Another find, any good?
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Another find, any good?
I've been searching for my first truck for quite awhile. My dad had a 97 with a 4.6, know the truck itself had a few little problems. How is the 4.2 from this year? Also any other problems possible, I know the trans. on them weren't too great. Any input, thanks!!!
Cars for Sale: 1997 Ford F150 2WD Regular Cab Flareside in Pinellas Park, FL 33781: Truck Details - 265582197 - AutoTrader.com
Cars for Sale: 1997 Ford F150 2WD Regular Cab Flareside in Pinellas Park, FL 33781: Truck Details - 265582197 - AutoTrader.com
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The first few years had some coolant problems. Also according to carfax that truck was only driven 7K miles in the last 7 years. Could be a good thing or it may have sat too long and rotted. It has also been for sale since at least July. Around here that is way too high for a 2wd but maybe in FL they are worth more.
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I had a 97 with the 4.2 LWB. It never gave me any problems..as a matter of fact it worked flawlessly,and did more than it was EVER designed to do.
Now with that being said, while the truck your looking at is a good looking ride,it is NOT a powerhouse,and mileage will suffer big time when running the A/C.The miles showing are very reasonable...but scary.I am of the opinion it has indeed been sitting for quite some time. The price is WAY out of reality for that year model.My old 97 went for 1800.00 trade. the trade value is of course going to be low considering its age,and miles showing...168,000 miles.
I now have an 07 with the same engine/tranny,and love it. Unless this guy is willing to come down on price big time,I personally would find a later version with the small v-8.Youll actually get better economy,and the inherant problems of this era v-6 wont be a factor.
my .02
Now with that being said, while the truck your looking at is a good looking ride,it is NOT a powerhouse,and mileage will suffer big time when running the A/C.The miles showing are very reasonable...but scary.I am of the opinion it has indeed been sitting for quite some time. The price is WAY out of reality for that year model.My old 97 went for 1800.00 trade. the trade value is of course going to be low considering its age,and miles showing...168,000 miles.
I now have an 07 with the same engine/tranny,and love it. Unless this guy is willing to come down on price big time,I personally would find a later version with the small v-8.Youll actually get better economy,and the inherant problems of this era v-6 wont be a factor.
my .02
