Hi, Guest
03-04-2011, 03:20 PM
I'll say this about this truck debate, if you are looking used.
Dose not matter where you buy your truck, get it up in a hoist and inspect the frame, before you buy it. More so the front frame area if it's 4wd. I can tell you that working in in a place that deals with used cars and trucks 1 out of every 3 trucks that came in, have some type of structural damage or exisiting structural issue related to being a plow, or towing things beyond it's payload rating.
Other then that make sure the truck you are buying is upto date on all it's recalls, and or service issues, as a lot of used dealers don't do them or register you to the company that issues them.
I'll suggest if you are buying used, an ex rental might be up your ally as they are newer with lower mileage, and often taken care of better then a lease return truck can be, unless your looking for a higher trim line like the Lincoln LT pick up. one advantage over ford is GM's Onstar is standard on more of their trucks (since 2007) then the Ford's SYNC system (2008+) if your looking for that. but Onstar will soon be available as an aftermarket install soon.
Dose not matter where you buy your truck, get it up in a hoist and inspect the frame, before you buy it. More so the front frame area if it's 4wd. I can tell you that working in in a place that deals with used cars and trucks 1 out of every 3 trucks that came in, have some type of structural damage or exisiting structural issue related to being a plow, or towing things beyond it's payload rating.
Other then that make sure the truck you are buying is upto date on all it's recalls, and or service issues, as a lot of used dealers don't do them or register you to the company that issues them.
I'll suggest if you are buying used, an ex rental might be up your ally as they are newer with lower mileage, and often taken care of better then a lease return truck can be, unless your looking for a higher trim line like the Lincoln LT pick up. one advantage over ford is GM's Onstar is standard on more of their trucks (since 2007) then the Ford's SYNC system (2008+) if your looking for that. but Onstar will soon be available as an aftermarket install soon.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.