'03 Ford F-250 with V-10 gas engine
Hello fine people: Tomorrow I go to look at a 2003 F-250 for sale. It has the 6.8 ltr V-10 gas engine with 425 lb ft torque and 165,000 miles. It is 4wd and has many options that look attracti...
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Not sure where east you are but if you're looking for 10-15 year old trucks and you're in a rust area, do yourself a favor and start looking outside the snow belt.
Even most well cared for vehicles in salt land are rusting from the inside out after 10 years.
That's tough though if you're relying on your local mech for advice.
Nothing wrong with a lifted truck but the chance of getting an old one that's not wrung out already is slim. Chance of getting a nice grampa truck that has been wiped with a diaper is slim, but IMO most importantly, the V10 will can't afford to lose much hp to unnecessary losses like wooly booger tires and a lift.
The gassers run best with small 16 and 17" tires that allow more rpms. Like gearing down for free!
Even most well cared for vehicles in salt land are rusting from the inside out after 10 years.
That's tough though if you're relying on your local mech for advice.
Nothing wrong with a lifted truck but the chance of getting an old one that's not wrung out already is slim. Chance of getting a nice grampa truck that has been wiped with a diaper is slim, but IMO most importantly, the V10 will can't afford to lose much hp to unnecessary losses like wooly booger tires and a lift.
The gassers run best with small 16 and 17" tires that allow more rpms. Like gearing down for free!
