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Old 11-07-2010, 10:48 AM
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Default Considering buying a 96' 7.3L

I found a 96 F250 7.3L. I've always loved regular cabs and the OBS. I found one for what I think is a fair price.

Here is the for sale page.

Anyones ideas? Is it worth the buy? I can approved for the loan, even though I'm only 18. I have fairly good credit.
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 01:30 PM
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I completely agree that I love OBS reg cab diesels also, but I think the 7k askin price is pretty steep. I would offer like 5 and go up to 6 tops. Thats just my thoughts though. Definitely check it over before you go making offers on it though.
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 01:46 PM
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7 is really lookin a little steep. tell him to replace that trim piece then consider 5
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 03:55 PM
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nice truck, fairly low miles for a powerstroke, a bit stiff on the price tho. I just picked up a late 95 with about 205k xclb 4x4 needing front axle repair for $2,500. try craigslist watch out for scammers
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 06:48 PM
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The door trim did catch my eye at the very first. If anything, I'll possibly replace that myself. I'm looking into it as a truck to fix up. I'm going to schedule a time to take a look at it and test drive it. Then I'll talk him down from there. So around 5k for it?
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 06:51 PM
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5 or less if its a fix up thing
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 06:53 PM
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I'm not all to sure of any other damages or exterior/interior problems. I'll check those out later on this week when I go to look at it. If there is going to be to much to fix up, I'm not going to bother. I wanna put some into the motor. Not all trying to fix up the interior and body.
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 09:56 AM
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Defanely price is to steep. I can see teh rust holes on the front fender so lok closly at the fenders for body work it probably has been patched at one time bring a magnet with you make sure the fenders are not all bondo. Judging by teh tires someone liked to rub curbs when they park check for loose parts under the front end
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 05:31 PM
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yea pick that truck to death for defects and let him know how much its gonna cost to fix the trim, rust, and anything else you find to try and drop the price. personally I'm from a background of bodywork, I wouldnt buy anything with rust thru
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 06:05 PM
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How much do you think it would cost to fix the trim, rust, and possibly rust in the bed? I haven't looked at it, but I've seen a lot of OBS PSD's with rusted beds.
 


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