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Post by genesis273 on Dec 22, 2020 7:27:14 GMT -5
I found a couple down in Lafayette on Facebook Marketplace. Here's what I don't understand, I am not on Facebook or messenger. But, Facebook Marketplace lets me browse without an issue. However, I can't make contact with the sellers since I don't have Facebook. So, I joined and signed up for messenger. Then, they blocked all access to marketplace since I'm a new Facebook user. I waited 48 hours and still no access so I deleted the account I signed up for. I was then allowed access to marketplace again. Makes no sense to me.
Anyhow, I did find a couple used trucks down in Lafayette that I am interested in. I was in sticker shock trying to go through a dealership. I'm finding similar trucks for a few thousand dollars to less going through private sellers.
I'm not hung up on makes. I'm not a mechanic so I don't have the knowledge to dispute what's best. I don't want something brand new sitting in the driveway that I'll be making a house payment on. If I drove it every day that'd be one thing but, I have a work vehicle. I haven't had a truck payment for 15 years and I'm not eager to get another one. So hopefully I can work out a cash deal with a seller this morning.
I've been online shopping for over a month and finally found a couple that I think I can handle. There's several more in Illinois, Chicago area but, I don't want to make the drive up that way just yet. If I strike out in Lafayette this morning, I'll have to reconsider crossing the state line.
Fingers crossed 🤞
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2020 8:21:19 GMT -5
Good luck. Make sure you kick the tires. Just kidding. I would say the biggest is looking for fluids or signs of fluids. Either transmission and or oil. Mostly look under the truck very well for oil stains and or oil and same for on top of the engine. Look if the truck is straight etc.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2020 10:19:12 GMT -5
Good luck. Its tough to buy used right now. I was talking to a car salesman buddy of mine and he said most used vehicles have increased 3000 minimum in value since covid.
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Post by jman46151 on Dec 22, 2020 10:31:34 GMT -5
I found a couple down in Lafayette on Facebook Marketplace. Here's what I don't understand, I am not on Facebook or messenger. But, Facebook Marketplace lets me browse without an issue. However, I can't make contact with the sellers since I don't have Facebook. So, I joined and signed up for messenger. Then, they blocked all access to marketplace since I'm a new Facebook user. I waited 48 hours and still no access so I deleted the account I signed up for. I was then allowed access to marketplace again. Makes no sense to me. Anyhow, I did find a couple used trucks down in Lafayette that I am interested in. I was in sticker shock trying to go through a dealership. I'm finding similar trucks for a few thousand dollars to less going through private sellers. I'm not hung up on makes. I'm not a mechanic so I don't have the knowledge to dispute what's best. I don't want something brand new sitting in the driveway that I'll be making a house payment on. If I drove it every day that'd be one thing but, I have a work vehicle. I haven't had a truck payment for 15 years and I'm not eager to get another one. So hopefully I can work out a cash deal with a seller this morning. I've been online shopping for over a month and finally found a couple that I think I can handle. There's several more in Illinois, Chicago area but, I don't want to make the drive up that way just yet. If I strike out in Lafayette this morning, I'll have to reconsider crossing the state line. Fingers crossed 🤞 Facebook probably has a waiting period or they want you to make a few posts to make sure you aren't a scammer. |
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Post by genesis273 on Dec 22, 2020 15:36:56 GMT -5
Well I scored in Lafayette. I got a 2008 F-150 King Ranch. Black over beige with brown and tan leather interior. 128,000 miles. I'll be the third owner. New brakes all around. Rotors and calipers in the rear. Good tires. Body and interior aren't mint but, in great condition. Engine looks clean. The entire undercarriage has been under coated. They were asking $10,800, I paid $8,400.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2020 16:36:57 GMT -5
Well I scored in Lafayette. I got a 2008 F-150 King Ranch. Black over beige with brown and tan leather interior. 128,000 miles. I'll be the third owner. New brakes all around. Rotors and calipers in the rear. Good tires. Body and interior aren't mint but, in great condition. Engine looks clean. The entire undercarriage has been under coated. They were asking $10,800, I paid $8,400. Congrats. Great Christmas gift. Sounds like a great deal and those F-150 are good trucks. |
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Post by genesis273 on Dec 22, 2020 17:49:14 GMT -5
Thanks. I honestly did not see myself getting a Ford. Wasn't opposed to it but, I had my eye on a GMC down there. But, apparently I wasn't the only one. It was gone before I got into town.
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Post by coolbreeze on Dec 22, 2020 18:47:09 GMT -5
Congrats genesis, I've been pricing 2009-16 Toyota Tacoma pickups the last few weeks. Good golly talk about sticker shock. Yikes
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2020 19:04:01 GMT -5
Congrats genesis, I've been pricing 2009-16 Toyota Tacoma pickups the last few weeks. Good golly talk about sticker shock. Yikes I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma, with 118,000 miles on it, and I wouldn`t part with it for anything. Grey double-cab, TRD package. I just love this truck. |
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Dec 23, 2020 13:17:21 GMT -5
Well I scored in Lafayette. I got a 2008 F-150 King Ranch. Black over beige with brown and tan leather interior. 128,000 miles. I'll be the third owner. New brakes all around. Rotors and calipers in the rear. Good tires. Body and interior aren't mint but, in great condition. Engine looks clean. The entire undercarriage has been under coated. They were asking $10,800, I paid $8,400. That sounds like a dang good deal. With that kind of mileage you should get a lot of use out of that truck still yet. You just need a cowboy hat to match the interior now. |
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Post by parrothead on Dec 23, 2020 16:11:39 GMT -5
Have on 06 Tundra I bought about 3 years ago for a hunting rig. That is a great truck. Bought it with 156,xxx on it up to 176,xxx fully expect to get 300,000 plus out of it
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2020 16:29:38 GMT -5
Have on 06 Tundra I bought about 3 years ago for a hunting rig. That is a great truck. Bought it with 156,xxx on it up to 176,xxx fully expect to get 300,000 plus out of it If you adequately maintain the truck, you`ll log as many miles on it as you care to put on it. That`s for sure... |
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Post by parrothead on Dec 23, 2020 16:54:29 GMT -5
Oh I do that for sure.
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Post by 36fan on Dec 24, 2020 15:06:42 GMT -5
Love the f150s!
I bought mine new in 2000 and it now has 236,000+ miles on it. It's developed a few minor issues, but still runs great and reliably gets from point A to point B.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2020 16:26:24 GMT -5
Love the f150s! I bought mine new in 2000 and it now has 236,000+ miles on it. It's developed a few minor issues, but still runs great and reliably gets from point A to point B. I once, a long time ago was a Chevy Silverado guy, then I became a diehard, lifelong Toyota Tacoma guy. The shop that does my truck work is in Danville, and I love these folks. The owner is a Christian guy, and I`ve done business with them for years. I have a great business relationship with them and trust them implicitly. We were talking about my Tacoma one day, and even just Toyota`s in general, and he said that even other manufacturers anymore are doing such a good job manufacturing that almost any new vehicle, if properly maintained throughout it`s life, will last a lot longer than they used to. I think that`s a fair assessment, even though it`s my opinion that Toyota and Honda still are just better overall vehicles and will likely last a bit longer and be a bit more mechanically sound. |
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Post by parrothead on Dec 24, 2020 17:50:02 GMT -5
Going to interesting to see the new Tundra's out next year. Twin turbo v 6 suppose to get around 27 mpg
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2020 18:25:20 GMT -5
Going to interesting to see the new Tundra's out next year. Twin turbo v 6 suppose to get around 27 mpg I think that will be a downgrade. Didn`t the Tundra`s used to have a 350? I`d much rather have the 350 for the power... |
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