Coach Report post Posted June 22, 2018 Hey guys, my son is looking for a good reliable pickup truck, probably in the $6-8K range if possible. I know his preference is an older F250 7.3 but we've only been finding very high mileage in that price range, so I'm really open to any good deal on a quality truck. Doesn't need to be pretty, just reliable and well maintained. He needs something he can take wood cutting. If you know of, or come across a good deal I'd sure appreciate a heads-up. Thanks, Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 23, 2018 You won't get a Power Stroke for that money or ow mileage but I'll keep an eye out for an OBS IDI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Thanks, much appreciated! For the right truck there's some flexibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Not sure how much wood he plans to haul around but for your price range I would highly recommend an f150 with a 2v 5.4. not to be confused with a f150 with a 3v. Those trucks last forever. I know of a bunch of guys that have trucks with those motors with well over 300,000 miles. I've read about tons and tons of the 2v 5.4's with half a million miles. When I was looking for a truck I found lots of those trucks in your price range. They do have a tendency to pop spark plugs but if he carries a kit around it's not a big deal and worth the issue considering how many miles he can expect out of one of those trucks. He may not want a half ton but if it will work I would consider researching them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbullelkman Report post Posted June 23, 2018 http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/80033-2002-f250-crew-54l82k-miles-super-duty2wd/?hl=f250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted June 23, 2018 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/2002-ford-f250-extra-cab-with/6618732203.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted June 23, 2018 He should be able to get a nice 1/2 ton for that. Be patient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted June 23, 2018 There was a 7.3 on here with 160k for 8900 last week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Look here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerstrokeAZ/?fref=nf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Please , do not introduce Your kid to anything but a Ford..........BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Please , do not introduce Your kid to anything but a Ford..........BOB! I agree. Owning a ford will teach him how to be a mechanic. Always good to learn a trade. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baboltin Report post Posted June 24, 2018 ^^^^ haha agreed ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 24, 2018 Find him a decent Chevy 2500 with 6.0l gas motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360 0r Better Report post Posted June 24, 2018 Ford guit making a good truck in 1972 they have gone downhill since. Definitely stay away from the Triton motor way to many problems with them and to hard to work on compared to GM gas motors. Most people that buy a diesel have no real daily use for them to justify the maintenance costs involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted June 24, 2018 Listen to 360 or better he is a 45 year master ASE certified mechanic. I agree if you get him a gas truck GM is way easier to work on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
