Time for a new used truck.

[hkusp1]

While I was at the fire academy my truck started leaking just about every fluid possible. Stuff like this has been happening more and more with my dodge, I take care of it but it still happens and now it's happening on a more frequent basis. So after 11 years I think it's time to retire the old girl.

I'm currently looking at a 03 diesel f250 crew cab. I know ford has had some issues with the 6.0 powerstroke but what can you guys tell me about the 6.0?

I don't plan on modding the truck a whole lot probably just a mpg tune and exhaust. This is the truck in question it's an 03 f250 crew cab with 131k miles for $17k.

 

[Acesn8's]

Find a 7.3 if you can, no issues

 

[Acesn8's]

6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

[ZX9RCAM]

If that is a recent picture, it sure look GREAT for 131,000 miles!

 

[hkusp1]

That picture is in their show room so it should be recent.

 

[orbitup]

Is that from Texas Direct?

 

[hkusp1]

Is that from Texas Direct?

Its from North texas truck stop.

 

[orbitup]

If that's an XLT 4X4 then retail should be $13-15k.

Clean Black Book is $14k

 

[alexrex20]

$17k is too much for that truck. How much do you want/need the lift? That truck has 35in Nitto Mud Grapplers which I guarantee you are already loud as hell. To replace them is another $1500; or $1000 if you put on some friendlier all-terrains.

For $17k you can find a mint, low-miles 7.3 F250 CCSB 4x4. Or for a lot less money you could get anything with the 7.3, which is what I would do if you're already looking at trucks as old as an 03. (The 7.3 was still available in 2003.)

 

[orbitup]

Everyone wants the 7.3. They don't have near the problems but it'll add about $3k to the price.

Ford came out with a 100k warranty on the 6.0 for a reason.

 

[Texan2]

Avoid the 6.0!!!

 

[TexasRedneck]

Unless you're gonna tow trailers a lot, I'd avoid the diesel period. I'm a number cruncher, and have looked at ROI of diesel's - and for a highway truck w/o towing trailers routinely, it's NOT worth it in any way, shape or form - and I say that owning both an F150 AND an F450. Onle reason for the 450 (diesel) is that I routinely haul a 2500 lb payload in it, plus it's got a pretty heavy utility bed - and findin' an F450 w/gas engine is dang nigh impossible.

 

[Stukaman]

Used to drive an F-450 with the V10 and a 6speed there is a very good reason damn thing cant get out of its own way :-( my daily driver is an 2005 Dodge Cummins and a 6sp had some issues being a used truck paid for them :-( now its reliable daily driver though. Your correct if I had a chance to do it again I'd buy an old K5 Blazer from some little old man and pocket the money I paid for the diesel.

 

[alexrex20]

A heavy duty truck with a gasser is pointless. Sure a gasser may work in a 1/2ton but put it in a 8000+ truck and it just doesn't work.

 

[orbitup]

A heavy duty truck with a gasser is pointless. Sure a gasser may work in a 1/2ton but put it in a 8000+ truck and it just doesn't work.

My old shop truck was a dually with a 350. It worked fine for my purposes. It’s pretty flat around here and I usually only hauled one or two cars a month.

I wouldn't have bought it normally but it practically fell in my lap.

 

[Vaquero]

Originally Posted by alexrex20
A heavy duty truck with a gasser is pointless. Sure a gasser may work in a 1/2ton but put it in a 8000+ truck and it just doesn't work.


My old shop truck was a dually with a 350. It worked fine for my purposes. It’s pretty flat around here and I usually only hauled one or two cars a month.
I wouldn't have bought it normally but it practically fell in my lap.

Yeah...........
It's a wonder we ever got grain to the elevator, cotton to the gin, cows to auction........
I just don't know how we survived without a big belching diesel.

 

[hkusp1]

I tow trailers and boats regularly. After looking at all the issues with the 6.0 I think I'll pass. I'll either find a 7.3 powerstroke or I'll stick with dodge and get a cummins.

 

[Texan2]

I tow trailers and boats regularly. After looking at all the issues with the 6.0 I think I'll pass. I'll either find a 7.3 powerstroke or I'll stick with dodge and get a cummins.

Wise move.


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[Jason]

What are the details on the Dodge???

been thinking about looking for a basically drivetrain donor for a 38' Dodge dually stake side bed done up a little rat rod style...

 

[hkusp1]

It's a 2001 ram 2500 4x4 with a 5.9 v8 and a 5 spd