Going truck shopping.... What do I need to look for???

Jake · Aug 20, 2017

Well my 7.3 let me down yesterday, I'm in the middle of building a new shop and house so I gotta have a truck. I'm going to look at some tomorrow at a couple stealerships. There 14's and 15's from what I have read on the 15' I'm trying to stay in that year. Anything specific to look for? This certain one I'm looking at just got traded in, looks pretty much like a stock loaded Platinum dually. Ugg haven't had a truck payment in 15 years.

Thanks guys!

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powerstrokelyfe · Aug 20, 2017

How many miles on both ? Look for maintenance records if available .

Jake · Aug 20, 2017

The 15 has 70k miles on it, yeah I know high for a 15, and one of the 14's has 60k on it. Both dealer trade in's, the 15 is "certified.". The 15 is a Platinum, but they say it's Oxford white, which is a no go. I have had Oxford white for the last 20 years. No more. Platinum white will work though. Supposedly all the maintenance has been done at this dealership, as the truck was bought there new, this person just runs them for three years and gets a new one.

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BIG JUICE · Aug 20, 2017

platinum white is not ever oxford. they made a mistake. it is pearl. the 15 or newer haver bigger pump and upgraded turbo. no reason not to get an older one just a heads up

bigrpowr · Aug 20, 2017

Jake said:
The 15 has 70k miles on it, yeah I know high for a 15, and one of the 14's has 60k on it. Both dealer trade in's, the 15 is "certified.". The 15 is a Platinum, but they say it's Oxford white, which is a no go. I have had Oxford white for the last 20 years. No more. Platinum white will work though. Supposedly all the maintenance has been done at this dealership, as the truck was bought there new, this person just runs them for three years and gets a new one.

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get the 15 and grind them .

Jake · Aug 20, 2017

I should have the pre approval first thing in the AM. They have it listed at $44, I'm planning on hammering on them, seems like a bunch of these trucks are popping up as people are picking up 17'+. I might finally move into this century with a truck!

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bigrpowr · Aug 20, 2017

Jake said:
I should have the pre approval first thing in the AM. They have it listed at $44, I'm planning on hammering on them, seems like a bunch of these trucks are popping up as people are picking up 17'+. I might finally move into this century with a truck!

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you'll be so happy, thats a massive jump ! good luck buddy !

Jake · Aug 20, 2017

It's not helping when my buddy let me use his 17 for the weekend! Thanks again!

Bigr do you still have the aftermarket parts shop? First on the list will be bed cover and tool box.

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bigrpowr · Aug 20, 2017

Jake said:
It's not helping when my buddy let me use his 17 for the weekend! Thanks again!

Bigr do you still have the aftermarket parts shop? First on the list will be bed cover and tool box.

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yep, let me know what you need !

Jake · Aug 22, 2017

Going to pickup the 15.....

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Jake · Aug 22, 2017

On my way to get the 15.....

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ZCherry27 · Aug 22, 2017

Jake said:
On my way to get the 15.....

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Congrats!

Jake · Aug 22, 2017

Got it! Ordered some weather tech mats for the cab and bed, just need to order a box for it now.

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bigrpowr · Aug 22, 2017

congrats dude ! lets get loose !

Jake · Aug 22, 2017

Once I can get it in the budget it could use some new shocks!

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bigrpowr · Aug 22, 2017

Jake said:
Once I can get it in the budget it could use some new shocks!

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well, let me know when you're ready, and enjoy the huge step up in vehicle !

Jake · Aug 22, 2017

It's been a big difference so far, can actually talk on the phone with it sitting on the center console! What do you recommend for shocks, lots of towing, some off-road but not anything significant. I was thinking the non reservoir fox factory shocks. I'm not going to lift it.

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sootie · Aug 23, 2017

fox IFP's are hard to beat for the money...

03_PSD · Aug 23, 2017

Congrats, that's one great looking truck!

Jake · Aug 23, 2017

I think I'm going to get the fox ifp performance, but I'm not totally sure if this truck has a leveling kit on it. I don't think it does.

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