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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:29 AM
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New guy here looking for advice. I have my heart set on a red fx4 and have found a few in my area in my price range but im not sure which I want to go for. Sadly I know hardly anything about vehicle maintenance or upkeep(total newb haha), which im gonna be working on changing, but id be curious as to what are problem areas once you get around the 100k mark with these trucks. I know its kind of a generic question but Im just curious about which on paper, you all would go for. Truck A and B both have the center console and C has the bench seat. If you leave a quick answer/explanation id really appreciate it. This truck is gonna be my DD with the occasional off road adventure(nothing to hardcore) and maybe a jet ski/boat tow(work at a marina). Again thanks for the input!
Truck A:
2005 SuperCab
$12,995
118,826
Has a pioneer touch screen, rockstar rims and 33's I believe, a leveling kit, moonroof, and some window tint.

Truck B
2005 Super Crew
$14,995
110,038
Leveling kit?(kinda hard to tell in pics), running boards, and stock rims on im not sure what size tire.

Truck C
2005 Super Cab
$13,975
90,000
Completely stock(factory running boards)
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:56 AM
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Truck a if you want it already badass and best deal truck c if you wanna add your own touches....either way the price needs to be talked down my truck has 130k and havent had a problem except a minor one and id say just change all the fluids and spark plugs and check the carfax...good luck
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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One major factor to consider, do you want a 4 door? If so, well then you are with Truck B.
If you have a family, this is a wise choice, you will be amazed as to how often you will take your vehicle every where you go.

If the 4 door isn't an issue, I would probably go with Truck A. Sure it has just a few more miles, but it already has some mods that you will be doing anyway, and it is way cheaper, and you can probably talk them down to 11.5k.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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C
Lower mileage and stock. I would never buy a modified truck because half the time stuff isnt installed right and/or its been beaten on.

Its also got 20k+ less miles.

Id try talking the price down to $13k though.

My truck is at 105k right now and the only somewhat major repair Ive had to do since buying it with 48k was getting the bearings replaced in the rearend at 96k. Other than that its just been minor stuff.

I had the spark plugs changed at 93k and it cost $410.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cajunboy2208
One major factor to consider, do you want a 4 door? If so, well then you are with Truck B.
If you have a family, this is a wise choice, you will be amazed as to how often you will take your vehicle every where you go.

If the 4 door isn't an issue, I would probably go with Truck A. Sure it has just a few more miles, but it already has some mods that you will be doing anyway, and it is way cheaper, and you can probably talk them down to 11.5k.
No family yet(knocks on wood) Im a college student so the four door appeals to me so I can haul around my friends, but i have no problem making them fit in a Scab. So I think im gonna go with either A or C. Which brings me to the other thing I thought of while in the shower, good ideas always come in the shower, Ill have around 2g to put mods/tires on the truck right away and Truck A has at least that in it already. I know modded vehicles could mean beat on, but I think its worth the gamble. Plus it looks incredibly clean, no big scratches or dents. I think having it all typed out in front of me kinda helped my decision. And yea im gonna try and talk em down but i think its gonna either be they give me a good deal on the truck or my trade in so we will see. Thanks for the input guys!
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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I would choose truck A too! Im eager to see a pic of it!!
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Steelerfan83
I would choose truck A too! Im eager to see a pic of it!!



From the Dealer! So excited, going to talk to the bank tomorrow about a loan!
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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you better talk down the price on those to less than 1000 at least thats ridiculous for the much money and that many miles i sold my 2006 lariat 11,000 and only had 55,000 miles
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by travisb05
you better talk down the price on those to less than 1000 at least thats ridiculous for the much money and that many miles i sold my 2006 lariat 11,000 and only had 55,000 miles
Im gonna try and talk him down as much as I can but KBB is around 13 for it. Also have a trade in so im guessing ill get a deal on one part of it and the other not so much
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Damn someone got the deal of a lifetime only payin that much for that truck.....unless it was screwed up
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