bill150

Hello all. I have found a 2012 4x4 5.0L Supercrew XLT with 185k miles and three prior owners. No issues on Carfax but no maintenance logs are available. I haven't visited the dealership yet.

I can get the truck for around $11k which is less than KBB or NADA. Assuming an all clear from an independent garage, would you buy or pass?

06screwlariat

Depending on the trim level that's not a bad price. I would advise to have it looked over by a independent garage as you mentioned. Also I would keep 4-5k saved in case something big (engine/transmission) breaks. With 185k and no documented maintenance, it's hard to say how long it will last you.

bill150

It's an XLT, I'll update my post. Thanks for the feedback.

Davidmackv

I bought my 2013 with 130k and have had no issues. But it did have a maintenance record and the oil was changed every three thousand miles. It was also only one owner.

johnday in BFE

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Myself, I'd pass, unless it's an exceptional truck. 185K, with 3 owners, there's been too many hands involved with it for me to be comfortable in it.
Some people don't mind using/owning a vehicle that has been passed around that much, I feel like I'll contract an automotive STD.

tman1257

My $.02, I think passing would be a better option. If you had access to maintenance done on it, then maybe but with that many miles, (which equates to around 34-37k miles a year) there is no telling what has been done to it. You need to figure to be in decent shape, an oil change would have been required at least 6 times a year at a minimum. Has it been pulled to an inch of its life or has it been cruise control? With no history, might be too many questions.

77Ranger460

pass

SteveLord

Pass. Or at least consider taking it to a shop to give a run down.

WIF-150

pretty sure with 2 posts he knows this is a pass

Dirty Perm TX

With that many miles I'd pass as well.