I've had two Ford F-250s both bought used. First was a 96 purchased in 02 with 165K on it...7.3 motor. Sold it to a friend at 309K. Talked with him the other day and it now has 365K. He said he just had all the seals done...
Second and still driving is a 06 bought in 12 with 94K on it...just turned 215K and had the oil and EGR coolers replaced... No other issues with the motor...
If you don't mind driving something for a LONG time I would go new if you can swing it and keep everything as updated as possible especially the body if you live in a northern salt-zone. I have my body oiled with clean hydraulic fluid every year and have zero rust issues...
Bob
I'm in Mid Tennessee
