I bought my 96 F150 about a month ago. And it is a damn good running truck but..... It is a 4.9l 5 speed 2wd short cab short bed. I need more room and a little more power. I would love 4x4 so tonight I threw it up on CL just for kicks and giggles to see what I could find. I had one guy call me up and offer 2k for it if it ran as good as I said it did. Then I had another offer to trade me his 89 f250 with a 7.5l automatic ext cab towing package, with fifth wheel. I didn't get the email until later so I guess I missed him but if it has 4x4 I am seriously going to consider it or should I pass? He didn't give mileage, or anything just the basics. But wanted to get you guys opinions on it. My truck has 187000 on it and runs like a dream but a few little quirks, But I am really worried about driving it in the winter since it is only 2wd. That and I am 6'5'' and I really could use the extra space. Let me know what you think.

 

I'd trade mine for an extended cab in a heartbeat.

 

I drive my 2wd long bed all winter...snow gets deep here...I just put 700# of sand bags over the axle and it goes everywhere...worked great last winter

 

Yeah I don't really want to bag the truck though. I would rather just be able to hit a switch or shift a gear and plow through it

 

are you willing to trade out your gas mileage?

 

that 7.5 will get 10 mpg downhill, like bronc said

 

maybe with the engine shut off lol. seriously though if you can afford the gas why not?