Car buying...learn me

posted by justincredible

https://www.premier-autoinc.com/details/used-2011-ford-f-150/86733754

I test drove this one today. It wasn’t bad. Rust seemed minimal, smooth ride, though there was a slight shimmy at times when slowing down. Being the Lariat trim it had nice leather seats with built-in a/c. Cold air directly to the can on a day like today was nice. The biggest issue was the previous owner was a smoker and you could tell. Not sure if they tried to get the smell out and that’s the best it’s going to get or if it can be fully removed. I want to test drive one more as a comparison but it’s a definite contender. I probably would’ve bought it today if it was $19,000-19,500 but he didn’t seem too interested in any price drops. 

Yeah, nice truck….really shouldn’t be any shimmi issues and smoke SUCKS. Would probably deal break it for me if they didn’t give it their all to eliminate the smoke

We are upping our budget to $30k which gets us into the aluminum body F150s. Seems to be a much better selection of newer, cleaner trucks closer to that range.

I like this one quite a bit:

https://www.dancumminschryslerdodgejeep.com/inventory/used-2016-ford-f-150-xlt-4wd-super-cab-1ftex1ep5gfd15591/

posted by justincredible

We are upping our budget to $30k which gets us into the aluminum body F150s. Seems to be a much better selection of newer, cleaner trucks closer to that range.

Ford just announced 2023 Ford Raptor R, fully loaded Raptor but with a Shelby GT V8 engine, more hP, torque, etc.

Only $109,000…

Is that all?

posted by justincredible

I like this one quite a bit:

https://www.dancumminschryslerdodgejeep.com/inventory/used-2016-ford-f-150-xlt-4wd-super-cab-1ftex1ep5gfd15591/

No kids….this is a winner it looks 

Also this one in Columbus: 

https://www.nissanofcolumbus.com/used/Ford/2016-Ford-F-150-Worthington,+OH-4f4c621b0a0e0a9275aae8c03715443e.htm?utm_campaign=cars.com_deeplink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cars.com

posted by justincredible

I like this one quite a bit:

https://www.dancumminschryslerdodgejeep.com/inventory/used-2016-ford-f-150-xlt-4wd-super-cab-1ftex1ep5gfd15591/

Love the color. Good move on upping the budget. Worth it in the long run. I’d jump on that one asap. 

posted by Automatik

Love the color. Good move on upping the budget. Worth it in the long run. I’d jump on that one asap. 

The only knock on it is the 2.7 vs the 3.5 that the one in Columbus has. Also Lexington vs Columbus.

Found another one that's only a few miles away from us. I might give it a test drive tomorrow.

http://www.gocourtesy.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=3123898&cftoken=7ac331384f2744d7-61A37D58-0122-BB0F-10AB5C5E0C9D5C39&cfid=29569591

posted by justincredible

Found another one that's only a few miles away from us. I might give it a test drive tomorrow.

http://www.gocourtesy.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=3123898&cftoken=7ac331384f2744d7-61A37D58-0122-BB0F-10AB5C5E0C9D5C39&cfid=29569591

Test drove it. Probably buying it this evening.

posted by justincredible

Test drove it. Probably buying it this evening.

Big enough bed for your needs?

posted by Ironman92

Big enough bed for your needs?

Yep. Drove it home and threw the kayaks in as a test fit. All good there.

Honestly wouldn't do the 4dr unless it was the short bed.

Buying it now. It came out of the inspection and needed new front brakes and two tire sensors. 

posted by justincredible

Buying it now. It came out of the inspection and needed new front brakes and two tire sensors. 

Shall I lock the thread?

posted by Ironman92

Shall I lock the thread?

No, but I’m definitely glad I can stop looking. 

Finally picked her up this morning. 

NICE. AT tires and you're set. I like those wheels. And get rid of that decal ;)

The Sport 4x4 on the bed?

posted by justincredible

Finally picked her up this morning. 

That’s one sharp S-10