Need 00-03 Diesel Truck
 

Been looking around for Diesel pick up. After my Avalnche was totaled seems a diesel is best way to go. Id like an Extra cab shortbed nr a 4 door short bed. Ford Chevy Dodge any of the sort. Looking to spend around 9K or so (rest of my cash is tied in that s.o.b. paint job. Anyway though id give this a shot
Thanks
Mike

Your best bet is the latest model 7.3L PSD Ford you can find in that vintage/price range.

2003 is the last year of the 7.3L PSD. Many 2003s actually have 6.0s and you will have to verify the engine.

2001-02 Duramax's had some fuel injector issues, which is an expensive issue, but the engines and transmissions are solid otherwise.

ALL of the Dodge automatic transmissions SUCK of that vintage, but if you can find a rebuilt or upgraded tranny truck, that's a good deal too. The 12 and 24 valve Cummins are strong.

Search:
autotrader.com
ebay.com
searchallcraigs.com
cars.com
...daily.

Yea thats what i have been doing bri just though maybe some one saw or had something i missed

I was shopping in the same year range because they were at my price point at the time.

To me the best truck was the 7.3 Ford - the Lariat package is nice, and in the interior is better to me than the dodge.

Your world, but I would get the long bed, it will provide more stability towing, and you will get used to it immediately....

Just my opinion...

Im using it to plow my lot also, so somethign tolong would justr hinder me.
Thanks
-Mike

I have a 2000 ford f250 crew cab lariat 4x4 diesel that i'm going to sell. It was a one owner pickup with 118k miles just traded on a new one. I've been driving it for last couple weeks seems very tight. Its dark blue with tan bottom and tan leather interior. Let me know if this might wok for you.

If you buy Ford get the 7.3. Best diesel in your price range is the 12 or 24 valve Cummins and they are cheap to hot rod and can make stupid amounts of hp/tq. 12 valves are hard to find though...

I might have a lead on a couple 2000 Ford Excursions with 7.3's. Let me know if interested.

07 Trucks only for whats i do but thanks a ton. UR sent over a PM with my email
-Mike

If anyone else knows please let me know.
-Mike

Bump last deal fell threw had a couple things come up anyone else have a heads up?
Thanks
-Mike

Look for the 2000 vintage F250/Excursion..that year had the forged 7.3 90% of the time.You simply couldn't kill that motor.

Thanks just need to find something to buy
Mike

I have an 01 F-250 4x4 7.3 Im rebuilding, just passed inspection will be ready next week. Dark green with tan on the bottom. 145k, I was going to keep if for myself but I bought a black dually, Im going to keep it instead. The 01 is a super clean truck all we had to do was put a fender, door, and bed on it. Let me know if you want some pictures. The deals are on the light hits, as long as you dont have to start replacing coolers and stuff on the front.

here are some pics before we fixed it

Here is a 08 f450 we did, only 10k theft recovery. Not a scratch on it, but it had a salvage title.

here is the dually Im going to keep its an 00 with 212k. put the 06 front end on it and 22.5's. Waiting on inspection before I put the new bed and hood on.

here are some more

I take it these all have salvage titles? Looking for something along these lines as well, but really would like an excursion.

Rottiguy, you don't have a tailgate for a 2000/2001 black & tan Lariat LE do you? I could use one.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/...tailgate-3.jpg

While you are looking I could use a passenger side dually flare!

Ill look around I may have an extra one, I will need to be painted to match though. A LE just went through the sale the other day, Pretty nice truck, the interior was rough though. My 08 seats for the dually should get here today Im pretty excited about that.

yes all salvage title, well rebuilt titles after they are inspected. I used to be sooo anal about my trucks, always new, always perfect, Then I sold one I had bought new put 1000's of dollars into it and got pennies on the dollar. Now buy em cheap and run em. Specialty cars now thats different you want nice premo stuff, never been wrecked but a truck just get the best deal you can and run it! 4x4 superduties are stright axle trucks with leaf springs and boxed frames, not a lot to fix if its a front end hit. Aftermarket parts are super cheap, but there are tons of people selling factory take off stuff on craigslist and ebay. Ill look for some excursions today and let you know, I havent found a great deal on one yet, but maybe I can find one near you. Where do you live? I mostly shop in the southeast.

I will have an extra dually flare off the black 350, I bought a new bed, a flare is about 600 bucks new. I bought a new bed for 650. The trick is going to be the LE stripes and stuff.

Rotti guy call me Thanks 774-644-7882
Mike

I rebuild cars also. Try car-part.com, same thing most wrecking yards use or LKQ.

I actually have my tailgate being fixed as we speak, but would still take a spare.

The entire Lariat LE stripe package is around $850 from Ford. OUCH! You can also order individual panels' stripes though.

I have a 2005 FX4 grill and Harley headlights on mine, as well as a Front-Runner bar. I also converted to HID headlights.

If you come across a set of OEM Ford SuperDuty foglights, I'll take them quickly too. My 2000 did not come with them; available 2001+.

I figured I would need to paint but not a problem my bro does body work. I will never understand why the left is more expensive then the right. Last I checked the right cost was just over 400 and the left was I think just over 500? Anyhow let me know what you got and how much you want.

Jon

I'm looking to do a trade with someone.....

I have an 01' Suburban 2500 LT with 6.0L, leather, heated seats, moon roof etc., 82K miles, owned outright.... Looking for similar range year in Chevy/Ford with Diesel crew cab/short bed.

Swap titles and we're done! :)

Frank

Hey Frank, if you decide to sell the burban outrite, let me know first. Does it have the cargo doors?? What gear? hopefully the 3.73. What color?? Looked at an 01 last week at a local chevy dealer, and it was exactly what I wanted till we opened up the hood.:eek: It had the 8.1 For a tow vehicle it was probably good, but for an everyday driver, the fuel mileage'll kill ya. I told a friend of mine that I passed on it, and he went there the next day to buy it just for towing his enclosed race car trailer, and it was already sold. He's looking for a 2500 too.

Thanks, Frank

Guess people are likeing the thread=-)
-Mike:coolcowboy:

The 8.1/3.73and the 6.0/4.10 actually have a negligible difference in fuel mileage; but a LOT depends 4x4 or not, bigger/wider tires, stance(lift), etc. etc.

You will not regret owning a 8.1L. If overall fuel mileage is a concern, pick up a used Mazda 626 like I did for a few years.

That truck came out sa-weeeeeeet............sell it to me!!!

Ye it did
-Mike

I have a ridiculously clean and stock 2000 F-250 4x4 241k and is still as strong as an ox. Shortbed ex-cab(not 4 door) Never thought much about selling it, but......

To many miles for me but maybe one else here would be interested thankyou though
-Mike

Hmmm...this is a possibility.. It has the 3.73 and the barn (cargo) doors. The barn doors are really good for trailering cause you can actually open them. As far as gear, it's the LT package so it's basically has everything, its the loaded verison.

The truck has been a great vehicle and the only thing I've had to do to it over the years is replace a battery, tires and regular oil/trans changes. I've been running Mobil 1 since 2005.

I'm getting between 14-16 mph. My friend had a burb with the 8.1 and he was getting 8-10.

Just shot these pics moments ago, haven't even cleaned it. :)

I'm looking for a 3/4 ton suv, prefer a diesel or big engine. Same way you look at it. Every dime I spend on the tow vehicle is less I have to spend on the boat. I have a company vehicle to drive every day, this one will be used sparingly, a couple thousand miles a year. Let me know if yo find anything.

Do my best im on the hunt as well as you can tell by the thread. Hope i get something soon, the 1/2 isnt really cutting ot
-Mike

I was in the market for a Diesel Ex/250..even considered the V-10...I ended up with a 05 Escalade 6.0AWD (345/400LQ9).This thing scoots for a pig.80mph hit it and it will put you back in the seat.More HP/tq than the V10 and much better MPG.Not the diesel mind you but then again it is very comfy to daily.

I just needed it to pull my 26' cabin(8k loaded)...it does it with surprising ease.Even the wet steep ramp we put in was nothing to yank the boat out.