Hello from McDonough, GA
07-31-2015, 02:15 PM
#1
Hello from McDonough, GA
Hi Folks
Potential truck owner in the making.
I always owned and driven only sedans and SUVs. But recently I just started thinking about buying a truck. My first and only choice was/is a Ford F150.
Why? Well why go with anything else than the best selling product.
The truck which I plan to buy is not going be a commuter but just for weekends and for occasional trips to Home Depot or Pike's.
I have been looking on AutoTrader for last few weeks to get ideas on what I can afford and different options I have when it comes to variants. I really like the XLT Crew cabs.
When it comes to buying a used F150, I do have few questions (since I am a newb on trucks).
Is it ok to go with a 2012-2013?
Is 100k+ miles on a truck, something to worry about?
What key things should I be looking for, when I am shopping for a used truck?
All and any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Potential truck owner in the making.
I always owned and driven only sedans and SUVs. But recently I just started thinking about buying a truck. My first and only choice was/is a Ford F150.
Why? Well why go with anything else than the best selling product.
The truck which I plan to buy is not going be a commuter but just for weekends and for occasional trips to Home Depot or Pike's.
I have been looking on AutoTrader for last few weeks to get ideas on what I can afford and different options I have when it comes to variants. I really like the XLT Crew cabs.
When it comes to buying a used F150, I do have few questions (since I am a newb on trucks).
Is it ok to go with a 2012-2013?
Is 100k+ miles on a truck, something to worry about?
What key things should I be looking for, when I am shopping for a used truck?
All and any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
01-17-2016, 11:37 PM
#4
01-18-2016, 12:42 AM
#5
Senior Member
Welcome! My opinion is most any year would have worked for you. I use a 1993 for the Lowe's trips. Your truck looks great.
When looking for a used truck I seek one as close to stock as possible with complete service records. Anything leveled, lifted, lowered, removed badges, aftermarket exhaust, cold-air intake, tuned, aftermarket wheels, etc, makes me personally wonder how well the installation was done and how hard the truck was driven or used off-road.
When looking for a used truck I seek one as close to stock as possible with complete service records. Anything leveled, lifted, lowered, removed badges, aftermarket exhaust, cold-air intake, tuned, aftermarket wheels, etc, makes me personally wonder how well the installation was done and how hard the truck was driven or used off-road.
Last edited by Velosprout; 01-18-2016 at 12:45 AM.
