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camopaint0707 · 01-02-2011, 04:38 AM

I found a 2004 FX4 Ford F150 for sale with 214911 miles for $7500. I am going to test drive it Monday. What kind of things should I look for in a test drive with a truck with that many miles on it? It is incredibly clean with no dents or anything wrong on the body. Just curious what others think about buying a truck with that many miles on it.

Z31Fanatic · 01-02-2011, 10:37 AM

That's too many miles for the price. You can do better for $7.5K.

tree-fiddy · 01-02-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Z31Fanatic

That's too many miles for the price. You can do better for $7.5K.

I agree, it's not like it's even a diesel to warrant that price.

420sx · 01-02-2011, 11:09 AM

I agree with the others- i wouldnt buy that for that price. But to answer your question- Id be mostly concerned about maintenance records on something so new with such high miles. You can only assume that a vehicle that young with 200k on it is PRIMARILY highway miles. Given that, its not surprising the car still looks to be in good shape- the thing id be concerned with is the motor and trans, since thats basically all that was being worked during those highway miles. Id look for records of oil changes and other maintenance, as well as have the truck compression tested if feasible. Things like tire condition, brake pad condition, air filter dirtiness, and oil color can all tell a tale of how the vehicles life has been up until then.

camopaint0707 · 01-03-2011, 06:05 AM

Well I probably will end up getting it. It is really clean and would save me from having to make payments on new truck. Plus I don't drive more than 5000 in my old truck.

HickRocket1258 · 01-03-2011, 09:20 AM

A lot of miles. Pick up something a little older and less miles for less than that.

420sx · 01-03-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by camopaint0707

Well I probably will end up getting it. It is really clean and would save me from having to make payments on new truck. Plus I don't drive more than 5000 in my old truck.

Im totally in agreement with you on the fact that you can get a KILLER deal on a fairly new car if it has high miles but is clean. I just got my buddy his '02 Subaru w/ 160k on it for 3500.. and it drove like it had 30k on it. High mileage can really kill the value of a car, but if the miles are predominantly highway miles, you can really come out on top with a car that has high mileage, but youd never know it.

But at the same time.. $7500 for a 200k mile Ford is not that great of a deal.

Id rather buy a 10 yr old 130k mile chevy.

HickRocket1258 · 01-03-2011, 10:01 AM

I found a 1997 Dodge Ram that looks to be in good condition from pics, and has 163k miles. They only want $4995.

420sx · 01-03-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

I found a 1997 Dodge Ram that looks to be in good condition from pics, and has 163k miles. They only want $4995.

Thats a steal if its a Cummins.

camopaint0707 · 01-03-2011, 04:54 PM

why would a ford be better than a chevy

jpalamar · 01-03-2011, 05:20 PM

I would never pay $7000 for any car/truck with 200k plus miles.(I don't know much about deseil but I hear that go for alot used) Thats just silly.

c0nfl1kt · 01-03-2011, 05:33 PM

Engine hours.

ThePrimerSuspect · 01-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Ford modular engines are tanks. Easily 300k BEAT UP. Look at old cop cars that become taxis, then you see rolling around the hood for another 5 years.

i_ride_fieroGT · 01-04-2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

I found a 1997 Dodge Ram that looks to be in good condition from pics, and has 163k miles. They only want $4995.

Very good truck at a very good price.. And the miles on that still makes it a child.

01-02-2011, 04:38 AM	#1
camopaint0707 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central PA Member #15749 My Ride: 2007 Holden Cruze iTrader: (1)	What to look for in a high mileage vehicle? I found a 2004 FX4 Ford F150 for sale with 214911 miles for $7500. I am going to test drive it Monday. What kind of things should I look for in a test drive with a truck with that many miles on it? It is incredibly clean with no dents or anything wrong on the body. Just curious what others think about buying a truck with that many miles on it. __________________ 2007 Cobalt 1995 Integra 1997 F150 2004 F150

01-02-2011, 11:09 AM	#4
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	I agree with the others- i wouldnt buy that for that price. But to answer your question- Id be mostly concerned about maintenance records on something so new with such high miles. You can only assume that a vehicle that young with 200k on it is PRIMARILY highway miles. Given that, its not surprising the car still looks to be in good shape- the thing id be concerned with is the motor and trans, since thats basically all that was being worked during those highway miles. Id look for records of oil changes and other maintenance, as well as have the truck compression tested if feasible. Things like tire condition, brake pad condition, air filter dirtiness, and oil color can all tell a tale of how the vehicles life has been up until then. __________________ loltst

01-03-2011, 06:05 AM	#5
camopaint0707 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central PA Member #15749 My Ride: 2007 Holden Cruze iTrader: (1)	Well I probably will end up getting it. It is really clean and would save me from having to make payments on new truck. Plus I don't drive more than 5000 in my old truck. __________________ 2007 Cobalt 1995 Integra 1997 F150 2004 F150

01-03-2011, 09:20 AM	#6
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	A lot of miles. Pick up something a little older and less miles for less than that. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

01-03-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	I found a 1997 Dodge Ram that looks to be in good condition from pics, and has 163k miles. They only want $4995. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

01-02-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
Z31Fanatic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #8571 My Ride: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo iTrader: (0)	That's too many miles for the price. You can do better for $7.5K.

01-03-2011, 04:54 PM	#10
camopaint0707 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central PA Member #15749 My Ride: 2007 Holden Cruze iTrader: (1)	why would a ford be better than a chevy __________________ 2007 Cobalt 1995 Integra 1997 F150 2004 F150

01-03-2011, 05:20 PM	#11
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I would never pay $7000 for any car/truck with 200k plus miles.(I don't know much about deseil but I hear that go for alot used) Thats just silly.

01-03-2011, 05:33 PM	#12
c0nfl1kt Tri-State Dictator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Member #10332 My Ride: Family car. iTrader: (1)	Engine hours.

01-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#13
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	Ford modular engines are tanks. Easily 300k BEAT UP. Look at old cop cars that become taxis, then you see rolling around the hood for another 5 years.

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