Buying Options for a Newb
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Buying Options for a Newb
Hey! I'm totally new to the super duty truck market and have some questions about a future purchase. My wife and I are in the process of looking for a travel trailer around 26-30' and we're looking into a 2017-2019 F250 crew cab 4x4 with the 6.2. Now within our budget the trucks are all around 130-145k miles. Just wondering if that would be a cause of concern for y'all or what to look for when inspecting one. From what I've read and seen on here these seem to be very reliable and mostly issue free but I'm looking froward to any and all advice!
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we're looking into a 2017-2019 F250 crew cab 4x4 with the 6.2. Now within our budget the trucks are all around 130-145k miles. Just wondering if that would be a cause of concern for y'all or what to look for when inspecting one. From what I've read and seen on here these seem to be very reliable and mostly issue free but I'm looking forward to any and all advice!
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Aint broke in yet with those miles.
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Maybe you should wait and save up some more money, or re-evaluate your goals.
You'd be better off buying a cheaper trailer and spending more on the truck.
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From: Chaz
Those miles aren’t crazy if its well maintained.
Its past some important intervals and rolling up on another major interval. $$
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Not sure where you are buying but rust/rot is more of a concern on the truck than the mileage on that motor/trans combo. They have been proven to be one of the most reliable Ford(or anyone else) has ever produced in the category. As someone who keeps things to very high mileage, I wouldn't be too concerned. If you are handy they are easy to work on and service yourself. Aside from the few and less expensive common issues which you can read about here, they are really a great generation of these trucks.
I would be try and buy from a private seller and I would not overpay though. If you can afford worst case, dropping a new engine in, then you really don't need to fret because likely you won't need to..
I would be try and buy from a private seller and I would not overpay though. If you can afford worst case, dropping a new engine in, then you really don't need to fret because likely you won't need to..
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From: Chaz
I guess people need a shiny dealer sells guy working them over.