im about to be 16 and i have about 5000-6000 to spend. i have my heart set on a f150. any suggestions? i would like to have a little extra money to spend on a lift and other aftermarket parts.

 

Depends on what you want in the truck itself, i.e. 4.2, 4.6, or 5.4, lariat, fx4, xlt, etc.

just search Kelly Blue Book and AutoTrader and input the options you like, and see what come up.

Then we can help you sort through your favorites.

BTW, welcome and thanks for choosing an F150!

 

I think it's funny the op has my name basically (sorry, just noticed), but for 5g's, you can buy a pretty decent truck. Alot of 99-01's fit this, regular cabs for example. I myself like the 99 and newer mainly because of the engines becoming more powerful with PI heads etc. Just make sure it's safetied, ball joints and tie rods are bad on these.

 

thanks! and right now im liking the 5.4 v8 . xlt or lariat. reg cab or extended cab. and 4x4.

 

im new to most of this, so how do i tell if it safetied and ball joints and tie rods are good?

 

you should be able to find your truck with those options in that price range. we are more than willing to help out with narrowing a selection.

 

thanks. and how much would a good lift plus new rims and tires cost? im thinking 4-6 inches and 33 or 35 inch tires.

 

Low mileage!

 

would you consider low milage 100k or 30k?

 

low mileage is generally less than 100K

as for the lift combo, probably around $2-$3k.....

 

for these trucks 100k is still goin real strong


if maintained well

 

yea i'd look for 80k or under but its not easy, i'd stay away from the V6 if possible, but unless you plan on towing you probably wont notice a big difference from the 4.6 or the 5.4

If you are dead set on a 5.4 try and find a 2003 since they have the 8 thread sparkplug heads on them. Plus by 2003 they had all the other kinks worked out of the trucks.

 

Plenty of options in that price range.....Just have to find them. Dont worry to much about the mileage, these trucks are strong. 5.4 is a great motor with plenty of power.

Welcome to the site!

 

ailright i will look into 4.6 also! and happy to be here! does anybody know of any good sites besides craigslist to look for a truck like this to buy? thanks.

 

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