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I bought this truck from my dad when it got too big for him. He bought it new in 1997 as his retirement present to himself. It’s too big for me, too, and I bought a smaller truck so the big Ford needs a new home.

Here’s the poop sheet:

1997 Ford F250 7.3L Powerstroke diesel 4WD Super Cab
171,129 miles
Manual hubs
5 speed manual transmission (millennial anti-theft device)
Long bed w/bed mat
Tow package
A/C, power windows, power door locks
Very good condition, meticulously maintained

KBB says top end of private party for my zip code is $11,225 but that seems low. Any input? I’m checking local prices but not many comps in my area.

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I’d almost double that I believe

12500

27 year old truck, KBB sounds about right.

On marketplace in my area that seems about right - maybe $3K more if its pristine

In good shape and the mileage, with maintenance records 15,000 to 18,000 in my area! There are lots of 7.3 fans around, keeping prices on the up side.

In 2010 we were moving to Kotzebue for one to 3 years (stayed 8). I thought I'd sell the 2003 Cummins 3500 Ram, & buy new when we came back.

There was no way I was going to take the "going" market price/depreciation for a pristine vehicle with less than 90 K on it. Too much "book" depreciation! And I'd gotten it, with Lance camper, for a real good price myself (guy had months to live, so was selling cheap)

Had a buyer too, but decided it was wortgh more to keep it - a few years kater I even had a garage to store it in!
Still driving it, and it's just trucking along! About 135 on it now..l

Lot of miles on yours . Maybe a tad more Han"book" if it is pristine, and has been well maintained.

It's only worth what you can get for it, vs what it's worth to you. Don't get stupid, tho.

I think you can get 20K for it, anyway.

That’s what I’m thinking too. I’ve seen a couple that were a year older, similar miles, but short beds, priced around $21k.

If you’re gonna have a big truck, have a full-sized bed.



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Opinions are like azzholes, Brother.

I like that saying 🤣👍

I've been studying the used market, I got a Tundra and an FJ Cruiser going away, Rough seas ahead. Voluntary repo's are through the roof, people are way under water on their loans, and they are handing their keys back and walking away. Avg car payment in 2016...459 mo, avg in 2023, 740. I have a friend who is a driver for a wholesale auto auction in Spokane, their business has dropped less than half in 6 months. Bottom line, there is a schidtload of cars on the market. Banks are getting nervous and wany out...they don't want the cars. Interest on used now I think is 14.9%. There should be a little bump in March when tax refunds start, but personally, in this market, I'd take the first serious cash offer, or wait it out. Lithia Motors? Sell your stock now.

No rust that truck would bring 18-20k in the south

If it was the F350, with the non-articulating front axle) or a shortbed, or crewcab, probably be a $17-$20k truck, easy. Definitely wouldn’t price it a penny below $15k, to start….

I would go maybe $5k.

What rear end gear ratio? I wouldn’t let it go for under 20k myself.

$11,300? I call dibs at that price. I bet that truck will still be on the road in 10 more years.

If it were mine, I’d list it local for 19K and see what happens. Actually, I’d keep it. Big trucks are cool! 😏

The engine alone would bring $5K.

Is it an xlt?? There are people paying crazy money for the old osb pickups.I have a 1994 I bought new and I get people wanting to buy my pickup at least once a month!!! Depends on condotion for sure.

My bet would be 4:10's mine had 3.73's.