About to buy an '07 Lariat - Need opinion/advice
#1
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About to buy an '07 Lariat - Need opinion/advice
Hey Everyone, just joined, but I am about to jump on a '07 lariat screw. It's got 73k miles and getting it for $19.7k. Through initial test drive I noticed there was an exhaust leak, stiff steering and a noise coming from the front passenger wheel well (sounded like brakes). Through more talking with dealer, I got them to replace the passenger side manifold, fix the steering, but they said brakes were good. The brakes do work, there is just a noise coming from them I am not sure about...
My question is, with everything I already got fixed, and the price point it is at, would you still go through with it and buy the truck and figure out what's making the ticking noise myself?
Thanks in advance! Here is a picture of the truck.
Edit to include link for more details on truck.
http://www.northgatefordcincinnati.c...5d31427ab2.htm
My question is, with everything I already got fixed, and the price point it is at, would you still go through with it and buy the truck and figure out what's making the ticking noise myself?
Thanks in advance! Here is a picture of the truck.
Edit to include link for more details on truck.
http://www.northgatefordcincinnati.c...5d31427ab2.htm
Last edited by Baron00; 04-16-2015 at 10:27 AM.
#2
Manifold is nice they fixed that, what kind of brake noise? Is it screeching or grinding. Might just need new pads-cheap and easy dyi. If you search this forum the big things are make sure the plugs are done, yours probably aren't due to low miles. The plugs were changed to a better style in 07-08 but people still have issues. Otherwise cam phasers, FPDM are other things to look for. Nice looking and low miles. Price changes everywhere so I would just compare, guys on here always say you pay to much but it really matters by comparables.
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Manifold is nice they fixed that, what kind of brake noise? Is it screeching or grinding. Might just need new pads-cheap and easy dyi. If you search this forum the big things are make sure the plugs are done, yours probably aren't due to low miles. The plugs were changed to a better style in 07-08 but people still have issues. Otherwise cam phasers, FPDM are other things to look for. Nice looking and low miles. Price changes everywhere so I would just compare, guys on here always say you pay to much but it really matters by comparables.
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Wow, they must have gotten that truck for next to nothing if they are willing to change all that plus give you brand new tires. I've never dealt with a dealer that complacent and dedicated haha
The brakes might not require that much $$ to fix it, but for $20K I am sure you could find a '09+ F150 that will not have those issues and it'd be newer.
The brakes might not require that much $$ to fix it, but for $20K I am sure you could find a '09+ F150 that will not have those issues and it'd be newer.
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Wow, they must have gotten that truck for next to nothing if they are willing to change all that plus give you brand new tires. I've never dealt with a dealer that complacent and dedicated haha
The brakes might not require that much $$ to fix it, but for $20K I am sure you could find a '09+ F150 that will not have those issues and it'd be newer.
The brakes might not require that much $$ to fix it, but for $20K I am sure you could find a '09+ F150 that will not have those issues and it'd be newer.
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I have looked around. The average price on Autotrader for a '07 Lariat was $23,670 and that was across the whole country. I feel like a lot of people say prices are a lot cheaper than what they are on here (been browsing for awhile on here now, just joined) but not the case. Maybe I am missing something or looking in the wrong places...
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about 2 years ago I got an XLT supercrew for just over 11 Grand. 2wd though.
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/ford-f-...-again-213517/
I have now added leather and other items so all in I am still under 14 grand, and that is with all items including maint items as well.
Example. King Ranch http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...391516236&mmt=[FORD[F150PICKUP[]][]]&doorCodes=4&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&sortBy=derivedp riceASC&showcaseOwnerId=68345&makeCode1=FORD&start Year=2006&numRecords=100&searchRadius=25&listingId =374741154&Log=0
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/ford-f-...-again-213517/
I have now added leather and other items so all in I am still under 14 grand, and that is with all items including maint items as well.
Example. King Ranch http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...391516236&mmt=[FORD[F150PICKUP[]][]]&doorCodes=4&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&sortBy=derivedp riceASC&showcaseOwnerId=68345&makeCode1=FORD&start Year=2006&numRecords=100&searchRadius=25&listingId =374741154&Log=0
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about 2 years ago I got an XLT supercrew for just over 11 Grand. 2wd though.
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/ford-f-...-again-213517/
I have now added leather and other items so all in I am still under 14 grand, and that is with all items including maint items as well.
Example. King Ranch http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...391516236&mmt=[FORD[F150PICKUP[]][]]&doorCodes=4&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&sortBy=derivedp riceASC&showcaseOwnerId=68345&makeCode1=FORD&start Year=2006&numRecords=100&searchRadius=25&listingId =374741154&Log=0
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/ford-f-...-again-213517/
I have now added leather and other items so all in I am still under 14 grand, and that is with all items including maint items as well.
Example. King Ranch http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...391516236&mmt=[FORD[F150PICKUP[]][]]&doorCodes=4&modelCode1=F150PICKUP&sortBy=derivedp riceASC&showcaseOwnerId=68345&makeCode1=FORD&start Year=2006&numRecords=100&searchRadius=25&listingId =374741154&Log=0
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Like I said everyone always says you pay to much, don't worry about some great deal somebody else says they got. If you looked around and its in the ballpark then it is what is . It does seem a tad high, is $19.7k already agreed upon or can you offer them less? Also can you get maintenance history on the truck? Something could def. be stuck between the pad and rotor, no biggie. Either way a 07 with that low of miles in that shape is hard to find IMO.