Buying a new truck, need advice.

Kaneman · 02-22-2010, 10:22 AM

I'm looking to pick up a big truck in the next two months or so. I've been looking at F250's on Craigslist and they seem to be in the right range. I want to cap my limit at $10,000, and trucks in that price range seem to have 100,000 - 120,000 miles on them.

So, what are some things I need to look for or test out when I got to check out the trucks? Certain noises I should listen for or things to check out under the truck. I'm not a total idiot when it comes to autos...but I'm not a mechanic either so I'm just lookin for some solid truck buying advice.

Thanks dudes.

02-22-2010, 10:22 AM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Buying a new truck, need advice. I'm looking to pick up a big truck in the next two months or so. I've been looking at F250's on Craigslist and they seem to be in the right range. I want to cap my limit at $10,000, and trucks in that price range seem to have 100,000 - 120,000 miles on them. So, what are some things I need to look for or test out when I got to check out the trucks? Certain noises I should listen for or things to check out under the truck. I'm not a total idiot when it comes to autos...but I'm not a mechanic either so I'm just lookin for some solid truck buying advice. Thanks dudes. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird