Looking for my first truck
01-26-2016, 10:39 PM
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Looking for my first truck
Hey guys, I'm currently looking for an F150 and one that will hopefully last me a while. My price range puts me in around the 2009-2013 model year range and I was wondering how many miles are too many for an F150? The ones I have it narrowed down to are:
2011 XLT V8 3.7L 8 Cyl; 91,332 miles
2013 XLT V6 3.7L 6 Cyl; 85,598 miles
2012 Supercab XLT V6 3.7L 6 Cyl Turbo; 96,777 miles
2009 4x4 Supercrew XLT V8 4.6 L 8 Cyl; 74,343 miles
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
2011 XLT V8 3.7L 8 Cyl; 91,332 miles
2013 XLT V6 3.7L 6 Cyl; 85,598 miles
2012 Supercab XLT V6 3.7L 6 Cyl Turbo; 96,777 miles
2009 4x4 Supercrew XLT V8 4.6 L 8 Cyl; 74,343 miles
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by CoachFunk; 01-27-2016 at 01:27 AM.
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01-27-2016, 01:01 AM
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It's not just how many miles, it's how those miles were put on.
Is that 2012 a 3.7L or a 3.5L Turbo?
I'd go with the 3.5L EcoBoost 2012 or the 2009 4.6L V8. And actually, if the 4.6L is the only 4x4, I'd opt for that, but that's just because I'd prefer the 4x4. If you don't care about 4x4 or V8/V6 (which appears to be the case given what you've listed), get the EcoBoost. You'll like that the most.
Is that 2012 a 3.7L or a 3.5L Turbo?
I'd go with the 3.5L EcoBoost 2012 or the 2009 4.6L V8. And actually, if the 4.6L is the only 4x4, I'd opt for that, but that's just because I'd prefer the 4x4. If you don't care about 4x4 or V8/V6 (which appears to be the case given what you've listed), get the EcoBoost. You'll like that the most.
01-27-2016, 01:10 AM
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Sorry, meant V8 on the 11. Not sure what I did there. And the 12 is actually a 3.5L. Sorry i just tried copying these down in a hurry.
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01-27-2016, 02:11 AM
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Well, this is going to be completely subjective and everyone will have there opinion and will tend to favor what they have. Also, each one of these have different options and cab configurations. Comes down to what you actually need or are looking for. Do you want Crew Cab, then narrow it down to the crew cabs. Are you wanting 4x4? Then choose between the 4x4 models. Seeing they all have different engines and your first truck, if you can drive each one and see which one feels right to you. As, stated, mileage doesn't matter as much as how the truck was cared for. Unfortunately there really isn't for sure way of knowing unless the history shows it was taken to a Ford dealer and was serviced regularly there. I have a 2011 F150 with the 5.0 and love it to death. Only have 63k on it though and all mostly highway driving with no repairs thus far other than normal wear items. I just prefer v8's though especially in a half ton. I have no experience with the other engines except hear say so I will not comment on those.