03svtsnakevert

I am looking at buying my first diesel....looking at an 01 F250 with 7.3L...the truck has 235k on the clock, no fifth wheel attachment and seems to be in good condition...little leary on mileage, but that's from a gas state of mind...they are asking 6999.00 for the truck...what do you guys think?

Thanks!

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c418

in my opinion that's a decent price if there has been transmission work done, if not that trans is on borrowed time and you should be prepared for a replacement or at least a rebuild. there are some anomalies, but typically expect 150k out of those transmissions (especially if you don't know the complete history). check thoroughly for leaks throughout the truck, and use whatever work needs to be done as points to talk the seller down. good luck and if all is well i know you'll walk away with a great truck.

MSTR-P

Hate the color and hate the fact it is only a 2wd; however, love the 7.3. Definitely run your checks and do some research on it...and when you are done, give them $6K cash and enjoy your new truck.

03svtsnakevert

yeah, I am a little spooked after hearing if the tranny needs rebuild we're talking 2200 bucks...I offered the 6k cash standing there and they turned it down...would love to find a great deal on one soon

bcangelo

I bought my 02 xlt supercab auto 2wd 3 years ago with 130k for 6500. 2wd are cheaper to find than a 4wd. Around here you can get one with less than 200k for 6.

03svtsnakevert

man I wish I could find a good deal somewhere...sheesh!!

Hunttman01

I agree... I almost bought a 99 with the 7.3, lariat 4x4 with 220,000 and a smokeshow chip, spray in bedliner, nice fifth wheel,.. but they wanted 9 grand and werent willing to move on it... That was a year ago and they still havent sold it... but i spent my money on my f150