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09-18-2006, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
This thing literally hit me like a ton of bricks. I have a 95 F-150, in great shape that I have had for a year and put a little money into. I was driving down a main road on Saturday, and saw this Burb sitting on the corner. I didn't even think much of it.
Later, my wife was with me, I just decided to stop and take a look. The thing was IMMACULATE. 56k original miles, it had a new 6" suspension, nice 18" wheels and 35" tires- otherwise stock. Words can't even explain this things condition. Inside and out, it is the cleanest burb I have seen for the old box style- a true 9/10. Guy wanted $8,000 for it. I talked to him for a while, and he warmed up to me. He called me hours later and said he would sell it to me for $6,500. Low and behold an hour later, the phone rings and I get a bonified offer on my F150 for $6,800. So, here is where I am. 95 F-150 or 89 Suburban. I rarely haul- just motorcycles, but I have a trailer and hitch carrier for cycles too so no biggie. What would you do? I wish I had more time to put this together, but the burb, and buyer for my truck both fell inline together in a very short time and I am trying to make sense of it.
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09-18-2006, 06:02 PM
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67-72 parts finder
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
either way i'd sell the f150 for that money, but i would consider the burban myself
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09-18-2006, 06:05 PM
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OBS guy
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
To be fair to the F150, I have a class II suspension on it, softride rear springs and rebuilt the entire axle. It is a pretty amazing truck... I keep my stuff clean and in good shape. So, I think it's worth it.
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09-18-2006, 06:07 PM
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67-72 parts finder
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
it is nice, i'm not against ford if you look in my signature that i own a few but for that money i'd jump on it as trucks like that around here can be had for 2,500-4500 lifted or not take your pick
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1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction)1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb) |
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09-18-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
Sell the truck, buy the Burb, and rent a trailer if you need to haul a load...
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09-18-2006, 11:59 PM
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OBS guy
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
Here's pics! I can't get over this thing...
Whattya think?      
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09-19-2006, 02:28 PM
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Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
Nice! I have an '89 w/ 135k... i didn't realize any 89's had the single headlights...
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09-20-2006, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
Not so nice Suburbans can be had for less.I think the price is ok on this one.For perspective,I paid around that amount for a`91 about 3 years ago.It is a Scottsdale work truck from a municipal fleet w/96,000 on it.It was for other reasons that I got mine.I wanted it because it was basic,rustfree/Zeibarted(many are rusty in my area),well maintained,diesel,o/d,and just wanted it for trips with the family.I figured it would last forever for that.Well,it`s been my daily driver/work truck and I`ve had little problems,it just goes.I pull a trailer alot and behind the second seat it`s loaded w/carpentry tools.This one you want is way nicer.I just wanted the diesel and it`s kinda rare.
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09-22-2006, 11:52 AM
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
That is a really nice truck, but it looks like it is an 87 or 88.
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09-25-2006, 03:13 PM
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OBS guy
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
Totally correct, it is an 88. My fault.
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09-25-2006, 05:03 PM
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
It's still a really nice truck, no matter the year. I didn't want you to get taken, that's all. I bought an 89 sight unseen that turned out to be an 87.
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09-25-2006, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oklahoma City
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
both are good looking trucks. I always figure if I am happy with it and feel it's a good deal then you can't go wrong.
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09-26-2006, 12:04 AM
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Sb 400 club
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NH / MA
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Re: Possibility of getting 89 all original 56k mile Burb(true 9/10) for $6500 - worth it?
go for it! The ford looks really nice but that burb..... And you would make out with enogh to register and tag it! And those burbs are great for hauling the family on those long trips
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