I agree, buying any vehicle 20 year old or older can bite you in the rear. This is a risky purchase, no matter how you slice it, especially considering anything could go wrong with it right after buying it, & Diesels are expensive to maintain/repair. With 172k miles, I wouldn't consider anything over $12,000 unless the drivetrain can be 100% warranteed for at least another 100k. I should be getting some pics of the roof and underside tomorrow. I have done some research, and saw a few examples of how the roof can have peeling paint and rust. The frame needs to be carefully inspected, it's at least 18" longer than any stock Ford frame, meaning it was spliced somehow. The 7.3 core supports are becoming very difficult to find, & the labor to swap one is very time-consuming. The radiator core support should be in perfect condition. Crawl underneath & look carefully for rust. Centurions are known for problems where seams were welded. I doubt it cost much more than that when brand new. I don't think the seller has all the documentation, but I will ask. For a price like that, it should be flawlessly maintained with excellent documentation to back it up, & half the miles. It is a beautiful truck! The seller is awfully proud of it. Not to mention, good luck getting financing on a 21-yr. It's also guaranteed to be a b*tch to park in small/crowded parking lots. Anything in particular I should ask the seller as well?It is a beautiful truck! The seller is awfully proud of it. I found a wicked nice truck for sale, and was wondering what yall thought of the cost to buy it.
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