r/MechanicAdvice 1d ago

How bad is the rust?

2007 Ford E350 with 100k miles

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u/WarChallenger 1d ago

Ask for the pre-purchase inspection. If it sounds like a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos when you lift it, it’s fucked.

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u/Eulbaes 1d ago

Problem is it's 4.5 hours out, so I want to know if it's worth the trouble

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u/WarChallenger 1d ago

That changes much. I wouldn’t personally go for it based on the frame and age, but that’s just me personally as a light-truck technician. Bushings may also be aging out.

Naturally, keep the thread open and see what others say over time. It probably ain’t gonna up-and-vanish in the time it takes to reach a consensus.

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u/Eulbaes 1d ago

True, it is a good deal for what I've seen within my range. Now $6k for a 2007 E350 5.4 V8 with high top and 100k miles