1997 FORD F-350 4X4 DIESEL w/ MEYERS P/A SNOW PLOW * UTILITY BED * NO RESERVE

1997 Ford F-350 XL SUPER DUTY 4X4 Description

**Attention Folks, PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD.......

**Ask ALL QUESTIONS..........

**Voice ANY/ALL CONCERNS........

and HAVE FUNDS/$$$ in HAND --------

ALLBEFORE BIDDING/Making Offers!

**Bidding and Winning= you bought it, so it is YOUR responsibility to be satisfied BEFORE you bid/buy!

Ask us questions, come see/inspect and check out item (hire an independent Inspector if you cannot personally do it)…..if you are unhappy with your purchase, there is no one to blame except YOURSELF!We give every opportunity for you to be satisfied/happy-----before you bid/buy!

**Pictures shown in this AD are ACTUAL PICTURES of THE VEHICLE you are buying!

Also, unlike a lot of commercial sellers here on Ebay, we give you FULL DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS with all known accessories, options, features, working items and non-working items!!Also, full DETAILED TERMS for Payment, Shipping/Pick Up and Storage!

Most questions you may have are easily answered by reading our description…..BUT…..an unanswered question is just a quick email away, so please feel free to email us with ANY QUESTIONS or CONCERNS!!

***********Here we go……….

The used item you are bidding on is:

YEAR/MAKE/MODEL:

1997 FORD F-350 4x4 DUAL WHEELED UTILITY BED

With the following options and accessories:

*DRIVELINE: 7.3L-POWER STROKE DIESELand HD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

*ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS: Power steering, brakes, am-fm, dual fuel tanks, chrome appearance package, lock out hubs, tow mirrors, cab lights, etc....

*GVWR: 13,250 pound GVWR.

*UTILITY/SERVICE BED: 9' Reading Utility Bed with rear step bumper and LED lights.

SNOW PLOW: MEYERS HD 8' Power Angle Snow Plow with touch pad controller and is a quick attach unit.

Physical Condition of this used item is:

--CAB: Solid and in good shape overall. Minor rust starting to show through paint on rockers/sills but still decent. Dent in front hood lip.

Bed.....floor has some minor rust through but again, still useable and solid overall. Minor surface rust here and there bubbling through paint on bed sides/edges.....still solid and looks very good overall. Doors all open and close properly.

--PAINT: Nice shine overall and looks good.

--TIRES: Fronts have about 25-30% tread left and rears are in nice shape with 60-65% tread left.

--ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Clean, original and stock.

--INTERIOR: Seat shows wear. Decent inside overall though.

****SEE PICS of all above mentioned!!

CURRENT 12/16 PA State Inspection.

VERY GOOD LOOKING TRUCK!!!

(This does NOT mean “new or flawless”…..it is a USED COMMERCIAL/WORK TRUCK!)

Running/Operating Condition of this used item is:

Truck starts right up, idles smooth and revs up strong with no noises, hesitations or misses.

Transmission (told to us as rebuilt at 196k miles by a Truck Service Center) shifts smooth and positive just like it should and truck drives/handles down the roads very nicely!! Very good running truck with lots of steady and smooth power!! No slipping, no clunks, etc....SOLID DRIVELINE and a GREAT Runner/Driver!!

4x4 and snow plow unit also work properly.

****Plow is very straight, solid and clean.....VERY NICE UNIT!!!.....works great!

All lights are in good working condition also. (ATL Halogens on plow unit)

*****We have driven this truck over 25 miles total, let it idle for over an hour and operated the aerial lift for over an hour with no problems!

***Boom/Bucket has been drift/weight tested overnite and holds properly.

***** Very nice unit----Works great and is smooth.

Other notes or comments about this used item:

--New Parts/Work: 2 NEW BATTERIES!

FLEET MAINTAINED & SERVICED from new!!

***JOB READY TRUCK!!

********NO RESERVE AUCTION*******

A TRUE NO RESERVE AUCTION = HIGH BIDDER WINS at the end!....BID to BUY!!!

Compare us to the other guys….we are REAL NO RESERVE with no ridiculous high starting bid, NO Buy it now, NO GHOST BIDDERS!!.......We offer you a STRAIGHT UP NO RESERVE AUCTION, so you folks determine the price!!***Unit sells regardless of ending price!

**READ *** READ **

Payment Requirements:

**Upon winning this auction, buyer must pay a $500.00 non-refundable deposit via PAYPAL within 24 HOURS of Auctions end….....NO exceptions or excuses.

**Full Balance is then due within 7 days of auctions end.....NO exceptions or excuses.

**We accept BANK WIRES, Cashiers/Certified Bank Checks or PAYPAL/Credit Card Prior to pick up. (there may be a small charge for these last two options).***Cash accepted at time of pick up (as long as it is paid/picked up within the 7 days).

***CASH is the ONLY form of payment accepted C.O.D. = At time of pick up!!

-----If picking up item within the 7 days and you want to pay the balance C.O.D., you MUST BRING CASH!

We will no longer accept Certified Checks/Cashiers Checks or credit cards at time of pick up.

***If you want to pay with Certified Check/Cashiers Check or credit card/PayPal then payment must be received at least 5 days PRIOR to pick up…..NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

**There is no financing, no payment plans and no trades on this item.

TITLES:

We guarantee clean and clear titles(on titled items or unless otherwise mentioned) and titles will be mailed to the buyer within 48 hours of CLEARED PAYMENT. If paying C.O.D. within the 7 days, titles will still be mailed to buyer (Our titles are Electronic Titles, held by our Floor Plan Company for Insurance purposes and once cleared, original physical titles will be Priority mailed to you).

****Item must be PAID IN FULL and PAYMENT CLEARED BEFORE TITLE WILL BE RELEASED TO YOU!

REALITY CHECK/Legal/General disclaimers:

We are NOT Wizards and CANNOT predict future issues, break downs or problems!

We are a wholesale dealer, we do not/did not own these items from new, we have purchased/traded these items AS-IS and sell them the same way. We get them in, drive them a couple times here and there, test stuff and then list them for sale…..WE DO NOT KNOW any history and we CANNOT PREDICT ANY Future problems!

All items are sold as-is, where is with no warranty and seller is not responsible for any accidents, damages, failures, mechanical problems, etc.....once item leaves our property. Vehicles are NOT warrantied, NOT Inspected and NOT serviced unless specifically mentioned in the ad. All items that get serviced are sent out to local garages/shops……

****We are NOT a garage/service or repair facility, we do not tow, we do not do any mechanical/service work…..we are a high volume/low cost WHOLESALE USED VEHICLE DEALER that buys/sells only.

Legal Odometer Disclosure Statement (accepted when placing a bid):

*Mileage advertised in ad is what SHOWS on odometer at time of listing this ad. (Please allow additional miles for pre-bidding test drives).

****Mileage:on all vehicles over 10 years old will NOT be guaranteed and will be represented and sold as True Miles Unknown (TMU), not actual miles (NAM) and/or "EXEMPT" marked on title due to AGE/possible discrepancies/alterations/clerical errors, etc…UNKNOWN HISTORY. --We will announce any KNOWN discrepancies or actual mileage if it’s verifiable, in the ad above.

**There are no refunds, no exchanges and no returns for any reason. Items are AS-IS. ****Please make sure you are 100% satisfied with description, policies and terms…..BEFORE YOU BID/make offers!!!

You are buying a USED VEHICLE. You are NOT buying a new, perfect or flawless “show” vehicle.

This used item should be expected to have normal, typical wear and tear associated with its AGE, Miles and Previous use: --Dents, dings, surface rust, rust flaking/scaliness on frames and Utility Beds/Tool boxes, windshield chips, interior wear, paint chips, scratches, cosmetic flaws, fluid leaks, rattles, squeaks, vibrations, inoperable accessories/options/radios, gauges, etc....Please consider the AGE, the previous USE/Commercial use, weathering, etc….when purchasing any USED vehicle…plus:

---Commercial vehicles are used daily, left outside in all kinds of weather, so rust flaking/peeling, faded paint, chipping paint, tire weathering, chassis/frame/cross member rust should ALL be expected, even if NOT specifically mentioned in the ad.

****Also, on BUCKET TRUCKS and UTILITY/SERVICE TRUCKS, we do NOT usually clean out tool boxes/storage bins….. so, whatever bags of money, tools, parts and trash are inside them are now YOURS!!

***We are just being realistic and honest by telling you what other sellers WON’T/DON’T!

***No sugar coating or fairytales here folks, so please be real in your expectations!

**** If you have a specific area of concern…..CALL or EMAIL us BEFORE YOU BID/make offers! ***Once you buy/take possession of this item, it is YOURS and no longer our responsibility or problem. It is YOUR job to be satisfied and content with the item…..before you buy it!

****The time to come inspect, Test Drive and nit-pick this item is BEFORE BIDDING/Making offers.....NOT AFTER you win......it is YOUR responsibility to be satisfied before bidding!

FEEDBACK/About us: We strive very hard to describe our items as best we can but please remember, they are USED and we are a DEALER…..we have not owned the item for any real length of time and are selling just as we got it and will state what we were told and/or notice…….we do not know any history or previous service/repair information!

*** We give EVERY opportunity for YOU to ask questions, get specific details, come test drive/Inspect items during the auction/before you bid (or make offers) or hire an independent service to do it for you……..WE cannot and will not be responsible for your dissatisfaction if you did not do this.

We obviously, after 20 years of doing this, want to have the best feedback possible and again, will do our best to do so…..HOWEVER…..we will NOT be extorted or threatened into discounts, partial refunds or etc…..We are grown ups, adults and business people so if there is a legit problem or we made a legitimate mistake/listing error, we will hone up to it and handle it professionally with our buyer but will not tolerate game players.

*** Email us with ANY Questions or Concerns-----due to limited office hours, EMAILS are often able to be answered much quicker than phone messages.

Phone: 717-932-6488

Email: dgilmore@ptd.net

Retail Lot/Mailing Address for payments:

Dave's Auto Connection

2145 Old Trail Road

Etters, PA 17319

Titles, Tags and NOTARY Work:

We are a full service NOTARY SERVICE as well and handle all title transfers and Temp Tags for PA residents.

We do all notary work/title transfers for out of state buyers also. ****We do not charge our out of state buyers for any notary or title transfer services......PAY WHAT YOU BID!

**30 day TEMPORARY IN-TRANSIT TAGS are available through us for out of state buyers……cost is $116.00 for the 30 day Tag and includes online processing. ---Valid ID and Insurance is required.

****PA residents/buyers pay all applicable sales tax, title fees, notary fees and state fees as required by our state DMV. Valid I.D. and Insurance is required for issuing of tags. All transactions handled on site for your convenience.

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***Pre-Bidding/Pre-Sale Vehicle Inspection Services (Nationwide):

carzinspection.com

lemonsquad.com

***Shippingis YOUR responsibility and we suggest getting quotes BEFORE BUYING/MAKING OFFERS!

Some Companies we have used and suggest are:

Try website: “USHIP.COM” online

or call:

Dependable Auto Shippers at 866-298-4221

King Brothers at 717-602-4106

American Car Transporters 877-966-3010

S& H HAULING at 717-318-0821

Hicks Hauling at 631-682-5740

Nationwide Transport Services 954-839-8629

Upbeat Express Transport at 1-727-939-8400

Coast to Coast delivery by David Vasquez at 720-775-7957

…….you can find many more on EBAYS site, the internet or your yellow pages.

***These are just folks we have used before with no complaints…..we are not involved with any of them and anything discussed, promised and warrantied is between YOU and THEM…..once vehicle leaves our possession, it is YOUR responsibility.

------------Also, we will store your item FREE of charge for up to 30 days, to give you sufficient time to make all arrangements (item must be paid in full to qualify for free storage).

**Additional Storage is available at your expense. Vehicles left here more than 30 days, without prior arrangements for additional storage, will be considered abandoned/forefeited with no refunds.

THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT and Good Luck to ALL!

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