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It seems the pricing is inconsistant. I am interested in something like a 1999 to maybe 2004. When did the body styles change? Are only the diesels desirable?
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Crew cab is a must. As far as diesel or gas, I just dont want to buy one and it happens to be the other is much more reliable. As far a mileage, I will have to look for higher mileage to be affordable for me which is what mainly spawned this thread. One question I am trying to answer is what is too high of mileage for each before you know you are buying a money pit.Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
Some that are in my desired price range
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Damn that is high miles. Stay away from the gas eating v10, be lucky to get 12 mpg out of that. Do you have to have a 4x4 because you can probably spend the same with less miles in 2 wheel drive. I personally wouldn't by a f250 4x4 with a gas motor, I did once and it fucking ate fuel. Will never do that againOriginally posted by TEAMJACOB View PostCrew cab is a must. As far as diesel or gas, I just dont want to buy one and it happens to be the other is much more reliable. As far a mileage, I will have to look for higher mileage to be affordable for me which is what mainly spawned this thread. One question I am trying to answer is what is too high of mileage for each before you know you are buying a money pit.
Some that are in my desired price range
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no, 4x4 is not an option that I have to have. I want a truck for hauling crap for trips to home depot, etc. And 4 doors for hauling the kids.Originally posted by blownaltered View Post
The reason I am looking at the f250s is that I like their appearance inside and out.Comment
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7.3 diesel ftw, father has one with 550K and it's still running strong.sigpic
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My personal preference would be a diesel, the gas motors in those trucks drink gas but that's just me. The only downside diesel fuel does cost more but you get better mileageOriginally posted by TEAMJACOB View PostComment
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Get a 99-03 7.3l powerstroke, that will last you forever. Be sure to get one that is very clean.
The early '99 powerstrokes had smaller turbos on them with a better turbine which makes them spool quicker, but not have quite as much power (hardly noticeable). Make sure the truck doesn't blow any blue or white smoke, obviously.
Check the air filter box (if it has the stock air box), and make sure it doesn't have a K&N. The box filters from them are horrible and let grit through, hence destroying the turbo quickly.
Here are a few "must have" things for the 7.3l PSD: straight pipe (yes it is legal, and not horribly loud...$40), 6.0l tranny cooler (if it's an auto), tuner of some kind (TS 6 position is quite nice, shift on the fly and great mpg improvement), name brand CAI (K&N non-box filter is OK), and a pyrometer to keep an eye on those EGTs is nice if you do any towing (another reason that the straight pipe helps: it lowers the EGTs quite a bit).
The 03.5+ powerstroke diesels are amazing, if you do the right mods. If you don't it has a GREAT chance of catastrophic failure. You can thank the EPA for this. Powerstrokehelp on youtube has a TON of great info on all of the year models, so if you have any issue, turn to his channel. To bulletproof the 6.0l: EGR delete, straight pipe, CAI, tune, and head studs (most of the time you can get away without these).
The 6.0l makes way more power than the 7.3l, but it must have more done to it for it to last as long as the 7.3l (usually). Due to the fact that people are scared of the 6.0l, you can pick them up pretty cheap
There you goOriginally posted by Buzzo
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Also, beware of this on the 7.3l: they were designed around high-sulfer diesel, so many of the seals break if they are messed with and it will leak fuel everywhere.
If gas is put in the 7.3l, it pretty much does nothing but clean the fuel system up....if gas is put in a 6.0l, it will trash the injectors which will end up costing you a small fortune. Many gas stations mess up and have gas in their diesel tanks, I've seen it happen 3 different times. 2 of those times were on 6.0ls....they were done. The other time it was in our 7.3l, it lasted just fine. It sounded like a big block on open headers, but it drove...lolOriginally posted by Buzzo
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No problem, just my small derp of info. Oh and a side note: the pre '02 (I believe) have stronger forged rods, not PMROriginally posted by TEAMJACOB View Post
Originally posted by Buzzo
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Despite the issues with the 6.0, I'd still rather have one than a 7.3 (I've owned both). The dowel pins are heavier on diesels as well.Comment
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despite? So you are saying you like the issues?Originally posted by Sean88gt View Post
Jk lol, just being an ass. I do like the lowend power of the 7.3, the 6.0 comes on late (owned both as well).Originally posted by Buzzo
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It's just a given. The transmission is far superior too. Knowing there are "fixes" to the 6.0 makes them a lot more appealing. From a daily driver standpoint they are night and day vs a 7.3. And torque is relative. I hauled nearly 40,000 lbs gross with my 6.0 and it did admirably well. Once I had studs in, it was fantastic.Originally posted by crapstang View PostComment
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