Hello to all. I need some advice on which direction to take with a truck purchase. I am in need of a truck to pull my camper. I have stumbled on a 1996 Ford F250 7.3L diesel with 173,000 miles for around $4000. The truck looks to be in great shape. However, I am one who is very limited in the mechanical field and don't know a lot about engines, not to mention the fact that I do not like spending lots of time/money tinkering with vehicles. My question is this: I have zero experience with diesel engines, much less in older model vehicles. Though my budget is limited, I'd prefer a truck that is dependable and will require very little work/attention. Should the buck stop with this F250 or should I be looking at gasoline engine trucks? Thanks very much in advance for everyone's input.

 

I must be on the wrong forum site. I was actually looking for advice.

 

As per my view F250 7.3L diesel is best for you, If you are looking used truck for towing camper because I always heard good news about F250 7.3L and my friend is also using 7.3 which is best for him for towing trailer.

For millage the 173,000 is comparatively more, I think you need to try on other truck selling website or you can contact to used truck dealers. You can get batter trucks in compare to this on $4000.