kscott0986

First time on this forum, seemed like a good place for some buying advice.

I'm finally finally looking to buy my first truck, and I found a 2007 F150 with only 32,000 miles. Supercab, XLT, 4WD, 4.6L

The list price is $18,900, which is only a few hundred under KBB. But even though I know its not a great deal, it sure seems like a rare one.

Even though the mileage is so low, what is the normal decay of components on an 8 year old truck? First thing that comes to mind is I might be immediately replacing gaskets, belts and hoses. Am I wrong?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Naw...I have an 08 with 60K on it ...all my stuff looks new still.. unless that truck was sitting in the elements for a couple years , I would think your good to go.

jshillin

iTrader: (1)

Looks like the price is about $500 over what NADA shows. The mileage is impressive if it was cared for and didn't sit outside in the rust belt you are probably in good shape. There is no way I'd pay above NADA for anything though. Work on that price and get it down, then buy it! I bought a 4.6 last year so I didn't have to deal with the common issues myself and have no regrets. With that mileage, I'd look at tires, brakes, etc and try to start beating them down on the price.

Adam013085

The low mileage is what is selling the truck. I don't see them budging a ton of price based on that because someone will come buy it at that price if you don't based on the low mileage alone. I'd take a 4.6 of that year over the 5.4 any day of the week. If its clean and you like it go for it.

joe mcmillan

If not from the northeast where road salts usually take their toll, the only thing of immediate worry would be whether normal maintenance was kept up. Take a good look underneath to see how much rust there is.
I have a 2004 4.6L SC 4X4 XLT with all options.
No issues whatsoever. A great truck.

kscott0986

Thanks guys, now I just need to decide if I want to go with it, or wait for a better deal from a private owner.

By the way, I'm in the northwest way outside of Portland, so we get our fair share of rain, but just about no snow/ice. Unless the truck lived in the foothills.

Anyway, thanks again!

Adam013085

The issue with snow and ice is the salt that some states use. If your state doesn't use salt, or where the truck originated doesn't use salt then snow/ice isn't an issue.

ng8264723

Look under the bed for rust! the bed mounts rot!

Tommy J

I live in the north east but even if it snows a dozen times a season than so what. My 99 was starting to get real bad but my 04 has minimal rust. Now if you live in Maine or Michigan than forget about it. I think its something with Fords. I"ve owned from mustangs to F 150"s and they all rust especially the doors but my wifes several Hondas/Acuras have absolutely no rust...Go figure. That price is'nt too bad for the mileage and they are going to show you the $500 they put into it. Good luck

Tommy J

By the way, my little "trick" is to drive to the dealer by yourself so that you have an escape in other words they don't see you arrive with someone as if you're planning on taking the truck home today. I would pull right up front and give them the " I gotta finalize this with my wife" routine. That usually brings the price down. Ha ha. I ended up buying private and paid $9,500 from an asking price of 11,000. They do hold their dang value though don't they and they will sell that truck. Just keep heeing and hawing about the price. Some dealers I visited came down over $1,000. Only they know what their bottom dollar is