Looking to purchase a truck around February, and don't know what is the best way to go about it. I have been surfing facebook market just trying to get a feel for prices put it seems like fb market is flooded with used car dealerships. Paying cash, budget is 15k, want something less than 150k miles. What is my best route here?

Buying dealer with a trade-in would help offset some of the sales tax. May or may not pencil out to a true value savings depending on what you are looking at, just something to raise for visibility.

I have bought several used cars through "reputable" dealerships and haven't had any issues. Dealerships at least inspect and something that's total crap gets sent to auction. The vehicles you are seeing on FB sold though a non major dealer are likely auction vehicles.

Most dealerships won't sell high mileage cars unless they're diesel. Almost every car that is above 100k miles will go to auction if it's a trade in at a big dealership.

It's honestly a crap shoot. I'd find the one you want at the price you want and get a pre inspection. Check out the carfax etc. there's not a lot of trucks out there sub 15k.

higher mileage than what OP wanted, but price is in line.
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Most dealerships won't sell high mileage cars unless they're diesel. Almost every car that is above 100k miles will go to auction if it's a trade in at a big dealership.

It's honestly a crap shoot. I'd find the one you want at the price you want and get a pre inspection. Check out the carfax etc. there's not a lot of trucks out there sub 15k.

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That may have been the way it used to be, but no more. I've been looking for a new used truck for a while, and while prices are getting better, there are tons of trucks out there with 100k miles for ridiculous prices.