Wanted Quigley 4x4 with 7.3 diesel low mileage

[copescobra]

FYI for those interested Called on the 7.3 with 65K miles on it to buy myself. I was sold for $8000 in perfect shape as reviewed a ton of pics but just too late.

[kicknupdirt]

For me the only issue with buying used and we all know it is turning back the odometer, those older fords are pretty easy to do in a few minutes, carfax doesn't tell you everything and then there is the age of the van and general wear. If you run the numbers to put a 4x4 on it and fix anything else, your time and effort unless you live next to the shop it almost cheaper to buy new (I got a 15% off sticker fully loaded) unless your going all out with a monster van. I didn't want t 6.0 diesel since they are know to have issues. V10 is a gas pig, the 5.4 will do what i need and get the same milage as my old Blazer. I have trips planned to CA for this summer to visit family so time for me time is running out.

The pop top, i really have to think about it - i know there are huge advantages, yes summer heat - i grew up in phx AZ so i know heat. I spent 10 years in Maine so i know winter too and yes standing up is a big plus too since I'm 6' and the wife is 5'8". Were going to hit the NC beachs over christmas holidays for 2 weeks, i would think after that we'll know if the penthouse is a go or no go. I'm use to tent camping so the van is going to be a big change.

thanks for the feed back, and all the other post of information, if i do a pop up i will surely post my experience.

[loren85022]

not posting new van pics within 48hrs aint cool!

[my3kids]

Just FYI, SMB Texas has a 2003 Quigley 7.3 diesel with 63,000 miles on it. I don't know the seller nor have I seen the vehicle. Good luck.

Ray