Originally Posted by TexasCoder

That is great news on the 4.7 liter. I have been reading some great reviews on this engine. It's relaxing to hear these great stories about reliability! I tend to be the **** shopper when buying used cars. I am the guy checking CarFax and all hunched up under the hood when test driving one. I have actually walked away from deals (individual sellers), when I request that the engine is cold when I go to view it, and to get there and the engine is hot and had obviously been drive :-(

Most used cars that I have bought didn't have reliable maintenance records, but then again I always hunted for the cheapest deal, and never bat an eye at dropping a transmission for rebuild, or yanking an engine for a rebuild...but you are right, it helps to know if the owner at least took it in for the free TSB's...especially when it comes to the safety parts (SRS, Seats, Seat Belts...)

Originally Posted by 89newbie

Glad to read someone else wants a cold engine start. I thought I was the only person in the world that will not buy a pre-warmed truck. , lol thats kinda like askin for sloppy seconds rofl

Originally Posted by BAMF1500

Good luck with the search. Just bought an 01 with a 4.7 slt quadcab for $200 bucks blown engine put in a reman engine in in stalled myself for $2400 bucks. im still under $3k total love this truck!!