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| We got out custom made F250 ford in 2011 for about $40,000 cash. It's all leather interior, custom color two tone, hauling package. So that's what we got for that much. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I'm probably alone in this but I like pre DEF fluid trucks (2009 and older). We had a 2005 Chevy and recently replaced it with a 2004 Ford F350 Lariat edition with 94000 miles. |
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| After speaking to many diesel mechanics, and watching my friends trucks blow up that had 6.0's and 6.4's I can't recommend you get anything in a Ford prior to 2011 if its a diesel.
We found plenty of Gas Fords after 2011 for way less than 40K, but not a diesel, or at least not with much less than 100k miles |
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Location: Oklahoma | OutlawsLastDance - 2015-05-26 12:49 PM
After speaking to many diesel mechanics, and watching my friends trucks blow up that had 6.0's and 6.4's I can't recommend you get anything in a Ford prior to 2011 if its a diesel.
We found plenty of Gas Fords after 2011 for way less than 40K, but not a diesel, or at least not with much less than 100k miles
I'm married to a diesel mechanic and we didn't shy away from the 6.0 ford. They require much more diligent care, but it's a towing beast... |
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Location: Missouri | TwistedK - 2015-05-26 12:55 PM
OutlawsLastDance - 2015-05-26 12:49 PM
After speaking to many diesel mechanics, and watching my friends trucks blow up that had 6.0's and 6.4's I can't recommend you get anything in a Ford prior to 2011 if its a diesel.
We found plenty of Gas Fords after 2011 for way less than 40K, but not a diesel, or at least not with much less than 100k miles
I'm married to a diesel mechanic and we didn't shy away from the 6.0 ford. They require much more diligent care, but it's a towing beast...
^This. I have to agree with TwistedK. We have a great diesel mechanic so got a steal of a deal on an 05 6.0 5 yrs ago. 'Bulletproofed' it, we love it!
Sorry OP I didn't really answer your question...I've seen nice used well kept Fords (diesel) around here 2011s-2013s for around $40k or a bit less, depending on the mileage. Good luck truck shopping! |
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| I suppose if you aren't having to pay for all the labor that goes along with all the repairs, it's fine if you're just buying parts. 2 of the several specific diesel mechanics I talked to, said they love to see them roll in because they know they'll make plenty of money while the "find" what's wrong - and the truck will be back again and again.
I just couldn't justify something I'm making a monthly payment on, spending so much time in the shop, and/or costing as much to repair as my monthly payment. My 6.7 is a hauling beast too. |
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| We recently sold our 2012 Chevy 3500 crew cab long box with the Duramax diesel engine. Truck had 35,000 miles and sold for $39,000. It had leather and was set up to pull with a g/n hitch and a few accessories, but nothing fancy on the inside. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I just bought a 2011 Dodge 2500 Larame Longhorn package with the Cummings Diesel with 71K for $41K. It has nearly everything. I love driving this truck!! It does have the short bed, but I don't have a problem with that. I've been driving my old 1995 Ford F350 and this was a bit of an adjustment. |
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| Yep, the good ones hold their value. I have a '95 Cummins in great shape, and get offers constantly. Won't sell it cause a new one is $65000! |
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Location: North Texas | OutlawsLastDance - 2015-05-26 12:49 PM
After speaking to many diesel mechanics, and watching my friends trucks blow up that had 6.0's and 6.4's I can't recommend you get anything in a Ford prior to 2011 if its a diesel.
We found plenty of Gas Fords after 2011 for way less than 40K, but not a diesel, or at least not with much less than 100k miles
The 2003 and a half model was when Ford discontinued the 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel and began the night mare of the 6.0I / 6.4 /6.6 debacle. International did not engineer these engines well enough to begin with and Ford dang lost their market share of the diesel pickup market. Then in 2010 Ford presented their own inhouse Ford Diesel design with the DEF that the EPA mandated. Which by the way is the reason the 7.3 was discontinued in the first place. Needless to say I despise the unconstitutional EPA! |
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| foundation horse - 2015-05-26 9:46 PM
The 2003 and a half model was when Ford discontinued the 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel and began the night mare of the 6.0I / 6.4 /6.6 debacle. International did not engineer these engines well enough to begin with and Ford dang lost their market share of the diesel pickup market. Then in 2010 Ford presented their own inhouse Ford Diesel design with the DEF that the EPA mandated. Which by the way is the reason the 7.3 was discontinued in the first place. Needless to say I despise the unconstitutional EPA!
I'm sorry, you are right. I had "newer" stuck in my mind.
The 7.3's were great engines. I see a lot of those on the road. However, they are hard to find without a lot of miles, which I know a lot of people shy away from. And people that have them don't want to get rid of them! In those engines, they'll go forever. I have a friend with a 2000 or 2001 with almost 300k original miles on it. Had to rebuild the tranny at 240k, but the engines just keep on going.
The EPA really screwed Ford when they made them replace that engine. They don't get great fuel mileage, and they are unbelievably loud, but they are hauling machines. I think they finally have a winner in the 6.7 though. |
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| MS2011 - 2015-05-26 11:12 AM
It just depends on what you want. You can find a base level crew cab diesel dodge dually for about $38k - brand new.
They aren't all 60k........if you can live with out nav, leather seat, etc.
Just shop a bit. I'd rather have one with less miles and fewer options. As far as referring to blue book value on your truck, it doesn't mean much of anything. A dealership isn't going to write you a check for that at trade in.
Which is EXACTLY why I would NEVER trade mine in - I know I would get raped! |
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Location: The edge of no where | Griz - 2015-05-27 5:38 AM MS2011 - 2015-05-26 11:12 AM It just depends on what you want. You can find a base level crew cab diesel dodge dually for about $38k - brand new.
They aren't all 60k........if you can live with out nav, leather seat, etc.
Just shop a bit. I'd rather have one with less miles and fewer options. As far as referring to blue book value on your truck, it doesn't mean much of anything. A dealership isn't going to write you a check for that at trade in.
Which is EXACTLY why I would NEVER trade mine in - I know I would get raped!
It doesn't mean the dealership is sticking it to you by not giving you what blue book value is........they can't sell it for that either, nobody is going to write a check for $30k for a truck that age. It's just that blue book has nothing to do with where the market truely is for a vehicle. If you want to get a real picture, look at what they're bringing at auction and use that to get a base price. |
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| MS2011 - 2015-05-27 10:32 AM
Griz - 2015-05-27 5:38 AM MS2011 - 2015-05-26 11:12 AM It just depends on what you want. You can find a base level crew cab diesel dodge dually for about $38k - brand new.
They aren't all 60k........if you can live with out nav, leather seat, etc.
Just shop a bit. I'd rather have one with less miles and fewer options. As far as referring to blue book value on your truck, it doesn't mean much of anything. A dealership isn't going to write you a check for that at trade in.
Which is EXACTLY why I would NEVER trade mine in - I know I would get raped!
Oh I totally realize they have to make money - that's why they are in business. I guess I have just been SCREWED so many times with trade ins, I'd rather sell outright. Yes, they have to make money but I don't need to put their kids through medical school. Also you can look up trade in value and retail on the Kelly Blue Book site.
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