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Is an F250 diesel worth it if I drive it for 10 years?
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:20 pm
Or what's the optimal drive life/mileage? I know all you OT baws have one...
ETA I meant new. Thought diesel for longevity.
ETA I meant new. Thought diesel for longevity.
This post was edited on 9/20/17 at 5:15 pm
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Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:22 pm to Tshiz
Do you move anything heavy? If not, the answer is no.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:23 pm to LNCHBOX
It doesn't matter, he'll end up selling it for a loss in two years when he gets laid off from his plant job.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:25 pm to Tshiz
I worked at the dealership and could buy one well but have nothing more than a 21' Caparral boat to pull. No way I could justify the extra costs.
But to each his own.
But to each his own.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:26 pm to Tshiz
What do you need the diesel for?
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:27 pm to Tshiz
You need to be towing some pretty heavy stuff on the reg to justify the higher initial and ownership costs versus an F150
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:28 pm to Tshiz
Nope. Everything cost twice as much to maintain. After college, i got my first real job and just HAD to have one. never again... unless i buy 7 horses or a 36 ft contender... so basically never again
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:29 pm to Tshiz
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Is an F250 diesel worth it if I drive it for 10 years?
In 10 years you'll replace the engine 3 times.
This post was edited on 9/20/17 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:30 pm to FishinTygah84
Not unless you're pulling weight. I need one to pull a big 5th wheel and a large gooseneck trailer.
If I was just pulling my boat, then hell no.
If I was just pulling my boat, then hell no.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:47 pm to Tshiz
What year and Engine? 2003-2010 youre asking for trouble.
Go 7.3 (2003 early and back) or 2011 and up. Trust me
Go 7.3 (2003 early and back) or 2011 and up. Trust me
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:51 pm to Tshiz
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Or what's the optimal drive life/mileage? I know all you OT baws have one...
I bought one a few years ago just to get it out of my system, thinking I would keep it a long time as a second truck for towing, hunting, etc. It went to absolute hell after about 100k. Very expensive to repair, had to dump it and go back to an F-150.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:52 pm to Tshiz
I bought one to get groceries in. Back seat folds up and you can put a lot of groceries back there.
This post was edited on 9/20/17 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:53 pm to LSUTigerFan247
That international 7.3 is a beast!!
Posted on 9/20/17 at 4:55 pm to Tshiz
Currently have a 2012 with little over 70k miles. Bought it new and other than some warranty work on the emissions system and a broken seat belt catch it has been a great truck. The $150 oil changes suck but I go 7k miles between changes. It is a pulling sob with tons of power and quite fast acceleration for a 9k lb vehicle. If I didn't have a 5th wheel and a 14k trailer with 50 hp tractor to lug around I would stay with gas.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 5:03 pm to LSUTigerFan247
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2003-2010 youre asking for trouble.
This. Had a 2008 which was a really bad year to buy these. Was always having issues. Once out of warranty everything costs $800 - $1000 to fix. Traded it in on a Toyota Tundra Crewmax. The 1/2 ton Tundra doesn't tow quite as good as the 3/4 ton but after 130K miles I have had zero problems.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 5:29 pm to Tshiz
It might be but pay very close attention to the fuel system. They suck on the F250 diesels. Wouldn't be such a big deal if it didn't cost $10-12,000 to repair.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 5:31 pm to Tshiz
With the emissions control and other electronics, a Diesel engine doesn't last any longer than a gas these days. Unless the diesel truck makes you money, I don't see why anyone buys a diesel.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 5:49 pm to Tshiz
Comes out to about 8k a year before fuel and insurance.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 5:55 pm to Tshiz
Nope. If you just HAVE to have an F250, get a gas burner.
Posted on 9/20/17 at 6:10 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Everyone saying to never get a diesel must not pull heavy weight for long distances. I would pull my hair out if I were pulling my 5th wheel from California to Oklahoma with a gasser.
Diesels are great if you need one, they're great. If you don't need one, don't think about getting one.
Diesels are great if you need one, they're great. If you don't need one, don't think about getting one.
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