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Old Mar 3, 2011
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I'm looking at a larger truck, not sure what I want exactly. I'm looking for something about the size of a f150. What should I consider? I'm not really loyal to Ford/Dodge/Chev. Anyone have any recommendations?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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Go with the F150
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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I'm looking at this one, he wants 8000 for it. (Im sure I could talk him down a bit). Has 87000 miles, 4x4, manual tranny and no major rust issues:

 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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go chevy or ford. the only time to buy a dodge is when is has a cummins
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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That looks like a really good buy for only $8,000. What year is it ??
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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Either a 2000 or a 2001, not sure yet exactly. He said 2001, but on his pictures it said 2000 so can't say for sure. :P
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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My step brother had one, an 03' like that. Great truck, typical ugly Ford interior, and a few problems with the auto hubs, but if I were to get an F150 it would be one like that or 04'+ crew cab/Harley.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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all come down to preference.. id go with a 150 though..
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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I'm really liking this f150... :p
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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I like older f-150s. I had a 96 and I loved it. Had its down sides but it was an awesome truck.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2011
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I would not buy a big truck now! with gas prices remember big trk - big gas tank.
 
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Buddy of mine has a Nissan Titan and its a very nice truck. Might be a bit more expensive than what you were looking to spend.
 
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that genereation was a good looking truck. i saw a harley one the other day and fell in love again.
 
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Besides those chrome window visors it looks like a solid truck. i hate that particular color F150 but i wouldn't pass up a good deal because of it.
 
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x2 on the dodge cummins turbo diesel
 
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