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Feb 27, 2015 11:38 AM
Darn similar one found, same color too. About 50k more miles but at $17900.
In Warsaw, Indiana. Also listed as an Autocheck one-owner.



(Link to Autotrader not working for me...)

*Just posting this example because theirs tons of F150's around.
Feb 27, 2015 11:38am
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 27, 2015 11:48 AM
Yep, I know there are a lot around. Does that on have a 6.5' bed? Doesn't look like it.
Feb 27, 2015 11:48am
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Feb 27, 2015 11:50 AM
ernest_t_bass;1708804 wrote:Yep, I know there are a lot around. Does that on have a 6.5' bed? Doesn't look like it.
oops. My mistake. I did not try that as a search option. Are you getting a gooseneck horse trailer? Or is it you just want a longer bed?
I saw the certified one owner and thought it looked good.
Feb 27, 2015 11:50am
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Feb 27, 2015 11:54 AM
Looking for under 100k miles as well. Just want the longer bed. If we get anything close to 100k, I have a friend that is willing to sell his 2008 with right under 100k.
Feb 27, 2015 11:54am
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Feb 27, 2015 11:57 AM
ernest_t_bass;1708810 wrote:Looking for under 100k miles as well.
I gotcha. Is the truck going to become a daily driver? How long you planning on keeping it?
Feb 27, 2015 11:57am
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Feb 27, 2015 12:03 PM
Uz2Bon36;1708812 wrote:I gotcha. Is the truck going to become a daily driver? How long you planning on keeping it?
Yep, daily driver. I currently live 1/4 mile from my work. If and when we move, I will live 4 miles from work. Nothing too terrible. We have a CRV that will be used for longer trips. And I'll keep it as long as I need to. Why all the questions?
Feb 27, 2015 12:03pm
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Feb 27, 2015 12:05 PM
ernest_t_bass;1708813 wrote:Yep, daily driver. I currently live 1/4 mile from my work. If and when we move, I will live 4 miles from work. Nothing too terrible. We have a CRV that will be used for longer trips. And I'll keep it as long as I need to. Why all the questions?
Must be a car salesman.
Feb 27, 2015 12:05pm
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Feb 27, 2015 12:16 PM
oberhaus;1708814 wrote:Must be a car salesman.

lol
Feb 27, 2015 12:16pm
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Feb 27, 2015 3:07 PM
I just was wondering if it would be used more as a secondary work vehicle or daily driver. Plus I'm a believer the miles are not as important as how it was driven by the previous owner.
Feb 27, 2015 3:07pm
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Feb 27, 2015 3:08 PM
Uz2Bon36;1708895 wrote:I just was wondering if it would be used more as a secondary work vehicle or daily driver. Plus I'm a believer the miles are not as important as how it was driven by the previous owner.
True but you really have no way of knowing how a precious owner drove the vehicle unless you know said owner.
Feb 27, 2015 3:08pm
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Feb 27, 2015 3:43 PM
oberhaus;1708896 wrote:True but you really have no way of knowing how a precious owner drove the vehicle unless you know said owner.
No doubt about it. Generally speaking, I think one-owner used vehicles are better maintained than something found at a dealer auction.
Feb 27, 2015 3:43pm
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Feb 28, 2015 12:36 AM
Bought
Feb 28, 2015 12:36am
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Feb 28, 2015 12:54 AM
ernest_t_bass;1708994 wrote:Bought
grats! Sounds like Sunday ya may get to test the 4wd.
Feb 28, 2015 12:54am
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Feb 28, 2015 7:56 AM
Those of the OC that have owned or now own a 4x4 in Ohio how many times have you really used the 4x4 option for your personal driving usage (no work or pull others out) over the years?

In reality is a 4x4 worth it in Ohio the added cost could buy you 7 years of AAA.

I owned Jeeps for over 20 years and in that time at best maybe 30 times did I use the 4x4 option.
in that time I would say that without the 4x4 option I would of had to call AAA to get me out 4 times.
i have a truck (not a popular model but I like it for how I use it) with only 2 wheel drive .. 400 pounds of salt in the back, full tank I'm good to go.
Feb 28, 2015 7:56am
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Feb 28, 2015 8:00 AM
It's not just about getting you out of something but also getting you somewhere safely. Is 4x4 or AWD a must? No. But it is great in our area.
Feb 28, 2015 8:00am
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Feb 28, 2015 8:26 AM
oberhaus;1709016 wrote:It's not just about getting you out of something but also getting you somewhere safely. Is 4x4 or AWD a must? No. But it is great in our area.
for 25 years I drove to Cleveland and other northern area every day.. The only thing I see is those using their 4x4 option on route 77 in heavy snow and ice pass me only to be in off the road few miles later. Slow and steady, stay in one lane, avoid other cars find that pocket you can settle into. In all my years of travel never did I use the 4x4 for express way driving.
Safely is how you drive not what you drive. ..
Feb 28, 2015 8:26am
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Feb 28, 2015 8:36 AM
Belly35;1709015 wrote:Those of the OC that have owned or now own a 4x4 in Ohio how many times have you really used the 4x4 option for your personal driving usage (no work or pull others out) over the years?

In reality is a 4x4 worth it in Ohio the added cost could buy you 7 years of AAA.

I owned Jeeps for over 20 years and in that time at best maybe 30 times did I use the 4x4 option.
in that time I would say that without the 4x4 option I would of had to call AAA to get me out 4 times.
i have a truck (not a popular model but I like it for how I use it) with only 2 wheel drive .. 400 pounds of salt in the back, full tank I'm good to go.
Hell yes it's worth it. It's great to have it when you need it. If you need it, and you don't have it, obviously your screwed. Stuck with a 4x4? Push a button, and you're unstuck. Stuck with a 2wd? Waste an hour or two trying to get out or wait on a tow truck or friend to bail you out. Give me the 4x4 over 2wd all day long.
Feb 28, 2015 8:36am
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Feb 28, 2015 10:16 AM
Belly35;1709015 wrote:Those of the OC that have owned or now own a 4x4 in Ohio how many times have you really used the 4x4 option for your personal driving usage (no work or pull others out) over the years?

In reality is a 4x4 worth it in Ohio the added cost could buy you 7 years of AAA.

I owned Jeeps for over 20 years and in that time at best maybe 30 times did I use the 4x4 option.
in that time I would say that without the 4x4 option I would of had to call AAA to get me out 4 times.
i have a truck (not a popular model but I like it for how I use it) with only 2 wheel drive .. 400 pounds of salt in the back, full tank I'm good to go.
How did you not use it more with a Jeep? Had an 04 Wrangler...and any snow in 2 wheel drive I was sliding all over due to how light it is. Used 4-wheel drive all the time with my jeep.

Now I have a F-150 4-wheel drive and use it constantly. I use it all the time to take it hunting, driving through cut cornfield this winter to get close to my spot, use it in summer to get into field to shoot. I live around a ton of back roads and we get a ton of drifting snow, I use it a good amount.
Feb 28, 2015 10:16am
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Feb 28, 2015 11:09 AM
OK, I've never had a 4x4, but have had a couple AWD. I've been told that with a 4x4, pulling heavy things (re: horse trailer), 4WD is not necessary, the 2WD will pull it just fine. Is this correct? Asking for a friend.
Feb 28, 2015 11:09am
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Feb 28, 2015 11:40 AM
Belly35;1709015 wrote:Those of the OC that have owned or now own a 4x4 in Ohio how many times have you really used the 4x4 option for your personal driving usage (no work or pull others out) over the years?

In reality is a 4x4 worth it in Ohio the added cost could buy you 7 years of AAA.

I owned Jeeps for over 20 years and in that time at best maybe 30 times did I use the 4x4 option.
in that time I would say that without the 4x4 option I would of had to call AAA to get me out 4 times.
i have a truck (not a popular model but I like it for how I use it) with only 2 wheel drive .. 400 pounds of salt in the back, full tank I'm good to go.
I have to be at work usually around 3AM during the winter months and AAA is for girls.
GoChiefs;1709022 wrote:Hell yes it's worth it. It's great to have it when you need it. If you need it, and you don't have it, obviously your screwed. Stuck with a 4x4? Push a button, and you're unstuck. Stuck with a 2wd? Waste an hour or two trying to get out or wait on a tow truck or friend to bail you out. Give me the 4x4 over 2wd all day long.
Wut GC said. ^ Plus its reassuring knowing if I needed to go someplace even on a shitty weather day I'll make it.
Feb 28, 2015 11:40am
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Feb 28, 2015 11:41 AM
ernest_t_bass;1709030 wrote:OK, I've never had a 4x4, but have had a couple AWD. I've been told that with a 4x4, pulling heavy things (re: horse trailer), 4WD is not necessary, the 2WD will pull it just fine. Is this correct? Asking for a friend.
Only reason you may be 4wd pulling a horse trailer is if in a muddy field and simply can't get traction. Once you pull the trailer onto pavement I'd put the truck back in 2wd.
Feb 28, 2015 11:41am
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Feb 28, 2015 11:50 AM
ernest_t_bass;1709030 wrote:OK, I've never had a 4x4, but have had a couple AWD. I've been told that with a 4x4, pulling heavy things (re: horse trailer), 4WD is not necessary, the 2WD will pull it just fine. Is this correct? Asking for a friend.
2wd will pull it just fine on normal roads.


https://mobiloil.com/en/article/car-maintenance/advanced-car-maintenance-tips/four-wheel-drive-tips
Feb 28, 2015 11:50am
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Feb 28, 2015 12:59 PM
ernest_t_bass;1709030 wrote:OK, I've never had a 4x4, but have had a couple AWD. I've been told that with a 4x4, pulling heavy things (re: horse trailer), 4WD is not necessary, the 2WD will pull it just fine. Is this correct? Asking for a friend.

Dry pavement = 2wd, ALWAYS.
Feb 28, 2015 12:59pm
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Feb 28, 2015 1:01 PM
Belly35;1709021 wrote:for 25 years I drove to Cleveland and other northern area every day.. The only thing I see is those using their 4x4 option on route 77 in heavy snow and ice pass me only to be in off the road few miles later. Slow and steady, stay in one lane, avoid other cars find that pocket you can settle into. In all my years of travel never did I use the 4x4 for express way driving.
Safely is how you drive not what you drive. ..
Hell yes it's worth it. It's not just for snowy roads either. If you own any acres in the country it's worth it. Out in the woods, farming activities, etc.

Also, I can honestly say I've never witnessed a 4x4 stuck in the ditch. They are, however, pulling the 2wd people out of the ditch.
Feb 28, 2015 1:01pm
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Feb 28, 2015 1:19 PM
Belly preaching, what's new?
Feb 28, 2015 1:19pm