Thinking about getting this for my first truck, only thing w

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>>15854549
its in rough shape, but not a terrible deal for a work truck. I would talk him down a bit on price. Also has the manual BW 4406 t case, they are pretty stout. a lot of explorer people like to swap those into their awd expos.

That thing is a toilet, save up a little more and buy something nicer.

>>15854607
also 214k isn't terrible for a 4.6L if it has been maintained properly.

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>>15854607
would you say a grand is a fair price for this then? guy says he changed oil every 3000-3500 miles, said it want burning oil or burning fluid. how long would one expect this engine to last before it shots the bed?

>>15854610
I just want something cheap to pull my boat around and make it through the winter. would rather keep money aside to move out.

>>15854655
i meant not leaking fluid

Arn't miles suppose to be helpful?

Not bad for a 4x4

The rust is typical on this series of Ford's.
>All of them look like this here in the rust belt

If it was a 97 I'd say run away.
>I own a 97

I'd buy it for 1,200 depending on what else needs done. I'd expect to be doing upper / lower ball joints in the future if he hasn't already.

>>15854549
I'll sell you my 4.6 f150 supercrew 4x4 for $2500 with 122k I'm not to far from you

>>15854612
4.6l tritons last forever you always see livery town cars with 400-500k on it

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talked the guy down to 1000 gonna take a look at it tomorrow and see if he will go a bit lower as well.

>>15856282

214k miles on it.

>>15856335

out of curiosity what's wrong with the 97 in specific? Also are ball joints relatively easy to replace myself? (have only done basic maintenance)
>>15856402

don't have enough money right now

used car newfag here: are either of these worth looking into?

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5754611956.html
(2007 Fit, 206k miles, $3300)

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5735838990.html
(2009 Vibe, 144k miles, $5300)

also am I correct in thinking that this looks a bit sketchy?
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5783622959.html
(2008 Mazda6, 148k miles, $2000)

>>15858035
I've got a 96 and I haven't had any problems and mines got 375,000 miles

>>15854549
IF the exhaust is factory it's getting ready to fall off. If it has been maintained it should be a good vehicle.

>>15854549
FWIW: the landscaping company I used to work for had that exact truck, except a long bed.
It had 419k miles when I quit, and we were fucking hard on that thing. Towed a 16 foot v-nose trailer with two zero turns, push mower, a few blowers and hand tools every day.
Didn't really do much other than change the oil and brakes, nothing outside of regular maintenance.

>>15854655
That's a really tall camper it has in its bed.

I have a 99 5.4.

I have put over 30k miles, and it's at 160k miles now.

It wasn't maintained, and I have spent just about into it as for what I got it for
>cv axles, ball joints, E brake, spark plugs, leaks oil, rotors, U joint,
But hey, it's been through a lot of shit.
My 4x4 don't work anymore either. I figure it's a hose or something.
It is honestly a pain in my fucking ass, and I look forward to the day I am rid of it and don't have to buy a 3rd or 4th hand vehicle.

Hey though, I just drove across country with it... I would say without any problems, but it started misfiring, and cost me $550 to fix since I didn't have the special tools.