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<blockquote data-quote="B E N" data-source="post: 1436245" data-attributes="member: 33355"><p>Buy it, given the caveat that you will be able to afford a few things right away.</p><p></p><p>Take it to a mechanic before you agree to buy it, have them do a pre-purchase inspection. This usually costs around $100, they will put it on a lift and check things like wheel bearings and steering system, and look more thoroughly for leaks or any major issues. </p><p></p><p>Get the rust taken care of immediately, all of it! Get some sort of prevention in place, be it undercoat, lineX, whatever. Make sure you understand what this is going to cost and you can afford it.</p><p></p><p>Rebuild the shocks, plan $800-1000 for <em>just the rebuild</em>. Be prepared to replace any other parts that are bad in the steering and suspension at the same time, this could amount to nothing or another 1-2k.</p><p></p><p>If you can handle getting that done you should be good to go. Just remember your buying a used truck with some miles, maintenance is going to be more than a low mileage or newer vehicle, don't get in over your head on the payment, if something needs work you have to be able to pay for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B E N, post: 1436245, member: 33355"] Buy it, given the caveat that you will be able to afford a few things right away. Take it to a mechanic before you agree to buy it, have them do a pre-purchase inspection. This usually costs around $100, they will put it on a lift and check things like wheel bearings and steering system, and look more thoroughly for leaks or any major issues. Get the rust taken care of immediately, all of it! Get some sort of prevention in place, be it undercoat, lineX, whatever. Make sure you understand what this is going to cost and you can afford it. Rebuild the shocks, plan $800-1000 for [I]just the rebuild[/I]. Be prepared to replace any other parts that are bad in the steering and suspension at the same time, this could amount to nothing or another 1-2k. If you can handle getting that done you should be good to go. Just remember your buying a used truck with some miles, maintenance is going to be more than a low mileage or newer vehicle, don't get in over your head on the payment, if something needs work you have to be able to pay for it. [/QUOTE]
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