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2005-2010 3/4 diesel question
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:20 pm
Thinking about trading my old half ton for a 3/4 ton. Buying used its hard to be picky and you kinda take the good deals you find so here's my question.
In that year range, what to stay away from? I know the dodges had a few years of serious transmission issues and the fords had their motor issues. I see fords with the bulletproofing and all that but really don't know what it means.
Fwiw, I'm not excluding a gas guzzler in my options.
Eta: wanna keep the price range under 15k
In that year range, what to stay away from? I know the dodges had a few years of serious transmission issues and the fords had their motor issues. I see fords with the bulletproofing and all that but really don't know what it means.
Fwiw, I'm not excluding a gas guzzler in my options.
Eta: wanna keep the price range under 15k
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 8:22 pm
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Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:22 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Same boat. Chevy/gmc is the best option for this range.
Eta. 15k is going to be tough for anything without a lot of miles.
Eta. 15k is going to be tough for anything without a lot of miles.
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:24 pm to NYCAuburn
Yep, if you can find a 2005 - 2007(?) 2500 Duramax you'd be golden. Made a lot of improvements to the Duramax but before they loaded the DPF crap.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:26 pm to NYCAuburn
An 09 dodge would have a 6.7 with no trouble(rip off tbe emmissions crap) and you won't have any Trans issues.
Dodge hate....geaux.
Dodge hate....geaux.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:31 pm to DieselTiger1
I don't hate dodge, I hate the company that backs them. Never again.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:34 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Chevy/GMC gas/diesel. Wouldn't even look at anything else
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:43 pm to Clames
quote:
Clames
I think you're talking about the LBZ which was only put in the 2006 and 2007 HD.
All of the trucks made for the 2005 year middle had the LLY which is close but doesn't have the improvements like you were talking about.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 8:48 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I wouldnt get a 2005-2010 Ford PowerTurd.That was the expensive to keep running 6.0 and the even more expensive to keep running and worse on fuel 6.4
Duramax seems to be the way to go before all the EPA crap was added.Unless you NEED a diesel and have some deep pockets I wouldnt do it.I did a few years back and dont plan on owning another.
Duramax seems to be the way to go before all the EPA crap was added.Unless you NEED a diesel and have some deep pockets I wouldnt do it.I did a few years back and dont plan on owning another.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:00 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
IMO duramax is your best option in that year/price range.
Do not buy a ford diesel unless it has a 7.3 or 6.7
Do not buy a ford diesel unless it has a 7.3 or 6.7
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:01 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Or a nice Chevy/GMC 2500 with the 6.0 gas.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:03 pm to pdubya76
Well yea...
The 8.1 would be even better if you could find one.
Strictly taking diesel though, duramax is your best option. Let the cummins and ford people piss back and forth at each other about who has the best while yours quietly has no problems for 150k+ miles.
The 8.1 would be even better if you could find one.
Strictly taking diesel though, duramax is your best option. Let the cummins and ford people piss back and forth at each other about who has the best while yours quietly has no problems for 150k+ miles.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:06 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:why?
Thinking about trading my old half ton for a 3/4 ton.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:10 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Bought an 07 dodge 4x4 with the 5.9 this week. 5.9s are rock solid and get decent mileage. 6.0 fords are crap if they arent bulletproofed. I just sold a 2004 dodge 2wd with 250k and loved it. Transmission guy told me most if them go out at 160k to 220k. On my old one, I got it rebuilt at 220k for $1900.
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:13 pm to 7flat
The 5.9 was great, but it's time to let go and accept the new age of suck for diesel engines.
I forsee a DOT crackdown on deleted trucks. The 5.9's and 7.3's and LLY's of the world are getting old and high in miles and will soon be gone. Time to embrace SCR and urea fill spouts.
I forsee a DOT crackdown on deleted trucks. The 5.9's and 7.3's and LLY's of the world are getting old and high in miles and will soon be gone. Time to embrace SCR and urea fill spouts.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:15 pm to Chad504boy
Tired of looking for someone to haul a tractor, cows to the sale barn, and about to add two head of horses to the load to be hauled
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:16 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
Time to embrace SCR and urea fill spouts.
The end is near.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Duramax, any year in that range, is the best option.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm to 7flat
quote:glad you showed up. Keep your eyes open for me a horse. Head/heel/ kids horse in one or one of each.
7flat
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Cool, Id keep an eye on just best deals possible. Ford trucks in those years still run
Posted on 5/14/14 at 9:18 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I love my 2008 dodge mega cab 6.7 cummins.
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