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MTG#10 · 03-19-2015, 04:18 PM

I know this has been done a thousand times, but with no search function I just decided to create my own thread.

I'm in the market for a used truck, my absolute top dollar is $20k.

Right now I have my choices narrowed down to a 2011 Ford F150 XLT (2WD) with 50k miles for $19300

http://springfield.craigslist.org/ctd/4939278622.html

And a 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (4WD) with 81k miles for $18500

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4932526426.html

The Toyota is one owner and supposedly has a clean title but I haven't checked yet.

Toyota and Ford are the only brands I'm interested in at the moment, but may look into a Nissan.

Do the two Ive posted seem like decent deals? Does anyone know of anything in the Springfield area that's better?

jbwm89 · 03-20-2015, 01:47 PM

I was in the same place you are about a year ago. Wanted to spend 20, couldn't find anything that wasn't either 2WD (don't waste your money) or didn't have sky high mileage. Ended up spending 26,000 on a 2013 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 4WD with 20,000 miles (in December 2013). Best decision I ever made, the new Dodge would have cost me more than 30k.

DJ's left nut · 03-20-2015, 01:52 PM

I learned this years ago when I was looking for a used SUV and it's the most 'duh' thing in the world once you think about it - supply and demand controls the used car market.

There are a shitload of used F-150s around.

Naturally, with a seemingly endless supply of used F-150s, dealerships aren't terribly reluctant to make you a deal on one. If they can quick flip one and make even a few hundred bucks, they don't really care - there's another used F-150 looking to take that spot on the lot in the near future.

I'm not really brand loyal at all; in my 15 years as a driver I've had 2 Chryslers, a Nissan and a Hyundai (my toy is a Chevy). My wife's had a Toyota, a chevy and 2 Fords. I'll say this, the fit and finish on our 2011 F-150 is as good as the polish on any of the imports I've driven and both it and the Explorer before it have been reliable as hell.

Ultimately, I think used Tundras hold their re-sale so well because they simply don't have the insane market pressures that force dealerships to make you a good deal on them that exist with F-150s. As such, I think their re-sale is largely inflated. They're a quality vehicle as well but not so much better that you can justify the price difference, IMO.

Speaking purely objectively, I just think the F-150 is the smarter buy.

DJ's left nut · 03-20-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Well, check my pre-owned inventory out. I can sell from any lot. www.machens.com

Just a quick plug - Machens is good people.

People in Columbia kinda complain about these guys taking over every dealership in town - I'm wholly in favor of it. Machens does great work and will make you a damn good deal.

P.S. if you guys could go ahead and put McCosh out of business so you'd have a GM shop for me to browse as well I'd appreciate it...**** those guys.

Reerun_KC · 03-20-2015, 02:01 PM

I have owned a 4x4 since 2010, I don't think I will ever own a 2wd truck again....

**Perineum Ripper** · 03-20-2015, 03:14 PM

I would say if you can find a great deal on a 2wd truck you really like for about 19 and go to the dealer and see if they could put a Detroit Locker in the rear end you would have true positrack in the rear and if you put a few hundred pounds in the rear every winter you can go about anywhere

I had a locker put in the rear end of my 4wd 2500 Sierra and I can go just about everywhere in 2wd that my dad goes in 4wd with his 2500 Silverado

They cost around $400-500 and they are easy to install so it shouldn't be more than your 20 mark after all is done..just an idea

**hometeam** · 03-20-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Just a quick plug - Machens is good people.

People in Columbia kinda complain about these guys taking over every dealership in town - I'm wholly in favor of it. Machens does great work and will make you a damn good deal.

P.S. if you guys could go ahead and put McCosh out of business so you'd have a GM shop for me to browse as well I'd appreciate it...**** those guys.

And you know all those free tickets I gave away last year? Courtesy of the owner of Machens. He buys Chiefs tickets just for the die hard fans here, which means I basically got free season tickets last year.

Someone buy a car! LOL

And yea, I dont think we will be hooking up with any GM products any time soon, but ya never know~ If Rusty gets an inkling it might happen

**Perineum Ripper** · 03-20-2015, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

And you know all those free tickets I gave away last year? Courtesy of the owner of Machens. He buys Chiefs tickets just for the die hard fans here, which means I basically got free season tickets last year.

Someone buy a car! LOL

And yea, I dont think we will be hooking up with any GM products any time soon, but ya never know~ If Rusty gets an inkling it might happen

If I would of known you before I bought my car I would of went through you..I went through Machens VW..I had a great experience with them..if you guys do work on the VW I need a little work done to the car

**TrebMaxx** · 03-20-2015, 08:28 PM

My last 5 cars were purchased from Machens, 2 at Ford, 2 at BMW and 1 at Nissan. McCosh can go eat a bag of dicks.

**hometeam** · 03-20-2015, 09:00 PM

All machens purchases must go through hometeam, its the only fair way~

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

All machens purchases must go through hometeam, its the only fair way~

MORE TATTOO PICS!!!!

ILChief · 03-20-2015, 09:14 PM

I just bought a new 2014 F150 for not much more than a used 2010 with 60k miles. Check into new 14 models

**Dunit35** · 03-20-2015, 09:19 PM

I had the option of buying either a 2011 Chevy Silverado ext cab 4wd or an 09 Silverado crew cab 2wd with 30k more miles. I went w/ the crew cab for cab size. Glad I did it.

**TrebMaxx** · 03-20-2015, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

All machens purchases must go through hometeam, its the only fair way~

Next one will be through you.

03-19-2015, 04:18 PM
MTG#10 Mammoth penis Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Casino cash: $7394386	In the market for a used truck... I know this has been done a thousand times, but with no search function I just decided to create my own thread. I'm in the market for a used truck, my absolute top dollar is $20k. Right now I have my choices narrowed down to a 2011 Ford F150 XLT (2WD) with 50k miles for $19300 http://springfield.craigslist.org/ctd/4939278622.html And a 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (4WD) with 81k miles for $18500 http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4932526426.html The Toyota is one owner and supposedly has a clean title but I haven't checked yet. Toyota and Ford are the only brands I'm interested in at the moment, but may look into a Nissan. Do the two Ive posted seem like decent deals? Does anyone know of anything in the Springfield area that's better?
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03-20-2015, 01:47 PM	#61
jbwm89 MIZZOU Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saint Joseph Casino cash: $10005040	I was in the same place you are about a year ago. Wanted to spend 20, couldn't find anything that wasn't either 2WD (don't waste your money) or didn't have sky high mileage. Ended up spending 26,000 on a 2013 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 4WD with 20,000 miles (in December 2013). Best decision I ever made, the new Dodge would have cost me more than 30k. __________________ "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
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03-20-2015, 01:52 PM	#62
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $2599099	I learned this years ago when I was looking for a used SUV and it's the most 'duh' thing in the world once you think about it - supply and demand controls the used car market. There are a shitload of used F-150s around. Naturally, with a seemingly endless supply of used F-150s, dealerships aren't terribly reluctant to make you a deal on one. If they can quick flip one and make even a few hundred bucks, they don't really care - there's another used F-150 looking to take that spot on the lot in the near future. I'm not really brand loyal at all; in my 15 years as a driver I've had 2 Chryslers, a Nissan and a Hyundai (my toy is a Chevy). My wife's had a Toyota, a chevy and 2 Fords. I'll say this, the fit and finish on our 2011 F-150 is as good as the polish on any of the imports I've driven and both it and the Explorer before it have been reliable as hell. Ultimately, I think used Tundras hold their re-sale so well because they simply don't have the insane market pressures that force dealerships to make you a good deal on them that exist with F-150s. As such, I think their re-sale is largely inflated. They're a quality vehicle as well but not so much better that you can justify the price difference, IMO. Speaking purely objectively, I just think the F-150 is the smarter buy. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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03-20-2015, 02:01 PM	#64
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	I have owned a 4x4 since 2010, I don't think I will ever own a 2wd truck again....
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03-20-2015, 03:14 PM	#65
Perineum Ripper Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $1519542	I would say if you can find a great deal on a 2wd truck you really like for about 19 and go to the dealer and see if they could put a Detroit Locker in the rear end you would have true positrack in the rear and if you put a few hundred pounds in the rear every winter you can go about anywhere I had a locker put in the rear end of my 4wd 2500 Sierra and I can go just about everywhere in 2wd that my dad goes in 4wd with his 2500 Silverado They cost around $400-500 and they are easy to install so it shouldn't be more than your 20 mark after all is done..just an idea
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03-20-2015, 08:28 PM	#68
TrebMaxx Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of CoMo Casino cash: $1067252	My last 5 cars were purchased from Machens, 2 at Ford, 2 at BMW and 1 at Nissan. McCosh can go eat a bag of dicks. __________________
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03-20-2015, 09:00 PM	#69
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $3811956	All machens purchases must go through hometeam, its the only fair way~
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03-20-2015, 09:14 PM	#71
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7904831	I just bought a new 2014 F150 for not much more than a used 2010 with 60k miles. Check into new 14 models
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03-20-2015, 09:19 PM	#72
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1137045	I had the option of buying either a 2011 Chevy Silverado ext cab 4wd or an 09 Silverado crew cab 2wd with 30k more miles. I went w/ the crew cab for cab size. Glad I did it.
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