How to buy a Cheap Old Truck..........and NOT get Ripped off
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- Trucks are priced higher than ever right now! So how do you get a good used truck for a reasonable price without getting ripped off? Today we'll look at how to evaluate buying an older used truck and what to look for so you don't make a bad decision or end up buying junk!
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We bought a truck one time and in the inspection discovered the air conditioner did not work. We asked for a reduction in price and they lowered about $1,000, which was a considerable amount since they were only asking about $3,500 in the first place. On our way home with our new truck, we realized it was due to a blown fuse. Thanks, Dave. All of your videos are very entertaining and useful.
Did you return part of the money? I sold a Honda Accord to a guy. He paid me and took the car. Within a week he told me that something had broken.I can't recall what he said it was. I told him that I was moving and that I'd split the cost of the repair but that he needed to get to me quickly because I was leaving town soon. He came and got his money. My sister the attorney told me I didn't owe him anything, but I wanted to leave things good. Sometimes it's not about the money.
@@amorales9613 they bought the truck not sold
@@amorales9613 no they don't own the guy anything. this is the problem with privet transactions - you get a cheaper price but broken or not you pay for it yourself. You also shouldn't cover for the Accord guy. You did a good thing out of your heart but you can't request/force other people to do the same.
@@amorales9613it’s not like you sold it with warranty😂, that’s common sense bruh
@@We_silly feeling better about something and doing right is cheaper than having it weigh on your conscious.
Be great to see a series on how you restore this truck to a safe, nominal driving state. Tracking the costs of parts and tools needed would be nice too.
will do
Great idea. Look forward to seeing this.
@@Bushradical Can't wait!
Your best friends will be Rock Auto, Ebay, and a mechanic buddy.
Good presentation...
Inline 6 is a HUGE selling feature in those trucks. Nearly indestructible and good on fuel, backed by a 5 speed, perfection. Everything else I can fix....but I'm a mechanic.
No power though.
@@stanza77 has it where it needs it in a truck.
@@stanza77 no power? The fuk are you talking about?
They're not fast, if that's what you mean by power. They have a huge amount of low end torque.
$500 truck
$600 for new tires
$700 for parts to fix everything else.
One week total part time labor replacing defective parts.
Definitely costs less than 2 monthly payments on a brand new truck.
Be Blessed.
Good luck finding a $500 truck that isn't a total piece of garbage.
@@BigPoppa-Monk
The one I'm driving now was $500
It only needed mouse nests and acorns taken out of the heat/ac ducts and 2 whole cans of disinfectant spray sprayed in them and ozone generator run in it for several hours.
2002 f150 4x4
One owner.
It has served me well over the last year.
And the AC even works.
@@hillbillywisdom777 They are out there, just hard to find!
I hasve a jeep J10 in Alaska I got for $400 with a plow.....sold the plow for $400 got the truck for $0
Dave is the kind of guy we all wish we had as our neighbor.
The kind of guy who just stop what he's doing to help you out and makes sure you're ok.
Thanks Dave!
Thanks
That's why Dave went off grid!!!
@@j.m.9703 😅
Excellent information.
As far as costs go.
New Truck $50,000.
Old Truck $2000.
Spend an additional amount money.
Repair and replace the brake system. Especially the rear brakes most people never worked on them.
Drain and replace the brake fluid.
New plugs,wires, rotor and rotor cap.
Replace hoses and belts
Use an engine oil treatment of your choice. I like SeaFoam.
Then change the oil and filter.
Check the oil in the rear end.
Check the transmission fluid.
If it is low add a transmission additive for no slip etc.
Put a new battery on it.
Check the terminals and wires replace as needed.
Spending an extra thousand or so doing all this will cut down on unexpected breakdowns.
well said
@@Bushradical My work truck is a 1992 Chevy 1/2ton with a V6.
Boy! I thought we were rust prone here, but you guys took that to a whole new level.
I was doing a roof for a woman and I asked one day "what are you gonna do with that old truck out in that field?" She said "if you can get it outta there, you can have it"
Same truck as this 😏
This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m looking for a truck at the moment, I’d like to find me a 90’s ford 4x4, I’m down state here in Michigan and the salt eats em up. I don’t mind it being rusty or banged up, but just want a reliable truck for hailing to our property . Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🇺🇸
good luck
@@Bushradical thank you sir
A used truck shopping trip to a southern state would be nice.
So much wisdom here! Given the crazy prices for new pickups, this video is worth more than it's weight in gold!
Glad you think so!
How heavy is a video?
I have purchased my share of older vehicles and I have to say that this is the best, most realistic video of what someone should go through when buying a used car that I have ever seen. By the same token, it's good to know what others are looking for when you are selling a vehicle so you can make some simple repairs to get the best return on your investment and this video does that as well. Nicely done!
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about in most of this video! As a 78-year-old female, I missed out on that education. But, I am about to go out on the road by myself for the rest of my life (whatever is left of it) and so I do know I have got to learn something about how a truck runs. Your videos are always so easy to watch and so informative. Thanks for this video. So nice to see you again, I have missed your videos.
Greetings from Brazil
hello Brazil!
100,000.00 "as is". I had to back up and look at that to make sure I was seeing that right. Love it! 🤣
Great video as always Dave! 👌🏼
LOL
Mechanical locking hubs-winning. Also on this particular truck it has one of the easiest Heater Cores to change in all my years of turning Wrenches. The only part that scare me on this truck is the remaining life of the hard lines (fuel, brakes.) All easily repairable. I agree about the Spring Perches, Body Mounts, and Frame condition. If they are extremely damaged, consider your options carefully. Rust never sleeps.....
Spring hangers butn off and can be replaced inside an hour. The replacement parts with 4 new grade 8's and nuts is less than 50 bucks. Not much to consider carefully there. Body mounts can be a pita but also cheap to replace. Those two items don't match your frame concern. That's a whole different animal. If that's rotted out or too thin, she's a parts truck.
right
Catches on fires and explodes, I’m dying at the random humor at the end 🤣
Literally just was talking about potentially buying an old truck. I’ll watch this soon.
Right on
Love your work Dave. I am listening. I might not have the flashest, newest, most computerised super-truck either - but like you - I HAVE LAND . . . . . Seriously - you & Brooke are heroes. Thank you both for sharing your philosophy.
Thanks TY
The older cars and trucks like that have engine bays that look complicated and overwhelming but once you get into it they're actually relatively easy and highly serviceable. They can rely more on vacuum than newer vehicles but they're a whole lot cheaper to fix than electric modules that go bad.
I really love living in Montana. You can easily find old trucks with no rust.
This is super helpful for folks looking at older and older vehicles. Well done, and thanks.
thanks
Thank you for all this information.. Since I'm a woman, you showed me alot of things that I would not have thought about. I'll be looking for another vehicle soon. I met you about a week ago in a Meijer store, if you remember me. I enjoyed talking with you. You and Brooke are so interesting. Hope I get to see either one of you again soon! Take care!
I tried to make this video mostly NON - mechanical....so anybody could use the info without being a mechanic
Nothing to do with being a woman! You're just not knowledgeable about used vehicles
I used to sell cars, new and used, and I met a lot of women who felt as though they were being mislead alot while shopping around for abused vehicle, where they just KNEW the male sales people were taking advantage of their lack of automotive knowledge. This is something that will always bother the hell out of me, as I am personally not SUPER knowledgeable of the technical side, but know what's important stuff.
I always made sure to speak equally to both people in a couple, male or female regardless of their knowledge, as you never know, there are many women who know there cars too!
I appreciate the heck out of this video, and too am happy you got something out of this
@@jcoats5529 are you trying to say the percentage of men that know about Mechanics/cars is the same percentage as women do? Dont be crazy. Women can absolutely know this stuff but its less likely which is what she was saying.
@@JBrooklyn1985 I'm single, but my dad was a mechanic when I was growing up. I learned alot from my dad to try to be independent. I've learned other things over the years, but always room for more knowledge. Appreciate your insight and compassion.😊
I drive a 2012 model hilux that first left the warehouse in 2016 and saw only 47 thousand miles. It’s the best find I ever had. Luckily got it right before the used market craze too
A couple things you didn't mention to check. First off, I always ask the owner for all maintenance records and receipts especially for recent repairs. Second, look at the State inspection sticker, if there is one and it's current. If not, or you reside in a State with no vehicle inspection then it's up to you as you just inspected it anyway. The other thing I do is ask the owner to jack up the front end so I can pull on the tire checking wheel bearings. I always bring a 3 ton hydraulic jack with me just for that purpose. Sometimes tire wear will expose a bad wheel bearing but not always. A simple rule of thumb when purchasing any used vehicle is expect to invest anywhere between $2,000 to $4,000 in repairs and replacement parts like tires. Great vid and I still learned a bunch. Cheers!
Timely video for me, Dave. Thanks! My '02 Camry got flattened by a hillside full of trees on New Years Eve, true story. I had loaned it to my son because his car threw it's transmission and the wife and I have a nice ten year old mini van, I work from home, she's not working right now, so no hardship to us to help him out. He even parked it in his garage to keep it safe. Everything worked on that Camry, not a single thing wrong with it. On NYE here in Kentucky we had a major ice and wind storm, his house is at the bottom of a cliff. All the trees came down from the top of the cliff right onto his garage and the back of his house. Fortunately only cosmetic damage to the house but the garage was flattened, with my car in it. Funniest part of the story, once they cut down far enough to get to the car it was about half of it's normal height, but still started and drove out of the mess of trees onto the flat bed that hauled it away. Since our 4 wheel pick up got rear ended last Summer we have really wanted another one, so we decided to get one instead of another car. Hence how timely this video is for me. Another awesome video, thanks again.
thanks
Good sound advice Dave. The last brand new vehicle I purchased from a dealership was way back in 1986. I've learnt over the years that if you know what to look for, you can find a very reliable used vehicle and save tens of thousands of dollars.
Right on
Back then, when I was younger and full-time employed, I wanted to buy something new. But the dealer con-jobs really ticked me off. Glad I never bought a new vehicle, and never will.. Currently enjoying a '96 base Tacoma, fixed up for my needs, currently with 81K. I bought it in 2015 for $400! 🙂
My man Whipple never disappoints.
One complaint I dont have about the west coast is the unbearably rusty trucks, all you usually have to worry about is overheated and overworked trucks!
This is a very well done video and well put together! Great for a novice who is looking for a cheap truck ! You cover many things alot of people dont think about 👍
Thanks
Don't forget to check the clutch if it has a manual transmission , example how much travel does it have before it disengages and engages ( lot of travel before it engages , may be a bad clutch , very little , could need adjustment ) and if it's hard to push down . I noticed the truck you bought has the 4.9 ( 300 ) straight 6 , good engines .
Right on
I own a 1995 Ford F-150 4x4 truck. I paid $10,000 for it in 2001. No rust and ready to go when I bought it. It has the 5.8 L V8 engine. It is a beast, but only gets 8 miles per gallon in town and at best 12 mpg on the highway. It has been a workhorse. I still own the old Ford, but I do not drive it much anymore. One upgrade I did was to replace the OEM transmission pan with one that has a drain plug in it. The new Dorman pan was $36 on Amazon. Pulling 5000 pound loads up steep inclines is hard on transmission fluid so I wanted to be able to easily change the transmission fluid. My son occasionally hauls a tote that holds 200 gallons of water in the bed of that truck. 200 gallons of water is 1600 pounds. Like I said, that truck is a beast. I have owned the truck for 22 years and could get $4000 for it tomorrow.
Good luck with your truck. I would never buy a rust bucket like that one is, but I hope it works out for you.
Excellent advice, Dave. Thanks.
Dave your channel is so awesome! Great content and your approach to teaching viewers is fantastic.
i really appreciate you going through this. i am looking to get my first vehicle soon and i dont have a huge budget. this is really helpful Dave thank you!
Im glad i hung on to my 89 F150. It's outlived every other vehicle ive owned. The 4.9 has 270,000 miles on it and counting. Has zero rust.
This was such a great video Dave! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us again :)
Been watching your videos for a while just recently subscribed. Man the way you share knowledge is absolutely awesome. It seems you take pride in trying to deeply explain what your doing to your fans so if they want to give it it a shot they may have a slight knowledge from your videos
I love those old Fords! That one is a killer package. 4x4, standard, manual shift tcase, 4.9 I6! That will go for a long while yet!! Great video Dave! Keep it up!
Cheers from BC Canada!
Excellent Job Dave!
Great , Job Dave ! Good information to remember 👌!
Thanks for making this video Dave. As an owner of an old truck and someone with only basic knowledge of cars and engines, this sort of walkthrough really helps. Much appreciated!
Everytime! I just love this channel, thank you so much for the genuine content you put out, nothing more nothing less, no gimmicks no clickbait. I appreciate you Dave.
Thanks Dave, great video. I really enjoyed watching this and appreciate the guide.
Great advice. Thanks for making and posting this video. Much appreciated. -Tom
This Channel has pushed me from running the rat race to off grid. Owned a 2016 tacoma, spending all my money on bills to buying a 1994 K1500 with no payment. Such a good feeling. Thanks Dave
you bet
Smart man 😊, welcome to
Freedom, ran my 92 K1500
To church today, had it 4 years,
Solid, and I love it, have another
k1500 I’m workin on now…
Hi Dave, love your videos especially the ones about building your own cabin. Like you, I have a ninth generation F150. Mine is a single cab with the 302 engine - just purrs along, and has been absolutely reliable. Here in New Zealand we have LOTS of old American trucks!
Great video Dave. Very well covered and the reminder at the end to take a list is well said...
Most useful video ever! Thanks Dave!
I missed the first 15+ min, will have to go back and view it. What I caught was great, real-life knowledge that is really helpful. Thanks so much Dave!
Thanks...hope you like it
I really enjoy your videos, Dave! This one is no exception! Buying an old used truck makes more sense than spending ridiculous amounts of money on something I'd be afraid to use for fear of damaging my investment. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! You're a good teacher, for sure.
Great video! You were very thorough in your review of that truck! Thanks for producing this video!
Excellent video Dave👍 great points to check off on any older vehicle you are considering purchasing. Thanks
Thank you so much Dave!
I just bought a 23 year old tracker and I took a trusted mechanic with me. I like understanding stuff and learned a lot from this video.
Knowledge is power!
Thank you for a great video, Dave! You always have informative and entertaining content. You're a great teacher. Love your channel and Brooke's too! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks
I really enjoy your channel. This was very thorough. I'd say you hit all the high points. Thanks!
Great instructional video Dave, thanks!
This brought back memories of my dad working on his trucks, cars, and semi-he was a truck driver.
When he bought his first new truck he popped the hood and started removing off all these new fangled things that "weren't necessary" to make a truck work. Looking back he probably should've bought another used one lol. Thanks for your expertise.
I absolutely love yours and Brooke's videos! Your my and Kerry's inspiration 😉 we only buy used crappy cars, never bought a new car, lasts longer, no car payments and living on a homestead we don't need a new fancy car! I love this video great information somethings we've never checked for. Keep these great informative videos coming!!
My daily driver is a 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 with a 7.3 powerstroke diesel bought it with 99k miles and it now has 190k + miles the best truck i've owned by far. I plow snow with it and wash it often the truck has made me lots of money in the last couple years of plowing with it. I've done alot of work to it over the years i put new injectors, sensors, gaskets, turbo, transmission and even put a flatbed on it. She's pushing 400+ horsepower and is super reliable i've owned it 8 years.
Older trucks are way more reliable then anything new in today's world to many electronics that can fail and cost people to much money. You don't need a pretty truck you just need a reliable truck to drive that's all.
KISS principle - "Keep It Simple Stupid".
Thanks Dave excellent info!!!
I like how you break things down and make a intimidating process not so overwhelming!!!
Six years ago I purchased a 93 Ranger XL. Although it had a few issues, most have since been dealt with and I'm very happy with the purchase. The plastic headlights in older Fords are subject to leakage, fogging, and discoloration and should be replaced. The good news is they aren't expensive. The bad news is the new replacements are just as prone to moisture and discoloration problems and a downright nightmare to install and align. It makes one long for the era of "five minutes and you're done" sealed glass headlights from yesteryear. My first replacements actually resembled partly filled aquariums after going through a rainy spring. I discovered that the problem can be traced to real shoddy gluing of the two segments. Don't gamble. I suggest applying J-B Weld all the way around the outside of the seam and allowing it to dry before installing. There are also special sprays and wipes that only need to be applied only once a year to keep the plastic lens clear.
Well, just as I expected. Another great posting by Dave the Man! Good thorough walk around that should help all the potential buyers from getting buyers remorse! Good point about expecting some issues, but knowing what's major and what's not is the key!
Thanks for another great educational video.
Stay radical!!
Thanks
I'm Saving This Video!! Thank You Dave, For All This Valuable Information!!!
Hey Dave, found your channel not too long ago. Big fan of what you’re doing, I like your videos cause they help me learn the simple need to know things about off grid/self sustaining smart living. Keep up the good work man!
Construction guys and guys that work with their hands and brains are the best at this stuff....Worked construction as well as flew airplanes for a living and fixed my own stuff my whole life . Dave and Brooke and solid people in my book. Great vid Dave !
Great video! I'm from Montana and love the 90's Fords. I have a fleet of different trucks that includes an 88 F-150 and a 97 F-350 turbo diesel. Both still run great despite my best efforts of beating them up. I still get folks wanting to buy the 97. Folks offering nearly full price what I paid for it brand new back in 97. It just astounds me but I'm not ready to let it go yet because I still use it for a lot of hauling and prefer trucks that are more mechanical/less electronics-based. Makes it easier to work on them.
You remind me of something like a mix between Al from Home Improvement and Bob Villa. Great stuff!
Excellent video! Just found your channel today, love it!!
Good advice for purchasing any used vehicle. Thanks!
All great information,very thorough inspection. Pretty much the same things I look for. I'm certain alot of subscribers will find this extremely useful.
I hope so
I Live in the North Star Borough and have been watching your channel for long before I even dreamed of coming up to Alaska and this video is great to see. This is an issue I've been facing since I've made the jump up here, going on nearly 2 years. Quite a necessity up here and the prices reflect that! Thanks for the info!
I have a cabin up north of FBX so I know the area well. If you are willing to turn wrenches I know folks who get good deals out of the equipment auction on Van Horn. Take south Cushman to van horn and turn right ....then it's down van horn on the right.
@@Bushradical Not sure if you'll see this, but update for you: finally found my north star borough 4x4! Woo! Rewatching your video to check out the vehicle one last time before exchanging money. Thank you!!! No more walking in the snow and a lot more hunting!
Great detail presented!
Excellent information Dave, Thanks 💛
I had the same truck, only mine was a standard cab with an 8' bed. Inline 6, 5-speed, dual fuel tanks, 4x4. Look forward to seeing you use this one. You are obviously very knowledgeable.
Sounds like a dream, how far do the dual tanks take you?
Great video. Your method and pace of explaining the topic was spot on. Presented like a pro. I’m 60 and wish I had something like this when I was 20. I would have saved some money. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bushy, you remind me of myself at a younger age . Hitting my 70s now , but can remember my time in Alaska like it was yesterday. I'm a big guy like you, but I was bullied defended myself and went to jail and kicked out of school . Made my way to Alaska and was accepted by all . Sorry I left . Thank you for the memories. Keep on being radical
My man, this is such a great video, thanks for the work you put into educating people.
Great video as usual Dave !!! Makes my 2001 Ranger with 88K look great. I always had company supplied vans and it helped make my Ranger great for retirement.
right on
Just bought a 1999 Ranger a few months ago. Love that little truck
...GREAT INFO. BUYER BEWARE...STAY SAFE//
Nice. Thanks for the hints!
Great information Dave thanks.
Awesome video Dave, and thanks for going through everything that one should be looking at when purchasing a older vehicle,and explaining everything to us,👍😊....
you bet
Strong overview. I always check on whether the model has a timing chain or belt and question the owner about replacement and any receipt handy on that. I ask about brake work, head gasket replacement as well. And I always smell the oil (well, almost always ! ). Thanks, you gave me a couple more ideas, appreciate that !
Good tips! The 300 inline six has gear to gear timing.....no chain OR belt
This video is a gift from heaven. Thank you.
This is invaluable information for anyone buying anything used..Thanks Dave your channel gets better as it evolves.
Interesting. Looked like the check engine light might have been on and it had a pretty good exhaust leak. In some states that's not an issue but here in Arizona they freak out at emissions time if even an insignificant hose is off. An exhaust leak will result in a fail. In some states people even remove their emission stuff. I've had a rusty car once in my life. Bought it here in Arizona for parts. An Arizona car all it's life. The car was a 61 Mercury Comet. Front floor pans were rusty. How did it get rusty in a dry state where summer temp's average 115? The carpet pad. Rubber quickly dry rots here. That in turn allows water entry. Carpet pads are like sponges. Even with high daily temps that moisture under the carpet stays wet indefinitely. Thus the rotted out floors in an Arizona car. $1900 was not to bad considering the necessary stuff is a cheap fix.
Excellent video! Great, well explained walk around that most people should easily understand, and be able to duplicate.
I’ve been mechanically inclined my whole life, so no issues here…but I wanted to see exactly the way Dave demonstrated how to accomplish it.
Awesome job sir!
Thanks
Another great video, Dave. Thanks
Thanks Dave! Really enjoyed the video.
Solid post, here.
Thanks
Not in the market for an old truck, but I absolutely loved watching this. Dave is always so informative. Besides, I could listen to Dave talk about just about anything. Such a down to earth person. :-)
Great video! I like the detailed information on the blower motor and the 4WD low. Good stuff.
Nice work. You are very detailed and organized. Thanks for all the advices.
300/6 with a 5-speed. Yup, that’ll run forever. Anybody in the comments looking for a truck that’ll outlive you if it doesn’t rust away, go for one of these.
100%
Thank you😊
You're welcome 😊
Another Great video Dave, Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this great information with us!!! That was a lot of good information to know when purchasing an older or any vehicle!!! God bless!!!
Under the hood all you have to look for is a 300 Cu In straight Six. If that's there you have nothing to worry about.
I heard that !
Excellent video, Dave. Thank you. How about an update after you fix all the things that need fixing? After the $1900 you spent to buy the truck, how much more will you spend to fix it up?
That I'm also curious on
Thanks for sharing Dave. Good video. Best wishes to you, Brooke and all the family from the UK.
WOW that is a rust bucket! Glad I live out in the desert... you'd never see that. Even my '96 only has very superficial rust. You've been an inspiration Dave, thank you!