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Old 06-15-2013, 08:24 AM
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sound good to me, although around minnesota they ask alot for old 4x4 trucks. Just check the leaf spring hangers, raidiator mounds/front body mounts (allmost gone on mine). I had to do 2 leaf spring hangers. They chemical/salt the sh*t out of our roads
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I would go to www.edmunds.com they have a great used car value estimator that gives you the value based upon your regional location. Trucks down here in Texas go for a higher price because they are typically in high demand as us Texans love our trucks! Also, they don't rust out down here for decades unless you are using them on the coast or something. Edmunds.com will let you put in every detailed option and then you will see the different prices for wholesale, private party and dealer retail. I would start at the wholesale price and go up from there.
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Originally Posted by Chiarascuro
Hey there, I have the opportunity to buy a 1995 f150 and am looking for price advice and maybe some tips on what to look for before purchasing.

It is a 1995 F150 Regular cab short bed with 86,0000 miles. Asking $4,000
  • XLT
  • Color matched bed lid
  • 5.0
  • auto
  • double gas tank
  • lumbar seats
  • power side mirrors
  • cruise control
  • air conditioner
I wanted a inline 6 more but this seems like a really good deal and it seems the smaller v8 doesnt get that much worse gas mileage.
Some cons about the vehicle:
  • oxidation on the trunk lid two spots, also the hood is about to start oxidizing on the driver side a bit. I was thinking i could get it repainted however. is it hard to find stock Ford paint in these older colors?
  • The headliner has some rips in it, i tried looking for new headliner on ebay but i didnt see any options.
  • the shifter on the auto transmission has tape around it seems like the plastic cracked near the overdrive button.
Im thinking of offering 3500 for the truck I really like the Sea Foam green color and besides those small things the engine looks really clean and it runs strong.

Advice?
It depends on what part of the country you live in and whether it's a dealer or private party. In Charlotte NC, not the rust belt, it would be worth a couple thousand private party and sitting on a car lot for $3995 or more (because of low miles). I wouldn't be concerned with paint on an 18 year old truck, I'd be concerned with rust, crash damage, and actual mileage. just my opinion.



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