1997 - 2003 F-150

would you buy a truck with 200,000 miles

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Fleet trucks are ABUSED.

I saw a 2010 the other day. Broken tail light, out bulbs, twisted bumper, bent tailgate, missing bed caps, spare tire, bed scratched to hell. I was in shock!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Fleet trucks are ABUSED.

I saw a 2010 the other day. Broken tail light, out bulbs, twisted bumper, bent tailgate, missing bed caps, spare tire, bed scratched to hell. I was in shock!
You know the saying here, Alex.... pics, or it never happened

I know what your saying. People drive company vehicles with the "it ain't mine, so what do I care" attitude. Which is why I would never buy one.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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the reason why I ask is Ive been looking for a 01-03 screw 4x4. and I found one loaded with a 5.4 but it has 200,000 miles on it. that kinda worries me just thought id see what you guys thought. there asking 5000
Price seems a little high still to me but its a lot lower that one that has been listed locally for a couple of months now. Local dealer has an 2001 screw 4x4 lariat with 225k listed for $9k. Original motor, but new trans at some point (still under warranty). I laughed when I saw the ad, but when I talked to him about the truck he wouldnt budge on the price a dime.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KScountyboy
Price seems a little high still to me but its a lot lower that one that has been listed locally for a couple of months now. Local dealer has an 2001 screw 4x4 lariat with 225k listed for $9k. Original motor, but new trans at some point (still under warranty). I laughed when I saw the ad, but when I talked to him about the truck he wouldnt budge on the price a dime.
That's more than I committed for my SCab with only 103K miles!!!

$9k for a SCREW that has 225,000 miles??? I Think Not
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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i almost bought an 04 heritage with 201k all highway miles new ball joints and new coil over shocks. Woulda got it if it didn't need a 1500 dollar front clip and 1,200 dollar new motor (was down a cyl) other than that it was in pristine condition with the scratch were a dog had jumped out of the side of the bed on black paint.
 
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