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6/24/2010 4:23:17 PM EDT
I have the option to buy a 1997 ford f150 xlt supercab  4x4 170k 4.6l triton v8 from a friend for $700 ive seen the truck driven daily for the past two years ,but it is beat up and needs some TLC.I was gonna get mainly as a beater to and from work.Any known problems to look out for?.Any help from the ford guys would be appreciated.
6/24/2010 4:25:13 PM EDT
[#1]
If you bought it and put $300 into it and drove it for just one year, you'd have spent $1K.

What's a new vehicle payment per month? $400? $500?

ETA: I know of no glaring issues other than it got horrible safety ratings.
6/24/2010 4:30:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Yes thats exactly why im considering it!I just drove it,RATTLES- 4 wheel drive works -no AC-lots o dents-RATTLES -aaaaaaaaaa did i mention it rattles LOL  the thing is i really dont need it,but it wpould be useful to have a truck and it is cheap.I think im gonna buy it