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[meyer743]

Morning all. Nick from Ohio here. Just started looking at getting into an IDI. Already have found a lot of good info here. Honestly i'm a little surprised at the asking price for these trucks. Seems like they are going for almost twice what KBB is suggesting even in "Excellent" condition. Mainly looking for a tow rig for my camper (~7500#) and horse trailer and such...nothing to heavy. This won't be a daily driver. One that is on my radar is a '93 F-350 Crew Cab, 5 speed manual, 4X4 with factory turbo. Supposedly just had clutch replaced, new glow plugs and relay, new injectors, and new ignition switch. It has 270,000 miles and asking $7500. Should I be scared of 270k miles? I know if maintained well, these trucks will last, just seems up there.

Thanks again for all the info...lovin the site!

 

[Jason1377]

Welcome to OB Nick sounds like a decent truck I'd test drive it go over all the normal checking fluids tires n so forth. This a great site lots of guru guys n girls n turbo people.

If u can see all the receipts on when the parts was set on that would be a good thing as well

 

[ReticulateSplines]

The older they get, the more people are seeking them. Style as well as the fact they are mechanically operated and not computer controlled drives the price.

I have no idea what the market is in your area, but I would go look at it at least while keeping my eyes open for other options. It has been stated that the engine has a life expectancy of 300k - not that it will self destruct at that point but food for thought.

I paid something like $3500 a couple years back for my 93, NA, auto, 2wd with 198k and thought I made out well with the engine/drivetrain - body is pretty rough/ugly, squeeky/leaky but it is a work truck that I slapped a flatbed on. Does everything I ask of it.

 

[meyer743]

appreciate it guys...i'll just have to go take a look. thanks again