looking at buying a 6.0l need help

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Apr 28, 2011 | 07:14 AM

#11

Mdub707

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Originally Posted by tiremann9669

I agree with what you're sayin, but I'll still chose to steer clear of buyin a 6.0

I can't say I blame you. They are certainly not for everyone.

May 2, 2011 | 06:26 PM

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Grumpy Ole Bear

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From: Valleyview Alberta

i have a 03 F350 dully with the 6L and it does seem to do good .... even doing the mud bogs and drags
I use it as my everyday driver too i only have some problums with the electrical but i push everything to the max

May 7, 2011 | 10:09 AM

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madcreekfarm

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From: Illinois

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Originally Posted by XXDieselsmokeXX

Well i need some advice im looking for a diesel truck and im looking at a 2003 6.0 its extended cab with exhaust and k&n intake for power mods and its got good wheels and tires but its got 145000 for mileage i had a 7.3l and it was bullet proof buuuut in a recent snow storm a dumb Bi@#$ hit me and totaled it this guy is asking 13,000 for the truck.

i know that it will need the new oil cooler ad possibly a tranny rebuild down the road would it be worth it because im looking for something that i can get some serious miles out of not just a money pit.

heres the story let the opinions fly!

just keep in mind that you're buying a truck with 145k miles on it. yeah, the engine will last much longer but everything else still has 145k miles on it. mine has 165k and i just recently had to replace the upper and lower ball joints on one side. that repair plus realignment and tire rotation cost me $393. and, i'm not 100% sure but i think i need new injectors. you should also do an egr delete they say. i bought a nice delete kit but can't afford to have it put on because it's gonna cost me about 10 hours labor wherever i take it. after all said and done the egr delete will cost me about $700-$1000 depending on where i take it. any truck/car with that many miles is gonna have some mechanical issues no matter what brand. i have a 2006 6.0 F350 and it's got it's little annoyances but i just love it! it has tone of power, i can haul anything i want, and with the tunes i got from IDP i can haul 23,000 lbs on a stock tranny. and, it sounds awesome with a straight pipe

you should consider buying the truck. i bought mine for $16,000 and the loan value was $21,000 theres a pic of it on my profile i think. good luck! i hope you get what you want!