Buying a new truck, need advice. - Page 3

Apoc · 02-22-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Made before bailout money, $9000, ramp......not sure if it will tow the wife though

Damn, what year?

If I was allowed down there (and not on workers comp till april), i'd go have a look at that baby. I love that bodystyle!

CasterTroy · 02-22-2010, 02:11 PM

2004

I LOVE this damn truck! If I had the money it'd be mine already

Apoc · 02-22-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

2004

I LOVE this damn truck! If I had the money it'd be mine already

The only nicer looking trucks are the 2010 fords! And im not a ford man. But goddamn, they got it right this time!

Gas Man · 02-23-2010, 02:50 AM

You need to talk to Thirdgen/Jared about the fords!!

Quick281 · 02-23-2010, 03:45 AM

7.3s are die hard reliable trucks if you pick one up that was well maintained. Their main weakness is the transmission.

6.0s will frequently be found for less than the 7.3 because of their reliability issues. They are much faster/powerful trucks but you won't get much for mileage and reliability without a couple mods. But on the other hand they have great transmissions.

I got this for 8,500 with a brand new transmission in it. Its been a great truck and really well maintained it's entire life. It took me about 3 months to find but I have no regrets.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=6835

How tough are they you ask? Well I put mine to the test this summer and popped the engine in a failed river crossing. When I pulled the engine out with 270,000 miles on it, she still had honing marks on the cylinder walls and very little blow by before she popped.

If you are interested in the story of my truck check out this link. Feel free to check out my pictures of my drive from Atlanta to Alaska, and then the shit I went through after I got to Alaska. I have beaten this truck to death and its a fucking tough bitch. I have 0 regrets.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/93...and-story.html

azoomm · 02-23-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

The only nicer looking trucks are the 2010 fords! And im not a ford man. But goddamn, they got it right this time!

I just got my 2004 F250. I'm VERY happy with mine. Bought it off Craigslist from a broker in San Antonio.

FYI - helpful videos:

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...el+truck&uni=1

Kaneman · 02-23-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick281

7.3s are die hard reliable trucks if you pick one up that was well maintained. Their main weakness is the transmission.

6.0s will frequently be found for less than the 7.3 because of their reliability issues. They are much faster/powerful trucks but you won't get much for mileage and reliability without a couple mods. But on the other hand they have great transmissions.

I got this for 8,500 with a brand new transmission in it. Its been a great truck and really well maintained it's entire life. It took me about 3 months to find but I have no regrets.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=6835

How tough are they you ask? Well I put mine to the test this summer and popped the engine in a failed river crossing. When I pulled the engine out with 270,000 miles on it, she still had honing marks on the cylinder walls and very little blow by before she popped.

If you are interested in the story of my truck check out this link. Feel free to check out my pictures of my drive from Atlanta to Alaska, and then the shit I went through after I got to Alaska. I have beaten this truck to death and its a fucking tough bitch. I have 0 regrets.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/93...and-story.html

Dude that was awesome, thanks for sharing. I was surprised to see how many cool people you've met up in Alaska and how helpful they were with the engine swap.

Quick281 · 02-23-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Dude that was awesome, thanks for sharing. I was surprised to see how many cool people you've met up in Alaska and how helpful they were with the engine swap.

Glad I could help. I too was blown away by the help I got after putting myself through such a predicament. Its enough to have me staying here for a little while until I figure out what I want to do.

Amber Lamps · 02-24-2010, 12:21 AM

You should be able to get a great deal on a big truck these days my friend! I've seen 1/2 tons, only a few years old going for dirt cheap around here with the economy and the price of gas...

02-22-2010, 02:11 PM	#22
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	2004 I LOVE this damn truck! If I had the money it'd be mine already __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

02-23-2010, 02:50 AM	#24
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	You need to talk to Thirdgen/Jared about the fords!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-23-2010, 03:45 AM	#25
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	7.3s are die hard reliable trucks if you pick one up that was well maintained. Their main weakness is the transmission. 6.0s will frequently be found for less than the 7.3 because of their reliability issues. They are much faster/powerful trucks but you won't get much for mileage and reliability without a couple mods. But on the other hand they have great transmissions. I got this for 8,500 with a brand new transmission in it. Its been a great truck and really well maintained it's entire life. It took me about 3 months to find but I have no regrets. http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=6835 How tough are they you ask? Well I put mine to the test this summer and popped the engine in a failed river crossing. When I pulled the engine out with 270,000 miles on it, she still had honing marks on the cylinder walls and very little blow by before she popped. If you are interested in the story of my truck check out this link. Feel free to check out my pictures of my drive from Atlanta to Alaska, and then the shit I went through after I got to Alaska. I have beaten this truck to death and its a fucking tough bitch. I have 0 regrets. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/93...and-story.html __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

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02-24-2010, 12:21 AM	#29
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	You should be able to get a great deal on a big truck these days my friend! I've seen 1/2 tons, only a few years old going for dirt cheap around here with the economy and the price of gas...