Which one would you buy?

[tallyho8]

There are 2 trucks for sale and you have to buy one of them. Which one would you pick?
They are both one owner trucks sold by their private owner. Both of them look great and I can find a fault with neither of them.
Truck #1: A 2019 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 170,000 miles on it.
Truck #2: A 2012 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 85,000 miles on it.
They are the same price and both of them start easy, run well and quiet and look good.
Which one would you buy and why?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

The 2012. 100,000 miles is worth a bit. Also, I drive a 2007 now, so it's still a step up!

 

[ponytug]

2012 was a good vintage.

I think it is hard to tell at a distance, but I'd go for the lower miles and fewer electronics.

All the best, Peter

 

[Jstpssng]

Another vote for the lower mileage truck, if they both are in similar condition.

 

[Hay Dude]

Neither
Ram, baby!

 

[4570Man]

Neither
Ram, baby!

You know I’m driving a Ram but if you’re in the market for a 1/2 ton I think the rear coil spring ram is the least capable of the big 3.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

There are 2 trucks for sale and you have to buy one of them. Which one would you pick?
They are both one owner trucks sold by their private owner. Both of them look great and I can find a fault with neither of them.
Truck #1: A 2019 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 170,000 miles on it.
Truck #2: A 2012 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 85,000 miles on it.
They are the same price and both of them start easy, run well and quiet and look good.
Which one would you buy and why?

Price? (Curiosity)
Motors?

 

[tallyho8]

Price? (Curiosity)
Motors?

$18,000 5 liter V8

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I've been thinking (thinking) about this, brand new at a dealer but almost 3 years old! 6.8L F250 rubber mat, vinyl bench. I'm thinking I could get it probably high $30s.
Hard to find 2dr, 8' bed

 

[Jstpssng]

I've been thinking (thinking) about this, brand new at a dealer but almost 3 years old! 6.3L F250 rubber mat, vinyl bench. I'm thinking I could get it probably high $30s.
Hard to find 2dr, 8' bedView attachment 4124329

2WD?

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

2WD?

I pictured one on their site. No it's 4x4. Gas

 

[shooterdon]

The newer one.

It has the aluminum body and will look like new for years to come. It still has 100k miles of life on the mechanicals and would last me 10 years. The 2012 will need body work soon.

 

[dj1701]

The newer one.

It has the aluminum body and will look like new for years to come. It still has 100k miles of life on the mechanicals and would last me 10 years. The 2012 will need body work soon.

I agree. My 2016 has almost 180,000 miles and she still looks and drives great.

 

[duffer]

Based on your location, and if the truck is a "southern" truck, there is little concern for rust.

I would go with the 2012. Doesn't have the 10 speed transmission, less computer crap (like the auto start-stop), and still has a ton of life left in the engine (presumably).

But I would take the one you prefer to a mechanic to have it checked out for compression, codes, etc.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

@tallyho8 you know you will get about 25% of the replies will be for the 2012, 25% for the 2019, 25% for either one, and 25% for none of them.

My vote is for either one. They seem to be close to equal in value. Drive both of them and get the one you like better.

 

[tallyho8]

The newer one.

It has the aluminum body and will look like new for years to come. It still has 100k miles of life on the mechanicals and would last me 10 years. The 2012 will need body work soon.

I don't think it will need body work soon. We don't have rust problems here like they have up north. I have a 1995 F250 diesel with nary a rust spot on it. Trucks sell well here as they aren't as popular as the SUVs. My diesel has only 102,000 miles on it and I think I can get $20,000 for it.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Maybe check Kelly Blue Book
I did a quick check, my zip code, both good condition, loaded, private sale, blue color.
Truck 1-$14,868
Truck 2-$11,959
Somewhere I read the 2012 5L(302) had oiling issues(?)...maybe check that.
My '93 I have about $2,800 in it but 207,000 miles I'm not comfortable going over about 15 miles from home, although everything works & maintenanced.

 

[dodge man]

If rust isn’t a problem the older lower mileage truck.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I guess it depends on where it is coming from. If it is a salt application area 7 years could be a big difference in rust impact. If not I would probably go with low mileage.

 

[kenmac]

For me, It would always be the lower mileage