000$ without tax. Anything more than that is out of my price range.
I know that regular cabs have a way of filling up with crap fairly quickly, but that's what a crossbody toolbox is for. Coats fit very nicely inside the clean side of one.
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Well I've been given an opportunity to possibly buy a bed from an FTE member! I figure I'm looking at something in the ballpark of 1500$ to 1750$ for the whole deal. That's body, paint, and liner.
I figure if everything checks out on the second truck it is a better deal. I'm going to guess that when I call them tomorrow they'll say the truck has like 250k miles on it which is almost double the first truck. I know these trucks run forever, but that's a lot of miles.
I figure if everything checks out on the second truck it is a better deal. I'm going to guess that when I call them tomorrow they'll say the truck has like 250k miles on it which is almost double the first truck. I know these trucks run forever, but that's a lot of miles.
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I may or may not be able to buy my brother's old cross-body toolbox that he had in his 99 F350 longbed for cheap. If not I know the way to Tractor Supply to buy a new one.
Not having a cross-body toolbox is not an option for me. I can put a grease gun and a basic tool set plus a tow strap to rescue Dodges and Chevy in one side and keep the other side clean for jackets, etc.
I'm thinking of having a spray-in liner installed in the new bed.
Anyone have an idea of the pros and cons of one?
The lowest miles I can afford is probably going to be the truck with the wrecked bed.
Not having a cross-body toolbox is not an option for me. I can put a grease gun and a basic tool set plus a tow strap to rescue Dodges and Chevy in one side and keep the other side clean for jackets, etc.
I'm thinking of having a spray-in liner installed in the new bed.
Anyone have an idea of the pros and cons of one?
The lowest miles I can afford is probably going to be the truck with the wrecked bed.
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No, thats what the 8ft beds for..
Yea I know what you mean, but sooner or later you will end up making time for them lol
Yea I know what you mean, but sooner or later you will end up making time for them lol
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If you tow a trailer a good bit a good Supercab shortbed truck makes for a GREAT work truck. Yes the bed is a little tight when you throw a tool box in it but with the rear seats folding up that leaves you even more room for storage. I loved my last truck for being able to manuver a trailer in tight spots but now I wouldn't trade my CC SB for anything due to having a family now.
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And by the way. ^That's what lifted trucks are for. Fat chicks can't jump.