Used Car Inspection Benefits

[@Wilbrown89]

The cost of a good inspection is a dollar saved down the road.

[@munozinni]

@@Wilbrown89 pure words of wisdom 👋👋

[@LayzeeGiant]

100% still worth buying. That’s a 7.3 and they’re like gold anymore. I’ll take it if he passes on it.

[@hvacexplained9341]

“Rick Harrison” the best I could do is $1000. I’m taking all the risk.

[@tomfisher7206]

​@@hvacexplained9341😂

[@Zach-ju5vi]

If new trucks weren't trash this inspection might be worth doing. Now these old truck are worth as much as new because you can't replace them and you can still fix them.

[@michaelbenoit248]

In 2020 I bought a 1993 7.3 IDI NA with ZF5. Paid 4k for it. Did electric fuel pump conversion off the bat. If that truck still has factory clutch with factory flywheel it needs to be replaced cuz the flywheel can destroy itself. They used Dual mass flywheels. Quieter but pretty junk. If the seller wants 4k I’d take it as is. But the seller probably wants 10k for it when it’s worth 4 cuz of the issues.

[@jimh.412]

​@@michaelbenoit248 You're not getting that for anything close to $4k😂. It's probably $15-20k. I just sold a 1997 2wd Ford Ranger with 250k miles on it in a couple days for $2500.🧐

[@jamesunknown6016]

Those old body style fords will run forever vs these new garbage vehicles being built

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Just admit you're too poor to get a decent truck

[@randallsmerna384]

​@@wizard_of_poz4413Anyone paying these prices for planned obsolescence and sketchy quality shouldn't have their heads examined! There's no f#@king way it costs MFGs even a tenth of what they are charging!

[@randallsmerna384]

Even if he bought it and dropped $6,000 in it off the bat, he's still going to be WAY AHEAD!

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

@@randallsmerna384 way ahead of what? It's just a toy for teenagers or dudes with tons of money

[@joelbeaulac967]

Hell yeah I’ve got two of em

[@glengarbera7367]

The body and the frame look amazing. It's definitely worth buying for the right price.

[@adriannewman1322]

That's a good looking truck. With some work its worth it a lot of these newer cars are not built with pride

[@Columbus1492]

Really?

[@brandonsizemore3619]

That is a gorgeous truck. Better shape than I've seen one since the early 2000s lol

[@Duckie1009]

Good looking truck! It gets in your eyes and you look past the faults. That’s why we need you!

[@cheddarmccheese5855]

I have an ol 95. 302 5spd 4x4 variety. Love it. But hell, she requires a lot of attention. I did that whole list you just named & then some. The door hinge bushings, exhaust, leaf springs & shackles, full suspension & front end, u joints, and much more. Really great content Dave 👍 big fan. Keep it up!! We need people like you

[@josephrosella3042]

I'd like to buy it !!! In my neck of the woods that truck would have rotted away long before all that stuff went bad

[@cheapers1952]

Even vehicles are usually judged by their cover looks like a pretty decent paint job that looks like that's about it right

[@bigpjohnson]

Years ago we bought a very high mileage Ranger that had a clean body. Replaced or repaired most everything on it and it was a great truck. Paint and body gets expensive VERY fast so I'd rather pay more for a good body and then fix mechanicals.

[@JesusSaves71185]

@@bigpjohnsonyou think those repairs are going to cost less than the paint job huh? Interesting. 🤔

[@bigpjohnson]

@@JesusSaves71185 well I DIY most repairs so yeah, a few grand and a few weekends and most of that suspension and other stuff will be fixed like new.

[@cheapers1952]

@@JesusSaves71185 I probably wasn't very clear the point I was trying to make is they were probably taken in by the Great paint job on the truck I know people that have spent 20 grand 68 mustang with a great body a convertible top correctly and lockdown reason for that is it was t-boned what caught their attention to buy the car was the paint job everything I remember about cars you would want the mechanically sound all the way around before you would actually paint it

[@cheapers1952]

I do agree with Dave having a vehicle inspected before you buy one is a good idea sometimes there could be hidden problems that can't even be detected but getting the general idea of what is wrong for sure is a good idea for negotiating the price

[@hfc-u7l]

I bought a 119k mile 95 f150 for 3.1k . Literally everything worked. No rust, no bad paint. Then the trans blew a front pump seal an hour away from my house.

[@jkramer4716]

Good job, Dave ! Excellent learning video! Good job, Dave and employees!

[@charlesatkins5388]

I like that body style of the Fords. The problem is when they are the diesel engine folks are asking ungodly prices for them. Always say, These diesels will run forever. My answer to that, They may do it but that won't be any good when the rest of the truck is falling apart around it.

[@simplex1]

That color on the 7.3 goes hard!

[@Sky-Carr]

The sad thing about it is the seller doesn’t care how much the repairs are. They will just sell it to someone else that doesn’t do their due diligence. It is great that you are shedding light on all of the additional cost involved with buying a used vehicle!

[@munozinni]

Hola 👋 señor Dave!!! Very educational video!!! Can you explain better about the proper way to install an after market exhaust system so we make sure it was properly installed Gracias 🙏 Saludos!!!👋 😊👋

[@Astromyxin]

The pipes joints are fitted backwards on the exhaust too. They should be installed in nested/shingle fashion from source to drain in the direction of the flow of medium flowing within it, like the downspout of a rain gutter. The outlet/source is overlapped by the first pipe, the first pipe is overlapped by the next pipe downstream and so on. If you do it the other way around, then gas or liquid can just flow around the start of next pipe at the joint and escape the system.

[@JWredbone]

I wish I could have Dave go through my 1994 F350 XL. It's the very first year they came out with the 7.3 powestroke. Mine is a crew cab single rear wheel 4x4, 5 speed manual . They are getting very hard to find East of the Mississippi.

[@Lamtitude]

The thing is, that’s a beautiful OBS diesel at face value. Unfortunately, the seller will likely find someone else to buy it for what they are asking without addressing those issues. Like the old saying goes, there’s a sucker born every minute.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yes, you are correct. So the buyer gets to decide if they want to make the purchase with the necessary impending repairs.👍

[@randallsmerna384]

So, don't be the sucker!

[@kevinhooker1040]

That truck is worth 1500 bucks. It's all worn out but repairable, but at what cost. Bet way more than it's worth repaired.

[@bigpjohnson]

@@Lamtitude its a highly desirable truck and going on 30 years old. The chances of finiding one that doesnt need work is nil. Some worn out suspension parts are to be expected and not a huge deal to fix. Not like its going to fall apart tomorrow either, but does need attention eventually.

[@kimbopslayer562]

Ain't sucker on this one, that's a classic.

[@dustinalexander9678]

I both loved and hated doing purchase checks. Loved helping people avoid wasting their money. Hated checking a vehicle that I'd love to have but someone else is already buying it.

[@thedood4713]

Awesome I just bought a 1968 impala it needed a new engine and transmission, I got it for 3,000 ,I have 3 crate motors and 2 extra transmission so it saved me time. The paint ,frame and interior are really nice so it was worth it.

[@thatoneguy7416]

Hell thats a good truck. See if they will come down $500 on the price and fix all of that for less than $500 if u do it yourself and u have a 7.3 with a 5 speed in great shape

[@LayzeeGiant]

My thought exactly. This isn’t a modern diesel with all the EGR crap that costs thousands and thousands. I’d take this truck in a heartbeat.

[@ladybugkotabear]

Dave almost everytime I watch your videos when I am done I chuckle and say hahaha Dave your such a good fucking guy.

[@moonlite2202]

Such a gorgeous truck.

[@ImpalaWes]

Oh ya I bought a 98 obs gmc 1500 and it needed almost everything....included a transmission 😅.....I swaped it in my back yard

[@stevethomas5209]

During the cervesa sickness my son and I completely rebuilt a 4l60E transmission in a 68 chevey chyane still running good today.

[@FactsRawTruth]

This guy is completely articulate

[@qwertykevin1]

Clean truck

[@jempski6272]

For an older truck with a good body, I'm not sure I agree with a super detailed condition check. You already know it'll need a lot of new parts. For newer cars, I think it's great.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yes, in that case, the buyer would get the inspection so they could decide whether they wanted to make the purchase with the potential impending repairs👍

[@robertvandeveire8759]

Looks good. 7.3 super clean.

[@manuelsalas4324]

This is why this guys blowing up his knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge with everyone!

[@stevewenners]

Always 1 of 2 things, a runner or a looker, rarely both.

[@vancemacd6315]

Nice looking through

[@tomfisher7206]

Clean 7.3 like that. I'd eat that stuff. Beautiful truck.

[@marklott8235]

Beautiful truck love me a obs ford

[@patrickcowan8701]

Almost bought that exact same truck but wasn't a fan of the color. Looked around the lot and found a ,F350 crew cab, 8 foot bed with the V 10 for the same price.

[@chrisorrell3066]

That’s a beautiful truck. I loved those style fords.

[@masterwrench4252]

Outstanding! Finally someone smart...came to you first. How about a follow up. Did he buy it? Did he get a discount based on your inspection? Or, did he pass?

[@josefajardo6624]

THE SELLER GONNA TELL HIM GO KICK ROCKS 🤣🤣🤣

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Go sell that rattle trap to some other sucker

[@josefajardo6624]

@@wizard_of_poz4413 sounds like you where one of those suckers really pressed I see

[@jimh.412]

​​@@wizard_of_poz4413 Rattle trap?😂 It's a 30 year old truck that needs a couple things repaired.😂😂

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

@jimh.412 doors falling off, u joint already leaving the chat. Not to mention all the problems they probably found and didn't film or that they didn't find. Probably has 350k on it and asking some outrageous price

[@jimh.412]

@@wizard_of_poz4413 Ok kid. Whatever you say 🙄

[@johnearwood6128]

Great inspection for buyer. Great work. Seller is not happy. Good for both party

[@robertmacpeek424]

I'd say that truck is probably Well worth the $$$ invested on repairs. Asides from the norm wear & tear stuff for a truck that age it's in Great shape 👍 Assuming minimal to no rust & the bones are good all the other stuff is replaceable

[@tedhicks5431]

Good looking truck

[@alexjackson936]

Still a beautiful truck that’s a little rough around some edges imo. For the right price, an excellent buy imo. That’s the power of inspection, added leverage to get it at that right price.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Agreed Alex. And also to help the buyer decide if the purchase is right for them with the needed repairs.

[@randallsmerna384]

​@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Its the things you CANT see that scare the heck out of me. A new engine's going to be $7K and a new tranny's going to be $5K!

[@Dannyvirk]

So much wisdom in such a short period of time

[@VB-bk1lh]

I sold my 96 F250 just like that one with 40k on it after inheriting a brand new 2003 diesel. The door hinges on that 96 were loose like that after two years, and the hinges on my 2003 are just as bad after only 11k. I bought brand new hinges for the 03, and they have play in them right out of the package. When the hingest are lined up just right they have slop. There's .010" of play in both hinge pins. The old hinges had about .012 and at the end of the door it moved almost and inch and up and down. But it opened and closed just fine. $140 for new hinges and I gained nothing. Its still got play. I kicked the lower hinge on an angle a bit and that took out the play but it will come back as it wears. That truck looks super clean, if its not high miles, its still worth buying and fixing. They're getting hard to find, and one's that aren't rusted all to hell are even harder to find.

[@shawnkellam153]

It's got a 7.3 liter. Buy it!

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Truck is basically a death trap tho

[@LayzeeGiant]

@@wizard_of_poz4413East fixes to have a reliable diesel that’ll run forever. Well worth the repairs needed.

[@kevinhooker1040]

Don't buy it!!!!!

[@stevecaton1595]

Guy's really, your checking the door hinges. That's a 90's Ford F250 pickup truck. It's extremely clean, that's been well taken care of. And some gaskets are slightly weeping, and not even a serious condition. The oil pan probably just needs to be tightened, because we know pan bolts always back off a skoutche and need to be ready torqued. Those trunnion bearings are OEM and not serviceable, but not squeaking or clicking yet. It needs some new exhaust clamps, the leaf springs are worn from normal use, this is the first time that I'm not completely on your side Dave. Transmission pan is weeping, like most, because the owner had the transmission fluid, filter and gasket replaced to keep up on the maintenance and who ever did the service didn't put lock tite on the bolts and probably didn't torque the pan bolts down, a lot of mechanics don't do it on trans and oil pan gaskets. I don't think for one second that the owner of this beautifully kept truck, was trying to hide anything from the interested party, and looks like the maintenance has been kept up on, extremely well. And the owner is showing complete transparency and honesty, just by letting the interested party take it to you guys and pick it apart! Nobody looks under their vehicle on a regular basis, to see if they have gaskets weeping or other components, especially if it's not causing problems or making noise. I can see picking the damn thing apart for the buyer to shred the asking price apart! In my opinion, it's obvious to see that this truck, has been kept up really well and is a good example of an F-250 diesel for this particular year, including but not limited to the paint, tires and rims. And on a side note; the interested party brought it to you guys to fine comb the thing. And just the door hinges alone, I can bet that if it gets bought by the interested party, for a lower price because of the things that need attention? I'm willing to bet they won't replace the door hinges and pins either, and other stuff like the trunnion bearings. Leaf springs. Sorry Mr Dave. No disrespect intended on your part however the way Americans treat Americans in our country right now. I'm sure they're more interested in getting it cheaper, than they are about, all the little things you guys found. Sorry that's how I feel. Keep up the good work sir.

[@CodyKlimaszewski]

Auto manufacturers all got together in 2000, they all agreed that from year 2000 and on, they all would no longer be producing any reliable vehicles but instead focus on gaining money through return services at the dealer. It’s not as far fetched as you think

[@wphh7272]

That’s an old wives’ tale. I will admit that the vehicles made from 2015ish year models have some software issues, but to think that systemic failures are built in to new vehicles is absurd. Cars and trucks are lasting longer now than in any time in history. It just evolved into trouble shooting wiring and computers as opposed to ignition/fuel/rust issues.

[@CT_Taylor]

@@wphh7272 new-adjacent vehicles are extremyly bad about rusting despite new coatings.. cheap steel.

[@jcismysavior9126]

Great inspection God Bless You All

[@coltlewis5871]

That’s a 40k dollar truck here before the repairs. OBS trucks are insanely priced, many cost more than they were new and there is no negotiation cuz there are 10 other people waiting for you to pass 🤣

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Let the cotties spend daddy's money then

[@coltlewis5871]

@@wizard_of_poz4413 That’s what you do, till the next one ya look at is the same way 🤣

[@roach1892]

Where do you live ??

[@coltlewis5871]

@@roach1892 High Plains in Texas. Guys are fed up with modern diesel issues. You show up at the fuel island in a OBS with a 7.3 and you’ll have 5 guys ask to buy it before ya get the nozzle in the tank. I’ve got a couple of 7.3’s and 5.9’s, ya almost hate to even go anywhere in them. I literally have guys knocking on my door on the weekends asking if I want to sell trucks. Nobody that uses a truck wants a new one.

[@scottbarrett4753]

I need to a used car inspection on my 98 Z71. Had since new. I am going to download the book and give it a shot.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Great to hear, let us know what you find👍

[@AmmonGarrett]

Yeah if I was selling it I wouldn't come down just because it has some worn out suspension and a loose door hinge. it's a used vehicle. Someone will buy it at what hes asking its a beautiful truck

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yes, very likely. So in this case, the buyer may want to go into the potential purchase of the truck with their eyes wide open to necessary future repairs.👍

[@randallsmerna384]

​@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville ABSOLUTELY! It's all about going in with full knowledge. And knowing that someone is being deceitful off the line.

[@BigLeo8772]

Those old ford's didn't have tie rod boots. Just the foam washers. The spring bushings always show cracks. It's not sticking out. It's still good.

[@denverdriveby]

God bless you guys

[@JohnBingo-p3h]

This process worked for me exactly as advertised.

[@Daniel-Weaver]

Ford Calypso green . They put that on everything in the early 90s. My 94 Ranger is that color.

[@richardbratt1960]

GREAT WORK..

[@robertmayott5835]

Nice truck.

[@michaelosullivan1892]

Excellent ☘️

[@larioskot9138]

I wish I chould drop off my Toyota 03 Sequoia with you guys, but I am in Phoenix, Arizona

[@devo1977s]

I can smell that exhaust right now 😊

[@pughconsulting]

If the price is right I'd buy that truck for sure.

[@patpatpat1336]

I do a road test on every used vehicle I've ever bought. I call it the Pat Kelly test. Rapid acceleration, deceleration, high speed cornering, sudden braking, idling, alignment and true hold on straight roads. Sad to say I have actually broken cars during road tests doing this.

[@brucelownhole]

As a Brit mechanic, all these things are obvious. Because of our annual testing regime, people dont trust us when we point these things out.

[@connorsimmons669]

Dave! 4 years ago i bought a 2010 ford ranger with extremely low miles and almost mint condition. Has been an amazing truck, havent had to put any money into it other than tires and maintenance. Now the paint? Thats another story. Its almost tragic! Overspray and orange peel everywhere, primer overspray, the paint around windows and trim is flaking off and rusting. The rear bumper is already rusting out. Now i do live in the rust belt , but what do you look for in terms of cosmetic flaws that may hint at how the vehicle will age?

[@CowboySJ]

This is why i hate selling trucks. Want it in brand new shape when its 30 years old. 😂

[@Ecnelis13]

If there were more shops like yours I would’ve taken my Tacoma I got for a Memphis dealership…they didn’t even check the air filter under the hood before selling it to me and before I took the time to check the return time had already passed

[@luxuryautomall3189]

The seller has 10 others willing to buy without inspections

[@jimmycoyle1995]

Know a 7.3 when I see one

[@91047]

Top job

[@willleslie2745]

The problem is they will never sell it for less anyway

[@VudoVudo-x7p]

I love the way you think

[@travdripdrip382]

Gorgeous truck

[@tim0025]

Thanks Dave !

[@christhompson5739]

Start the truck a few more times to see if a cel was just cleared. I know a good number of cars take a certain amount of miles or start cycles for a check engine light to come back on.

[@Fgomez3]

Went to look at a 2016 Mazda cx-3 for my daughters first car at what I thought was a reputable honda dealer. I made an appt to view the car so I wouldn’t have to wait. I get there and they gave the car to another customer as a loaner. They said he was coming back with it. He brings the car around I open the lift gate and I get a massive smell of smoke. He can tell I noticed it. He then says the customer was smoking in. Which could be true but I also this kid stunk of cigarette smoke when I met him. He goes on to say the car had been details but we’ll detail it again and treat it for smoke. When I get in the car the headliner is pretty dirty. Including smudges on the overhead lighting and sun roof buttons. Not sure how it was detailed and left in that condition. He also states the car was inspected by his ase mechanics. When take off I notice the TMPS light is one. I also hear a noticeable creaking sound. While at a red light I start checking the windows and buttons to make sure everything is working. I noticed the infotainment screen doesn’t react to touch. I also notice this what seems to be fogging n two corners of the screen and at the center top. He starts using the physical knob to control the system. I told him I was pretty confident this should be a touch screen. He was adamant about it won’t be because there is a knob to control the screen. We get back to the dealership.i tell him I would like the issues addressed prior to me signing for the car and I want to have it inspected. He said they are all easy fixes and he’ll make sure they put air in the tir, but since they already inspected the car they would start to work on the issues until a purchase agreement is signed. I explained I’m not sure how you mechanics missed the issues if it was inspected by them. I further mentioned that the screen needed to be addressed since it should be a touchscreen. He said if I find that it should end touch screen we’ll fix it. He offered to write the purchase agreement contingent on making the repairs. I told him I’d review the docs if he would send the DocuSign but I’m not spring about 90 minutes here. They dont offer the service. Later that afternoon I send him a car review showing the screen is touchscreen. He said that’s a different year (it’s not) and that his manager says it’s not touchscreen. So I them send him a link of the 2016 cx-3 sales brochure from Mazda USA stating it’s touchscreen. That was 2 days ago and I haven’t heard from him. Needless to say I didn’t purchase the car and decide to buy a new car for her instead dealing was fools like that. Beware of Howdy Honda in Ausitn TX.

[@alanking7331]

Selling information that should be freely given...

[@LesWiles]

Prefer a crew cab but those N-OBS fords are good looking trucks. Way better looking than the trash theyve been making the past 5 years.

[@Akya2120]

Yeah, now there's the missed maintenance. That's waht I expect. Most folks can't or aren't willing to keep up on that work. Sadly, I agree with others. Someone will come along and buy the thing because that stuff is realistically going to be wrong with most of these trucks, and they're still hard to find with a clean body.

[@ftlbs11]

We call that a shiny wrapper. Im in the hot rod and restoration business and I see so many shiny wrapper vehicles that people unfortunately buy at at auctions, usually on line, and get burned bad.

[@TheRealestHi]

Those are the last good Ford F series trucks ever made. That total repair bill will be less than $300 in parts. You may as well do it yourself and save the labor because they’re so easy, and a joy to work on.

[@viccastillo7953]

Again Thanks Dave👍😊

[@frosty3693]

I think these inspections and repairs will become very popular as the used market increases in demand and value as the EPA, and others, make new vehicles worse and worse.

[@brandonrowland819]

To be fair not everyone can afford a mechanic shop like yours. Id send my car to you in a heartbeat but i also know that comes with shipping and a drive halfway across the states. I appreciate your love for doing it right, but sometimes people just need their car to make a living. People who use your shop arent struggling day to day. Im not saying put a dangerous car on the road, but good work aint cheap and cheap work is rarely good.

[@REYEMSSILG]

Yes but usually you end up saving the one traveling in to buy and making the local seller mad at you. Just the way it is.

[@dudebud72]

That 7.3 is gold! It just hasn’t been maintained for shit, so it will need a lot more after the sale, but again…..

[@GreatNW]

Man if you think all that's bad you probably would have suffered a heart attack stroke and aneurysm when I went and bought my dump truck last week... All jokes aside it's actually a pretty solid truck at its core just needs a lot of little things

[@Mark-vd8oi]

GREAT PARTS. TRUCK

[@tomdezeeuw9411]

Clean mid '90 powerstroke ❤

[@AlonzoJ-pf4dt]

Cool inspector 😮

[@ryanjeepman7364]

As long as all the pieces of exhaust are good, there should be no issues with how that exhaust sits.

[@brycelovell6984]

As long as you make your exhaust past the cab you won’t smell it. It can dump anywhere under the bed and never even smell it. If it’s under the cab yes you’ll die.

[@jeremypilot1015]

I'm from NY I would buy that thing in a minute. Every issue on that is pennies on the dollar to repair. Heck a regular Joe could fix most of that in their driveway.

[@joseluisbrache6652]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@danieljohnson4418]

Clean truck. I would say the issues you identified are minor and expected on a 25+ year old truck.

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

That's sad af dude wtf is wrong with you people

[@scootaloo118]

I purchased a used toyota four years ago. Last week I crashed my car into a trough of water in sarasota during hurricane debby. I was going fast enough that my airbags should have deployed. I guess it's a good thing the accident pulled the whole nose cone/bumper off. I discovered that the airbag sensors were no longer plugged in. It appears that I have purchased a car that has already been in a major collision. Too late to take it back now. But I will show them why social media can be a good and a bad thing. Normally, I wouldn't do that but I did make a phone call to the dealership and it did not go well.

[@Roctrin]

I wish this channel did more long form content. :(

[@MrRupus2020]

Looked pretty to be a 30 year old truck. I agree with the exhaust

[@farmrrick]

Besides the issues nice truck .

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

Holy smokes Dave what I found when doing brake line on my 2000 GMC 1500 4x4 I wish I didn’t see it gosh darn it on the driver side the cap for ball joint is gone if I only could show you pictures of it that made me ill 🤢

[@RCinginSC]

All good finds