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Yep, sorry guys, but as I don't know much about diesels I figured I would come here and ask.
I've got an opportunity to buy a 1996 Ford F250 4x4. Of course everyone's got their own opinions, but from what I understand the 7.3 Powerstroke and the 5.9 Cummins were the best diesel engines ever made - since now the EPA is going ape s*** and making all these new rules.
Now this truck has 260,000 miles and has been well maintained. It was mostly used for highway commuting and towing a small horse trailer every now and then. It leaks no oil, runs fine, etc. Owner says the O rings(?) should be replaced on injectors but that's it. Interior is in good shape
Price for me is $6000. I wonder if this is worth buying. Sounds like it would be a great winter truck...but then again I'm nervous about getting into something that needs maintenance constantly, and from what I understand injectors on diesels cost a lot. Diesels can drive forever though....so an overhaul in another 250000 miles on this truck wouldn't be so bad
So what do you guys think about this? From doing a search on autotrader seems like the price is high, but it's also probably in much better condition than those trucks with comparable mileage on there
I've got an opportunity to buy a 1996 Ford F250 4x4. Of course everyone's got their own opinions, but from what I understand the 7.3 Powerstroke and the 5.9 Cummins were the best diesel engines ever made - since now the EPA is going ape s*** and making all these new rules.
Now this truck has 260,000 miles and has been well maintained. It was mostly used for highway commuting and towing a small horse trailer every now and then. It leaks no oil, runs fine, etc. Owner says the O rings(?) should be replaced on injectors but that's it. Interior is in good shape
Price for me is $6000. I wonder if this is worth buying. Sounds like it would be a great winter truck...but then again I'm nervous about getting into something that needs maintenance constantly, and from what I understand injectors on diesels cost a lot. Diesels can drive forever though....so an overhaul in another 250000 miles on this truck wouldn't be so bad
So what do you guys think about this? From doing a search on autotrader seems like the price is high, but it's also probably in much better condition than those trucks with comparable mileage on there