PaulM |
03-06-2014 10:44 PM |
Looking to buy a Powerstroke need some suggestions.
Hey there I'm new to the diesel world and I would like some help picking out a truck. My budget is between 10,000 - 20,000 and if we can stay away from 20k that would be great. I know I want a ford, but the question I have is what years to stay away from and what motors. I know the 7.3 is a beast but you can only get the 7.3 in early models. My main dilemma is I like the newer body styles being that of 2005-2008 (I only say 08 as they are in my price range), and these trucks only come with the 6.0 which everyone seems to say to stay away from. I was wanting to know what all the "bulletproofing" does and if I can find a truck with a bulletproofed motor if it's worth buying. Along with all this I know this is a dumb thing to say with trucks but I wouldn't mind getting something with decent gas mileage as I hear people talking about getting anywhere from 18-20 MPG and I would love to get that. In summing up this cluster I would like a truck that's a tank and gets good mileage and to see if that is possible with my price range. If that means I have to get away from ford I might make the sacrifice haha :tu:
Thanks for any comments I might receive in advanced!
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