Which one would you buy?

[Slowpoke Slim]

There are 2 trucks for sale and you have to buy one of them. Which one would you pick?
They are both one owner trucks sold by their private owner. Both of them look great and I can find a fault with neither of them.
Truck #1: A 2019 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 170,000 miles on it.
Truck #2: A 2012 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab, loaded, with 85,000 miles on it.
They are the same price and both of them start easy, run well and quiet and look good.
Which one would you buy and why?

Neither. A half ton isn't a truck. It's a car with a box on the back. And not even an 8' box.

3/4 ton minimum for me, and honestly, I wish I had bought a dually.

 

[sd455dan]

I have to stick with the 2006 XLT 4X4 we picked up for $1k, son sure likes it "price being a factor", I will keep driving my older 03 Ram 3500 diesel.
1K Ford is aging Well, no real problems in the first 8 months of use, no rust no leaks.

 

[Jstpssng]

I have to stick with the 2006 XLT 4X4 we picked up for $1k, son sure likes it "price being a factor", I will keep driving my older 03 Ram 3500 diesel.View attachment 4126148

You can't beat that with a stick. Around here a thousand bucks will get you something with a rotted out frame, only good for plowing your driveway.

 

[sd455dan]

Yes if there is one thing on a vehicle first to run from... it is rust.

 

[civilian]

My brother's 2016 F150, short box, single cab has a badly rusted frame. Aluminum body looks good,, but the frame is awful. Dealer won't take it on a trade in. Jon