Jennifer41 19 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'm west of Philly. Really the only people here that drive the 3/4 tons are horse people and contractors they typically drive them into the ground and/or beat the hell out of them. It's really rare to find a decent used one. NEW is a different story. But obviously they're twice the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Get the auto trader app. I just searched 2008 and newer f250 with in 100 miles of Philly and found several nice trucks under 100,000 miles and under $30,000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I didn't even know that existed! Thank you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hope it helps. You can get pretty specific in the advanced search option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I will have to take a look at that as well. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nutters4nutters 1 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 If you have a Carmax nearby they will also transfer one, found 14 that meet the criteria, Under 60k miles, less than 30k. I'm not a huge fan of theirs, but they always seem to have a good selection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Brians.....Todd 103 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I just traded a 2011 F350 crew cab dually with 22k miles on it at a friend's dealership in central PA. It's in great shape. If anybody is in the market for a used dually let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Check out around the Manheim Pa area lots out that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I just traded a 2011 F350 crew cab dually with 22k miles on it at a friend's dealership in central PA. It's in great shape. If anybody is in the market for a used dually let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. Thanks for the heads up! I think that's a bit TOO much truck for us. But you offing it up is just one of the reasons why I love fiends so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I just traded a 2011 F350 crew cab dually with 22k miles on it at a friend's dealership in central PA. It's in great shape. If anybody is in the market for a used dually let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. Thanks for the heads up! I think that's a bit TOO much truck for us. But you offing it up is just one of the reasons why I love fiends so much! Don't discount a 350 in single rear wheel if you come across one. You'll have a similar ride to a 3/4-ton truck but higher towing capacities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Don't discount a 350 in single rear wheel if you come across one. You'll have a similar ride to a 3/4-ton truck but higher towing capacities.I couldn't agree more. I really don't even see the point in a 3/4 ton when you can get a 1 ton srw. I am on my 3rd srw f-350. The payload capacity is so much higher and you are driving the same truck. That said I have read before that some home owner associations don't allow 1 ton trucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I think we found our truck! Actually, it kind of found us. Just stopping into a local dealer, looking to make a connection in case anything came in that suited our needs, originally we weren't really looking at diesels... But the guy said "would you consider a diesel? We got this truck TODAY as a trade, hasn't even been detailed yet.." Super clean, '09, 250 crew cab 100K miles, for less than $25K AND a two year warranty... There's no way it was a work truck, like I said we saw it before it was cleaned, and it was near spotless. No smell, no rust... Works for me! Papers to be signed on Monday if it checks out ok. The only thing "bad" I can see happening is the dealer revoking the 2yr warranty and that makes me nervous, but... Now to see if the camper I want is still available... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 What the hell is that thing on the front for? Breaking through iceburgs? I wonder if I can trade it for running boards.. hahah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 What the hell is that thing on the front for? Breaking through iceburgs? I wonder if I can trade it for running boards.. hahahIt looks like a cattle guard. LolSome people call them grill guards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It looks like it has a winch or at least a winch bracket.You will love having it in Philly traffic. You can just push the car ahead of you out of the way and keep on going. And you won't have as much as a scratch on your truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Do I need those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Do I need those?Probably not. But I certainly wouldn't get rid if it. It is designed to take the abuse of driving thru fields and pushing branches or bushes out of your way or for giving a stubborn bull a tap so he will get out of your way. It will also save your front end in a minor front end collision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yeah..I'd rather have running boards.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Every farm truck I've had has had one. You can use it to push round bails, push open gates. Push started a few old cars and trucks. And most I've had the winch on it. The winch is great for getting your truck out of the mud, snow, etc. or I've wrapped it around a small tree I was pulling out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yeah..I'd rather have running boards..It depends who and how it's attached. It might leave some holes in the front of your truck that will be less attractive then the cattle/brush guard is now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It's hard to tell in that picture but you might be in luck. It looks like its a whole unit. That is when they remove the factory bumper and replace it with a new bumper that has the guard attached to it. Only bad news that you'd have to buy a new bumper or find some that wants it and swap them out for their factory bumper. I could probably find a dozen people here in oklahoma who would gladly trade you bumpers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer41 19 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Good to know. I think the husband thinks it looks badass anyway.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I know I'm probably giving you more info than you want or need but I want you to know that guard probably cost between $1,000-$1,500. So don't just give it away. Sell it on eBay or advertise it on Craigslist. Maybe the dealership your buying the truck from will trade you for a factory bumper. But again I'd keep it. You'll be glad you have it the first time you bump something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Good to know. I think the husband thinks it looks badass anyway..It is badass!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Wow nice truck now if the camper is still available you can get it in time to make the Grand Gathering in Gettysburg!!!!!! Katman1356...Jason and Cyclonic 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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