Thinkin about a 97 f250

[yota_krawler]

I found a 97 ext cab short bed (not 4door) f-250 with 165000 miles on it for $5000. It has a lift and 35in bfg ATs. Power everything, 5spd, 4inch turbo back exhaust. I haven't looked at it yet but on paper it sounds sweet.

Is this a good truck? I don't want to buy something and regret it. Any thoughts are welcome. Even if it is Hell NO!!!! lol I dont have a lot of knowledge when it comes to the Power Stroke. So any info is welcome as well. Fuel hog, etc. Thanks Cody

[lucky7]

Sounds good to me i've got 300k on mine and it runs as good as my 03 that has a 190k just make sure they kept up on the maintenance.

[red]

sounds like a very good truck. 7.3L powerstroke is an excellent motor, thirsty for a diesel but powerfull and reliable.

[79 turd]

I would just check for blow by and if there is a lil oil on the valve covers that is normal but you dont want it running all over the place just a couple things i would look for.

[Hyena]

its good that it is a manual!

[86bobbedtoy]

thats my buddy clintons truck

[yota_krawler]

is it a nice truck? I wanna look at it.

[86bobbedtoy]

I have never really seen it up close
looks good from what I have seen.

[BLACKDOG]

I'd go for it.  I've got a couple buddies with very similar trucks, and they're very happy with them.  Once has an auto, and one has a 5spd, and the one with the auto says thats the only thing he'd change. 

[Blingn]

do it