Is a 1997 Ford F-250 460/7.5L a good first truck?

I'm looking at this truck it's got 115000 miles on it 4x4 automatic it need an exhaust system and the front end is loose all can be fixed for a few hundred dollars how much is it worth and how would the mpg be for it thanks

I've always liked trucks

Can't help with value, but if you have to ask about fuel economy, it's not the truck for you. Expect about 10 mpg average?

If you have to tow a heavy trailer, it's a good truck. But something that heavy, with all the aerodynamics of a brick is never going to get good economy.

I get 5-7mpg in town and about 11mpg highway with my 2x4 F250 with the same engine.

I only use it to haul a camper or a car dolly, no way I would spend over 500 bucks a month to drive it daily.

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