Opinions on possible truck purchase.

[MtnHaul]

Here's the Clist ad: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/hayward-1993-ford-f250-diesel-low-miles/6836162432.html

I have e-mailed the seller regarding recent repair details. I had only specifically asked about IP, injectors, and clutch/flywheel so that was the info I received, though I did ask about repair history in general.

The seller claims that new IP and injectors were installed about 1k ago and a new clutch with flywheel resurfaced about 10k ago. I'm sure it's still the DMF and who knows what IP/injectors were used. Since no brands were mentioned I kind of assume the seller isn't a "diesel enthusiast". In one of the pics the bed doesn't seem to quite line up with the cab like maybe the rear cab mounts are sagging--I don't know how long that can go before it needs attention, or is it mostly a cosmetic issue at this point. Dash has a small crack. Non-turbo. But the truck only has 150k which is one of the lowest mile IDIs I've seen on Clist. $7500 seems a bit high, but I haven't seen the truck in person and it's a good 2 hour drive away. I have been trying to hold out for a 93-94 factory turbo but I've only seen 4 on Clist in the last 9 months and that's looking between Portland and southern california--and they were all automatics which I just don't feel confident in. I know an auto can be made good and maintained to last but I really like manuals. This is probably because my first truck was an auto and it blew up less than two weeks after I bought it, C-6.

The seller keeps re-posting his ad every day or two so they seem eager to get rid of it, kind of a red flag but not necessarily. I'm just curious what your initial reaction is going off the pics and bit of info I added. Thanks.

 

[Thewespaul]

Couple things I’ve noticed in the pics is the hood doesn’t line up on the driver side but it looks fine on the passenger side. Looks like a dent under the half window on the driver side and another on the passenger quarter. Tailgate and rear bumper are pretty rough and for a base model xl truck with no options that’s a pretty steep price even with the money they recently put into it. You also have to wonder why they dropped so much money on a truck and then posted it for sale a thousand miles later.

 

[nj_m715]

you probably already know, but most cheap ip and injectors are complete junk, might want to find out exactly what was installed

 

[JakeUlch]

Wes kinda of nailed it, it’s a pretty basic truck for 7500, even with the low miles. Not knowing what kind of parts were used. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/whats-a-top-dollar-idi-worth.85018/page-3#post-1018487
Good discussion going about prices.

 

[MtnHaul]

dang Wes, the resolution must suck on my laptop 'cuz I did not even notice those dents but now that I look closer you are absolutely correct. The main reason I was interested was that the body looked relatively straight but I can see now that I was mistaken. And the hood escaped my eye as well. Thanks for the critical looks.

 

[MtnHaul]

Prices for everything are pretty high where I live. I see 2nd gen dodges with a manual and clean body with 150k or less go fast at 16k-17k, automatics just sit even when advertised as heavy duty rebuilt. Admittedly Powerstrokes are starting to look better and better as I see them sit for a long time even with low miles. I'm guessing a lot of folks don't want to deal with the cost of injector/HPOP replacement and that the HP seekers are looking for something else.

 

[IDI87]

Prices for everything are pretty high where I live. I see 2nd gen dodges with a manual and clean body with 150k or less go fast at 16k-17k, automatics just sit even when advertised as heavy duty rebuilt. Admittedly Powerstrokes are starting to look better and better as I see them sit for a long time even with low miles. I'm guessing a lot of folks don't want to deal with the cost of injector/HPOP replacement and that the HP seekers are looking for something else.

Im in socal and the aeronose are always higher than a brick or bull. You can literally put a pair of twin trucks for sale the only difference being ones a 91 and ones a 92. And the 92 theyll try and get 2000+ more for it. Like its a powerstroke or something.

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[Thewespaul]

I was just looking on the phone, but I buy so many of these things I guess I just have a keen eye for imperfections to talk sellers down to what I want to pay haha

 

[Thewespaul]

Would you be opposed to buying out of state? For the money for a plane ticket I think you would save a lot not buying in Cali, I know the Texas market pretty well and that truck here would sell for 2500 plus or minus some. I know there’s other rust free areas that don’t have as inflated prices like Cali

 

[rewbrooks50]

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[MtnHaul]

Out of state is an option if the truck is exactly what I'm looking for--clean & straight body, manual, 4x4, SuperCab F250, '93-'94 factory turbo. I've never owned a clean vehicle with nice/decent paint and an interior that was clean as well. I love beaters because you need not fear bushes, shopping carts, or careless loaders at the rock yard, but it's time for something nice. So patiently I will wait and look for that right rig.

 

[Thewespaul]

I’ll keep an eye out.