Hey John, welcome to the board. If I were you I'd take it to a mechanic I trust and have them do a complete vehicle check. I've always done this with every used car I've bought. It costs ~$75-100, but you know exactly what's wrong (if anything) before you buy.

I'll even use this info to go back to the seller to get the price reduced further ("well, it's gonna need a new muffler -- $100 -- and the tires are nearly worn -- $200. So instead of $6500, how about $6200?")

Good luck,

Jim

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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) -- added: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, K&N filter, SuperWhite 9007 bulbs, IAS shocks, 3" Induction Airbox Mod, more to come... (Westin side bars, cat-back exhaust, electric fan, and Superchip are next)

 

I am seriously considering the purchase of a 95 F150 XL 2 whl drive 5pd manual with the 4.9L V6(bedliner and new tires). The truck appears to be in great shape with only 40,500 miles. The owner is selling because he has two other vehicles and was asking $7500 and has dropped to $6500. This Retails for around 10,500 with the bare essentials.
Is this deal as good as it seems or should I look for something? He did the oil every 5000 miles and has never had any repairs. Said may need brakes in future. All reponses appreciated. Thanks

 

So, did you get the truck?