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Originally Posted by trackrat59
Wiphan: Thanks for the insight. Do you have any recommendations regarding the best source for purchasing used? Also, what type of mileage is reasonable for a used truck?
Thanks
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If I was to buy another used Ford truck I would look first at the dealers of other brands. Ford trucks at Ford dealers are more expensive than they would be at a GM dealer for instance. In our area we have a good used dealer that specializes in trucks.
http://www.lenzauto.com/
I try and find a 2-3 year old truck bought off lease and try to determine if they used it at all for pulling something heavy. A dead giveaway would be does the truck have trailer brakes, etc. Look at the hitch receiver does it look like it has been used, etc. There are a lot of 1/2 ton truck owners that have never pulled anything. I like buying these because they may have less wear and tear. I bought my 03 in 2005 with just over 20k on it. I have also heard of a lot of people going to TX to buy bigger used trucks because they cost less there because there are just more of them. Internet is great for research on prices, etc. Best of luck.