larryc251

So I have the opportunity to purchase a 1999 4x4 F150 super cab with the short bed. 5.4L with automatic transmission. The kicker is it only has 20,000 miles!! It was a beach truck for the fire department. So that being said the undercarige has a little rust. I was told the transmission tends to slip every so often. So the question is, should I pay 1800-2k for it or no??
Need some help fast, 2 more days for auction

My03fx4

I wouldn't even give it second thought, with that low of millage for that price. I would buy that thing in a heartbeat. Find a used trans for under a grand and flip it for 5k or keep it. No matter what you do its a great deal. As long as its not to rusty.

larryc251

That's exactly what I was thinking. If its not too bad I wanna replace or rebuild the transmission and try fixing what rust damage it has.
Oh I forgot to mention it already has a lift kit and 35" bfg all terrains too
If the rust is bad you think I could have a shop cut out the bad stuff and patch it up?

Jackedup00

I'd buy it,fix the trans,clean up the rust and sell it for $10,000.
Yes,in my neck of the woods you could get $10,000 for a truck like that

larryc251

Well that sounds like a pretty good plan, but knowing me, once I start fixing it up I might not wanna sell it lol.

Random question, is there an app for android phones? I can't figure out how to post pictures on here from this new phone

My03fx4

Yea there's a app just type in F150 forum in the play store.

And about the rust I'm sure your local body shop could fix it no problem. Its all a matter of how much you are willing to spend.

Tackle

Buy it now.

me1234

Buy it!! My 2000 4x2 4.6L supercab 6.5ft bed with 40k miles was 6k. 2k for 20,000 miles with a bigger engine and 4x4 is a steal.

larryc251

Thanks for the replies and help guys. The bid is at 1500 right now and has been for 3 days and closes tomorrow. So I'm pretty sure I'll be able to grab it for 2k hopefully

03f15012

If the frame is real rusted, you could probably just go to a yard and get one there and swap the frames... but I wouldn't be hesitant at all with miles like that!