Looking into an F250
 

So, I'm looking at an F250 that is sitting on the lot where my brother works part time. 50k miles, 27k miles, crew cab 6.0L turbo diesel. Only thing is I think I owe more than what a dealer will give me for my truck.. Never hurts to ask though, right? If by some miracle they do give me payoff, I may be one step closer to being able to haul the boat I plan on buying in the spring.

What year?

post the vin number let me look at its warranty hstory.

The one I am looking into is a 2007. All depends on how much the dealer gives me for my truck and how much they will give me for it. If they can't meet my pricing, then its not even worth looking into further at this point. If they do, then I'll PM you the VIN.

I have 2 2005s and a 2007 with over 150k they have been good to me . Good luck .

2003/2004, I'd raise my eyebrows and make sure all updates and maintenance were done.

2007: I'd feel confident with that vintage 6.0L PSD

I want to find something newer since I'd be getting rid of 1500 and this would be my sole truck. So my range is really 2007 to 2009. I want to stick within those couple years.

Well from what Fixxxer said I would go with the 2007 6.0. He works on them and says they're good engines. I know from the guys with 6.4s they get terrible fuel mileage because of much more frequent re-gens and really low rear axle ratios.

Also ask about rear end gearing. I had a Dodge dually with the 3.73 and it was more than adequate for any job I had. If you're looking at 4x4s they'll more than likely have 4.10 which is what you want with the bigger tires and heavier front end.

6.0 bad news
 

I just got rid of my 2006 f550 with a 6.0 and I would not own another 6.0 , read any forum they all no matter what year have issues. and they are not cheap to fix. if you do buy one ford has a 200k warranty avalible make sure you get it.

The 6.0 in an F550 is not a good matchup. The later 6.0's were pretty good but they seemed to detune them to make them last. I had an 03 6.0 and it had more power than the later models but the early ones didn't hang around too long. I love the 6.4 in my F450 but as mentioned, fuel economy sucks.

What did you replace it with?

RUN AWAY from any 6.0L PSD> They are not worth the headache and the NADA book will show that a 2002 7.3L has more value! Find a 2002 with 100K or if you are lucky a 2003 with the 7.3L as they were only made for the first 2 months of production.

I bought my 2003 F350 CC DRW LB 7.3L for $15K two years ago. I have since put another 142,000 miles on it and replaced only brakes & starter over regular maintenance.

I had Jody Tipton reflash the ECU which cost me $75 and its the best money I have ever spent on this truck. I get 21 mpg if I am not towing and 13mpg pulling a 14,400 35' 5th wheel toybox.

If you look... you can find the great deals out there. There is a wealth of info and parts help on http://www.thedieselstop.com

I retrofitted the 2007 front header panel, lights, bumper and chrome grill to give it an updated look. I also added the 2008 super cooling pkg front lower bumper air dam which picked me up .4 in mileage as well as made towing the rv nicer when exceeping 70 mph.

I was thinking too of going older and using it strictly as a tow vehicle. I love my 1500 that I have now, just will not do the job for a 29 foot boat. I even looked into upgrading brakes, lines, suspension, hitch etc to at least get the boat from where I buy it from. Only other real towing I'll be doing is on the Marina property

Yeah you need to find a 2002-2003 7.3 in decent shape bodywise...Really good motor, it has its faults but there's a lot of info on the Internets on how to maintain them.

Everyone on this site raves about the 7.3, they last a long time, there is no debating that, but if you drive one, then drive a new diesel they are dogs. I had one, it was a good truck, got reasonable mileage, and was trouble free. Then I drove a duramax, and realized how much of a dog my 7.3 was. Diesels have come a long way on power and driveability, I am not saying get a duramax(altough mine has been great), but drive that 07, then drive a 235hp 7.3 and you will see what I mean. This is a powerboat site by the way, and most of us want power on the road too!!

I just sold my 99 F350 Dually with 371,000 miles...great truck....just bought a 2002 with 350,000 and drives like 40,000 miles...gotta love the 7.3!!