How would a '91 4.9L manual be as a daily driver?
08-24-2016, 10:51 PM
#11
I'll agree with everyone, the straight 6 is a reliable motor and will serve you well. I'm in the market for one myself to do the same thing you are. Technology has gotten out of control, so I wanna get a simple truck.
08-25-2016, 12:51 PM
#13
I have a 91 4X4 short bed with the 5 speed manual and 4.9L motor. It does really good on the Tennessee hills 
I only have the 3.08 rear gear ratio, wish it had 3.55 or 3.73 gears but i don't tow anything but a 1,200 lbs boat. That's only ever so often. Mine only has 59,000 miles
I only have the 3.08 rear gear ratio, wish it had 3.55 or 3.73 gears but i don't tow anything but a 1,200 lbs boat. That's only ever so often. Mine only has 59,000 miles 
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David Young (09-05-2016)
08-25-2016, 07:32 PM
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Wow - it's hard to believe that truck is 25 yrs old - and with only 60k on the odometer, it's just barely broken in!! I drive a '96 manual 4X4 with the straight 6 as my daily driver and have to admit, its not as fun as it used to be. Now, I drive about 50-80 miles per day in and around Detroit - lots and lots of stops/starts and horrible, torrential road conditions up here in the north. I feel every little bump, and of course, every foot-deep pothole. The roads are much smoother in Tennessee.
Bottom line: if you have relatively smooth roads, and little city traffic, that truck will make a great daily driver.
BTW: If you don't want it, let me know who is selling it!!
Bottom line: if you have relatively smooth roads, and little city traffic, that truck will make a great daily driver.
BTW: If you don't want it, let me know who is selling it!!
I have a 91 4X4 short bed with the 5 speed manual and 4.9L motor. It does really good on the Tennessee hills I only have the 3.08 rear gear ratio, wish it had 3.55 or 3.73 gears but i don't tow anything but a 1,200 lbs boat. That's only ever so often.
Mine only has 59,000 miles
I only have the 3.08 rear gear ratio, wish it had 3.55 or 3.73 gears but i don't tow anything but a 1,200 lbs boat. That's only ever so often.Mine only has 59,000 miles
Mine's a 95 with the 6 and a 5-speed. I drive about 80-90 miles a day, mostly highway (which gets pretty crowded sometimes!), and I get about 18-19 mpg. Only mods were K & N filter, hotter coil, and dual e-fans. This is my first F-150 after having a couple of smaller trucks, and I really like the ride. Plus I really like having a bit of metal around me while I'm on those highways!
I'll read up on that, plus the other items you mentioned. I appreciate it.
09-03-2016, 05:19 PM
#15
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Sorry I haven't updated on this, I had something come up and wasn't able to make the trip last Monday, but am going this Monday to take a look. I'm pretty sure the truck will be coming home with me barring any surprises.
I was able to get a little more history and info on it too. It's a one owner truck with full service records. The biggest negatives I see are the 2.73 gears and non functional AC.
I was able to get a little more history and info on it too. It's a one owner truck with full service records. The biggest negatives I see are the 2.73 gears and non functional AC.
09-03-2016, 06:01 PM
#16
On a rural commute you might not mind the 2:73's at all. Really long legs on the girl.
Wouldn't work great in city traffic but out in the country, once it's rolling, it'll just keep on rolling (pretty much idling along at 55 mph).
And if the only other problem is the A/C doesn't work - just get it fixed.
Wouldn't work great in city traffic but out in the country, once it's rolling, it'll just keep on rolling (pretty much idling along at 55 mph).
And if the only other problem is the A/C doesn't work - just get it fixed.
09-03-2016, 06:33 PM
#17
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On a rural commute you might not mind the 2:73's at all. Really long legs on the girl.
Wouldn't work great in city traffic but out in the country, once it's rolling, it'll just keep on rolling (pretty much idling along at 55 mph).
And if the only other problem is the A/C doesn't work - just get it fixed.
Wouldn't work great in city traffic but out in the country, once it's rolling, it'll just keep on rolling (pretty much idling along at 55 mph).
And if the only other problem is the A/C doesn't work - just get it fixed.
10-05-2016, 07:27 PM
#18
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Update: The deal on this truck never happened, there were a few undisclosed issues but I still made the guy a very fair offer.
I picked up this 2002 5.4 truck with 81k for just a few hundred more than the "best price" I was offered on the 1991 truck.
I picked up this 2002 5.4 truck with 81k for just a few hundred more than the "best price" I was offered on the 1991 truck.
