I'm probably gonna buy this truck in a day or so, but I figured I might as well get some opinions
>1990 Ford F150 >has 300k on the body and 100k on rebuild >has cosmetic issues
It still runs like a champ, has some age rust and it drives smooth and is rather well taken care of with exception to pic related
Here's what it needs: >body work >tires >window tint >stereo needs to be hooked up >brake pedal is too high.
Other than that, it's cherry.
So Veeky Forums how much am I lookin at spending when it comes to body work, radio and Window tint, also does this seem like a good deal
>he's asking $1500 but is flexible on the price
Caleb Hall
Don't buy it.
Kevin Cruz
Jew him down, its not even worth 1000
Colton Wilson
Why not?
Xavier Evans
Just kidding I don't know anything about trucks. I'm actually looking into buying an old one too.
Brandon King
Without actually looking at it, hard to say. But at this age, price range, and how relatively common these are, it just depends on how much you're willing to pay. Assuming what you list are all the issues, try to get him as close to 1k as possible but don't pay 1500. You're for sure going to need tires right away so I'd barter with that as my main point. They're good trucks if they haven't been beaten on. Good luck.
Jaxon Ross
just curious but why not go up and beyond for an F250/F350?
What kind of use will you give it?
Hudson Perez
Why get one of those over a f150?
Julian Phillips
Automatic or Manuel?
Tyler Jackson
>rebuild
No thanks.
Ian Ross
Depends on your lifestyle really.
You can tow a pretty decent amount with the F250/F350 on these years, you could tow if your friends break down, or even later own you'll probably own more project cars that might break down as you test drive them around.
Also the F-350 on these years has a pretty good lift if you find a 4x4. It's a nice addition the ability to go off-road, plus the towing capacity is increased on 4x4.
Basically it's a pretty good tool to have, since you are going to spend time and money on a truck anyways, it would be like future proofing somewhat.
I know Veeky Forums isn't particularly attracted to trucks, but they do like /diy/ stuff which is weird. Trucks are the biggest diy tool there could possibly be.
Nolan Collins
Ecobost
Ryan Taylor
>Single cab >2wd >Automatic No
Leo Sullivan
what?
Jeremiah Perry
what's wrong with it being automatic?
Nicholas Jackson
MPGs, less reliable.
Zachary Torres
you can't do hektik doriftos like they do in chinese cartoons
Alexander Anderson
lrn2spell
Josiah Miller
Lucas?
Luke Bennett
@15382775 It's spelled manual dumbass
Charles Hall
>@15382775 >@ welcome to Veeky Forums now git out
Carter Taylor
All false Nice meme
Easton Ross
It isn't false when we are talking about old ford pickups.
I'd say at best this truck is worth $950
And that's being generous
Luke Gutierrez
>all false
The reliability, sure. But you can't deny that the 3-speed C3 is gonna get worse MPGs than the 4-speed manual. That's just simple physics there.
You do get a column shift so that does alleviate some of it, but still.
Thomas Clark
>I want to show the world how new I am
Parker Ross
@15382818 >I want to fall for the most obvious bait known to man
Owen Powell
nice damage control kid
Isaac Peterson
I had one like this
Watch out for the fuel pumps in the dual gas tanks. If one isn't gone already, one is going to go. Check to make sure he gauges work on both tanks. Check your dash lights and horn, dash electrical is an issue with these. Maf usually is gone unless it's been replaced. Mine had a shot transmission as well.
All that said I loved the thing and was sad to get rid of it.
Mine was a 1990 xlt lariat 2wd automatic
Camden Cox
>07/04/16 Thanks
Zachary Hill
I just need an A to b and sometimes off road vehicle and I want a truck, so just school and work really.
Christopher Carter
I didn't check when I drove it the other day, if/when I buy it I'm taking it for lube and oil and I'll have them once over all the components to make sure they're as clean as I thought they were.
Gavin Cooper
>Check your dash lights and horn, dash electrical is an issue with these I literally had this and just tugged on the main harness a couple of times, the dash lights started working again. The humidity must mess with these or something.
Caleb James
Only buy it if it's a power stroke or the 300 I6. Also get it for like 1,000. These trucks are great if you're not scared to replace the suspension and such. Incredibly easy to work on and parts are cheaper than gas.
Parker Ward
Its worth $1000
Don't jew him down any further. That's just being a jerk and not cool.
Hell, if you have the money and can afford it. Just pay him the $1500 he's asking for. It's not unreasonable.
the things your mention as "What it Needs" are all cosmetic or aesthetics personal preferences type of things it sounds like.
Jack Nelson
>automatic >in a truck cuck
James Powell
what makes those better? i just like to travel and offroad sometimes
Jayden White
see parts also last generally longer due to their heavy duty nature
Samuel Thompson
Expect to live with the body you buy unless you want to spend massive amounts on it.
You should be able to figure out the radio.
I dont know anything about window tint.
Pic related is a 96 that I just got for 1600
Daniel Cruz
can't a f150 easily tow a car? and it's lighter so wouldn't that make it better in the mud?