I bought new. The zero % financing cant be beat. I had a 2000 ford 3/4 ton Lariat 4x4 with diesel, the 7.3 . I loved this truck, but the noise did get to me at times.
I bought a new ford 1/2 ton ext.cab 4x4 lariat. 5.4 gas burner. I like this truck very well also. I also had 97 z71. the chevy would outrun my new ford, but the ford beats it on braking. Hauling water this is very important.
I have decided my next truck will go back to the ford 3/4 ton super cab 4x4 lariat. if the super duty body style doesnt change between now and then. probably buy again in 2006 or 7.