New to diesels - Atlanta metro

[Alex in Atl]

Figured it's about time I introduce myself.

Hi all. The name as you can see is Alex. Long time lover of the PowerStroke and Ford's in general (owned a couple modded Fox bodies with NYC racing history).

After much convincing, the wife finally understood the need (my desire?) for a truck. I had browsed before but signed up once the search got serious. I've learned a lot and hope to return the favor sometime.

Cheers!

 

[DWhite]

Welcome to the PSA roster.

 

[Pockets]

Welcome neighbor

 

[slc dzl]

Welcome.
What year truck are you looking to get?

 

[Alex in Atl]

Welcome to the PSA roster.

Thanks!

Welcome neighbor

I have an aunt out your way. I'm in Stockbridge, in Rockdale County.

Welcome.
What year truck are you looking to get?

I test drove an '06 today. The budget I set forces me to look at decent 05's to 07's. Won't buy anything with more than ~ 100k miles on it.

 

[RedRice589]

Welcome!

 

[lugnut1009]

Welcome!

 

[Mwilbur516]

Welcome, Dallas GA here. Let me know if I can help you out with anything.


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[Bronc937]

I was in the same boat and picked up an '06 cclb for 14k. Although the miles were about 120,000, the truck was super clean and well taken care of. Spent about 4k and completely bulletproofed the motor (studs, upgraded cooler, deleted, 4 inch [email protected]-pro and SCT tuner, stc fitting, dummy plugs, standpipes, etc) changed all fluids, etc. Runs awesome and kept the overall price under 20,000.

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[Mwilbur516]

I would look at trucks with over 100,000. Just do your homework, take a scanner, don't be afraid to ask questions and you'll be fine.


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[Mwilbur516]

I was in the same boat and picked up an '06 cclb for 14k. Although the miles were about 120,000, the truck was super clean and well taken care of. Spent about 4k and completely bulletproofed the motor (studs, upgraded cooler, deleted, 4 inch [email protected]-pro and SCT tuner, stc fitting, dummy plugs, standpipes, etc) changed all fluids, etc. Runs awesome and kept the overall price under 20,000.

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Nice truck!!

This is my 06' with 68,xxx miles.


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[cbf9703]

I would look at trucks with over 100,000. Just do your homework, take a scanner, don't be afraid to ask questions and you'll be fine.


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Welcome! I agree with Matt on not limiting yourself to just trucks under 100,000. There are some great deals to be had on higher mileage trucks with lots of life left in them, leaving you more money for 'necessary' upgrades. :naughty:

 

[Alex in Atl]

Those are immaculate examples of what can be had. Regarding the 100,000 mile limitation, I should make clear that it's my wife who wasn't happy about buying a 100,000+ mile truck. She has come around. I'll be sure to show her the above examples.

Thanks!

 

[truckman1974]

Welcome!

 

[swinky]

Don't worry about over 100k miles. My motor was just torn down at 225k miles and it looked great other than a piston that cracked from some sort of debris getting in it.

 

[1ATony]

Welcome to the site, it's great to have you here.

Tony