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Which Ford Diesel?
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:44 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:44 am
I am going to buy a new (to me) truck. I have been shopping for a Ford Diesel. I don't have a whole lot of money to spend, so I won't be getting the new 6.7. So, I'm trying to decide between the 7.3 6.0 and 6.4. Anybody have some good advice for me on which one to choose? TIA
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 9:43 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:48 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
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I am going to buy a new truck.
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I don't have a whole lot of money to spend
does not compute
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 8:48 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:50 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
7.3 and the others shouldn't even be considered. Myself it'd be a Cummins
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:52 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
Every Ford diesel previous to the 6.7 is a crapshoot if not a downright mistake.
We'll get some folks chiming about how with this mod or that mod they can be made reliable, but I ain't a believer.
if you aren't buying the 6.7, go Duramax.
Oh, and that loudass Cummins sucks, too.
(just to make sure I piss off everybody (
We'll get some folks chiming about how with this mod or that mod they can be made reliable, but I ain't a believer.
if you aren't buying the 6.7, go Duramax.
Oh, and that loudass Cummins sucks, too.
(just to make sure I piss off everybody (
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:53 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
7.3 or better yet if you can find an old good one, a 6.9
Posted on 10/31/13 at 8:57 am to VetteGuy
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VetteGuy
Are you serious Clark? So much fail in one post
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:21 am to lv2bowhntAU
buy the one with a cummins engine and an Allison tranny
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:35 am to Bleeding purple
7.3 if you find a clean one. Just traded mine for a 6.4 I like it so far bit the 4.30 gears are not cool
Posted on 10/31/13 at 9:42 am to Thatguy...
What kind of fuel mileage are you getting out of the 6.4 with 4.30??
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:10 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
1999 F250 7.3
Winner
Winner
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:11 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
I had the 6.4, never again. If I were to do it again... I'd look harder to find the "right" 7.3
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:16 am to lv2bowhntAU
Serious as a heart attack.
DD is a 2011 6.7, love that truck.
Great power and quieter than a church mouse.
DD is a 2011 6.7, love that truck.
Great power and quieter than a church mouse.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 10:19 am to LSUFootballFANATIC
If you go 7.3, look at excursions too
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 10:19 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 11:33 am to yellowfin
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7.3>6.4>6.0
That said, I have a 6.0 that's already had all the problems corrected, and it's a great motor. But it costs thousands to have the problems corrected...so...
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 11:34 am
Posted on 10/31/13 at 11:34 am to Fishhead
7.3 with a chip in my grandpas dually was GOAT
Posted on 10/31/13 at 12:33 pm to VetteGuy
I would love to be able to afford a 6.7. It's just out of my budget for now. Thanks for the input. The shopping continues.
Posted on 10/31/13 at 12:38 pm to LSUFootballFANATIC
how much money is not much money?
Posted on 10/31/13 at 12:50 pm to LSUFootballFANATIC
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I would love to be able to afford a 6.7. It's just out of my budget for now. Thanks for the input. The shopping continues.
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking for a tow vehicle and not going to spend 40k plus on a thrid vehicle, especially with the amount of money I have tied into my jeep.
Whats your budget? Why a diesel? and how long do you plan on keeping it?
Posted on 10/31/13 at 1:09 pm to NYCAuburn
I plan on also buying a fifth wheel camper for the family, which is why I want a diesel. I had an 06 Dodge Megacab with a 5.9, and probably shouldn't have sold it. The air conditioner sucked really bad and after many attempts to fix it and modify it, I gave up. I will not buy another dodge. I am looking at spending less than $30k on the truck and will probably keep it a while. I drive a company car, so I wouldn't put a whole lot of miles on the truck except for camping and hunting trips.
This post was edited on 10/31/13 at 1:20 pm
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