I test drove a 95 F-150 4X4 Supercab LB with 114k miles yesterday. It's in great condition. No known issues. The guy just replaced the auto hubs with manual hubs due to a problem with the originals. He had the truck listed at $5395, and I said I would only pay $4500. Not because his truck is not worth more, I just know I can get what I need for $4500 or less. He said he would take no less than $4700 because he just had the hubs replaced. What do you guys think? Here's a pic.
Buying an F-150
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wdchuck
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That's exactly what my last truck looked like, same everything and boy do I miss it, could really use it now with 2 junior wdchucks, and probably no rust being down there.
THat would be a real good price up here, but it really depends on what you want to do with it.
Where is it?, I'll bring 4700
THat would be a real good price up here, but it really depends on what you want to do with it.
Where is it?, I'll bring 4700
wdchuck said:
It's in Virginia, but that's all I'm saying.
I don't really need 4X4 or the long bed, but on the other hand I wouldn't let it stop me from buying a great truck. I don't really need a cap either, so that would be the first thing to go.
wdchuck
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The long wheelbase that comes with that setup gives a nice smooth ride.
The guy who got me into this addictive hobby is in Elberon, VA. you far from there?
Those auto hubs are pretty simple, he probably didn't want to pony up for the dealer-only parts, I rebuilt mine and it was pretty easy.
Yup, that sure is a purtty truck.
The guy who got me into this addictive hobby is in Elberon, VA. you far from there?
Those auto hubs are pretty simple, he probably didn't want to pony up for the dealer-only parts, I rebuilt mine and it was pretty easy.
Yup, that sure is a purtty truck.
sawinredneck
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Just my .02 it should book around $4200-$4500 2wd and $4500-$4800 4wd with those miles, I don't think you are getting boned at all!! My dad would get it for $4300, he's just good like that LOL!!! Nice looking truck, split the dif., offer him $4600 and see what happens.
Andy
Andy
wdchuck said:
Elberon is pretty close, no more than an hour I think. I've been out that way looking at a house to buy. What hobby are you talking about?
The truck owner paid a friend $300 to install the manual hubs, the auto would have been $700. You are right, being that he was selling it he wanted to fix it for less. The manual hubs are not an issue for me as I would not use 4WD often. We don't get snow in this area, and almost everything is paved and flat!
sawinredneck said:
This is the first truck I have driven since I sold my Nissan. I think I'm going to drive a few more. I hate to jump into something. Don't get me wrong I think it's a good deal at $4700, I just know that I could get a 2WD supercab shortbed for $4k or less.
wdchuck
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rb_in_va said:
Cutting trees, firewood, milling and the like.
wdchuck
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40K?,
A decent 4bdrm house on a wooded or in a wooded 1.5acre will fetch $250K - $400K in the surrounding communities. Even a rural fixer upper on a used-to-be cornfield would go for around $200K. IF the pole barn is in decent shape.umpkin2:
A decent 4bdrm house on a wooded or in a wooded 1.5acre will fetch $250K - $400K in the surrounding communities. Even a rural fixer upper on a used-to-be cornfield would go for around $200K. IF the pole barn is in decent shape.
umpkin2:wdchuck said:40K?,
A decent 4bdrm house on a wooded or in a wooded 1.5acre will fetch $250K - $400K in the surrounding communities. Even a rural fixer upper on a used-to-be cornfield would go for around $200K. IF the pole barn is in decent shape.
Well, this house had full basement that had about 4-5' of water init. Lots of work needed too. My agent said just open the lockbox and go in. I got there and the front door wasn't even locked. That kind of freaked me out. I didn't know what I'd find in there. Didn't stay too long.
wdchuck
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Those are the places that make you appreciate what you have.
THE indoor pool or RC boat pond sounds cool.
You had a Nissan before? Mine is an 86-1/2 hardbody with a flatbed and in need of a cab exchange. It works for now on our property but the rear drivers cab corner collapsed from rust and soft rollover. I've got a 92cab in the garage that will make it a new truck when the switch is made. That will be my 4x4 wood hauler, easy in the woods and the flatbed allows almost a full cord per load. The new cab even came with a stereo.
THE indoor pool or RC boat pond sounds cool.
You had a Nissan before? Mine is an 86-1/2 hardbody with a flatbed and in need of a cab exchange. It works for now on our property but the rear drivers cab corner collapsed from rust and soft rollover. I've got a 92cab in the garage that will make it a new truck when the switch is made. That will be my 4x4 wood hauler, easy in the woods and the flatbed allows almost a full cord per load. The new cab even came with a stereo.
begleytree
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good choice. now you gonna pull that cap off it?
What engine does it have? trany? dam man, come'on, tell us about it!!
-Ralph
What engine does it have? trany? dam man, come'on, tell us about it!!
-Ralph
The only thing about ford f150 truck's in those years that really sucks is ..
If you dont rotate tires alot you will be replacing them..
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If you dont rotate tires alot you will be replacing them..
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begleytree said:
The cap is coming off when it gets in the driveway if I can get the neighbor to help. It's a 5.0 with an auto tranny. I Honestly did not know that a Ford could run as nice as this one. No squeaks or rattles at all. Maybe I have just driven beaters in the past.
begleytree
H. sapiens moderatus
nah, you just bought the #1 selling truck of all time. there's a reason for that track record, BTW.
Nice truck rb. enjoy it. I like the colors. needs a little bigger tires when you're ready to replace those
-Ralph
Nice truck rb. enjoy it. I like the colors. needs a little bigger tires when you're ready to replace those
-Ralph
begleytree said:nah, you just bought the #1 selling truck of all time. there's a reason for that track record, BTW.
Nice truck rb. enjoy it. I like the colors. needs a little bigger tires when you're ready to replace those
-Ralph
If I could pick the colors I would have chosen silver or silver/black two tone. As far as the tires go I am happy with the size it has. I'm not going to be doing any offroading just yet. What size were you thinking?
begleytree
H. sapiens moderatus
if it has 15 rims, 31-11.50s fit great without going big as heck
if 16s, 265-70 sits it up a bit over everyone else
color, lol, mine is silver with black pinstripe, and regular cab, and 4x2, and v-6! carreful what u wish for!
-Ralph
if 16s, 265-70 sits it up a bit over everyone else
color, lol, mine is silver with black pinstripe, and regular cab, and 4x2, and v-6! carreful what u wish for!
-Ralph
