Do you think i should buy this 03 f-150 lariat 5.4 v8 4wd =)

[Gary DuBois]

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/90373865

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

20 years old
116k miles
$12k

Hard pass.

And for being at a used car lot the interior plastics are either filthy or horribly oxidized. Leather seats are starting to dry out and crack, clearcoat is coming off the topper... an '03 for $12k better be a low mile museum piece.

 

[Gary DuBois]

20 years old
116k miles
$12k

Hard pass.

And for being at a used car lot the interior plastics are either filthy or horribly oxidized. Leather seats are starting to dry out and crack, clearcoat is coming off the topper... an '03 for $12k better be a low mile museum piece.

So you think that 03 in its condition is not worth $12,000 ??

How about this dakota https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/92692997

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Its a lot cleaner.

I wouldn't pay $10k for it though.

But the used market is really goofy right now.

Really if you have a good ride I would wait until things even out.

 

[Gary DuBois]

Its a lot cleaner.

I wouldn't pay $10k for it though.

But the used market is really goofy right now.

Really if you have a good ride I would wait until things even out.

You think that dakota is cleaner than the f-150 ??

I could get that dakota for maybe $9,000.

Why is the used market goofy right now.

I have a good ride i have my 2002 ford ranger fx4 off road that i bought with my own money for $10,500 in early part of december 2022 so 33/4 months ago

 

[Northidahotrailblazer]

Look at prices pre covid and look at todays prices. You will find trucks that were 3 years newer then, were anywhere from 5k to 10k cheaper than today, and there at least 3 years older with more miles on them. The used car market is a joke right now. You pretty much paid half what your truck would of cost new 21 years ago.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I honestly dont think that 150 is a bad deal. But of course i live in a rusty state and most trucks that year are rotted away and bringing 3-4k.

 

[franklin2]

If that 03 has a 3 valve 5.4, run as fast as you can away from it. They had a lot of problems with those engines. I looked it up, 03 is right there when they came out with the 3 valve. If it's a regular 2 valve it should be ok. I agree though, 12,000 for a 20 year old truck is a little high to me.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

If that 03 has a 3 valve 5.4, run as fast as you can away from it. They had a lot of problems with those engines. I looked it up, 03 is right there when they came out with the 3 valve. If it's a regular 2 valve it should be ok. I agree though, 12,000 for a 20 year old truck is a little high to me.

03 is just the PI 2valve. 3v started in 04

 

[2011Supercab]

You should be able to find something better and not 200 miles away from you in another state.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Id keep your 93

 

[Craig0320]

For gods sakes stay away from the dakota. I've known to many with wiring and transmission issues even with lower mileage. That f150 is tops a 10k truck. Especially since it is the 2v 5.4. My buddy at a car lot just sold a excellent condition 94 chevy 1500 ext cab 2wd for 11,800 with one owner 134,000 original miles. I know its not a f150 but prices are still up there.

 

[Gary DuBois]

Look at prices pre covid and look at todays prices. You will find trucks that were 3 years newer then, were anywhere from 5k to 10k cheaper than today, and there at least 3 years older with more miles on them. The used car market is a joke right now. You pretty much paid half what your truck would of cost new 21 years ago.

So my ranger went for about $21,000 new you think ?

 

[Gary DuBois]

Id keep your 93

Do you like my 93 f-150 5.8 v8 4wd ?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Do you like my 93 f-150 5.8 v8 4wd ?

I thought you said it was 2wd?

Either way i aint seen it...but 92-96 trucks are hard not to like