This truck our local dealer has put out after putting 16,000 miles on it going Pheasant hunting in North Dakota (from PA). He probably did a few other things as well, its only 3000 miles round trip unless he did it multiple times. Anyway, it has the 6.7 L diesel and looks good. The bed needs to be cleaned out. My question is how long can a diesel go, and is 16,000 miles just a break in period for a diesel? I have a couple other questions for the dealer, but am looking at this towing my new trailer 2011 Nash 27T - Dry Weight of 7000, GVW 10,500. I have a 2000 E-350 V-10 with 130,000 miles that I'm using right now, and I've loved this Van, but as I am starting to get the feel for this towing stuff the van certainly does know it is towing something. I havn't pushed it too much yet.

Redterpos3 wrote:This truck our local dealer has put out after putting 16,000 miles on it going Pheasant hunting in North Dakota (from PA). He probably did a few other things as well, its only 3000 miles round trip unless he did it multiple times. Anyway, it has the 6.7 L diesel and looks good. The bed needs to be cleaned out. My question is how long can a diesel go, and is 16,000 miles just a break in period for a diesel? I have a couple other questions for the dealer, but am looking at this towing my new trailer 2011 Nash 27T - Dry Weight of 7000, GVW 10,500. I have a 2000 E-350 V-10 with 130,000 miles that I'm using right now, and I've loved this Van, but as I am starting to get the feel for this towing stuff the van certainly does know it is towing something. I havn't pushed it too much yet.So the dealer has a demo, that he used to go hunting in half way across the country in an now has on his lot for sale.Wow 16,000 miles, well he has already done the break in for you. Is he selling as "New" or used?I would go for $15K to 20K off the list price and see where it gets you. Full warranty being offered?That diesel will tow the TT very nicely.

The 6.7 has a target service life of 300,000 miles. 16,000 is nothing IF it was serviced and treated properly.This truck that will handle your trailer with ease.

If you can get a nice chunk of change knocked off I would do it. You will love how that truck pulls your trailer.

[\quote]Wow 16,000 miles, well he has already done the break in for you. Is he selling as "New" or used?I would go for $15K to 20K off the list price and see where it gets you. Full warranty being offered?That diesel will tow the TT very nicely.Thanks! Yup you have the scenario. Thanks for confirming my price target it lists for $62,975, and I was going to offer $44,000. Saleswoman said they are asking $55,000. Full warranty, since purchaser will be 1st owner on record. (dealers get to do this, I guess) DW had a good idea to ask for the service record on the truck.

You might want to consider the Ford ESP plan (Ford's extended warranty plan) for this truck as well just to be on the safe side. I normally don't recommend extended warranties as they are nothing more than insurance policies with holes in them for the writer but ESP is a Ford product, not aftermarket and could be beneficial in this case. The ESP plan does not have to be purchased from the selling dealer either and can be purchased at a discount from some Ford dealers like Troy Ford.

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goducks10
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Like anything else for sale, the right buyer will eventually come along.
Redterpos3
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Actually, I just had the thought that maybe the dealer actually really likes the truck (it has ALL the options) and may just want to keep it unless he can get HIS price for it.
Redterpos3
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Yeah, we will see!
goducks10
Explorer
May 13, 2013
That truck may sit for a long time. Some dealers are just harder to negotiate with.
Redterpos3
Explorer
May 13, 2013
On Friday I took a test drive with one of the salespeople and she gave me more interesting tidbits on the vehicle, y'know the niceties!! It is very nice, I do like these new trucks!!! I gave her an offer of $40-42,000. She took it to the owner and he said no. No counter offer, so I said, "O...well" shook her hand and thanked her for her time. It actually felt good to know what I was willing to pay and walking away knowing that in the future a better truck is in the wings! But those amenities sure look appealing!!!
TexasOutdoors
Explorer
May 07, 2013
I just purchased a 2012 F250 SD Crew Cab 4x4 with only about 150 test drive miles on it a little over 2 weeks ago. It is a King Ranch and picked it up from the dealer for roughly $48K. I have just over 300 miles on it now.

This vehicle replaced my 2005 F250 SD Crew Cab 4x4 that had the 6.0L in it that so many had problems with. I had 105K on that one and decided to get rid of that model before it started costing me a lot.
goducks10
Explorer
May 06, 2013
Do a NADA private party sale and see what it would sell for if someone else was selling it. IMO it's one thing to have a demo for sale that may have 2-3,000 miles on it. But 16,000 is a lot for a 12.
Redterpos3
Explorer
May 06, 2013
Now dealer has this truck in the paper with the price setup this way:
MSRP - $62,975
REBATE - $3,500
DISCOUNT - $13,480
PRICE - $45,995

This is much closer to the price I was looking for. I'm thinking of offering btw $38-40,000. What think you?
Lynnmor
Explorer
Apr 19, 2013
As suggested, price out a new one and go from there. Often there are incentives that make new vs. used a no brainer. Also, if one wants to finance, there is usually better interest rates on a new vehicle.
BB_TX
Nomad
Apr 19, 2013
I agree that 16,000 miles is nothing on that diesel.
But can't say much for the price. I bought a new 2012 F350 King Ranch FX4 SRW with 5 miles on it last July for $14,000 off the sticker price. Neighbor bought a new 2012 F350 Lariat FX4 DRW the same day for the same $14K off. That was the standard reduction off sticker for all that dealer's superdutys at the time, which basically meant selling at a little under invoice and plus all rebates available at the time.
Right now that dealer is advertising $11K-$12K off sticker for new 2013 Superdutys. Check all your local Ford dealers web sites to see what they are offering.
They are mighty nice trucks.

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