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Year:2011 Mileage:139928
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

 2011 FORD F-450 KING RANCH DUALLY
  • 6.7 POWERSTROKE DIESEL
  • FX4 4X4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
  • DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM W/ SYNC, BLUETOOTH, AND HARD DRIVE
  • HEATED & COOLED LEATHER BUCKET SEATS
  • DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
  • INVERTER WITH 110V OUTLET
  • SPRAY-IN BEDLINER
  • TURNOVER GOOSENECK BALL
  • 5TH WHEEL PREP PACKAGE
  • TAILGATE STEP
  • CHROME PACKAGE
  • MSRP OF NEARLY $70,000!!!
  • SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF LISTING TO SEE WINDOW STICKER
  • FOR MORE INFO OR TO BUY IT NOW CALL BOB @ 601-218-1223

WATCH THE VIDEO IN 720 HIGH DEF! WATCH TO THE END FOR A TEST DRIVE!

When you're looking for the ultimate in style in capability then look no further than this 2011 Ford F450 Lariat. It's loaded up with practically every possible option. NO, it's not an F350, it's an F-450. That means it is rated for even heavier loads and capacities. Basically, it'll pull just about anything you can physically hook to it! This truck is powered by the all new 6.7 Powerstroke diesel that puts out 400 horsepower. Just take a look at the option list...it's all there such as heated & COOLED leather seats, factory spray in bedliner, factory gooseneck & 5th wheel hookups, tinted windows, and more!

This truck has the factory spray-in bedliner as well as the Rapidheat system which gives you instant heat on even the coldest days without having to wait on the engine to warm up. There's a built-in inverter with 110v outlet so your kids can play their game consoles or use a laptop. The Chrome Package adds special accents like chrome tow hooks, chrome nerf bars, chrome side mirror trim, chrome exhaust tip, etc. If there was another option you could've ordered on this truck that it doesn't already have then we can't figure out what it could be!

The alloy wheels are wrapped in a matching set of Michelin tires. There's an overhead console with storage for sunglasses. It even has the power folding & extending side view mirors. We have been driving this truck for a while now just because it's so cool and after putting many miles on it we can tell you that it is ready to hit the road so feel free to fly in and drive it home wherever that may be!

We recently picked this truck up at auction. It's a Southern truck with absolutely no rust. The optional pearl white tricoat paint really shines in the sunlight and looks great. The seats have no rips or tears. The 400-hp 6.7 Powerstroke diesel runs great too. We wouldn't hesitate to get in it and go ANYWHERE. We got a great buy on it that we're passing along to you in the form of a LOW RESERVE that is THOUSANDS BELOW the book value of over $51,000!!!

NADAguides.com Price Report

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Base Price $40,950 $42,875 $44,450 $48,750
Options:
Power Seat Std. Std. Std. Std.
Leather Seats Std. Std. Std. Std.
Aluminum/Alloy Wheels Std. Std. Std. Std.
Power Sunroof $550 $550 $550 $625
Dual Rear Wheels Std. Std. Std. Std.
Fixed Running Boards $50 $50 $50 $75
Bed Liner $50 $50 $50 $75
Towing/Camper Pkg $300 $300 $300 $350
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine Std. Std. Std. Std.
Navigation System $700 $700 $700 $800
FX4 Off-Road Pkg. $350 $350 $350 $400
PRICE with Options $42,950 $44,875 $46,450 $51,075



2011 Ford Super Duty Road Test


Say what you will about refinements and trick features, the keys to success in the heavy-duty pickup business are power and payload. This is not to say that Ford has nothing to say in the area of civilizing niceties—quite the contrary. But the big story surrounding the blue oval brand’s 2011 F-series Super Duty trucks has to do with a major uptick in muscle and work ethic.

When the new big boys—the F-250, the F-350, and the F-450—swagger into showrooms in April, they’ll sport two new engines, a new six-speed automatic transmission, the biggest payload capacities in their respective categories, and the highest towing capabilities. That’s not to mention the fresh sheetmetal and a grille with a pair of big, shiny horizontal bars reflective enough to be seen from low-earth orbit.

It’s big iron with a big curbside presence. And with a new 13-inch blue-oval logo up front, it would require extremely poor eyesight (apologies to Stevie Wonder) to perceive this as anything but a Ford.

The Power Play

The two new engines are a 6.2-liter gasoline V-8 and a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V-8. Ford’s SOHC 6.8-liter V-10—362 hp, 457 lb-ft of torque—carries over but is limited to chassis-cab applications.

Rated for 385 hp and 405 lb-ft, the gasoline V-8 is a short-stroke, over-square SOHC 16-valve design with variable cam timing and two spark plugs per cylinder to ensure more complete combustion. It’s capable of running on E85 and replaces the rather anemic 5.4-liter V-8 that registered a mere whimper in the full-size-truck segment with 300 hp and 365 lb-ft. We can’t wait to see what Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor, currently the only light-duty application for the engine, can do with one of these 6.2-liters bolted under its hood.

The bigger news is the new turbocharged and intercooled 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V-8. Not only does it generate output ratings that make competing oil burners look tame—390 hp and 735 lb-ftbut it also produces these numbers at very low revs (2800 and 1600 rpm, respectively). Moreover, it represents a clean-sheet—or, more accurately, a blank-computer-screen—design by Ford, and it can burn B20 biodiesel.

After a long and sometimes rancorous relationship with Navistar, Ford’s previous diesel-engine partner, the automaker elected to develop the next generation of its Power Stroke diesel in-house. Bosch worked with the Ford team to develop the turbo system, which entails an innovative variable turbo: one turbine wheel (supplied by Honeywell) with vanes on both sides, operating sequentially. Another intriguing design element is the absence of external exhaust headers. Airflow through the heads is reversed, with air entering on the outside and the exhaust ports and turbocharger inside the engine’s V. This allows for shorter plumbing and improves turbo response time and cooling. Like other contemporary common-rail diesels, injection pressures are enormous—close to 30,000 psi—to enhance fuel atomization and promote more-complete combustion. Even so, reducing oxides of nitrogen and particulates to meet emissions regs for all 50 states requires a significant 30 to 50 percent of the exhaust gases to be recirculated, plus urea injection upstream from the catalytic converter and a particulate filter at its exit.

In addition to several other inventive elements, Ford claims its new engine weighs 160 fewer pounds than the Navistar 6.4-liter V-8 it replaces, thanks to aluminum cylinder heads and the use of a compacted-graphite-iron block.

Prodigious Performance

Developed for the higher output of the new turbo-diesel, Ford’s heavy-duty 6R140 TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission is equally new, replacing the previous five-speed automatic as well as the six-speed manual, which has been dropped. The 6R140 serves gas and diesel trucks. Its shifts are smooth, and manual-operation options extend to electronically locking out some of the higher gears to prevent upshifts in heavy-load situations, thus keeping the engine in the sweet spot of its power band.

The combination of the new turbo-diesel and six-speed auto adds up to performance that is nothing short of prodigious. This doesn’t refer to 0-to-60-mph times, of course—vehicles weighing anywhere from just under three to well over four tons aren’t quick off the line unless there’s a catapult involved, and in any case, diesels usually aren’t the right prescription for drag strips.

But when it comes to work, these babies deliver. The most impressive part of a day-long preview staged by Ford involved hitching an F-250 Super Duty crew cab to a 10,000-pound trailer and then towing it up and down a mountain loop. The Power Stroke diesel handled the job easily and with astonishingly little racket.

Towing capabilities range from a claimed 11,800 pounds up to 16,000 with a frame-mounted hitch and up to 24,400 pounds with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel setup, which for the first time is a factory-installed option. Maximum payloads range from 2350 pounds to as high 6520, and Ford claims best-in-class in both categories across its broad range of heavy-duty offerings.

Beyond that, Ford says the new turbo-diesel, in addition to its increased muscle, will deliver up to 18 percent better fuel economy (15 percent for the new gasoline V-8). What this means precisely is hard to quantify, since the EPA doesn’t issue ratings for vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings above 8600 pounds. But we’d anticipate unladen fuel economy in the low-20-mpg range on the highway, depending on axle ratio.

Deliberate Dynamics

Aside from heftier crossmembers and beefed-up steering gear, the trestle-like underpinnings of the Super Duty trucks are unchanged. The suspension design—control arms and coils up front (a solid axle in four-wheel-drive models), longitudinal leaf springs and a solid axle at the rear—is also carry-over, although the shocks have been revalved and retuned to provide a cushier ride.

The ride does in fact seem velvety—on smooth pavement. But the first significant bump reminds you that there are substantial masses of unsprung weight moving around down there. This is, after all, a big truck; no one is going to confuse it with a Mustang. Similarly, the steering, designed to deal with immense loads, is slow and not at all tactile. The effort is about right, but on-center feel is simply not a part of the deal.

On the other hand, cabin noise has been reduced compared with that of the previous Super Duty, in part due to the remarkably quiet operation of the new turbo-diesel engine, but also thanks to the isolation of pavement resonance coming up through the suspension. We also were impressed with the truck’s off-road capability, enhanced by a hill-descent-control feature and lockable rear diff. A long wheelbase isn’t the best bet for rock crawling, but the Super Duty does seem to be well suited to getting contractors to remote job sites.

The Inner Mastodon

Perhaps the biggest physical update to the inner Super Duty is up front, where the seats from the latest F-150 have been carried into the bigger trucks. There’s an immense center console capable of swallowing your pet badger—or at least a couple of laptops. And the dashboard has been redesigned.

And of course there’s a plethora of electronic goodies on offer: stability control; an updated edition of Sync, Ford’s Microsoft-based communications and infotainment system; an optional touch-screen nav system; an LCD for tracking fuel economy, trip time, miles to empty, etc.; a pre-towing checklist; and the Ford Work Solutions feature that includes an in-dash computer and an RFID system to keep track of tools and equipment.

The Bottom Line

When the 2011 Super Duty trucks go on sale in April, pricing for a base two-wheel-drive standard-cab F-250 with the 6.2-liter V-8 will start at $28,975, a noticeable increase over its predecessor, which based at $26,850.

But Super Duty increases aren’t uniform across the board, and there are bright spots, such as the F-250 four-wheel-drive XLT crew cab at $37,940, which is the same as the corresponding 2010 version and includes the new automatic transmission, since the manual transmission has been discontinued. With such a broad lineup of models, heavy-duty pickup prices span a wide range, and that’s true here, from the base truck’s to more than $64,000 for a burly F-450 with all the trimmings.

Given the nature of these beasts, their appeal is limited largely to buyers who need big capabilities. Ford currently owns 46 percent of this total market, 65 percent of which is diesel. A large component of the total market is fleet and commercial users, and Ford claims 60 percent of that. The aim, of course, is to increase share right across the board. Judging by our brief encounter with the lineup, it looks like Ford has the right weapons for the fight.

Now the fine print...

We understand you are buying online, but with us you are not buying blind! We handwrite every single description. We provide 24+ high resolution pictures & we inspect and photo what you see and what you can't see. We'll also be glad to email you detailed, closeup pictures of any area you'd like to see more of. People ask us all the time what is the catch to our vehicles. They assume that the prices are low because there is something wrong with them. Nothing could be further from the truth! Our secret is simple...LOW OVERHEAD. We are an internet-only dealer. We do not maintain regular office hours or a large sales facility. We simply have a Mississippi bonded dealer's license, a storage lot, and a computer. Since we don't have dozens of mechanics, helpers, salesmen, secretaries, etc. on our payroll; we are able to sell at greatly reduced prices.

You will notice that we sometimes go with private auctions. Our reasons are twofold...the latest scam is to send bogus 2nd chance offers to customers from a fake email address in an attempt to scam them out of money. With a private auction the scammers won't know who our bidders are so if you get a 2nd chance offer from us you will know that it is the real deal! In addition, we set our reserves to sell which upsets other sellers! In fact, sometimes we set our reserve $1,000 or more below what our cost is. This leads other sellers to email our customers and knock our product! We will provide the winning bidder, upon request, with a complete bid history including the usernames & bid amounts of all other bidders. All new or low feedback (under 5 positives) bidders must first email us for no other reason than just to make contact. This way we know we have serious bidders! If you don't make contact we will cancel your bid and black you out from future bidding. We do this to avoid the de@dbe@t bidders, so please respect our policy. If you have a rating of 5 or better you don't have to email us. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy our site and add us to your favorites, because you just never know when your dream vehicle will pop up!!!

We've put this vehicle through our EXTENSIVE inspection process & can report it has a great ride & drive! We do our best to let you know of any/all issues we can find on these vehicles since you're buying sight-unseen. There is no spare tire and a small dent in the driver nerf bar. WATCH THE VIDEO. If you have any specific questions then don't hesitate to call us email us. Please understand we do our best to describe, in detail, every vehicle we offer to the Ebay public. However, if you have any hesitation during the bidding period, please obtain a Buyer's Inspection PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR BID to satisfy yourself. After the auction ends, understand you are the legal winning bidder of this auction and agree to all our Terms and Conditions.

Be sure and take a look at the book values on this vehicle (or any other we have for sale) before you bid. We stopped offering a built-in BuyIt Now option due to ebay's policy of letting anyone with an email address register a username. We had half a dozen de@dbe@t bidders in a row hit the BIN with no intention of paying. We do have a BuyIt Now price so give us a call if you're interested. Make sure you call us for more information on this vehicle. As always though, our reserve is THOUSANDS less than NADA value so bid early & bid often so you don't miss out!

Don't be outbid at the last minute! With the eBay proxy bidding system all you have to do is enter the maximum amount you're willing to pay when you get ready to bid. Ebay will then automatically bid against other people for you up to that amount to help make sure you don't miss out.

This saves you from getting sniped in the last few seconds of an auction by someone with a computer program. Don't try and bid in small increments at the last minute...go ahead & bid the full amount you're willing to pay then let eBay do the hard work!

This vehicle is for sale locally so we must reserve the right to end the auction early due to local sale. However, once the reserve is met then we will let the auction run its course & sell to the high bidder. Now for the fine print...

Warranty Information

AS IS - NO WARRANTY
 
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. Please be aware that we are NOT PERFECT. We go to great lengths to make sure our ads are correct, BUT occasionally we do make a mistake. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
 
Folks, we don't mean to sound harsh, but we do sell used cars. If you want a car in brand new condition then go pay anywhere from $20-60,000 or more at a new car dealer. We will make every reasonable effort to describe the vehicle, and we include many photos to assist in that effort. However, it is important to remember that these vehicles are pre-owned, not brand new. Therefore, minor items such as cigarette lighters, manuals, CD changer magazines, keyless entry remotes, etc. may be missing. And, as with any used vehicle, minor signs of wear may become apparent under close inspection. This may include small chips, light scratches or minor abrasions, wheel scuffs, and other indications of normal wear and tear. We cannot and will not be held liable or responsible for these issues. We Disclose our cars as much as we can, But don't forget you are bidding on a USED car. If you have any questions about the condition please feel free to contact us.
We Sell At Below-Wholesale Prices And Cannot Provide Spare Keys Or Floor Mats Unless They Are Already With A Vehicle. Feel free to contact us if you need this information. We CANNOT Be Held Responsible For Expenses Or Repairs Beyond The Point Of Delivery. We say this for the simple fact that once you leave then what happens hundreds of miles down the road is out of our control. We do our best to make all our vehicles road-ready. In most cases we have already driven them 4-800 miles ourselves.
 

Terms of Sale

Fee and Tax Information:

MS Residents Must Pay The 5% State Sales Tax on all motorized vehicles (7% on anything else such as campers, travel trailers, etc.) and a $100 Title/Doc Fee. All Other U.S. Buyers Will Pay Their Own State Taxes Themselves In Their Home State. All other bidders pay only a $99 Documentation Fee in addition to the winning bid. This covers our costs for a notary, Fedex charges, and other paperwork. Lousiana, Canadian and other foreign buyers must pay a $149 Documentation Fee to cover the extra Fedex and other expenses associated with doing international (and Cajun) paperwork. We do have Mississippi temporary tags available if you desire one for an additional $50. However, we've sent hundreds of RVs all over the country without them & nobody has ever had an issue driving home.

Winning bidder MUST contact us within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. Balance due within 5 days of auction end. This is due to the large number of de@dbeat bidders out there. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or otherwise dispose of it. PLEASE arrange your own financing prior to bidding. De@dbeat bidders WILL receive negative feedback & be reported to ebay.

  Payment Must Be Made VIA Cashier's Check, Bank-to-Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash (in person). We must be able to verify funds prior to vehicle delivery. Generally we have almost all titles on hand. However, we sometimes buy vehicles that are dealer trade-ins where there is a payoff involved so the title may be delayed. Feel free to contact us if you need to verify we have the title on hand for a particular vehicle. All Titles Are Held For Up To 14 Working Days For Funds To Clear, Then Will Be Sent via Priority Mail. On Average, Titles Go Out Within a Few Days, But Occasionally There May Be Delays Beyond Our Control. We Cannot Accept Credit Card or Escrow Payments.

  We're happy to help ARRANGE shipping however ultimately it is the buyer's responsibility to pick up or ship the vehicle. If you want to have your vehicle shipped we recommend DAS Auto Shippers. We've used them many times in the past with good reults. For the best rate contact them directly. Call 800-626-2505 for the fastest quote. To save money be sure and specify "terminal to terminal" shipping. We'll drop the vehicle off at their local terminal here at no charge to save you money. If you pick up the vehicle at a terminal nearby instead of having it delivered to your doorstep then you'll save even more!If you prefer to fly in & drive home we'll be glad to pick you up at Jackson Internation Airport ("JAN"), the local Greyhound station, or the Amtrak Depot. Our business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (CST). Please arrange your flight times accordingly. We are more than happy to provide free pickup during normal business hours. We no longer will deliver vehicles after-hours or on weekends. Occasionally things pop up like a blown fuse or a headlight going out and after hours a mechanic isn't there to fix it.

We will store your vehicle up to 90 days free, however you must provide full coverage insurance & pay in full. We will not be responsible for damage or theft while in storage here. Our insurance policy will not allow it.

If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please make sure that the contact information (email address and phone number) in your ebay profile is up to date. If you're email bounces back on us then we will block you from further bids until you call us. Occasionally we may call to verify a bidder is legitimate. If we can't reach you then we reserve the right to cancel your bid.
Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. We spend approximately $150 per listing. This is how we make our living. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. We are not one of those sellers who is afraid to leave bad feedback where it is due even at the risk of receiving it ourselves in return(one of the major flaws in eBay's feedback system). You can look at our "feedback left for others" page for proof.

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

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