Purchasing questions

[Indyman]

So I've done a lot of research and found a truck I'd like to make a move on. It's expensive for the year, but the miles are right and there's no rust which is very rare for central Indiana.

 

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6176188549.html

 

 

Here's a link to the truck I'm thinking about purchasing. What should I be looking out for on these trucks when I inspect it besides the usual leak/noise check? Anyone have additional advice for someone looking to purchase a fullsize? Budget is 13k.

[muddkatt]

Personally I have my doubts about the truck. Interior looks to be from a SLE, but the truck does not have fog lights or any badging. Definitely has new paint, and 15 year old trucks from the north will have rust unless it was some kind of garage queen.

Check it out VERY carefully, especially underneath for signs of rust repair. The ad does not list that engine it has, could be the 4.3 V-6, or the 4.8 or 5.3 V-8.

Overpriced for a truck from the north in my opinion. I see way too many of the northern vehicles that show up in Florida when the old people move down here. Just my .02 cents worth, good luck.

[Indyman]

I was thinking the same. The fender flares are my first point of inspection as I know that and under the doors are the first place rust shows up on these. The truck books for 7500 if it's in perfect condition, but I don't mind paying more if it's truly in perfect shape and would last me a few years. Everything else locally is very high mileage and doesn't have my interest at all. I certainly wouldn't offer 12, more in the range of 10.

 

 

He did say it was garage kept it's whole life and only driven on weekends. Thank you though, I'm definitely questioning it a bit more now. That's exactly why I asked.

[tankdog03]

Look for leaking front differential seals behind the cv joints

 

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[tankdog03]

I would keep looking, took my almost a year to find a good one in Michigan with all the options I wanted. I got and 06 crew cab with 110k for 12k fully loaded and sliding sun roof.. very little rust. I was well aware that the rockers will need replaced at sum point..

 

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[Indyman]

Thanks for the advice! I unfortunately don't have a year to wait... maybe a month but not a year. I guess I could buy a beater and hold off until I find the right truck.

[Indyman]

He stayed firm on the price so I passed. I can't justify paying 5,000 over book because something is clean. I could fix just about anything for that. On to the next one!