David Sammy Kwash

I'm deciding whether to buy this '93 f150. I would only be using it sparingly. https://martinsburg.craigslist.org/c...568527866.html
He said he would take $1200. It has a new 302 crate motor with 40K miles on it. The body has 232K on it. Wondering any opinions. I was deciding between that one and a 2005 f150 double cab. But a pretty big price difference. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined, but not enough for major repairs.

BareBonesXL

Parts alone look like $1200. That's a clean rig, with a just broken in motor. Full disclosure, I'm new to Ford truck world. Seems like a good deal for a new motor in a clean vehicle though. Nice interior. Good luck.

Steve83

There are no smallblock "new crate motors" for the past decade or 2. At best, it's a remanufactured/rebuilt engine. The 5.0L isn't the engine I'd choose, but if it has been running OK for 40Kmi, it's probably good.

'93 isn't the year I'd choose, but it's certainly better than '92, or '87-91 (flatnose). I have a couple of '93 Broncos.

If it's not needed daily, there's no sense tying up a bunch of money in a newer (probably BETTER) truck. These older trucks are very reliable when maintained properly, and although the trucks are getting scarce, parts are still available. I highly recommend getting a Haynes manual, READING IT, and keeping it in the truck.


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BTW
Posting the CL link & your negotiated price gives other people the opportunity to buy it before you, or make a slightly-higher offer. If I was closer, I'd be all over it at that price. So you might want to edit that out of your first post, and just embed the pics, like this:

Edgar_88

David Young

The price is good for a 4X4

armybrat223

Yes I would buy it. I needed a spare truck so did the same thing not too long ago. A co-worker sold me his 1993 F150 4x4, 5.8L auto, regular bed, for $1200. It had 216k miles on it, rebuilt transmission, auto locking hubs swapped for manual locking hubs. It ran but it needed some work. The previous owner also kept it for a spare vehicle, and it sat for long periods of time. The two main issues were a lot of the paint was faded/peeling off, and it needed a new exhaust system. I took advantage of a Maaco paint special, and had it repainted for $650. I also ran duals pipes with Flowmaster Super 44's from the O2 sensor back. Since I did that, I removed all of the smog pump/thermactor related vacuum lines and piping, and capped them off. I gutted the smog pump, repacked the bearings, and reinstalled it as a pulley. I replaced the charcoal canister and hoses, purge valve solenoid, ERG valve and positioning sensor, and related vacuum tubing. I replaced the radiator and hoses. I replaced the instrument lights with LED's (half of them were burned out). I replaced the rotor and button. I replaced the drive belt. The previous owner also had a UWS aluminum diamond plate truck box, Spec D step rails, and KC fog lights and new headlight switch, all of which was laying in the bed of the truck ready to be installed. I took care of that. All in all, I spent about $1600 on the parts/repairs I just described. It runs and sounds great, and looks good too. No fluid leaks. I will post before and after pics tomorrow. Even though it's just a spare vehicle, I drive it once a week.

Missmy06

I don't know, I see a truck with rust issues and a cab that doesn't line up with the bed at all. I would also be suspicious of that engine unless he has receipts. It a small risk at 1200 though.