Ok guys, here is my situation. I need a truck bad. I work for my father in law's construction company. He picks me up and takes me home every day. I really don't think he minds doing it, but I don't want him to have to.

Anway, I am waiting on my tax return check to come back but I only want to use $3500 to buy a truck. I found a 1995 F150 4x4. It has the 4.9L and a 5 speed manual. This is the perfect truck for me. A fullsize 5 speed with 4 wheel drive is like my dream. The only thing that kind of scares me is the mileage. It has 153k miles on it. I know at 15 years old that is probably a little below average, but it still getting on up there a little.

Would you be hesitant to buy a truck like this? I always read that the 300 is an excellent engine and is perfect in a truck. I want a truck with a truck engine. These new trucks don't have them and I don't have the money for one anyway.

Any input you guys could give me would really help. I just hope the truck is still for sale when my refund comes.

Thanks,
Joey

 

I wouldn't hesitate a second, as long as the truck has been taken care of. A 300 six is a great truck engine, lots of torque. A well taken care of 300 six will last 300 K, no problem.

 

^^ I agree with what he said but I wouldn't pay $3500 for it.

 

No kidding. Like 5 years ago I bought my old '95 V8 XLT Bronco with less miles for less cash than that.

 

He is asking $3200. Im gonna try to get him to $2700. That will leave me a little mod money.

 

For that price, it better be absolutely perfect with no body damage, rust, or bondo. Book value is $1500.

To give you a comparison, my 03 (in sig) has 120k and it books at 4k.

 

Sounds like a good truck but if it runs like a dog, you'll be throwing money out the window. My F150 has a 302 and i get 11 around town. Just see how it drives and how its been taken care of.

 

He's probably shooting high with the 3200. I wouldn't initially offer more than $2k with that asking price. You should be able to get it for under 2500.

Ever seen Pawn Stars? Cash in hand speaks loudly.

 

It sounds like a seller that's not motivated, and maybe even hoping nobody will buy it! (possibly "Nagging wife syndrome")

 

i wouldnt hesitate. but i also wouldnt give 3200 for it

 

I guess I should clarify- I wasnt thinking he'd pay the full $3500 for it, thats just what he had allocated. I picked up my '95 w/ 130K for $1200, and sunk another $800 on tires, shocks, etc.... If he could get it for say $2K, he'd have some mad money for light mods....

 

I guess I feel kind of dumb for not checking the book value, but I don't even have the money to buy it yet. Another week or so before I'll get it.

If I could get it for $2k I wouldn't have to worry as much about something breaking. I'd have the extra money put aside for repairs if needed. Im still not dead set on buying this truck. I hate to admit it on this site, but if the right Chevy/GMC came up I would probably take a look at it too.

We'll see what happens.

Joey