steve benjamin
Member
Hi gang...I would love some help with a decision. I have a 2001 that just turned over 233,000. I LOVE this truck and I've kept it well maintained and its in excellent shape in all respects.
That said, it isn't going to last forever and since Ford has stopped building them...well, don't let me start crying again!!! :bwahaha:
My plan was to go for 300,000 and then see what alternative is available or buy used at that point, probably 3 years down the road.
But I've unexpectedly stummbled across a 2007 XLT, 4x4, tow package, with 38,700 miles. Its at a Ford dealer and a "Certified" pre-owned. Same color as mine.
The dealer has offered me $2800. trade-in discount for mine and so the bottom price of the 2007 is $19,225. The only thing it doesn't have that I must have is the opening rear window. The dealer has offered to install it for me at their cost (about $700., so they say anyway).
I'm struggling with this becuase, if I didn't mention it already, I LOVE me truck. I'll have to say that the 2007 sure rides nice and much quieter and much nicer stereo as well (multi-cd changer).
Does this sound like a reasonable deal and should I jump on it and never look back???
Thanks. I could not have enjoyed my truck as much as I have without all the help from this site. It just rocks!
Steve
That said, it isn't going to last forever and since Ford has stopped building them...well, don't let me start crying again!!! :bwahaha:
My plan was to go for 300,000 and then see what alternative is available or buy used at that point, probably 3 years down the road.
But I've unexpectedly stummbled across a 2007 XLT, 4x4, tow package, with 38,700 miles. Its at a Ford dealer and a "Certified" pre-owned. Same color as mine.
The dealer has offered me $2800. trade-in discount for mine and so the bottom price of the 2007 is $19,225. The only thing it doesn't have that I must have is the opening rear window. The dealer has offered to install it for me at their cost (about $700., so they say anyway).
I'm struggling with this becuase, if I didn't mention it already, I LOVE me truck. I'll have to say that the 2007 sure rides nice and much quieter and much nicer stereo as well (multi-cd changer).
Does this sound like a reasonable deal and should I jump on it and never look back???
Thanks. I could not have enjoyed my truck as much as I have without all the help from this site. It just rocks!
Steve