It is late here on the East Coast. I first posted this on the Florida forum and then remembered...hey this would go really good on the vehicle forum...duh.
Anyway
Looking to replace my SUV that got totaled last year. (Ran off the road by a big truck and rolled)
Thinking about a diesel. I don't have a lot of background with diesels.
Here are a few questions I have for those of you that know more than I do.
1) When would you shy away from a diesel because of high mileage?
2) Is there a diesel you would stay away from?
3) Is there a year you would stay away from?
Don't have the change to go new!! Will have to buy an older one. Early to mid 2000's.
I have looked at a couple. One is the f350 7.3 International motor Crew Cab. I am hearing confusing info. Everyone says it is a good motor, the confusion comes on what the normal mileage is when they have to be overhauled.
Some say 300,000. Some say 400,000. And yet others say 700,000 to 1,000,000.
There is a 2002 7.3 that is for sale for 10,000. It has 369,000 on it. Everything else has been replaced, tranny at 248,000, ball joints at 300,000, pitman at 300,000, Fly Wheel, Tie (sp) rods, radiator at 248,000, etc. It was a company truck for a well company. They did very good maintenance and kept close records, so it is easy to see the history.
Do you think that is a good buy, or is it like I feel, a bit risky? Wouldn't feel as shaky about it if I knew the average on the motor was 700,00 or up. I drove it, and at this time sounds and feels just fine. Plenty of power.
Another for sale for 13,500. It is a 2000 f250 7.3 Crew Cab. One owner and very well taken care of. Almost looks new. 126,000 miles on it and never had anything replaced. VERY strong motor. Puts your head back against the seat on take off if you aren't careful. They say it is chipped and getting 26 on the open road.
Any thoughts are welcome.
Anyway
Looking to replace my SUV that got totaled last year. (Ran off the road by a big truck and rolled)
Thinking about a diesel. I don't have a lot of background with diesels.
Here are a few questions I have for those of you that know more than I do.
1) When would you shy away from a diesel because of high mileage?
2) Is there a diesel you would stay away from?
3) Is there a year you would stay away from?
Don't have the change to go new!! Will have to buy an older one. Early to mid 2000's.
I have looked at a couple. One is the f350 7.3 International motor Crew Cab. I am hearing confusing info. Everyone says it is a good motor, the confusion comes on what the normal mileage is when they have to be overhauled.
Some say 300,000. Some say 400,000. And yet others say 700,000 to 1,000,000.
There is a 2002 7.3 that is for sale for 10,000. It has 369,000 on it. Everything else has been replaced, tranny at 248,000, ball joints at 300,000, pitman at 300,000, Fly Wheel, Tie (sp) rods, radiator at 248,000, etc. It was a company truck for a well company. They did very good maintenance and kept close records, so it is easy to see the history.
Do you think that is a good buy, or is it like I feel, a bit risky? Wouldn't feel as shaky about it if I knew the average on the motor was 700,00 or up. I drove it, and at this time sounds and feels just fine. Plenty of power.
Another for sale for 13,500. It is a 2000 f250 7.3 Crew Cab. One owner and very well taken care of. Almost looks new. 126,000 miles on it and never had anything replaced. VERY strong motor. Puts your head back against the seat on take off if you aren't careful. They say it is chipped and getting 26 on the open road.
Any thoughts are welcome.