Need a Diesel Truck - 06/12/21
Since it's been 3 weeks and no word on my stolen truck I assume I'm not getting it back in one piece. I have started my insurance claim though I'm not sure what they value my truck at yet. I had a 2000 F250 4x4 Diesel. I want another truck of similar breed where all the known issues can be corrected and it's reliability is priority. Seems to be a truck in similar condition/miles to mine that was stolen are approaching $30K. That's 10K more than I paid for it 8 years ago. I'd think Ford has the best body, frame, and drivetrain, but I might be interested in others if I can be convinced that it's as good.
I'm wondering if anything else is worth looking at rather then getting something similar to what was taken from me. I see 05-07 6.0s with Lariat trim for cheaper than an XLT 7.3 with similar miles... I've heard people still don't trust them, and others say they are good to go now that the issues are solved. I know the 6.4 is not worth getting as those engines are not able to be rebuilt. Probably can't afford a 6.7 and I'm not sure I can afford to work of them as their technology/parts are extremely expensive, and I haven't looked into their reliability.
I don't need fancy heated/cooled seats, nav, bluetooth, or any other electronic stuff. A stone reliable truck is what I'm after not a 4x4 Lincoln. So, what say you... 7.3? 6.0? Buy a clean truck and drop a 5.9 in it? I'm open to all suggestions, but it must be a solid front axle 4x4. Thanks guys.
I'm wondering if anything else is worth looking at rather then getting something similar to what was taken from me. I see 05-07 6.0s with Lariat trim for cheaper than an XLT 7.3 with similar miles... I've heard people still don't trust them, and others say they are good to go now that the issues are solved. I know the 6.4 is not worth getting as those engines are not able to be rebuilt. Probably can't afford a 6.7 and I'm not sure I can afford to work of them as their technology/parts are extremely expensive, and I haven't looked into their reliability.
I don't need fancy heated/cooled seats, nav, bluetooth, or any other electronic stuff. A stone reliable truck is what I'm after not a 4x4 Lincoln. So, what say you... 7.3? 6.0? Buy a clean truck and drop a 5.9 in it? I'm open to all suggestions, but it must be a solid front axle 4x4. Thanks guys.