Ford Truck for a tow/winter vehicle

driyac · 09-16-2012, 07:23 PM

So As winter is slowly approaching I have been toying with the idea of buying a used Truck.

I traded in my 2010 silverado for the camaro and obvioulsy need something.... Or Blizzaks....

I wanted to wait until next summer to purchase a truck so that I could tow a boat but since this winter will most likely not be like last winter I will need to purchase one sooner.

I am looking in the 15k range. I have seen some very nice 2005,2006 with lower miles ~75 to 100k Diesel F250s. at this range...

Anyone on here own one of these and/or would you guys shun me if i got one? Jk on that last part haha.

any comments are welcome

driyac · 09-16-2012, 11:24 PM

So no one owns a ford?

drummer5679 · 09-17-2012, 02:24 AM

go ram imo

Scrappy Doo · 09-17-2012, 10:23 AM

I'd get an f150. Unless u need the 250 to tow with.

And if you are getting the 6.0 diesel, make sure it's stock with no tuner.....

Wantconvertible · 09-17-2012, 10:33 AM

How big is the boat ,
Ram 1500
or
F150 IMO

driyac · 09-17-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wantconvertible

How big is the boat ,
Ram 1500
or
F150 IMO

Boat Will most likely be a Older an Fountain/Foruma/Baja in the 20k range rough length of 28' to longer.

I will also be towing my car if need be.

pyr0b0y · 09-17-2012, 06:00 PM

I would say get a f250 or 350 turbo diesel. I think the 7.3 PS is an awesome engine. I tow m car with it all the time with no issues. I know the 6.0 Ford motors got good revues, but don't have personal experience.

driyac · 09-17-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

I would say get a f250 or 350 turbo diesel. I think the 7.3 PS is an awesome engine. I tow m car with it all the time with no issues. I know the 6.0 Ford motors got good revues, but don't have personal experience.

This is my intention is to get a turbo diesel as they will ultimately just run longer with less maintenance.

Gas engines of this era just go kaput to easily... .

motorhead · 09-17-2012, 08:24 PM

You don't want a 6.0 Ford unless you have a lot of money to spend on repairs. They are known for head gasket problems and turbo oiling issues. EGR delete kits are suppose to help with the head gasket problems ,but it hasn't saved them all. Also a major repair to one requires that the entire cab, fenders and front end be removed. If you don't need to pull heavy loads, I would stay away from diesels in general. Even the reliable ones cost a lot more to own than a gas motor. I wouldn't worry about longevity. The truck will be worn out before the motor in a gas truck or a diesel. I own diesels for business, and I wouldn't if I didn't need to pull and haul heavy loads. My gas trucks cost a lot less to own overall.

Jason1320 · 09-17-2012, 08:26 PM

The superdutys of 05-07 are good trucks. Our company has had 4 of them over the years (F350's SRW), they have pretty good ride, lots of room in the cab etc. But I would definitly be cautious of the 6.0L, they have good towing power but have been prone to head gasket failures, and injector problems. We had one break a tip of an injector off and rattle around the cylinder

and I've talked to many others with similar problems (but some were also abused). Unless you a good history on the truck I wouldn't go 6.0L.

IrocJack · 09-18-2012, 04:57 PM

Here's what I just bought last week. 1 owner elderly man, 80,000 miles. 2002 Ranger 4x4 off road package.

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Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I'd get an f150. Unless u need the 250 to tow with. And if you are getting the 6.0 diesel, make sure it's stock with no tuner.....

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motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	You don't want a 6.0 Ford unless you have a lot of money to spend on repairs. They are known for head gasket problems and turbo oiling issues. EGR delete kits are suppose to help with the head gasket problems ,but it hasn't saved them all. Also a major repair to one requires that the entire cab, fenders and front end be removed. If you don't need to pull heavy loads, I would stay away from diesels in general. Even the reliable ones cost a lot more to own than a gas motor. I wouldn't worry about longevity. The truck will be worn out before the motor in a gas truck or a diesel. I own diesels for business, and I wouldn't if I didn't need to pull and haul heavy loads. My gas trucks cost a lot less to own overall.

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Jason1320 Drives: Anything with wheels Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Great White North Posts: 8	The superdutys of 05-07 are good trucks. Our company has had 4 of them over the years (F350's SRW), they have pretty good ride, lots of room in the cab etc. But I would definitly be cautious of the 6.0L, they have good towing power but have been prone to head gasket failures, and injector problems. We had one break a tip of an injector off and rattle around the cylinder and I've talked to many others with similar problems (but some were also abused). Unless you a good history on the truck I wouldn't go 6.0L.