My 1997 F-150 was an unexpected purchase; I was driving a sports car at the time, and with Ohio winters, it wasn't ideal. It was used (obviously), and even at 135k miles, it ran like the day it was put on the lot. I'm not unfamiliar with 'truck life,' as I'd owned several pickups and SUVs in the past. This one, however, with its extended cab, third door, and 8-foot bed, was among the largest of vehicles I'd driven on a regular basis. Luckily, it was also one of the few vehicles I'd owned with functional Air Conditioning. The extended cab was roomy, even if you didn't use the extended space, which is perfect for children or adults.

My F-150 has been very good to me. I bought mine 8 years ago. The color is a wine red with a glossy shine, which I never get tired of. The engine sounds great every time I start it. The build is very durable. I mow lawns as a side hustle in the summer. So that includes hauling trailers with heavy mowers. It has never shown any signs of slowing down even though it is a 2006 model. The interior is very durable. I have three kids and two German Shepherds, so you can imagine the stress that goes through these seats daily. The seats are made of leather which is a big plus, because when you mow lawns it can get very messy. My only complaint was the original paint job. I can not tell you how mad I was when the paint started peeling off like an orange after 2 years. But that was not the company's fault. It was the previous owner who got a cheap paint job. I paid 2000 dollars to get a real nice color and apps well that ends well. I would definitely recommend this car to someone else.