Well, i am selling the Ranger and getting a F150, and i found this 2005 FX4.. let me know!

http://emeraldshoresauto.com/view/1021

 

Sure is a nice looking truck. Seems a bit high, but not too bad. Is that their internet price, or their 'make us an offer price?'

 

not 100% sure.. ive been talking to him all day, and i am going to call him on monday after i talk to the bank.. Gunna try to talk him down to 12.5 or 13K..

He is really cool though, i am stationed in germany currently but moving to florida in january, and he said if i do buy it, then he will put a cover over it and hold it in his fensed in lot for me until i come and pick it up.

 

if you dont mind me asking, what are the specs of the FX4's ? Gears and what not? And with that current setup(exhaust/chip/intake) what do you think its puttin out numbers wise? i know stock its rated at 300HP and 365ftlbs

 

Hey you finally joined over here, nice. For me personally thats way to high of miles for 15k. Zabeard got his with 40k for like 14 thousand something.

 

Sounds like that price is making you pay for their mods. I have always had a problem with purchasing modded trucks with Edge programmers. You can do alot of bad stuff with those. Its why Ford is so quick to snub warranties when they know you have one. With that being said, it has high miles. Also do for the dreaded spark plug change.

With that being said, you should be able to work a much better deal bringing up those items...

 

hmmm. whats so bad about the spark plug change? 05 isnt the year they had the fuel injector problems is it?

I think its funny that you are saying bad stuff about edge programmers and there is an edge add on here right now lol.

Yeah Trent. I finally made the plunge lol.. God, Im starting to think i should pass, but i REALLY want a Freaking F150 Already! lol

 

OK guys, so what would be a good price to start negotiating with this guy? Im thinking around 12 or 13? I really like this truck. what problems do you guys forsee with this many miles on an 05 though?

 

[QUOTE=USAFORD;3929026]hmmm. whats so bad about the spark plug change? 05 isnt the year they had the fuel injector problems is it?]

I think you should do a "Search" on the spark plug change. They break off during removals $450-$1400 thru dealers on average. Labor goes up big time if they break and at worst, they may have pull the heads. You don't want to stumble into that nightmare after putting money down on a truck.

At least get them to do the change before you accept the truck. With that kind of mileage, you are guaranteed to get up close and personal with Ford's BS spark plug design. Yeah, 05 had the injector problems, but Ford is taking responsibility...

[QUOTE=I think its funny that you are saying bad stuff about edge programmers and there is an edge add on here right now lol.]

No, edge programmers in the hands of people who know what they are doing, work fine. Its the people who change values without knowing the consequences, who cause problems. You have no idea what the person before you, did to the truck, with the Edge.

Sort of like a used Civic for sale with a hitch attached to it. The hitch isn't bad, what the guy could have towed with the hitch is the problem, tranny could be set to blow up the minute you buy it. So I would take a used Civic without the hitch, thats one thing less I have to worry about.

If you are up to handling the risk, then use some of those items to talk the price down. At minimum though, have them change the spark plugs out on their dime...

 

hmm.. didnt think of it that way.. Thank you. I think i will just keep looking. what are the odds of finding a 4 door FX4 with 50-60K miles for $16K or less lol

 

this is what edmunds says the truck is worth:

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2005/for...tion=vdpresult

Step 5 Review Edmunds.com Pricing Report
2004 Ford F-150 4dr SuperCrew FX4 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB Shown2005 Ford F-150 FX4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD Styleside 5.5 ft. SB True Market Value Pricing
Trade-In / Private Party / Dealer Retail
National Base Price $13,789 $15,731 $17,319
Optional Equipment $886 $1,025 $1,268
Tube-Type Side Steps $101 $117 $145
Front Center Console With Storage $43 $50 $62
Front Captains Chairs $86 $100 $123
Exterior Mirror Mounted Turn Signals $12 $14 $17
Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror $18 $21 $26
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio System $87 $100 $124
Trailer Hitch $101 $117 $145
Power Horizontal Sliding Rear Window $73 $84 $104
Power Adjustable Pedals $35 $40 $50
Heated Exterior Mirrors $18 $21 $26
Leather Seating $241 $279 $345
Rear Parking Sensors $71 $82 $101
Color Adjustment
Silver $18 $20 $23
Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code 32505 $-39 $-44 $-48
Mileage Adjustment
92,500 miles $-1,535 $-1,535 $-1,535
Condition Adjustment
Clean $0 $0 $0
Total $13,119 / $15,197 /$17,027

Certified Used Vehicle N/A

 

According to Edmonds, that would be the internet price, which may not be nogotiable.

 

where are you located? I have been considering selling my '05 FX4 lately. currently @ 57k miles

 

$15,000 plus and over 90,000 miles for an '05 is highway robbery... If they will not lower the price, go elsewhere...

 

well, i will be in Florida in January, but the wife already OK'ed me to get one shipped if i have to.. where are you? what are the specs? and what are you asking?