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Divorce forces sale of my baby... I bought truck new at Schmidt Ford in Salem Il. Truck is perfect mech. condition, never had any problems or recalls. only time went back to dealer was for oil changes and a blown fuse on the trailer light plug. There is minor body damage to the driver side rear bed corner, bumper. I backed into a tree on the jobsite, pushing the bumper forward into the bed corner: see pics. The plastic bumper step guard needs replaced, snap tabs that lock it into bumper are broken. Passenger bed side front has a paint scrape and minor dent. At time of damage I got estimate from body shop for $1800 cash to fix my blunder. Inside of bed has minor scratches and dings; I did use the truck as a truck. Original tires lasted 38k mi. I replaced with Michelin set that has 10k mi. on them, they are rated as a 70k tire. Truck had an alignment at time of tires, something I always do with a new set. Oil has been changed every 3-4 k mi. at either the dealer or quick lube when I couldn't get to dealer. Interior is super clean, no stains on seats or carpet. I bought a set of Marathon Superhides seat covers when truck was new and always had them installed, recently removed them so they could be washed and haven't reinstalled them so the buyer can see the condition of seats;; not trying to hide anything. Rear seats have been covered and never sat in. Truck is for sale locally so seller reserves the right to end auction. Low reserve set taking into consideration of the minor damage. Bid with confidence I don't want to sell this truck, I have to at this time in my life. Someone is going to be getting an excellent vehicle at a very good price!! Feel free to contact Brad at 618-304-6059 with any questions or concerns, I have tried to disclose anything possible about this vehicle. Other pics per request will be taken.$500 deposit at auction end, remaining balance either bank transfer or cashier check

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