2017 F350 6.7. Inspection?
We are buying a 2017 F350 with the 6.7 diesel near Houston, TX. Is there any way to get this vehicle inspected before we buy? The carfax on this vehicle shows no maintenance. So either the previous ow...
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klr650goldwing wrote:
The truck had 63,000 miles and looks like new. I would also like some verification that regular, preventative maintenance was performed, but the carfax shows none at all. So some sort of prepurchase inspection seems like the best option, however the truck is at the local Ford garage now so who, other than the Ford dealer, could I get to do the inspecting?
Was it a trade in? If so, the dealer should be able to contact the previous owner to find out some details for you. I've actually had dealers where I have traded in ask me if I was OK with a prospective buyer contact me to ask me questions, which I have no problem with.
Personally, I would not buy a used vehicle without some sort of documentation of maintenance or a good discussion with the previous owner to get a feel for how it was maintained. I would especially be interested on that particular truck how frequently the fuel filters have been replaced.
